While it’s okay to have a bit of time inside playing video games, chances are your kid is not moving around much or getting the benefits that come with being outdoors. It might take some doing to convince junior to take their fun outside, but once they realize how great the outdoors are, it’ll be child’s play for them.
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Following these simple tips can make a positive difference in the growth and development of your children, forming good habits that can last a lifetime. Let’s take a closer look at how to get your kids to eat better.
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To some kids these days, being social means using social media, and being active means playing sports video games. However, while there’s no harm letting your kids have a little chill out time with a gaming system (as long as the game isn’t too violent), there are ways you can help them take control of […]
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Body focused repetitive behaviors (or BFRB’s) in children describe a group of frequently repeated behaviors that injure the body but are not classified as self-harm behaviors. They are clustered together with other OCD behaviors. The disorder develops in early puberty and initially affects both sexes equally. In adulthood, more females are afflicted. With time the […]
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Not only can some sugary items cause your child to “crash” part way through the school day or lose focus, they can also add empty calories with little to no nutritional benefits. Here are six items to avoid tossing into your child’s lunchbox, even if your child puts up a fuss!
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Living in poverty limits a child’s chances of attending good schools, eating a nutritious diet, and so on. Now, a new study suggests it could even limit their brain development. The study, which was led by Seth Pollak of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, involved an examination of survey data collected by the U.S. National Institutes […]
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