Car crashes are the leading cause of death for young children. Car seats are designed to reduce injury and death in the case of an accident. Recently, recommendations have changed as to how long your child should remain in a rear-facing seat. Previously, rear-facing … [Read more...]
Trump opposition to infant formula marketing restrictions & the US history behind it
Earlier this month, the Trump administration took a stance in favor of infant formula over breastfeeding. Although the president denied it was an action against encouraging breastfeeding in a tweet, the US delegation to the United Nations affiliated World Health Assembly used its … [Read more...]
How environmental education affects children’s connections, empathy, and responsibility
I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy. Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar What are the positive benefits of nature-based, environmental education? Are there any long-term effects? How does … [Read more...]
4 Studies on the Positive Effects of Nature Therapy for ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by three symptomatic traits: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. There is no cure for this brain condition, and treatment usually consists of prescriptive drugs. According to the US Centers for Disease … [Read more...]
What Smartphones and the Internet Are Doing to Our Teens
Every parent is concerned about their teen's media use. The average teenager (13-18 years old) spends almost six hours and 40 minutes a day on screen media!((https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/census_researchreport.pdf)) There's been a lot of … [Read more...]
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