A study conducted by the University of Calgary in Canada into screentime of children globally found that around 75.3 percent of children aged under two and 64.4 percent of children aged two to five in these studies exceed guidelines for screentime in pre-pandemic periods. The current screentime guidelines globally are generally recommended to be no…
Three Quarters of Children Younger Than Two Not Meeting Screen Time Guidelines, Experts
Strong Foundations Make Strong People: Building Virtue in Our Children
The 7-year-old darts through the dining room carrying his plastic shield and wooden sword, and yelling “Up, men! Up and at ’em!” Close on his heels is his 5-year-old sister, barefoot, wearing a tiara on her head, floating in her princess dress, and carrying a spatula for her scepter. Grandpa sees a little boy still…
Man Invents ‘The Shoe That Grows’ Impacting the Lives of Thousands of Children Worldwide
In many corners of the world, children lacking the most basic amenities such as shoes are still commonplace. However, one entrepreneur who saw this situation firsthand came up with a brilliant idea: “The Shoe That Grows.” Inventing a leather sandal that expands five sizes and lasts for years, 37-year-old Kenton Lee has successfully impacted thousands…
Mental Health-Related Prescriptions to Australian Children On the Rise
Despite the known risks of adverse effects in children and adolescents and potential consequences for children’s developing bodies and brains, researchers have found a steady increase in the prescriptions of psychiatric drugs by Australian doctors to young people. The study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry examined the prescription to over…
Unvaccinated Aussie Parents Will Be Allowed to Visit Their Kids at West Australian Hospitals
February 2, 2022
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The Western Australia (WA) government has said it will allow unvaccinated parents to visit their sick children in hospital as the state’s sweeping vaccination mandates kick in. From Jan. 31, West Australians are no longer allowed to attend hospitality, entertainment, or fitness venues unless they demonstrate proof of vaccination—one of the broadest proof of vaccination…
Kids’ Diets and Screen Time: To Set up Good Habits, Make Healthy Choices the Default at Home
The availability of junk foods and screens is increasingly creating challenges for parents. But in the home environment, parents shape their children’s diet, activity, screen time and health. This includes managing the foods they eat and the activities available to them, and the expectations around these. We know early childhood is a key time to influence and…
Social Connectedness, Sleep, and Physical Activity Associated With Better Mental Health Among Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Longitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 found that supportive relationships with family and friends and healthy behaviors, like engaging in physical activity and better sleep, appeared to shield against the harmful effects of the pandemic on adolescents’ mental…
Religious Exemptions and Required Vaccines: Examining the Research
Even as national surveys show Americans drawing away from religion, more American children are using religion to waive recommended school vaccinations. Even before some California school districts ordered students in certain age groups to get immunized against COVID-19, research showed the percentage of kindergarteners whose parents claim vaccines conflict with their religious beliefs was on…
Witness the Rise of the COVID Mom
Commentary China is synonymous with the Tiger mom, a firm and demanding mother who pushes her child to achieve high levels of success. The United States, meanwhile, is synonymous with the soccer mom, a kind of middle-class, suburban woman who spends a significant amount of her time transporting her children to sporting events or other activities. However, times have…
Play Could Help Reduce Covid-19 Slump in Learning
We should pay extra attention to the home schooling and care of disadvantaged children during the Covid-19 crisis. Their potential loss of learning could require that some students repeat an entire grade. However, play with families, as well as government help with computer access, can help mitigate the damage. These students are at particular risk…
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