Tag Archives: Kids

Study finds owning a puppy helps kids stay out of trouble

A new study has found that puppies can help children stay away from bad behaviour. The study, carried out by the University of Western Australia, shows that puppies can have beneficial effects on children’s social skills and help keep them out of trouble. UWA looked at the emotional wellbeing of over 1,600 children between the… Read More: Study finds owning a puppy helps kids stay out of… »

Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?

TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 — Researchers may have gained new insights into a mystifying condition that causes children’s behavior to change so severely and abruptly, it can be like they woke up as a different person. The condition is known as pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, or PANS. It is diagnosed when a child has a… Read More: Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids? »

WATCH: Fitness coach shares classes for kids online

Looking for something to keep the kids occupied and break up the day? This could come in handy! Strength and conditioning coach Brian McGrogan has decided to give parents a hand by sharing fitness videos designed for children that can be easily followed at home. You can check out the latest video below. Advertisement Brian… Read More: WATCH: Fitness coach shares classes for kids online »

AHA News: For Kids With Heart Defects, the Hospital Near Mom May Matter

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Heart problems are often associated with older people. But every year about 1 in 110 children in the United States are born with congenital heart disease, which include a variety of defects ranging from holes in the heart to malformed or missing valves and chambers. These… Read More: AHA News: For Kids With Heart Defects, the Hospital Near… »