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Pediatricians reveal four ways parents could be shortening their kids’ lives

Pediatricians reveal four ways parents could be shortening their kids’ lives

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Parents, be warned: Some common child-rearing moves could end up hurting your kids in the long run. Although humans have been raising their young since the beginning of time, the best way to do it is still largely subjective depending on culture and preferences. While parents aim to set up their children for a successful life, pediatricians and childcare experts say that some mistakes could inadvertently cause the opposite effect. There are popular misconceptions about taking care of children that could affect their long-term health — and even cut into their life expectancy, experts say. Here are four mistakes parents make that could be shortening their kids’ lives, according to pediatricians. Childcare experts say that there are key mistakes that parents can make that …

Pediatricians Issue Warning For Schools That Treat Recess Like It’s A Reward Rather Than A Right

Pediatricians Issue Warning For Schools That Treat Recess Like It’s A Reward Rather Than A Right

Published by Jenni Sidey

For a lot of kids, recess is considered the best part of the school day. It’s the only time they’re allowed to get some fresh air and actually take a break from the hours of learning and sitting still in classrooms. Turns out most pediatricians agree. Unfortunately, many schools treat recess as a reward or even a perk rather than something students need. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a warning to schools to stop eliminating recess or taking it away as punishment for bad behavior, insisting that recess and other unstructured play are deeply important for a child’s development. Pediatricians issue a warning for schools that treat recess like it’s a reward rather than a right. The American Academy of Pediatrics just released the first new guidance in 13 years about unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected. The group “has always supported play – free play for kids – but it’s been increasingly threatened over time,” said Dr. Robert Murray, a lead author. “It has a very powerful benefit …