Obesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 26, 2022

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

For the first time ever, more than 1 in 5 American kids is obese, as rates of obesity for kids between 2 and 5 years of age as well as 12- to 19-year-olds have continued to rise, a new analysis of nationwide health survey data shows.

Half of Parents Don’t Know Screen Time Damages Their Kids’ Vision

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 21, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Technology, Teen Behaviors

Half of parents are blind to how much screen time can damage their children’s vision, according to a new poll.

Trendy Mindfulness Training Doesn’t Boost Teens’ Mental Health

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 20, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

Mindfulness training doesn’t appear to provide the benefits to teens many schools were hoping for when it comes to mental health, a new study reveals.

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