Today, for the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics published updated guidelines for child obesity in the Journal of Pediatrics.
“Scientific studies demonstrate that masks do not cause negative effects on mental health or learning,” said pediatrician Dr. Debbie Greenhouse.
State education groups are calling on the legislature to repeal or modify a budget proviso which prevents districts from issuing mask mandates.
As of January 28, more than 2.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there was a 12% increase in child cases over the last two weeks.
CHICAGO (AP) – Parental warning: Don’t lose sleep over new guidelines on how much shut-eye your kids should be getting. The recommendations range from up to 16 hours daily for babies to at least eight hours for teens. They come from a panel of experts and give parents fresh ammunition for when kids blame them for strict bedtimes. The guidelines…
