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Welcome back to the Dr. Sears Family Newsletter where we want to wish everyone in the U.S. a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter and being a part of our family.
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AAP Recommends Parents Limit Screen Time
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their policy statement on daily media consumption for children.
On average, children ages 8-10 years old spend approximately 8 hours per day in front of a screen. That makes screen time the second leading activity for children behind sleeping.
The AAP is asking parents to decrease their children's amount of screen time down to two hours per day. If a child is between the ages of 0-2, they recommend that screen time should be completely eliminated. In recent studies, excessive screen time has been associated with an increase in childhood obesity, sleeping problems, aggression, and trouble at school.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests parents create a media usage plan and implement it in their household. TVs and computers should not be in children's rooms because the media usage cannot be monitored. For more information on this study visit USA Today.
Exchange those hours of sitting in front of the tv or computer for activities that the whole family can enjoy. Lead by example and participate in an activity with your children. Examples include: dancing to the radio, playing hide and seek, playing tag outside or building a snowman. Read Dr. Sears' 15 Health Benefits of Exercise for more inspiration on why the whole family should decrease their screen time and be more active.
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Understand the 6 Keys to the Common Cold
It is that time of year where the ah-choos and sniffles tend to be more frequent. You'll want to know this important information when family members catch a cold.
1. Viruses cause colds and coughs. Virtually all colds start off as a common cold virus. Whether or not your child has a fever, green nose, junky cough, or is throwing up mucus, the first several days of any cough and cold is usually due to a cold virus, not a bacteria.
2. Viruses are not treatable with antibiotics. Antibiotics will only treat the bacterial complications of colds and cough, such as pneumonia, sinus infection, and ear infection. They won’t help the basic cough and runny nose associated with a cold virus.
Read the full article and be ready just in time for winter.
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Don't Forget to Winterize Your Child's Skin
Dry air and sensitive skin is a recipe for a rashy winter. Once you turn the heat on, expect skin irritations to go up. Here’s what happens; the low humidity of central heating dries the skin, dry skin gets flaky and itches, and the child scratches the itchy skin, further irritating the rash, and the cycle continues. Winterizing your child’s skin, in a nutshell, is what you put onto and into it. So don't forget to winterize!
Read how to winterize your child's skin.
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Keep Thanksgiving Weight Gain at Bay
Thanksgiving is a day packed full of fun, family, and delicious food! Splurging on a few sweet treats during the holiday season isn’t a crime, but here are a few tips and a collection of great healthy recipes from Dr. Jim Sears on how to enjoy the holiday without gaining ten pounds.
- Use smaller plates
- Serve ice water or herbal tea before dinner
- Serve food buffet style
- Maintain a normal eating schedule
- Leave the table
- Freeze leftovers immediately
- Take time
Click here for more tips and great recipes for a healthier Thanksgiving season.
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Holiday Travel Tips
Whether you are driving over the mountains and through the woods to grandma’s, or leaving on a jet plane to relax in a tropical paradise, when you have young ones tagging along, your “vacation” may not seem like a vacation at all. Whether it’s a crowded airport, a noisy car, Friday night traffic, or inclement weather, there are many creative ways you can interact with your kids to keep them occupied and to help your vacation actually feel like one.
Learn more on how to make the best of road trips and airplane rides. |
Recent Product Recalls
Dream On Me Recalls Cradle Gliders
Dream On Me has recalled the Lullaby Cradle Glider due to the risk of the mattress support board sliding out of the bottom of the cradle posing a risk that babies could potentially fall and be injured. Read More.
Step2 Recalls Ride-On Wagon Toys
The Step2 Whisper Ride Touring Wagon has been recalled due to fall hazard. The removable seat back can detach and a child can potentially fall out of the wagon. Wagons included in this recall will have the seat belt attached to the removable seat back. Learn More.
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