How to help kids with 'long COVID' thrive in school
When a student suffers a concussion, their school typically offers certain accommodations – lighter workload, rest breaks, more time to complete tests. Do kids with long COVID need the same?
Julie Walsh-Messinger, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Dayton •
conversation
Oct. 29, 2021 • ~6 min
Oct. 29, 2021 • ~6 min
New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting their pets – here's the evolutionary explanation why
Human beings evolved to nurture – and that drive can extend to children who aren’t your own and even to members of other species.
Shelly Volsche, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Boise State University •
conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 • ~9 min
Oct. 28, 2021 • ~9 min
Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips, to succeed at managing their weight
A study of over 1,000 children in rural Oklahoma found that social and emotional health may be just as important as diet and exercise in reducing child obesity.
Laura Hubbs-Tait, Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University •
conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 • ~6 min
Oct. 25, 2021 • ~6 min
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