Email Kids: Understanding the Impact of Screen Time on Child Development and Health
While 'email kids' is a colloquial term for children immersed in digital environments, it highlights the significant negative impact of excessive scre...
By Hart
Category: Child Health
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Toddler Knee Injuries: Sprains, Fractures, Symptoms, and What to Do
While theoretically possible, true knee ligament sprains are significantly less common in toddlers, who are far more susceptible to growth plate fract...
By Hart
Running Speed: What to Expect from a 12-Year-Old and How to Optimize Performance
A 12-year-old's running speed varies significantly due to individual biological maturity, genetics, training, and psychological factors, with typical ...
By Jordan
Kids Pull-ups: Mechanics, Benefits, Safety, and Progression
Kids' pull-ups are a compound exercise that involves pulling their body weight vertically against gravity, engaging multiple upper body and core muscl...
By Hart
Pushups for Kids: Benefits, Safety, and Proper Form
When performed with proper form and supervision, pushups are an excellent exercise for children, significantly boosting their physical development, st...
By Hart
Children and Marathons: Risks, Recommendations, and Alternatives for Young Runners
While a nine-year-old might physically complete a marathon, it is overwhelmingly discouraged by exercise science and medical professionals due to sign...
By Alex
Kids' Abs: Understanding Body Composition, Nutrition, and Healthy Activity
Visible abdominal muscles in children are primarily a function of their natural body composition, healthy body fat levels, and overall physical activi...
By Hart
Nursemaid's Elbow: Understanding Its Origin, Symptoms, and Prevention
Nursemaid's elbow, medically known as radial head subluxation, originates from a sudden pull or traction on an extended and pronated arm, causing the ...
By Alex
Exercise in a Child's Second Year: Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Development
In a child's second year, regular physical activity, primarily unstructured play, is critical for optimal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial develo...
By Jordan
