Posts Tagged ‘energy drink dangers’
The Tide Challenge: How to Protect Your Child from Dangerous Online Behavior
The Tide Challenge is one of the most dangerous internet challenges that may have influenced impressionable children in decades. The challenge began by viral videos surfacing of teens biting into the pod, with the detergent running down their face and into their bodies. The trend started in late 2017, still circulating the internet today. The…
Read MoreShould I Give My Kids Supplements?
Fruits, grains, protein and vegetables are all a part of the classic “food pyramid”. A newer representation of this handy graphic, called MyPlate, can be found at www.choosemyplate.gov offering an easy reminder for all of us to eat healthy. A variety of foods offer our children the vitamins and minerals needed to maintain active, healthy lifestyles.…
Read MoreFoods to Avoid If Your Child Has ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a mental disorder that makes it hard to concentrate or sit still, potentially causing a child to have bursts of impulsivity. According to the CDC, ADHD affects almost 6.5 million children in America. ADHD cannot be cured, but it can be treated with a variety of methods. Before…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Energy Drinks
Alright, Parents, what do you think about when your child presents with these symptoms? SYMPTOMS: Insomnia, anxiety, headache, increased heart rate, heart palpitations, and high blood pressure. There are probably many possibilities but a likely culprit is consumption of energy drinks. Energy drinks were first introduced in the late 1980’s and presently bring in $5…
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