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With the exception of our friends in the lower mainland of British Columbia, it's been a very cold week for most Canadians. There are only a few ways we hearty Canadians can battle the winter blues -- stay inside and eat and read, head outdoors and take on the cold or, this weekend, park yourself in front of the TV and watch the Super Bowl.
Accordingly, for your weekend reading, I've assembled a collection of stories from around The Conversation network about all these topics (including watching how much screen times your kids should have).
Have a great (and warm) weekend and we'll be back in your Inbox on Monday.
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Winter Weekend Reads
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Catherine L. Mah, Dalhousie University; J. Nicole Arsenault; Nathan Taylor, Dalhousie University; Rebecca Hasdell, Dalhousie University
Canada's Food Guide makes nutrition recommendations. But the revamped guide does much more. It directs us to consider the broader set of circumstances —the social determinants —of how we eat.
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Tara-Lynn Scheffel, Nipissing University; Astrid Steele, Nipissing University; Jeff Scott, Nipissing University; Lotje Hives, Nipissing University
Awe-filled learning unfolds as a kindergarten class, accompanied by educators, investigates snow and water with tools, toboggans and more.
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Dillon Thomas Browne, University of Waterloo; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary; Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics suggests higher levels of screen time at two and three years of age predict poorer child outcomes at three and five years, respectively.
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John J Reilly, University of Strathclyde ; Anthony (Tony) Okely, University of Wollongong; Catherine Draper, University of the Witwatersrand; Mark S. Tremblay, University of Ottawa
Global experts warn that excessive screen time increases the risk of obesity, low physical fitness, anxiety and depression.
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Bernard Rousseau, University of Pittsburgh
In the excitement of the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, fans often forget themselves – and their voices. Loud cheering can stress your vocal folds, or voice cords. An expert explains.
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Megan Gerhardt, Miami University
Even though young leaders and old leaders may have different approaches, one isn't necessarily better than the other. But in order to succeed, a leader better be able to bridge generational divides.
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Derrick P. Alridge, University of Virginia
The country's 'Black Mecca' is hosting the Super Bowl. With the NFL's national anthem controversy still lingering, this creates an undeniable paradox.
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Jeremiah Escajeda, University of Pittsburgh
Layering on winter gear is annoying. But with temperatures reaching minus 50 in some parts of the country, it is essential to protect your skin from frostbite, which can happen in minutes.
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