Kids Health

Why investing in early childhood can benefit a nation

Disadvantaged early environments along with inadequate policies and programmes can sap a nation, leading to high social and economic costs for the country later on. The reverse is also true. By Rushda Majeed Policymakers around the world are increasingly acknowledging that early childhood development (ECD) is closely linked to closing the achievement gap, improving national […]

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For moms, too, sitting is the new smoking: Bhavna Harchandrai

'Be a good role model. Engage and motivate your children to be the best version of themselves,' says the fitness instructor, writer and enthusiast By Shilpi Madan Bhavna Harchandrai is one of the most celebrated fitness trainers in the country. A certified ACE-Personal Trainer and NIKE-Group Ex, her Instagram handle describes her as “a fitness […]

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Children with ADHD will now be treated using a video game

As part of the game, children steer an avatar through a course dotted with obstacles, and collect targets on the way to earn rewards. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can now be treated using a video game. ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can lead to above-normal levels of hyperactive and impulsive behaviour. […]

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Gets Parenting Advice From 'Modern Family' Alums

All of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s former Modern Family costars have been preparing him for fatherhood in different ways. “It all contradicts itself,” the actor, 44, told Us Weekly exclusively of their advice at the Broadway opening night of Girl From the North Country on Thursday, March 5. “Julie [Bowen] has advice that contradicts Sofia [Vergara’s] […]

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Quaden Bayles doesn’t need money or a trip to Disneyland. His supporters need to help bullied children cope, according to an advocate with dwarfism.

In a viral video, Quaden Bayles, an Australian boy with dwarfism, shared how relentless bullying has affected him. In response, celebrities reached out to Quaden, and supporters raised nearly $470,000, part of which is being used to send the boy to Disneyland. John Young, an advocate who has dwarfism, was concerned when he saw donations […]

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7 enlightening podcasts to listen with your kids

Since podcasts for kids are still a niche area the content is carefully monitored and goes much beyond mere entertainment. We have shortlisted a list of quirky and informative podcasts for the young future leaders that will increase their knowledge, inculcate and improve their listening skills and surely reduce that unbearable screen time. Since podcasts […]