The World Health Organisation declared compulsively playing video games a mental health condition in 2018. Introduce them to alternatives such as board games, physical sports or going out with friends. By Dr Sapna Bangar One of the common issues plaguing our youth currently is video-gaming addiction. There is certainly a rise in parents seeking help […]
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Imagine: Let’s stand up for our children, build emotionally safe spaces
We need a hashtag campaign on the lines of #speakupforourchildren. And all of us need to be part of it. As the clichéd but powerful phrase goes, “If not now, then when? If not you, then who?” When we moved back to India from England, our children were very little. One day, my son, all […]
A glass of milk and other bedtime tricks to help your child sleep well
Milk is one of the most important drinks which help toddlers take proper sleep. A toddler aged between 1-4 years should drink 150 ml of milk before bedtime whereas one with age 5-8 years should consume 250ml of milk. By Dr Seema Khanna If you are trying to get your child to sleep and are […]
Emotional intelligence: The heart of parenting
When the child falls down or is emotionally hurt, don't panic . Your emotional imbalance will have a negative effect on the child. Take control of the situation and conduct yourself as an emotionally strong person. By Vaibhav Datar Parents have a huge impact on their child in profound ways. It is believed that early […]
Facts about cerebral palsy and risk factors during pregnancy
There are many symptoms during pregnancy that may cause damage to the developing child’s brain, which can later lead to cerebral palsy. The disease is considered to be mostly congenital, which makes it all the more important for the mother to be extra cautious. By Dr Amar Singh Chundawat According to reports from the Indian […]
How to make sure your child is getting enough sleep
Watching TV late at night or spending more time on laptops, cellphones and digital games is the main reason for insomnia among children. Children may sleep late at night, but need to rise early to attend school. By Mohmad Yusuf N Sheikh Insomnia, considered a disease that occurs at a mature age, has been observed […]
Driving with a baby? Practice these 10 car safety tips
Most parents these days are always on the go. So, if you are taking your kids along or going for a drive, then you must take the safety tips seriously. Besides driving slow and safe, you must also take necessary precautions while your baby is on board. Here are some essential safety tips for your […]
Don’t wait to introduce your child to the joys of books
The wonderful sight of a child happily curled up with a book does not come about by chance. It is the result of thoughtful parenting. By Deepa Agarwal As a young mother, I could not wait to introduce my daughters to books. Being an avid reader, I was eager to share the pleasures of reading […]
Delhi pollution: ‘My son told me, Mom, my breathing’s hurting’
The writer, who moved to Delhi earlier this year from France, writes about her family’s first tryst with the city’s pollution levels and the effect it has on her kids. By Aparajita Kumar My family and I moved from France to India in April, 2018. After a scorching summer, I was actually looking forward to […]
Parents must learn skills to promote learning for toddlers
Parents and early educators must develop certain competencies to promote children’s learning. By Abha Ranjan Khanna Early childhood, the period from birth to six years, is a time of remarkable growth and brain development at its peak. During this time, children are highly influenced by their environment and completely dependent on the adults around them. […]