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Kids, Mini-Adults, Pre-Teens, Tech Corner-kids, Tech Corner-preteen, Tech Corner-teens, Tech-Corner-todd, Teens, Toddler
HOW TO BALANCE SCREEN TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC?
With the second wave encompassing our lives, the pandemic seems far from over. This has caused a jump in our daily screen time as social distancing limits our ability to physically interact and connect with people. For many parents, screen time is a touchy subject even in the best of times. Now, with parents and kids holed up together 24/7 and everything from school to birthday parties taking place online, it’s even harder to know how to put limits on your child’s screen time. The screen time concerns and their effect on children’s health were there even before the COVID-19 pandemic took off. But are screens inherently bad? Today, for…
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Activity Corner-preteen, Activity corner-todd, Infant, Kids, Mini-Adults, Tech Corner-kids, Tech Corner-preteen, Tech Corner-teens
REVISED GUIDELINES FOR SCREEN TIME USAGE DURING PANDEMIC
The COVID-19 pandemic created a shift in the safety measures and how parents and caregivers think about children and screen time. This led to a revised guideline by the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) on screen time use. The organization acknowledged screen usage has likely increased for children, but parents should ensure media use is positive and helps the family and community. Prenatal to Age 1: The World Health Organization (WHO) stated in 2019 that infants and toddlers under the age of two should not be exposed to electronic screens at any time. This is because babies bond and learn social, emotional, language, and other important skills from birth through interactions…
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
MIS-C or Multisystem-Inflammatory Syndrome is a rare complication of COVID-19 that could affect kids after they have recovered from the virus. In many cases, it could also turn fatal. Signs and symptoms of MIS-C in children include those below, though not all children have the same symptoms. Fever that lasts 24 hours or longer Vomiting Diarrhea Pain in the stomach Skin rash Feeling unusually tired Increased heart rate Rapid breathing Red eyes Redness/swelling of the lips and tongue Redness/swelling of hands or feet Headache, dizziness, or light-headedness Enlarged lymph nodes While the risk of developing MIS-C falls on the lower side, early diagnosis is crucial. The most common signs and…
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7 FOODS THAT HELP BOOST YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNITY
We all are born into this world with an immature immune system. It’s only when we are exposed to the viruses or bacteria, the white blood cells in our body recognize the foreign invader and destroy it. So, the immune system develops throughout our lives when we are exposed to the disease-causing germs. Therefore, babies have a poor immune system as compared to adults. Breastfeeding, and vaccinations help boost the child’s immunity in the earlier years. But as the child grows, he/she is exposed to a vast array of germs owing to increased activities and other environmental factors. Having a balanced diet sure improves immunity and we all know…
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DIGITAL DETOX FOR KIDS
A very common theme among parents these days is the concern over their children’s use of digital devices. Each child has his own fixation from mobile phones to tablets, iPads, video game consoles, Netflix and the demon of all being social media. With the world entering into an era of industrial revolution, media and digital devices have become an integral part of our lives. One can’t avoid screens in today’s times. There are television sets in waiting rooms, tablets/iPads in schools, and smartphones in everyone’s pockets. As technology continues to emerge, and screens have become integrated into everyday life, most parents have had trouble deciding how much time to allow…
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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN ON THE INTERNET
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TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT GENDER IDENTITY & GENDER DIVERSITY
By the end of toddlerhood, children can differentiate between men and women based on their external features like hair length, type of clothing, etc. They can also correctly tell whether they are boy or girl. This means that they have acquired gender identity. But they do not yet have a complete understanding of the concept of gender. One of the things they may not know is that gender remains constant over time. They may believe that they, as well as others can change their gender by wearing clothes and doing activities of the opposite gender. Developing the concept of gender is the realization that one stays the same gender. This…
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10 FINGER FOODS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
Babies as early as 8-9 months of age start showing signs for being independent. And this is seen by their desire to eat on their own. At first, they may just rake food in their hands and bring it to their mouth but eventually, they learn to use their thumb and index finger (pincer grip) to pick up food. This is a very important milestone, as the child takes his first step towards independence by developing his fine motor skills and coordination. Encourage your child through this stage by helping him feed himself. To make the eating process less messy and to make it an enjoyable hands-on experience, finger foods…
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Conception, Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Mini-Adults, Mommies, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition-mom
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMAN’S LIFE
“If you check the health of a woman, you check the health of society.” -Rebecca Milner Women constitute 50% of the society and she raises the other 50%. She is the heart and soul of a family. She plays a prime role in nourishing and maintaining the health of the family. But while taking care of her loved ones, she often neglects her own health and nutritional requirements. A woman goes through different phases in her lifespan and each of this phase…
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Common Challenges - Toddlers, Common Challenges Post Pregnancy, Common Challenges-kids, Common Challenges-pregnancy, Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Diet in Diseases, Mini-Adults, Nutrition, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition-mom
LACTOSE INTOLERANT? WORRIED ABOUT CALCIUM INTAKE?
We have grown up starting our day with a glass of milk. Our ancestors believed that consuming milk and milk products on a daily basis benefits our health in many ways. Milk and milk products are one of the main sources of calcium in our diet. Historically, dairy products were the predominant source of dietary calcium, accounting for 70% of calcium intake in the Indian diet. Today, however, dairy products account for a mere 40% of calcium intake, largely due to the popularity of dietary supplements and the declining intake of cow’s milk. Also, with increasing allergies and intolerances associated with milk and lactose (milk sugar), consumption of milk has…
