Do not rely on home remedies or provide them with over-the-counter medication without a doctor’s prescription, stressed Dr Jagdish Kathwate, consultant neonatologist and paediatrician, Motherhood Hospital Kharadi Pune
Exam season is in full swing. With Board Examinations being held across India, there's intense pressure on students to perform well and score great marks. This can result in immense stress and anxiety among them. Here are strategies to deal with it.
"During winter, it is crucial to protect a baby’s skin barrier from irritation and dryness from Day 1 by building a thorough skincare regime with moisturisation being the most important aspect," Dr Shamik Ghosh, senior consultant, paediatrician, Bhagirathi Neotia Women and Childcare Hospital, highlights.
Parents must monitor their children's unhealthy relationship with screens, as the ubiquity of screen time poses significant challenges to our kids' eating habits and their nutritional well-being.
Students often confuse the term procrastination with laziness but in truth, it is an active process where a student or an individual willingly chooses to do something else except for the task the student is assigned or should be doing.
Some parents may need to educate themselves first before teaching their children about sex. Expect some awkwardness but remember what’s at stake when engaging in these essential conversations. Here are some simple tips to help you broach the subject with your child
By fostering emotional intelligence, building trust through active listening, normalising all emotions, and harnessing the healing power of nature, we can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our children.
Pediatric vaccinations are a vital component of child healthcare. By following the recommended vaccination schedules, parents can ensure that their children grow up healthy and free from preventable illnesses.
As the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops, there has been a spike in number of children complaining of respiratory issues. Here are some precautions parents can take for their children
Despite your best efforts to prioritise your child's dental health, it can be disheartening to find them experiencing yet another cavity. Here are the precautions to prevent dental caries in your kids
In a recent global survey by McAfee, 45% of the participating children in India said they were cyberbullied by a stranger, compared to the global average of 17%. Here's what parents can do to protect their children from getting cyberbullied
We can no longer reduce the success of students and educational institutions to a series of numbers and letters on a report card. This narrow focus overlooks the diverse intelligences and potential within each student.
Smog is a harmful mixture of smoke and fog which can have a serious impact on a child's respiratory health and overall well-being. Here are a few practical tips for parents
