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"I sing anything that has 'daddy' in it, just because I want her to say 'dad' before she says anything else."

Imbalance of hormones may result in symptoms such as dysmenorrhoea, irregular periods, sudden weight gain, acne, premenstrual syndrome, anxiety, fatigue, depression, and impact every aspect of a teenager's life.

Many children develop symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal distress like fever, cough, cold, throat pain, severe body ache, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and weakness when they come in contact with the virus.

Though there are several programmes and courses available for kids to learn about money and business, typically these are not included in the regular curriculum of schools.

The short sleep-wake cycle where the little one wakes up in 30-45 minutes after being put to sleep is called 'catnapping'.

Constipation can reflect stress at school or family difficulties: it is a way to exist and to draw parents' attention to yourself.

Not only do these animals have bigger eyes than humans, their pupils also tend to open wider than ours which help in letting in more light.

"I wouldn't have been the mom I am now, had I chosen to do that..." the actor has said.

Children deal with feelings and trauma in three different ways: repression, aggression, and expression.

Getting enough high quality sleep isn’t just good for your general health; it’s also great for your fertility.

Practise these poses at home and find yourself in a more positive state today

Deworming is important for your child’s overall well-being. This habit of deworming should be encouraged in parents.

The adolescent faces various threats right now. Their biggest support, their friends, have been taken away.

"The only expectations I really have that are really high in my life is with my kids."

Online learning has its uses but extended use may not be yielding the results we had hoped for. So what can you do to buttress your teen’s education?

Teachers and parents need to recognise if a child is facing certain issues in the process of developing writing skills.

Attending online classes for over 10 months, with the possibility of this continuing for longer, has been difficult for students. It is important for family members and teachers to understand this

Meditation can calm their nerves before an exam, boost their immunity, make them more patient and help them to sleep better at night.

It's okay to push your kid up to a point, not after that. The bottomline should be your child's happiness.

"If someone is planning to get pregnant, it is recommended that they discuss COVID-19 vaccination with their obstetrician," suggests Dr Anjali Kumar of CK Birla Hospital.

With these solutions in place, your child will be equipped to stay fit even through a pandemic!

Make sure that the foods are properly mashed, cooked, pureed, or strained with appropriate texture

Among other things, mix all vegetables together and consume as a mixed vegetable curry, if desired

There is a higher risk of issues among kids who are born prematurely. Preterm babies tend to grow at a slower pace than full-term babies

Not only teachers, but even parents need to keep a close eye on the upcoming trends in the educational front to prepare their kids for any eventuality