Every family is different, which is why parents need a wide range of films and series -- as well as the controls -- to make the right viewing decisions for their children.
While there is no need for parents to press the panic button, they have to be careful at all times, says Dr Ingale. Sometimes children present myocarditis -- or an inflammation of the heart muscle -- and mimic Kawasaki-like disease, which starts with a fever.
No matter at what age and what amount you decide to give your child, it’s a parent’s responsibility to teach them about privilege, to differentiate between needs and wants.
For children, the current crisis is acting as a catastrophe, especially for those with special needs, who love stereotypies and abhor any instant change in the environment/daily routine.
Children are also believed to ask their deepest questions, right before they sleep, so it is imperative that parents give them that time. Parents must not dismiss their fears, but instead validate their feelings.
There are a lot of changes children are experiencing right now. There is disruption of normal activities like the sudden split from friends, including not being able to go to school, the park.
Unable to go outside and exercise, play with children, visit friends -- we are presented with a unique opportunity to consider: when we can go outside again, what sort of ‘outside’ do we desire?
To make self-quarantine a little humorous, Brian Gordon, a dad, has started a comic series, with relatable cartoons covering everyday situations at home.
Recently, actor Soha Ali Khan shared an adorable picture of her daughter Inaaya surrounded by many colourful and intriguing picture books, on her Instagram.
The reality is that most families are struggling with a balancing act -- work deadlines, increased chores, shortage of helpers around the house, frayed tempers of family members or whining children.
Let’s learn to cope with our new reality of being in this virtual life that includes virtual work, virtual consultations, virtual exercise lesson and virtual family and friend meets.
