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teen mental health

Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilientSubscriber Only

April 11, 2023 12:00 IST

Parental overprotection has been shown to foster unhealthy coping mechanisms in children. Overprotected children are more likely to both internalize problems (as in anxiety and depression) and externalize them (as in delinquency, defiance or substance abuse).

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How parents feel about feelings can deeply affect a child’s developmentSubscriber Only

April 10, 2023 10:27 IST

When someone becomes a parent, the models they had can become embedded in how they in turn parent. A parent's organised set of thoughts and feelings about their own and their child's feelings is what some psychologists call “parental meta-emotion philosophy.” Understanding this can make a big difference in parenting and children's development.

positivity tips

How to stay positive: Here are four effective methodsSubscriber Only

April 7, 2023 16:59 IST

Be renewed in your thinking, train your mind to be grateful in all circumstances and cultivate a healthy emotional support group

autism

New book gives readers a peek into world of a child with autism

April 5, 2023 11:12 IST

The book gives readers a peek into the world of Paul's son and grandson of celebrated Indian actor-director Utpal Dutt, Noel, who was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. It is scheduled to release on April 17.

hostile parenting

‘Hostile’ parenting enhances childrens’ risk of developing lasting mental health problems: Study

April 1, 2023 10:14 IST

Young children on the receiving end of 'hostile' parenting were 1.5 times likelier than their peers to be in the high-risk band of developing lasting mental health problems, a new study has reported.

Parental burnout

If you feel fatigue, frustration, or detachment as a parent, you may be struggling with parental burnoutSubscriber Only

March 31, 2023 10:53 IST

"Since parenting is a lifetime commitment, resigning is not an option. This is why it is so important to recognise the signs of any impending parental burnout and begin to put strategies in place to deal with it before total burnout happens," said Anna Hema Sam, Clinical Psychologist, Even Healthcare

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The audacity of being queerSubscriber Only

March 27, 2023 10:00 IST

The journey towards justice and acceptance might be fraught for the LGBTQIA+ community, but it will make a difference if we commit to walk alongside as allies

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Neonate and its first monthSubscriber Only

March 24, 2023 16:34 IST

The first 28 days of life is the neonatal period where the babies are highly susceptible to illness if not cared adequately. Here are some best practices to ensure your baby's health.

young adult

Four ways to support your young adult through depressionSubscriber Only

March 24, 2023 10:00 IST

Be aware – individuals going through depression have different signs and intensities of symptoms

Adhd

Take Time: How to recognise Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and teenagersSubscriber Only

March 19, 2023 11:02 IST

ADHD is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. Here’s how you can manage it better.

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Doctor in the House: The environment and your babySubscriber Only

March 18, 2023 14:12 IST

Babies today are exposed to more environmental pollutants than ever before. Here are a few precautions you can take to ensure their safety

teen mental health

Covid pandemic had long-lasting impact on teens’ mental health, substance use: Lancet study

March 16, 2023 12:00 IST

Researchers at Columbia University in the US and colleagues had in a 2021 study found an increase in depressive symptoms and decrease in mental well-being among 13–18-year-old adolescents within one year of the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Refractive (Eye) Errors in Children

Refractive (Eye) Errors in ChildrenSubscriber Only

March 18, 2023 12:19 IST

First and foremost, it is important to understand that a refractive error is a very common eye disorder. It occurs when the eye cannot clearly focus the images from the outside world.

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What makes artist Amar Kanwar’s Such a Morning essential viewingSubscriber Only

March 15, 2023 15:18 IST

Making art accessible to children one artwork at a time

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Water Birth: The natural way of birthingSubscriber Only

March 20, 2023 15:42 IST

Natural birthing unit as a part of hospital with all the facilities can boost up mother's confidence and morale during childbirth

Maths anxiety

‘Maths anxiety’ is a real thing. Here are 3 ways to help your child copeSubscriber Only

March 13, 2023 15:22 IST

Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person's ability to solve mathematical problems. Researchers consider maths anxiety to be distinct from general anxiety, or test anxiety, though there is some crossover.

Student

The number one skill to inculcate in your children to make them achieversSubscriber Only

March 10, 2023 09:58 IST

Parents should raise children to have self-control, regulate individual behaviour and make responsible decisions.

Playing

Curious Kids: why don’t grown-ups play like kids?Subscriber Only

March 6, 2023 10:51 IST

Most kids are experts at play. This is because play is one of the best ways to learn about yourself and the world around you.

Currently, there is no known cause for Autism, though some studies point to genetic and environmental factors.

Doctor in the House: How to understand if your child has Autism Spectrum DisordersSubscriber Only

March 3, 2023 18:56 IST

There are a diffuse spectrum of signs, ranging from mild to severe. Consult your paediatrician if your child is showing any of the following symptoms

Neutral or awkward behaviour of mothers with their babies at 12 months correlated with an epigenetic change called methylation.

Neutral maternal behaviour linked with epigenetic changes in children: Study

March 3, 2023 13:56 IST

Mothers showing awkward or neutral behaviour toward their infant correlated with a small increase of methylation on the NR3C1 gene.

First showcased at the prestigious art festival of Documenta in 2012 in Kassel, Germany, in the seminal work Malani surrounds the viewers with rotating mylar cylinders hung from the ceiling bleed with figures painted on its transparent surface, and showcased alongside a multi-channel video.

What makes artist Nalini Malani’s seminal artwork ‘In Search of Vanished Blood’ essential viewingSubscriber Only

March 1, 2023 19:24 IST

Born in Karachi the year before the partition of the Indian subcontinent, in her works, Malani -- who shuttles between Amsterdam and Mumbai -- draws from her own history of displacement as a refugee, and also often uses imagery borrowed from Hindu mythology, ancient Greek and Indian history and ecological disasters.

parenting

How mindfulness can help us address our feelings of exhaustion and burnoutSubscriber Only

February 27, 2023 10:00 IST

We are walking around with our minds “leaking” and wondering why we are more depleted than ever

Board exam stress

Four ways parents can support their child going through board exam stressSubscriber Only

February 24, 2023 10:48 IST

Exam stress is serious – taking short breaks can boost concentration and help your child relax.

DNA is the genetic information contained inside each of our cells that makes us who we are. DNA acts like a set of instructions written in a special code using just four letters: A-adenine, T-thymine, C-cytosine, and G-guanine. (Pic source: Pixabay)

Curious Kids: How does DNA affect our fingerprints and eye colour?Subscriber Only

February 20, 2023 14:11 IST

The complete set of DNA instructions is 99.9 per cent similar across every single human on the planet — but the tiny fraction that is different is as unique as the prints on the tips of your fingers.

Here are some common orthopaedic problems among infants and young children (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Doctor in the House: Common orthopaedic problems among infants and young childrenSubscriber Only

February 17, 2023 12:22 IST

Is your infant showing symptoms of being flat footed or knock knees? It may not be as serious as you think

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