New video game acurrately identifies children with autism
A new one-minute video game christened Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation (CAMI), developed by researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore (USA) and Nottingham Trent University (UK), can diagnose children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical. This gaming app leverages motion-tracking technology to detect differences […]
Monitors of India’s laggard K-12 education system are almost unanimous that India, which hosts the world’s largest child population of 350 million under 15 years of age, has a snowballing problem of rising social media addiction among children, especially urban adolescents – Baishali Mukherjee
Traditionally the start of the globally dominant Gregorian calender New […]
Dance and movement are critical to children developing motor skills and keeping fit. Here are four apps that provide enjoyable dance and movement programmes. – Kiran Balimane
GoNoodle
Platform: Android, iOS
Age group: 6-12 years
GoNoodle offers a collection of dance and movement videos, interactive activities, and educational games. The dance routines, fitness, and mindfulness exercises promote physical […]
Dr. Snigdha Samanta is consultant neonatologist and pediatrician at Rani Hospital and Research Centre for Children, Ranchi. She also heads the first and only Human Milk Bank in Jharkhand
My three-year-old daughter insists on sugary treats. Please suggest ways to maintain dental hygiene and prevent cavities.
Sridhar Pallia is a Bangalore-based clinical psychologist, founder of Brain Behaviour Academy and co-founder, DigiNxtHlt Solutions and Services Pvt Ltd, a mental wellness health-tech company
My 12-year-old son often indulges in attention-seeking behaviour. How can I discourage this without hurting his social confidence?
Heidi Matisonn is senior lecturer in bioethics, The EthicsLab, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
Whenever school holidays loom, many parents find themselves caught in an emotional tug-of-war. On the one hand, relief at bidding farewell to homework battles, bedtime struggles, […]
Art and craft activities provide a wealth of benefits to children. They stimulate creative thinking and self-expression, improve motor and coordination skills, and develop problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. Jyothi Dhananjay, a Mysuru-based artist and art teacher, recommends two creative art and crafts activities.
Friendship bracelets
Materials
Embroidery thread or wool in various colours
Scissors
Tape or […]
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” Alexander Pope’s timeless words in ‘An Essay on Criticism’ echo the balanced beauty of repeating similar elements to create striking rhetorical effect – a fine example of parallelism.
Parallelism is the repetition of words to create rhythm and pattern in writing. It juxtaposes contrasting ideas to highlight their […]
Faridabad-based Priya Gupta, founder of popular YouTube channel ‘Recipes tried and true’, shares three ‘desi’ snack recipes with healthy, nutritious ingredients.
Banana daliya cookies (3 servings)
Ingredients
1 ripe and mashed banana
¾ cup roasted and ground daliya (you could also use oats)
1 tsp chocolate flavoured health drink and chocolate mix
1 tsp vanilla […]
PW invited parents from Delhi Public School Sector 45, Gurgaon to share the best learning their children have experienced.
“This year, we experienced the joy of watching our child Avyay Upmanyu (Infant A) discover the love for books. We introduced him to the world of storytelling by reading out to him, igniting his imagination […]
PW invited parents from Saraswati Global School, Greater Faridabad to share their thoughts on how they ensure online safety for their children.
“We ensure our daughter Shreya (class X) is safe online by setting clear rules on her screen time and the websites/ apps she accesses. Parental controls and kid-friendly platforms help us block […]
Your cover story ‘Resolve to Break 5 Common Bad Habits This Year’ (PW January) is a must-read for those looking to start the new year with a positive mindset and commitment towards self-improvement. The story provides a clear and concise overview of five habits that negatively impact personal growth and practical ways to […]
In 2004, when Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook with Harvard University roommates as a college social networking site and two years later as a public social media platform, everyone welcomed it as a great technology innovation to keep in touch with friends and family. Two decades later, this innocuous social engagement platform has transformed into a […]
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