ParentsWorld interviewed respected medical experts and dieticians to recommend science-backed home remedies for common, minor childhood ailments writes Poornima Dilip, Mini P. & Cynthia John
The onset of winter brings with it a host of illnesses including the common cold, respiratory infections and skin-related ailments. And most often, the first and natural response to early […]
DR. MAZHER ALI
Enabling and empowering adolescents to break free from device addiction requires patience, understanding, and active involvement of parents
The percentage of adolescents glued to digital devices including smartphones, computer tablets, and laptops, is rising continuously. Digital device addiction aka screen addiction or digital addiction, is characterised by excessive and compulsive use of electronic devices, […]
Antibiotics losing their effectiveness
“Drugs used to treat serious bacterial infections in children and newborns may be losing their effectiveness in many countries due to “alarmingly high” rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR),” says a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia (October) journal. Researchers led by Dr. Phoebe Williams, an infectious disease […]
Imagine a sudden rustle in tall grass. A ripple of alarm would pass through the group of early humans living together amid ancient, rugged terrain. In the center of the encampment, a three-year-old child — let’s call her Raina — stumbles and falls, her eyes wide with fear.
Without hesitation, her mother sweeps her up into […]
My three-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We are consulting a child psychologist. It’s becoming very challenging to cope with the situation. Please help. — Kshiti Mehta, Delhi
Parenting a child with autism is not easy. I recommend the following: Educate yourself. Research and educate yourself about ASD. […]
I have a 12-year-old daughter who is healthy and has taken all her scheduled vaccines since birth. My doctor’s clinic has a poster about a cervical cancer vaccine. I’m not sure whether this vaccine is necessary for my daughter. Please advise. — Leena Jaiswal, Bangalore
The vaccine for cervical cancer, known […]
With a crime wave sweeping India, the demand for criminologists who determine the causes and effects of criminal activity and develop strategies for crime abatement, is becoming pressing
According to latest data of the National Crime Records Bureau — a statistical unit of the Union home ministry — a crime wave is sweeping India. In 2021 […]
Child health-related queries top internet searches by parents anxious to ensure their children’s physical health and well-being. Internet search engines, social media chat rooms and whatsapp groups are abuzz with parents searching for home remedies and therapies for common childhood ailments. Increasingly, parents are veering towards natural, home remedies as the first option to treat […]
PW shortlists three inspirational apps to motivate and encourage children to aim high and dream big
Women Who Changed the World
Rs.350
By Learny Land
Designed by Gemma
Illustrated by Sonia
This app features biographies of women astronauts, warriors, artistes, scientists, among others. Children can read and learn from the stories of extraordinary female achievers such as Polish-French […]
I recently met a mother who is waging regular battles with her daughter. Her 14-year-old daughter wants to go out with friends and hang out at malls as do most teenagers.
But given the deteriorating law and order situation countrywide, her parents refuse to allow her to go anywhere unaccompanied. Her mother fears the dangers […]
Do you know a child who wants to learn but can’t afford school? Or a child who has a hard time doing her homework because her parents are illiterate? Your family could help teach such children! This way your children will discover the joy of helping others.
Restrict children’s access to violent content
Your cover story titled ‘Managing rising wave of child aggression’ (PW October) touched a deep chord. In the age of the Internet and social media, children are exposed to insidious content glorifying violence, exploitation and abuse. Parents should install parental control apps to restrict children’s access to all violent […]
Increasingly, school, homework, television and computers conspire to keep children indoors. Here are some ways to get kids outdoors for activity and vitamin D.
Host a photography contest. Give your children and their friends an outdoor theme, and prompt them to take some good photographs.
Organise a nature search. Make a list of things that can […]
Essential oils sourced from plants offer numerous health and therapeutic benefits. Of late they have become very popular with parents as a go-to natural remedy for common childhood ailments. Here are best essential oils for children and their therapeutic benefits.
Eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus oil alleviates respiratory illness. During a bout of cold and flu, parents […]
PW invited parents of The DN Wisdom Tree Global School, Bhubaneswar to share their insights on how they ensure their children manage unpleasant situations
“I always encourage my children – Pranjal (class VII) and Paksh (class I) — to share their happy and stressful moments and don’t keep anything from me. The objective is to build […]
PW invited parents of CHIREC International School, Hyderabad to share how they ensure their children bond as siblings
“My daughters Anvika (class II) and Akshara (Nursery) are inseparable, and we do our best to enrich their bonding by teaching them to be mutually understanding and respectful. We give both equal attention and affection so that neither […]
Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna has recently held forth on the perils, as he sees it, of music lovers leaning towards consuming the art form through a plethora of streaming OTT channels and eschewing live performances. Sitting comfortably at home, one can order entertainment, à la carte, often through state-of-the-art sound systems. Not to mention the […]
Fiction writers often use varied literary devices to create engaging and thought-provoking narratives. One such popular device is a non sequitur, a Latin term that translates to ‘it does not follow’. A non sequitur is a statement or event that has no logical connection to the preceding narrative. While logic may dictate a linear […]
Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They can be eaten raw as well as added to food recipes. Try out these child-friendly fruity treats: writes Khushboo Nehaal Jashnani
Set within the Angkor Archaeological Park that covers several thousand acres of flat plain in Cambodia is the temple complex of Angkor Wat — the world’s largest religious shrine. A solo traveller describes a memorable excursion
My bus trundled down a highway leading out of Bangkok, already clogged with traffic at an early hour. Four […]
Restaurants serving multinational cuisine are popping up all over the place, and can help your family savour foreign delicacies in your own city. It’s a good way to get your kids off junk food and fast food joints. Here are international dishes you could try at home.
I’m tired of listening to my 11-year old daughter’s complaints. She is forever comparing the extravagance of her classmates and what they buy with large sums of money. We don’t believe in celebrating birthdays at fancy restaurants or buying expensive gadgets to keep up with the Joneses. I don’t know how to keep her happy.
Child health-related queries top internet searches by parents anxious to ensure their children’s physical health and well-being. Internet search engines, social media chat rooms and whatsapp groups are abuzz with parents searching for home remedies and therapies for common childhood ailments. Increasingly, parents are veering towards natural, home remedies as the first option to treat […]
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