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As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overindulgence in gadgets not good for children, says expert

Obsession with gadgets in children may pave the way for behavioural and psychological disorders in future, say experts.

23 May 2018 2:07 PM

There are reasons children have 'summer break' in schools - first, to provide ample of bonding time with family and second, to help kids nurture their personalities. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 tips to make summer holidays exciting

There is a big chunk of summer holidays that could be utilised to polish the child's personality.

23 May 2018 8:43 AM

Bath additives only stay on the skin for a short period of time and therefore are unlikely to have a large effect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moisturizing bath washes may not help kids with eczema

There’s less consensus in the medical community about whether children should also use emollient bath additives.

20 May 2018 3:16 PM

Starting pot smoking between ages 13 and 15 increases the odds of developing a drug problem later. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking pot in early teens ups drug abuse risk later

Those who started drinking at 17 also were at higher risk of having an alcohol problem at 28.

20 May 2018 2:19 PM

A parent’s serious depression could raise the rate at which a child’s friendships lapsed each year by more than 100 percent. (Photo: AFP)

Parents' mental health issues may spoil children's friendships

These parents are also less likely to plan activities with their children like play dates so children get left out.

19 May 2018 4:12 PM

Reading skills include the ability to decode letter and sound combinations to pronounce words, and to comprehend word meanings, contexts. (Photo: File)

Language important for success in later years

Language is the ability to deploy those words and use complex syntax and grammar to communicate in speech and writing.

19 May 2018 12:07 PM

Proportion of parents with children at home who used cannabis at least once in the past month rose from 4.9% to 6.8%. (Photo: Pixabay)

US kids' exposure to second-hand pot smoke may be rising

Cannabis legalization has increased the accessibility of cannabis for adults and removed many penalties for use.

16 May 2018 8:20 AM

Hair-straightening products contain potentially toxic mix

Black women use more hair products than other women and suffer disproportionately from uterine fibroids, early puberty and infertility.

16 May 2018 8:10 AM

Acinetobacter are bacteria known to cause serious infections and notoriously difficult to treat because of growing antibiotic resistance.(Photo: Pixabay)

Hospitalising children: To do or not to do

Highly resistant A. baumannii infections are increasingly being reported worldwide.

13 May 2018 9:16 PM

Speaking about her children, the actor also went on to describe their personalities.

Sandra Bullock asks people not to use phrase 'adopted child'

The Oscar-winning actor said that she prefers calling the children hers rather than labelling them.

10 May 2018 1:36 PM

It improves clinicians' confidence in their decision-making, without compromising diagnostic accuracy. (Photo: File)

How effective is computerised testing for ADHD diagnosis?

Clinicians with access to the QbTest report were more likely to reach a diagnostic decision about ADHD.

06 May 2018 3:40 PM

Young parents who have less education and care for more than one child are more likely to have persistent symptoms of depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Less educated, new parents are at high risk

Peripartum mood disorders can persist for one year or more after childbirth.

05 May 2018 6:13 PM

The store has an assortment of over 1000 products.

Snapdeal introduces one-of-a-kind toy shopping experience for children

Company has set its focus on providing easy and affordable access to contemporary learning and development products.

04 May 2018 11:18 AM

The question underlying this work was whether parental support gives adult children an advantage or hinders their development. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parental support can do wonders for career success

Parental assistance could help or hinder young people, depending on the nature of the assistance.

03 May 2018 3:49 PM

f you have little kids, and you play music with them, that helps you be closer to them, and later in life will make you closer to them. (Photo: Pixabay)

Not just mend, music can build bridges too!

Important for parents to note is that shared musical experiences with their children don't have to be complicated.

02 May 2018 5:07 PM

New research suggested that long-term exposure to traffic-related pollution significantly increases the risk of pediatric asthma. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here is why your home should be away from roads

Children living less than 100 meters from a major road had nearly three times the odds of current asthma.

02 May 2018 4:31 PM

This could be a game-changer in the management of severe acute malnutrition, which affects 20 million children worldwide. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D: Knight in shining armour for malnourished kids

High energy food sachets are the standard treatment for the condition, but they contain relatively modest amounts of vitamin D.

02 May 2018 4:25 PM

The three youngsters, all under the age of 12 were killed by packs of dogs in separate attacks on Tuesday. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs maul 3 young children to death, villagers take revenge by killing 13 animals

Villagers in Khairabad took law into their own hands after being gripped by panic over daily attacks that have left 14 children dead.

02 May 2018 4:15 PM

City upbringing may increase mental illness risk: study

Children raised in a rural environment, surrounded by animals and bacteria, grow up to have more stress-resilient immune systems.

01 May 2018 2:03 PM

Curiosity is characterized by the joy of discovery and the desire for exploration and motivation to seek answers to the unknown. (Photo: Pixabay)

Curiosity can boost kids grades in school

Promoting curiosity in children, especially those from environments of economic disadvantage may be an important.

30 Apr 2018 5:57 PM

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