children
Leher Sethi | Is air pollution a greater pandemic than coronavirus?
As a parent, I dread Delhi winters, not just because of the cold, but because of the terrible pollution in the air
Study finds young children could spread COVID-19 as much as older children, adults
Children younger than five years have much higher levels of the novel coronavirus genetic material in their nose
COVID-19 impact may kill 8 lakh kids in South Asia: Unicef
The bulk of these would occur in India and Pakistan, although Bangladesh and Afghanistan will also be affected, a recent report say
South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids
The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood
US gives doctors guidance on how to spot rare COVID-linked syndrome in children
The guidance follows several reports of the syndrome in France, Italy, Spain and Britain and more than 100 cases in the state of New York
Greta Thunberg donates $100,000 prize money to support children affected by pandemic
The 17-year old activist opined that the coronavirus pandemic is also a child rights issue like the climate crisis
Children with Autism spectrum disorder largely excluded from social interactions
Children with ASD unlikely to indulge in conversations with peers.
Children with siblings make healthier diet choices
Children with siblings are less likely to be obese than only-children.
More than half of 11-year-olds have smartphones
One-fifth of eight-year-olds or third-graders now have smartphones too.
It’s time to remind children they have duties too!
Many of the “privileged” children that I come across have a well-entrenched sense of entitlement.