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Physical inactivity is now considered as the leading cause of global mortality. In children, it can lead to increased incidence of obesity and other lifestyle disorders. There is an alarming increase in obesity in children being observed in the last decade, which is secondary to either the lack of physical activity or overeating. Physical activities in early childhood are critically important in helping reduce the increased health risks associated with obesity and overweight. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/parenting/health-fitness/physical-activities-that-help-with-kids-brain-development-and-growth-7466541/

अगर आपके बच्चे को कोई परेशानी है और खाने-पीने को लेकर उसके पैटर्न बहुत बदल गए हैं तो हो सकता है कि उसे ईटिंग डिसऑर्डर हो। बच्चे खाने में बहुत नखरे करते हैं और कई बार तो ये टीनएज तक जारी रहता है। खाने में नखरे करना एक बात है, लेकिन अगर किसी बच्चे को ईटिंग डिसऑर्डर हो रहा है तो इसके बारे में जानकारी कैसे मिलेगी? बच्चों और टीनएजर्स के खाने-पीने की आदतों में कोई अहम बदलाव बहुत ज्यादा

Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system, resulting in challenges with cognitive, emotional, social and physical health. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by brain abnormalities. Science till date doesn\’t know the exact causes these differences for most people with ASD. There are multiple causes of ASD, although most are not yet known but it\’s been known to be an interplay of some genetic and environmental factors. Source:  https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/early-signs-of-autism-and-parenting-tips-for-an-autistic-child-2493442

Parents come across variations in the way their child develops which can at times bother them or excite them that their child may be possessing some extraordinary ability. The confusion that whether my child is a quick learner or hyperlexic is one of such. Many times parents consider their hyperlexic child as a quick learner. Hence it is important to know how to differentiate between the two. Read this article as Dr. Himani Narula, Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician Director & Co-founder

Parenting tips amid the Covid-19 pandemic: Do you know why screen time should be avoided before bedtime? Because it inhibits the generation of melatonin, a hormone that aids in the onset of sleep. source: https://www.slurrp.com/article/how-to-help-children-maintain-healthy-diet-and-lifestyle-1625817023871

A child’s growth and development is a slow, continuous, sequential process that proceeds from general to a specific milestone. Even though every human being passes through the same sequence of events in the journey of milestones, the rate of development is variable. There is a range to each and every milestone. Source: https://www.onlymyhealth.com/parenting-tips-importance-and-process-of-child-development-1622803661

किसी टीनएजर की मानसिक समस्या बहुत बढ़ रही हो तो माता-पिता को यकीनन एक्सपर्ट की सलाह माननी चाहिए। जानिए कैसे टीनएजर्स की मानसिक समस्याओं का पता लगा सकत… Source: https://www.herzindagi.com/hindi/health/key-tips-to-know-how-is-your-teenager-mental-health-article-177540

A 14-year-old, tired of the droning of his teacher’s voice, and the drudgery of online classes, switched to a private window, where he began to play games online with his friends, who joined him from their respective houses. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/erratic-pandemic-behaviour-in-kids-when-do-schools-recommend-counselling-7340164/

As the impact of India\’s second wave of coronavirus is said to be worse on young people, especially children, many parents and paediatricians in the country have been especially concerned. The approval of Bharat Biotech\’s inactivated virus-based COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for clinical trials on children above age two is seen as a watershed moment by many health experts. Bharat Biotech may reportedly start clinical trials on children from June. Currently, pregnant and lactating mothers, special populations, and children are being denied vaccination.