Archive for: Health

Children And The Media: The Effects Of Movies On Children

Nov 3rd, 2010

Children And The Media: The Effects Of Movies On Children

Parents are in a dilemma when it comes to deciding what films they should allow their children to see. At the same time, there are some others who do not feel the need to assess what kind of films their children watch. Is there a need to assess the films a child watches? What are the effects of movies on children?

Safe Diwali Celebrations: Fire-Safety Tips For Kids With Fireworks

Nov 1st, 2010

Safe Diwali Celebrations: Fire-Safety Tips For Kids With Fireworks

For children, fireworks, new clothes and sweets make Diwali the most eagerly awaited festival of the year. Unfortunately, serious injuries from fireworks spoil the fun for many families, with every year bringing a fresh crop of cases. Most of these cases involve children.

Children And Drug Abuse: How To Help Your Child Addict In Recovery

Oct 30th, 2010

Children And Drug Abuse: How To Help Your Child Addict In Recovery

Discovering addiction in your child is a nightmare for a parent. It is very hard for parents to accept the fact that their child is taking drugs. But all children are vulnerable to the temptation of drugs. You are mistaken if you assume that your child will never use drugs.

Nutrition For Children: Why You Should Limit Your Kid’s Sugar Intake

Oct 20th, 2010

Nutrition For Children: Why You Should Limit Your Kid’s Sugar Intake

From dental caries to hyperactivity, addictions and obesity, products containing refined sugars cause a great deal of damage in young children. There are many good reasons why you should control your child's sweet tooth and introduce healthier ways of eating. Here are some tips.

Healthy Cooking For Kids: Tips To Get Them To Eat Well

Oct 10th, 2010

Healthy Cooking For Kids: Tips To Get Them To Eat Well

Is your child a picky eater? Is it challenging to get them to eat food that is good for them? Here are some cooking tips to make sure that your kids stay in tip-top shape.

Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease Spreads Among Mumbai’s Children

Oct 7th, 2010

Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease Spreads Among Mumbai’s Children

Mumbai has been hit by a new scare – and no, it’s not a terrorist threat. After the recent swine flu epidemic, it is now hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) - a viral illness that affects infants, children as well as adults – that is holding the city to ransom.

Parenting Preschoolers: Four Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Development

Oct 6th, 2010

Parenting Preschoolers: Four Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Development

Since you have a huge environmental impact on your child as a nurturer, why not take active steps to enhance your young child’s development? Here are four ways to enhance the development of your toddler or preschooler using simple child development concepts.

Preventing Childhood Obesity: The Fight For Our Children’s Health

Oct 1st, 2010

Preventing Childhood Obesity: The Fight For Our Children’s Health

Obesity in the USA has gone from a problem to a crisis to a full-blown epidemic. Childhood obesity rates have tripled in this country over the last three decades – one in every three children is now overweight.

Safe Drinking Water: How It Affects Your Child’s Health

Sep 27th, 2010

Safe Drinking Water: How It Affects Your Child’s Health

We read of typhoid, gastroenteritis and even cholera outbreaks almost every week in India. The quality and purity of the water your kids drink is crucial. Are you on top of the situation at home? Is your family safe from water-borne diseases?