Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

  Teenage stress? Anxiety in children? Yes, Teenage stress and anxiety have become as common as adult stress. It is alarming to see the number of teenage kids being depressed, tensed, stressed, sad… Today, the expectations out of a teenage kid have increased drastically. Be it academics, at home, other performances, teacher’s expectations, parents expectations, peer pressure etc kids are facing ... Full story

Thumb sucking is a common habit seen in some kids. Usually thumb sucking is seen as a gesture to show that the kid is hungry. However, some kids are seen sucking their thumb all the time. As parents it is important to remember that do not pull out the baby’s thumb when he or she puts it in. This is definitely not the way to ... Full story

Is it that you are a father/mother of a teenager?   Do you often find your teenage child acting irrationally or confused?   If yes, then is it that you find your teenage child very depressed often than not?   Teenagers are at a stage of their lives when they get easily influenced but do not know what is right/wrong and good/bad for themselves. ... Full story

Fear is the root cause of dishonesty! Children, especially toddlers, are very sensitive in their nature. Moreover, they don't know what is right or wrong; good or bad; honesty or dishonesty. They even don't really know what really is confidence or fear meaning they cannot identify confidence or fear.   It is definitely due lack of awareness of these ideas along with fear of being beaten ... Full story

We hear a lot of times children going to tuitions at a very young age, and for too many subjects. Tuitions have their advantages as well as disadvantages. Without tuitions, the child may not be disciplined enough to sit down, revise what he has been taught at school, or complete his homework. As a result, his final grades suffer. Although parents and teachers do not support ... Full story

Its monsoon season and stomachache is one of the most common childhood complaints that we observe. Most parents assume that the pain in the stomach must be linked to something their child has eaten. However, this assumption does not always hold true. Stomachaches can be a symptom for a variety of ills. In babies below the age of three months, a stomachache could signify the ... Full story

For most toddlers, getting them to brush their teeth can be quite a challenge. Once your child's teeth begin erupting, you can begin cleaning them by wiping them with a moist washcloth. As your child gets more teeth, you can begin to use a soft child's toothbrush. The consequences of not following a daily teeth-cleaning routine are better avoided. Cavities, bad breath and yellowing teeth can ... Full story

Monsoon comes as a combined package containing relief from heat, beautiful surroundings, and also a host of illnesses and diseases. Children are the most prone to these diseases. Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe this monsoon season. Mosquitoes are the main carriers of disease-causing microbes. Mosquitoes abound during the monsoon season, and cause Malaria ... Full story

Nail biting (onychophagia) is a common oral compulsive habit in children and young adults. Nail biting usually starts at the age of around five in children. It starts as the child's dental development begins. It affects around 30% of children between 7 to 10 years and 45% of teenagers Causes The main cause is insecurity in the infant, early weaning or long hours of absence of the ... Full story

Bed-wetting is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which bladder control would normally be anticipated. Doctors call this condition, "Nocturnal Enuresis." It causes trauma, pain and disturbance to all concerned. It is the parents who normally wake up each night to check on the child, maybe even to disturb sleep to check on whether he/she wants to go to urinate. It is the parents ... Full story