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Children end up consuming more salt than required, as it’s inherent in processed foods. Parents should replace such food items with fruits, vegetables and dairy products
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The raging hormones during the teenage years make children fall prey to emotional upheavals at times. These outbursts can stem from various circumstances, which include feeling frustrated, sensing a threat or receiving unfair treatment. Despite the implementation of strict anti-ragging policies, bullying in schools continues to be on the rise, especially with the advent of cyberbullying. A study published by Banaras Hindu University in January 2023 found that the prevalence of bullying in India stands at a staggering 50–60 per cent. Bullying can have adverse consequences on children’s mental health if not addressed at the earliest.
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Stuttering can hurt children’s self-esteem and instill a fear of speaking in them. Parents must be patient with their child without associating shame or stigma with the condition
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Bronchiolitis is an infection involving the bronchioles or the airways or breathing tubes present lower down in our lungs. Bronchiolitis tends to affect infants more severely due to their narrower airways. It is important for parents to know how to identify the warning signs of this infection. Bronchiolitis is different from common cold.
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From explaining the consequences of their anger to teaching them healthy coping strategies and seeking therapy, parents can play a crucial role in managing anger in their children
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Parents must choose a daycare that resembles home, say experts. They should also prepare their children by teaching them basic sentences, self-feeding skills and awareness of safe and unsafe touch
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The study found that those with exposure to greater than four hours of screen time per day at age 1 were 4.78 times more likely to have less-developed communication skills by age 2
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Overinvolvement in your children’s lives with an emphasis on high warmth/support, high control and low empowerment, could lead to child’s failure to develop rational self-perception
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Some couples consciously decide not to have children despite familial and social expectations, wanting to make the best of their relationship. Children should be had for their own sake, says psychotherapist Tasneem Nakhoda
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Nail-biting in children isn’t as innocuous as it seems. It can even cause physical and psychosocial issues if not kept under control 
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Having identical twins can be a unique experience muddled with joy and confusion. How can parents transform it into a ‘twin-win’ situation?
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We asked parents in Bengaluru what they like giving their kids for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Do they go by what the children demand? Do they give ultra-processed food or do they choose something made at home? Here's what they said.
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A child suffering from a bout of cough, especially at night can be worrisome for parents. Many parents ask the doctors for a cough relief medicine like a cough syrup. However, are cough syrups helpful in relieving the cough? Happiest Health spoke to experts who opine that without treating the underlying issue, cough syrups won’t help, as cough is only a symptom. Why cough medicine can be harmful to kids “When compared to adults, children tend to cough more. This can be either due to smaller airways which can be easily obstructed or due to their stronger cough reflex,” says Dr Vikas Satwik, pediatrician, Motherhood Hospitals, Bengaluru. Cough syrups can become harmful to kids if parents indiscriminately use it to treat their child’s cough without knowing what is causing it, says Dr Arora. Some cough medicines contain antihistamines which may cause agitation or excitement instead of drowsiness among children, says Dr Satwik. “Cough and cold medicines might have suppressants that are strictly prohibited for children, as they can result in side effects like slowed breathing, which can be life-threatening,” explains Dr Satwik. Alternatives to treat cough in kids According to Dr Satwik, besides cough syrups, parents can choose the following alternatives to cough syrups: Drinking warm fluids: Fluids like caffeine-free tea, broth or hot water with lemon helps loosen up the mucus and soothe a sore throat. Using a humidifier: Humidifier helps ease a child’s breathing as dry air worsens a child’s cough. Encourage steaming: For older children, breathing in warm water vapours helps loosen mucus and provide comfort before sleeping. A spoonful of honey: Giving a teaspoon of honey helps combat coughing. However, honey should only be given to children over the age of one. Ginger and honey: Ginger and honey can be combined into a paste and given to kids as a natural remedy.
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Parents know potty training can be quite a task. Patience and understanding the child’s readiness are key, say doctors
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Boys should be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus to protect them from various forms of cancer and prevent the spread of infection
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Family bonding fosters improved social skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional growth in a child
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Implementing childproofing measures in every room of your home can help reduce the number of accidents involving kids around the house, say experts
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Showing love and support to your teenage children along with being empathetic is important to help them through heartbreaks
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From learning when to start limiting screen time to knowing what not to do while treating a nosebleed, pediatricians list six essential facts all parents should know
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This style of parenting involves instilling empathy, kindness and faith in children, helping them grow into secure and confident individuals
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Unfair parental treatment can induce rivalry among siblings. Parents should give each child individual attention without comparing them
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Childhood trauma is a silent burden that millions of people carry with them every day. Here are a few of its causes, symptoms and ways to address the problem in time to prevent negative outcomes
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Dialogues about love and relationships become fruitful when the parental voice comes with a tone of safety and concern than of control
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A young boy's journey towards adulthood brings physical as well as emotional changes, and parents need to be vigilant yet understanding during this time
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Parents should provide a worry-free environment to relieve stress and anxiety in their children during exam season

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