Author: Dr.Naveena.Karthik

21 Jul

Posted at 15:20h in Child Care, Child Mental Health, development and Growth, Mental health by
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Assessing school readiness in children involves evaluating various developmental areas to ensure they are prepared for formal education. 1. Cognitive Skills: Check if the child can follow simple instructions, recognize shapes, colors, and letters, and solve basic problems appropriate for their age. 2. Language Skills: Ensure the...

13 Jul

Posted at 05:22h in Child Care, development and Growth, Parenting tips by
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Pronunciation errors in children can arise from various factors, and it's important to consider both developmental norms and potential underlying medical issues that could affect speech. Here are some key considerations from a medical perspective: 1. Hearing Deficits: Hearing plays a critical role in speech development....

11 Jul

Posted at 00:55h in Adolescent health, Child Mental Health, Mental health, Parenting tips by
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Supporting vulnerable children who become victims of bullying in schools. Bullying among children in schools is a pervasive issue with significant implications for mental health and well-being. Research consistently shows that these children are at increased risk of developing psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem,...

28 Jun

Posted at 18:21h in Adolescent health, Child Care, development and Growth, Parenting tips by
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Adolescents in general need 2000 calories per day Males: 2800 calories /day Females 2200 calories /day Balanced Diet Total calories per day Carbohydrates preferably complex carbohydrates: 45% to 65% Fat 25% -35% Protein 10- 30% Percentage daily value (%DV): It is the percentage of the daily value of the nutrient in a...

20 Jun

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Parenting in the digital age involves guiding your teen on digital etiquette and financial literacy: 1. Digital Etiquette: o Teach your teen about appropriate online behaviour, including respecting others' privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, and being mindful of what they share online. o Set guidelines for screen time and device...

11 Jun

Posted at 03:54h in Child Care, Child Mental Health, development and Growth, Mental health, Parenting tips by
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The constant exposure to stimuli like TV programmes,  video games containing violent activities tend to create aggressive thoughts, anger issues, emotional distress and challenging behaviours in the later age. Studies also mentions that chronic watching of violent behaviours reduces the empathy towards others and reacting with...

01 Jun

Posted at 04:06h in Child Care, Child Mental Health, development and Growth, Mental health, Parenting tips by
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  ADHD in children affects the speech and communication skills. They tend to use lot of fillers, pauses, take time to organise their thoughts to find the right word which might look like stutter, and they end up with communication difficulties, poor performance in the school. Speech language pathologist...