Parenting tips

26 May

Posted at 07:46h in Adolescent health, Autism, development and Growth, Mental health, Parenting tips by
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Helping pre-teens and teens with special needs and developmental differences to learn essential life skills are crucial for their confidence, independence, and overall well-being. Organizations like UNICEF and several countries recommends starting structured teen transition support around age 10 to 12 years; during early adolescence. Action...

20 Sep

Posted at 05:06h in Child Care, development and Growth, Parenting tips, Uncategorized by
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As a developmental pediatrician, I often meet working parents from abroad who are concerned about their toddlers' engagement and responsiveness. The challenge of balancing work, limited quality time, and screen exposure can impact child development.   Here are some innovative strategies for parents: 1. Quality Over Quantity: Focus...

26 Jul

Posted at 04:30h in Child Care, development and Growth, Parenting tips by
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  I recently witnessed a strenuous journey of a recovery involving a toddler who faced unexpected challenges further to using alternative medicine. Initially thriving and reaching developmental milestones, the child experienced a setback when a treatment for loose stools left him to develop excessive lethargy and neuro...

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...

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...