Messages, emails and word of mouth spread ample information. However, not all of it is verified or from a trusted source. Misinformation is ruling the online space at this moment, with people trying a variety of home remedies to combat a vir ...
Playing a team sport comes with many benefits – children learn to trust their instincts and those of their peers, they learn to share and work in a team and most importantly they understand the result of working hard to achieve an end goal. By the age of 6 years, children develop the qualities they ...
With exam season right around the corner, parents need to tune in to the emotions of their children and be aware of the stress they could potentially feel. Children face pressure from a multitude of different directions in their lives. Beyond their own internal pressure of performing well, they are f ...
Christmas and New Year’s eve are both times to indulge in your favourite food. In the holiday season, people tend to crave fatty, carb-loaded foods that tick all the boxes of “comfort food”. And when it comes time to snack; salty fried treats or cheesy snacks are always easily avail ...
Binge Eating is a common practice during the holiday season. As so many holiday practices centre around food, it becomes difficult to control what you eat and how much of it you consume. It becomes especially difficult when children are involved as they are constantly being offered desserts and sweet ...
Dry skin is a condition that causes dry patches, flaking or cracked skin in individuals. It is more prevalent in the winter months when the weather is colder. It is also aggravated by a lack of moisture in the air. Hence, cold and dry months can be difficult for those who suffer from dry skin.
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Beans have long developed a reputation of being a gassy side-dish at dinner; the biggest culprit being the ever-avoided three-bean salad. However, people are increasingly being reintroduced to this powerhouse of nutrients and more recipes featuring the bean-underdog are being written.
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Have you ever noticed your child getting breathless, developing a wheeze or sneezing and/or coughing incessantly during certain seasons? A majority of parents chalk it up to a low immune system or their child having caught the infection from one of their classmates. However, it can be far more seriou ...
An important thing to remember before looking at lactose intolerance as a health condition is to distinguish it from a milk allergy. They are not the same. While lactose intolerance can cause discomfort or indigestion, a milk allergy is far more serious and can result in life-threatening reactions su ...
Cars are an integral part of our lives as we use them to commute on a daily basis. It is important to keep in mind the different ways in which we can keep children safe while they are in and around cars. Without veering towards the depressing, children are especially vulnerable when it comes to accid ...
It is only after you have come down with a nasty case of the sniffles or begin to feel your throat itch, that you wonder, “should I have done something to prevent this?” In a fast-paced world of allopathic medicine, where dehydration headaches are pushed away with aspirin rather than a bo ...
Feelings of anger have always suffered a bad reputation. It has always been seen as a destructive emotion, rather than a constructive one. Children with uncontrolled ‘anger issues’ are known to break things, throw tantrums, attack other children and lash out at their parents. However, wit ...
Children may not have the responsibilities of adults in their day to day lives, but we cannot underestimate the kind of stress they face regularly. As adults, we often push our stresses against our children’s – believing that they live a carefree life. Though parents aim for it to be so, ther ...
Home first aid kits are a must in households with children. In case of an emergency, a readily available first aid kit plays a crucial role in helping those who are injured or in discomfort. A first aid kit can provide immediate relief or stabilize ...
A warm cup of tea, a great book to read and some peace, all while you listen to the pitter-patter of raindrops against the windowpane. Sounds like heaven, doesn’t it?
Sniffling children, mosquito bites and stomach aches, feel a little more familiar?
The monsoons, as beautifu ...
Chemical-based mosquito repellents run the risk of causing allergies and rashes on the skin. Most chemical-based mosquito repellents contain DEET, which is a combination of different chemical ingredients. Check your repellent before you use it, as ones containing more than 50% DEET can be harmful to y ...
A new grade can be daunting and as a parent, you do all you can to prepare your child when they move from one grade to another. As discussed in a previous blog post in the ‘Parenting’ section, there are several things you can ...
As much as we would like them to be, Indian summers aren’t all sunshine and picnics. At its peak, the summer heat can be draining and exhausting. If not monitored carefully, people and especially children can suffer from heat strokes.
Heat strokes can be deadly, but equally bothersome ...
Heat strokes occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures over a long period of time. Combined with dehydration, it could lead to the development of several alarming symptoms. Sending your child out in the summer heat is always a risk. In the peak afternoon sun, children and adults alike are p ...
As the weather begins to thaw and cold weather begins to come to an end, there’s a high chance your child will have some reaction to the change of season. No, we’re not talking about the pure joy they feel when it’s no longer freezing cold early in the morning and they have to be dragged out of ...
