How much freedom should you allow your children?
Kids at a certain age ask for more responsibilities. But it becomes tough for the parents to decide when and whether their children are ready for that particular responsibility. You don’t want to hold...
View ArticleInfants can pick out leaders from bullies, says study
The study found that 21-month-old infants can distinguish between respect-based power asserted by a leader and fear-based power wielded by a bully. “Our results provide evidence that infants in the...
View ArticleStudy says probiotics won’t help kids with ‘stomach flu’
Despite a growing trend of giving kids probiotics to treat “stomach flu”, a new study shows that these dietary supplements may not actually help ease symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The study,...
View ArticleProbiotics no help to young kids with stomach virus: Study
Every parent can relate to the feeling when their child catches stomach flu and they want to do everything possible to ensure they feel better as soon as possible. And, in that process, they prefer to...
View ArticleToxic flame retardants in kid’s car seats may cause harm: Scientists
Scientists have found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children’s car seats, sparking concerns about children’s health. In the study, researchers from the Indiana University (IU) found that...
View ArticleChildren should get more time for unstructured physical activity every day:...
In this age of computer games, it is important that children should go out and play with neighbourhood kids. A new study says that parents who home-school their children may think that putting them...
View ArticleNew machine learning technique can boost treatment for arthritis in kids
Arthritis, which can affect children besides the elderly, occurs when the immune system mistakes the body’s own cells for foreign invaders, attacking the lining of the joints to cause swelling, pain...
View ArticleChildren face highest biting risk from Pit Bulls
If you have kids at home, it is wiser to be careful with the pets. Researchers have found that Pit Bulls and mixed breed dogs have the highest risk of biting and cause the most damage per bite. Parents...
View ArticleTaking a mid-day nap makes kids happier
Kids who take 30-to-60 minute mid-day naps at least three times a week are happier and have more self-control and grit. They also display fewer behavioural problems as compared to children who skip...
View ArticleJunk food consumption ups allergy risk in kids
Researchers have found that high consumption of junk food such as microwaved foods and barbequed meats may be responsible for food allergies in children. The study, presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting...
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