Page 10 - Children

New study looks at post-Covid-19 emerging disease among children

In recent weeks, a multisystem hyperinflammatory condition has emerged in children in association with prior exposure or infection to SARS-CoV-2

Children with baffling corona-linked syndrome may be have 'cytokine storm'

There have been at least five children in the United States who have died from the coronavirus-related condition

Amid nationwide lockdown, what can keep children healthy at home?

Staying cooped up indoors can be stressful for children. It's one of the reasons they look for a virtual escape

Fit & Proper: 1st 1,000 days are crucial for boosting immunity, says expert

The gut (or intestines) is important to develop the immunity of an infant

The Willoughbys offers a sharp, entertaining take on messed-up families

The Willoughbys is based on Lois Lowry children's book about siblings.

A unique project giving quality education to children with no access to it

The Navjeevan children proudly demonstrate their learning and achievements by teaching their younger siblings and other children in the community

Reason to smile

Every year, almost 35,000 infants are born with cleft lip and palate

Over thousand adopted children returned to child care institutions in 5 yrs

According to information accessed by PTI through an RTI, the highest number of children were returned in 2014-15.

Here is how cooking shows are changing the food habits of children

As a reward for participating, the kids were offered a snack, which they could choose from a set of options -- some which were healthier than the others.

Fit & Proper: How to protect children from electronic screen syndrome

According to current guidelines, infants less than two years of age should not get any screen time and kids between 2 and 5 years should be allowed to watch television only for an hour

For thousands in childcare homes, turning 18 is a nightmare. Here's why

Almost half of such young adults fail to find paid work, according to a new study, Beyond 18: Leaving Child Care Institutions - A Study of Aftercare Practices in Five States of India', released in Aug

New Trump rule to allow indefinite detention of migrant children in US

A new policy, to be implemented in 60 days, will not limit how long children or their families can be detained

Smart public-speaking programmes to bring out the orator in your child

Several such Indian and global programmes, aimed at school and college students, have actually helped them prepare for higher education and chart their career path

Our permanently stunted children

Blighted childhoods are an urban reality as much as in the hinterland's perilous zones

India's adult children

Condition has improved but India needs to speed up

On child wellbeing index, India only ahead of Pakistan among neighbours

India also improved its rank from 116 of 172 countries in 2018 to 113 of 176 countries this year.

Dramatic rise in number of children ingesting foreign objects, says study

When a battery is swallowed, it can trigger a series of chemical reactions

Children to lose their hot cooked meals in Maharashtra

Schedule II of National Food Security Act sets the standards for what should be served to children

How children with special needs found their place in Mumbai's classrooms

Survey to spot children with special needs has led to a dramatic rise in their numbers in mainstream schools

1.30 lakh children apprehended from 2012 to 2014 for crimes

Juveniles apprehended for offences including heinous offences under IPC in 2012, 2013 and 2014 were 39,822, 43,506 and 48,230 respectively