Tag: Kids

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Expat kids skip school, do acrobatics for a living

By Dillip Kumar Pradhan Bhubaneswar: A boy strikes a stick to a vessel, another suddenly turns hyper–rushing in to performs a vault in the air preceded by a handstand and tries to contort his agile, slender body into impossible acrobatics. Another kid tries to catch attention of the passers by to the act on the […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Excess use of toothpaste by kids leads to tooth decay, says study

New York: Many young kids who use toothpaste more than needed are at an increased risk of dental fluorosis when they get older, warns a new study. Fluorosis is a condition that affects the teeth caused by overexposure to fluoride during the first eight years of life. Fluoride is a mineral found in water and […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Facebook testing 'LOL' app to woo kids, experts wary

New Delhi: In a fresh attempt to woo children into joining its network and boost user growth, Facebook is testing a new hub called “LOL” that will let kids share and post humorous meme content. A Facebook spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch late Friday that it was experimenting with the “LOL” hub for kids. “We are […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Maternal cannabis use likely to trigger early indulgence in kids

New York: Children whose mothers use marijuana are more likely to start smoking weed an average of two years earlier, which can lead to severe neuropsychiatric and social consequences, according to a new study. The results, led by researchers from the Brown University in Rhode Island, US, suggested that mothers who used marijuana increased their […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Squats, push ups can help your kids to stay fit

London: Cycling or evening park time is absolutely fine to see your children stay fit but encouraging them to do strength-based exercises such as squats, push ups and lunges can help them shed weight faster, reveals a most extensive review of resistance training’s impact on young people. Such resistance training, which allows muscles to contract […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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YouTube Kids brings music, games for 'older' children

San Francisco: In a bid to increase parental control on its platform, YouTube has rolled out a new setting in its “Kids” app that showcases popular music and gaming videos. Known as “Older”, the setting is targeted towards children between ages eight to 12, the Google-owned content sharing platform said in a blog post on […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Victoria Beckham tells kids: ‘Dad's not a cheat'

Paris: Fashion designer Victoria Beckham told her children her marriage is solid amid false rumours of her husband David cheating. She revealed all to Vogue magazine as the couple holidayed in the South of France. The couple sat down with seven-year-old daughter Harper, and her three teenage brothers to reassure them their marriage was solid […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Nikki Bella doesn't want kids until her 40s

Los Angeles: While contradictory views on having children was one of the reasons that led to John Cena and Nikki Bela’s splitsville, the actress-wrestler, who wanted to be a mother, has now changed her mind. The 34-year-old professional wrestler called off her engagement to Cena earlier this year over their differing views about parenting. Bella […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
Developing resilience may help kids combat bullying

New York: Ever wondered why bullying has a serious effect on some kids, while others recover easily from the trauma? Researchers, led by one of Indian origin, found that the capacity to recover quickly depends on the characteristic trait of “resilience”. The study says that resilience buffers and protects the children against internalizing the harm […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
More trees can reduce diarrhoeal disease in rural kids

New York: When it comes to sanitation, trees may not be more important than toilets, but a study of 300,000 children in 35 nations has found that increasing tree cover in watersheds can reduce the burden of diarrhoeal disease, which has many causes, including waterborne pathogens. Diarrhoeal disease is the second leading cause of death […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Kids with cell phones more at risk of cyberbullying

New York: Does your fourth grader son or daughter own a cell phone? Beware, he or she may be particularly vulnerable to cyberbullying, researchers have warned. The findings showed that children who owned cell phones were significantly more likely to report being a victim of cyberbullying, especially in grades 3 and 4. The increased risk […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Novel method may prevent hearing loss in kids by 50%

London: Researchers have developed a new magnetic delivery method that may prevent by 50 per cent the hearing loss caused as a result of treatment by a widely used chemotherapy drug. Cisplatin is commonly used to treat childhood cancers but can lead to permanent or severe high frequency hearing loss in nine out of 10 children […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Strong family ties can cut anxiety in kids

London: Strong relationships with other family members can help raise self-esteem and reduce anxiety in young children at homes where parental domestic violence exists, says a study. “Given the secrecy that surrounds domestic violence, it is important that parents, the extended family and service providers understand the protective effects that strong family bonds can have,” […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Make a splash this summer - with some precautions

New Delhi: In this scorching summer, a cool splash in a nearby swimming pool is what adults and kids are rushing for. But shared by many people at a time, swimming pools can be fraught with infections and diseases. Doctors caution against common swimming pool infections that are rampant during this time of the year. […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Parents feel guilty using cellphone while kids play: Study

Washington: If you spend a lot of time taking calls or texting friends while watching a game your kid is playing, the experience can actually make you feel guilty, says a new study. Cellphone use at playgrounds is a significant source of parental guilt, as well as a powerful distraction when children try to get […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
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