Television (TV) has its good side. It can be entertaining and educational, and can open up new worlds for kids, giving them a chance to travel the globe, learn about different cultures, and gain exposure to ideas they may never encounter in their own community. Programs with positive role models can influence people to change their behavior for the better. However, the reverse can also be true: Kids are likely to learn things from TV that parents don't want them ... Read More

Now children cannot have simple pleasure of having candies and sweets. We, living in Pakistan don't even know the true ingredients of the sweets consumed by our children. This is very worrying for me as a parent because I have seen more and more children suffering from allergies of different kinds. Common colds, coughs and flu spread very quickly. Here in Islamabad allergy is a household problem.I read an article which I would like to share with you. How one ... Read More

BRING SPORTS BACK TO SCHOOLS “Ours were the times when there used to be no fat kids in school” We heard this from our parents and now being a young mother I wish to say the same. The inactive life style and wrong eating habits have made our children over weight. Now kids have no exercise and little games at school. LIFE STYLE: In Pakistan children always played in streets in the evenings but now parents have become extra careful and over protective. ... Read More

What should i make for my kid's lunch today? Its a boring but a very important question because a child has to take lunch for 12 years of his life! Healthy foods should be included on the list of back-to-school supplies for your children, says a University of Michigan Health System experts. Experts explained that a healthy, balanced diet enables neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain) to function more efficiently, resulting in improved concentration and memory, Health news reported. Childhood is a crucial time when ... Read More

Indo-Asian News Service Washington, June 02, 2008 First Published: 23:08 IST(2/6/2008) Last Updated: 23:08 IST(2/6/2008) They might be on every child's wish list, but bunk beds are not quite safe - especially for kids under six, according to a new study.  The study has found that accidents caused by falling off bunk beds are far too common and most children tended to fall head first because of their higher centre of gravity. Children less than three years old were 40 per cent more likely to sustain ... Read More

By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN Published: February 28, 2008 All children ages 6 months to 18 years in this country should receive an influenza shot every year, a federal advisory panel said on Wednesday. The recommendation expands by about 30 million the number of children who should get annual flu shots. Current pediatric recommendations call for influenza vaccinations for children ages 6 months to about 5 years. In expanding the new upper age limit to 18 years, the aim is to reduce both the time ... Read More

Our allergy season is about to start in islamabad.I hope this information helps us all. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is a common problem in infants and children. The most common symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose with clear drainage, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, sore throat, throat clearing and a cough that may be worse at night and in the morning.These symptoms usually occur during certain times of the year for people with seasonal allergies, corresponding to being exposed ... Read More