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World Breastfeeding Week (1– 7 August 2009)
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| Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.
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Children and Television
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| Monday, November 01, 2004
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Television offers a staggering variety and a mind-boggling choice. It is literally an enchanting medium… dominant and pervasive. Dr S. Anandalakshmy provides guidelines for children.
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Children and their Parenting
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| Friday, May 07, 2004
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Parenting is a dynamic and an interactive process. One does not necessarily have to be a biological parent in order to do parenting and one can parent persons other than one's own offspring. The following feature by S. Anandalakshmy on parenting applies not only for parents, including adoptive parents, but also for older siblings, caregivers, teachers, nurses
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How do you think school safety should be improved?
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| Friday, August 06, 2004
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Schools are an integral part of every child's life. The primary cause of anxiety for many parents today is whether or not their child is safe at school. All children need a safe environment in which to learn and achieve. Parul Chopra gives the facts
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Show love for your child this Valentine's Day
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| Thursday, February 12, 2004
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There are varying theories about the origin of Valentine's Day. Although the story behind Saint Valentine is unclear, Valentine’s Day is a day to express your love towards people you care about and to celebrate the spirit of love. Parul Chopra lists ways in which you can show your concern and love towards your child this Valentine’s Day.
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Healthy New Year’s resolutions for children
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| Thursday, December 18, 2003
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The New Year has always been a time for reflection at the past year, and more importantly, looking forward to the coming year. It is a time to make resolutions that need to be followed for better and healthy living. So, Parul Chopra provides you a list of healthy New Year’s resolutions for children in different age groups
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Children and television viewing
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| Tuesday, September 24, 2002
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A child sitting with a remote of what is popularly called the idiot box could watch anything from cartoons to programmes with murders and sexual content, not suitable for such young minds. Although there are potential benefits from viewing some television programmes many negative health effects can also result. Parul Raizada describes the impact of television viewing on children and how to monitor it
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Newborn care week
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| Monday, November 19, 2001
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India is a vast country where 25 million babies are born every year. Five million babies die every year in the world.
Dr. Satish Saluja discusses the national population policy which now recognizes a strong link between high infant mortality and excessive population growth.
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Selecting appropriate toys for young children
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| Tuesday, April 15, 2003
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Play is essential for learning in children. Parents often want to know about appropriate toys, books, and computer or video games, because they know that these tools may be important in the child's development. Toys bring parents and children together in play. Parul Chopra provides the guidelines for selecting appropriate toys for young children
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