Give them more Cuddles, Not Pixels: For the growing minds Does this mean Digital devices are bad or not worthy ? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Science keeps evolving and digital devices is output of the same evolution. It is up to us to decide, how we make use of science. Digital devices…
Give them more Cuddles, Not Pixels: For the growing minds Stolen Focus: The Screen Takeover If you are reading story or a picture book or explaining them to a child, a child processes the seen and heard information. Child also has a opportunity to ask or re read if the…
Can anti-seizure medications have side effects ? YES. Side effects may include sleepiness, mood changes, appetite changes, weight gain or loss etc. Essentially it is a chemical which is foreign to body and may cause one or more side effects. It is important to know that not all side effects…
What is encephalitis? Encephalitis is inflammation (means response given by the body to any sort of injury to cells) of the brain. It is most often caused by viral infections but can have many other reasons apart from infection. It can lead to fever, confusion, seizures, and altered consciousness. encephalitis…
What is lumbar puncture (LP) ? Lumbar puncture is a procedure where we introduce a needle in coverings of spinal cord to collect fluid (CSF). The place at which we perform lumbar puncture is in lower back and spinal cord ends well before site of needle introduction. What continue there…
Role of nutrition in Neuro-development “In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve lost sight of the vital role, nutrition plays in fueling a child’s body and mind.” There are many factors which affect mental development of the child and one of the important being nutrition. Nutrition just does not mean eating or…
Give them more Cuddles, Not Pixels: For the growing minds In today’s, fast world, smaller families, too many expectations and Juggling between our needs, we completely ignore the fact that humans needs humans to engage. To solve the puzzle of household chores and external commitments we take the easier solution.…
Different types of seizures: SIMPLE PARTIAL (FOCAL) SEIZURES / FOCAL SEIZURE WITH PRESERVED AWARENESS : You remain awake and aware while this happens. A general strange feeling that’s hard to describe. A “rising” or rotating feeling in your tummy – similar feeling which you feel while you are in roller…
What is first aid for a seizure? Stay calm, protect the child from injury Turn them on their side (Left or right), Avoid putting anything in their mouth. Putting finger in mouth may damage or cut caregivers finger or putting metal in child’s mouth may daage child’s teeth. If the…
WHAT ARE THE COMMON PLACES WHERE ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN : Unfortunately home is the most common place where accidents happen. Most common reason for this may beunawareness and neglect. Other places where accidents can happen are1.Balcony of the house2.Terrace3.Back and front yard4.Windows5.Road close to house6.Staircase / lifts HOW CAN WE…






