As screen time increases, parents worry about children's health

As screen time increases, parents worry about children’s health

London: A new study has found that parents are concerned about their children’s increased screen time and the potential harm it can cause to their children’s health. However, according to the research, there has been an improvement in the overall digital protection of children. The annual study, conducted by online safety charity Internet Matters, surveyed…

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Spending quality time with children is beneficial for both parents and children

Spending quality time with children is beneficial for both parents and children

Spending the holidays as quality time with children is not only beneficial for the children but also has positive effects on the health of the parents as follows: 1) Emotional well-being: Spending time between parents and children promotes emotional connection and makes the relationship stronger. This leads to increased happiness, reduced stress and a sense…

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Children who are close to their parents are more kind and generous

Children who are close to their parents are more kind and generous

London: Young children who are very close to their parents have more feelings of kindness, caring, and concern for others than other children. A new study recently found that children who are emotionally close to their parents are less likely to experience mental health problems during early childhood and adolescence. Conversely, however, children whose relationships…

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An appeal is made for parents to administer compulsory polio drops to children: Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh

An appeal is made for parents to administer compulsory polio drops to children: Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh

Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz—File photo Caretaker Health Minister of Sindh, Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz has appealed to the parents to administer the compulsory polio vaccine drops to the children. Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid launched the anti-polio campaign, while talking to the media on this occasion, he said that…

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‘You can’t even face your own parents’, cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council

‘You can’t even face your own parents’, cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council

According to findings from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 130 million students worldwide experience bullying, which has been exacerbated by the spread of digital technologies. UNICEF estimates that one in every three students from 13 to 15 is a victim.  Suicide risk The Council heard heartfelt testimony from 15-year-old Santa Rose Mary, a children’s advocate…

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