The world today is facing a challenging energy crisis. We often fail to realize the wastage of energy that we are responsible for in our households and communities. It is important for each one of us to keep a mindful eye on the ways in which we can contribute to create a better tomorrow for…

Has your child complained of persistent headaches? Is your child suffering from migraines or is the pain a result of sinusitis? Migraines are often misdiagnosed as sinus headaches (as a symptom of sinusitis). It is important to always consult your child’s physician for an accurate diagnosis. If the child lacks other symptoms of a true…

It is important that you set screen time guidelines early in your child’s life so that it lays a foundation for later behavior.  Below is a set of suggested ways to create the right balance: Establish rules for using smartphones and tablets as you see fit. Create a personalized plan that highlights the rules of…

In our last article, we covered how children’s use of digital technology impacts their mental/cognitive health. While one dimension is the impact on mental/cognitive, the other dimension is physical impact which is extremely crucial to consider. Children must be physically active for the purpose of exploring the environment and building their bodies through physical play.…

Children’s use of digital technology has rapidly increased over the past decade. This is raising important questions around how time spent on digitally-mediated activities may affect children in positive or negative ways and to what extent parents must intervene. Kids engage in digital activities for various reasons such as playing games, streaming videos and shows,…