Research suggests, between 1.3 percent and 19.9 percent of teenagers are suffering from gaming addiction in India. As we all are aware, the rise in smartphones, easy access to internet facilities, and lots of gaming options have become significant, leading to severe online gaming addictions. Excessive gaming can have severe effects on the physical and… Continue reading VIRTUAL TRAPS: UNDERSTANDING TEEN GAMING ADDICTION IN INDIA
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, 14,000 children have reportedly been killed, and thousands more have been wounded in the Gaza war. What’s happening to Gaza’s children? Imagine losing your home, your school, or even your family in a single moment. That’s the reality for thousands of children in Gaza. Homes, hospitals, and schools—places… Continue reading Shattered Childhoods: Children in the Gaza Conflict
“1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience sexual abuse before the age of 18.” The World Health Organisation defines Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) as “the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child… Continue reading Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Educators to Build Safer Futures
Emotions are psychological responses that reflect how we react to situations, thoughts and experiences. Emotions make our lives interesting! We go through different kinds of emotions almost every day and embracing those emotions makes it special. For example, a student comes up to you in the classroom and shares with you that they have been… Continue reading Mastering Emotions: A Guide to Recognizing, Understanding and Managing Emotions
Peer pressure is an unavoidable part of growing up, where children are forced to challenge their values and beliefs. Kids feel pressured to fit in and conform with what their peers like or dislike. While positive peer pressure can motivate children to adopt healthy habits, negative peer pressure can have lasting effects on their mental… Continue reading Peer pressure at school: Empowering your child to stay stronger
Malnutrition is one of the growing concerns in India currently. It affects children’s physical and cognitive growth, leading to lifelong consequences. According to UNICEF, 38% of Indian children under the age of 5 have stunted growth. They are vulnerable to infections, have difficulty concentrating in school and due to the weakened immune system, they are… Continue reading Malnutrition and India’s Future: A Nation at Risk
Puberty is usually talked about with reference to girls—their periods, mood swings, and all the problems they go through. Boys are seldom mentioned. They have no obvious and apparent event such as menstruation which can mark their transition. Often easy to overlook, changes undergone by boys during puberty are very much as important as those… Continue reading The Silent Transformation – Puberty in Boys
It is a fast-paced world, and we always have something to do, some goal to achieve, some things to buy, some work to finish, someone to look after, etc. In all this hustle, parents find it difficult to sit and have meaningful communication with their children; however, it is even more important now. An open… Continue reading The Importance of Open Parent-Child Communication
Gender inequality remains an increasing concern in India, with serious consequences for children’s safety and well-being. From the moment they are born, girls are more likely to suffer challenges such as poor education, gender-based violence, workplace discrimination, child domestic work, teen pregnancy, and so on. One of the primary reasons girls face this is because… Continue reading Tackling Gender Inequality for Safer Childhood in India
As guardians, educators, and parents, we frequently wonder how we can actually keep our kids safe. In reality, we can’t be there to keep kids safe all times of the day. In view of this, teaching kids how to defend themselves is not merely a safety measure; it is a vital life skill. We live… Continue reading Why Self-Defense Knowledge is a Must in Today’s World
