COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, has now spread throughout the world and caused unprecedented disruption to life as we knew it. The uncertainties and anxieties in everyone’s mind are enormous and among parents, the health and well being of children are of utmost priority. Parents are concerned about how they can protect their children and their […]
Helping children cope with stress during the Covid-19 outbreak
It is important to ensure they feel safe and happy at home without the stress of being in their current closed environment getting to them.
Observing Ramadan during the time of COVID-19
With only a few days left before Ramadan begins, many around the world are wondering if fasting will pose an increased risk of catching the COVID-19 virus. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep its way across the world, people are being more cautious than ever. Iftar gatherings and family get-togethers also stand to be […]
Protecting your children in the time of COVID-19
As parents, it is natural to be concerned about your children and their safety during a pandemic. Dr. Anuradha Gunasekharan, Specialist Paediatrician at Aster Speciality Clinic, International City, answers some questions about COVID-19 and the precautions parents and to-be moms can take during this time. Is the corona virus more dangerous for babies and small […]
How to Practice Healthy Social Distancing
If there’s anything that 2020 will teach us, it will be how to maintain hygiene and socially distance ourselves from others. The global pandemic has forced us to have new routines and a new social distancing lifestyle. What’s key to note here is that each generation in your household may take differently to the idea […]