INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (151,1,'2021-03-12 06:37:50','2021-03-12 06:37:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<p<strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','93-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 06:37:50','2021-03-12 06:37:50','',93,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=151',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (153,1,'2021-03-12 06:39:22','2021-03-12 06:39:22','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','93-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 06:39:22','2021-03-12 06:39:22','',93,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=153',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (155,1,'2021-03-12 06:43:05','2021-03-12 06:43:05','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong>Have you had <strong><br>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (156,1,'2021-03-12 06:43:57','2021-03-12 06:43:57','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (158,1,'2021-03-12 06:51:44','2021-03-12 06:51:44','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (162,1,'2021-03-12 06:59:21','2021-03-12 06:59:21','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET &amp; SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is always playing games on the phone.“<br>“My child is locked up in his room with the computer.” <br>“My child\'s behaviour at home has changed.” <br>“I am not able to see what my child is doing on social media.” <br>“I keep scolding my child not to post online but he doesn\'t listen.”<br>“My child has been looking sad for some time and refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Problematic internet use is a sad reality. <br>As parents what have you done to set limits?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes. <br>Children are very impressionable as their brains are still in a developing stage. Do we need to expose our children to age-inappropriate material online?<br>The media offers other risks as well. Online predators and grooming are a known danger.<br>We as parents are not doing enough to guide and protect our children from negative influence. Parents can seek support on these issues. Anticipatory guidance is extremely important  Mistakes in the online space cannot be reversed and sometimes have major repercussions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Social & Behavioural','','inherit','closed','closed','','78-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 06:59:21','2021-03-12 06:59:21','',78,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=162',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (243,1,'2021-03-12 14:57:08','2021-03-12 14:57:08','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PEER PRESSURE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. These can include risk-taking behaviour and the initiation of substance abuse.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is unnatural to expect any adolescent to stay away from or not do what the peer group does. The peer group influences the attitudes and beliefs that the adolescent develops. We need to teach our children to be mindful about the rights and wrongs. Saying NO may not be easy for them in such situations. Assertiveness training before they face such situations is very useful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is so much that can be discussed about this. As parents, there is so much to do. Please do seek guidance if you feel the need to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Risk Taking & Safety','','inherit','closed','closed','','81-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 14:57:08','2021-03-12 14:57:08','',81,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=243',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (245,1,'2021-03-12 14:58:09','2021-03-12 14:58:09','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PEER PRESSURE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (246,1,'2021-03-12 14:59:02','2021-03-12 14:59:02','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PEER PRESSURE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. 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Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (249,1,'2021-03-12 16:46:41','2021-03-12 16:46:41','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PEER PRESSURE</strong><br>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.<br>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.  It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. These can include risk-taking behaviour and the initiation of substance abuse. <br>It is unnatural to expect any adolescent to stay away from or not do what the peer group does. The peer group influences the attitudes and beliefs that the adolescent develops. We need to teach our children to be mindful about the rights and wrongs. Saying NO may not be easy for them in such situations. Assertiveness training before they face such situations is very useful.<br>There is so much that can be discussed about this. As parents, there is so much to do. Please do seek guidance if you feel the need to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (263,1,'2021-03-12 17:22:55','2021-03-12 17:22:55','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":262,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. Our goal should be:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>&nbsp;to achieve the highest possible potential of growth, development and intellectual achievements.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture - protect, promote, and preserve health.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;to acquire the correct lifestyle habits and values.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture with love.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously. They affect each other and both processes depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors.<br>Genetic potential is what we acquire from our parents through DNA. Environmental factors and nutrition are equally important. The emotional environment and stability is one more factor that contributes to overall good growth and development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growth and development is a continuous process. Rate of Growth varies a bit from child to child. Standardised Growth Charts are available for different dimensions of growth such as Weight, Height, BMI( Body Mass Index), Head Circumference. Growth measurements should be plotted on the graph over the growing up years. It is a good tool to diagnose the deviation of growth from normal. The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>REF: <a href=\"https://iapindia.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iapindia.org</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (266,1,'2021-03-12 17:30:49','2021-03-12 17:30:49','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":265,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"lightbox\":true} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-lightbox\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (267,1,'2021-03-12 17:31:48','2021-03-12 17:31:48','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":265,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. 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The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>REF: <a href=\"https://iapindia.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iapindia.org</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. This may even make Parents feel guilty for not doing their job well.<br>It is very important to monitor growth by using standardized charts for age and gender. This helps identify abnormal growth patterns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supplementation of nutrients such as Vitamin D is required. Nutrition needs should be met by including a variety of foods. We as parents need to ensure that nutritious food is available and when to serve them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How much to eat?&nbsp;<br>From early childhood encourage the child to decide how much to eat. Nature’s setting for satiety is in place. However, by letting the child watch TV or YouTube while eating, or forcing the child to finish what\'s on the plate or a certain portion, we interfere with and corrupt this instinctive behaviour. And this has long term negative consequences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Family mealtime<br>Whatever happened to eat together as a family, at the dining table. Parents can have a major influence on child\'s/adolescents eating behaviour.<br>Parents who don\'t eat fruits and vegetables cannot accept their child to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Physical Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','70-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 17:31:48','2021-03-12 17:31:48','',70,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=267',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (269,1,'2021-03-12 19:37:28','2021-03-12 19:37:28','<!-- wp:image {\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"blob:https://www.parentsforparents.in/b52592f9-a86f-4673-871d-74c899406ba1\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.<br>Nothing is more relerar than this in todays world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Physical Health</strong><br>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/physical-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mental &amp; Emotional Health</strong><br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/mental-emotional-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Growth &amp; Development Health</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/growth-development-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Social &amp; Behavioural</strong><br>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/social-behavioural/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','67-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:37:28','2021-03-12 19:37:28','',67,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=269',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (271,1,'2021-03-12 19:38:00','2021-03-12 19:38:00','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":270,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.<br>Nothing is more relerar than this in todays world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Physical Health</strong><br>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/physical-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mental &amp; Emotional Health</strong><br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/mental-emotional-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Growth &amp; Development Health</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/growth-development-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Social &amp; Behavioural</strong><br>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/social-behavioural/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','67-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:38:00','2021-03-12 19:38:00','',67,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=271',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (274,1,'2021-03-12 19:39:55','2021-03-12 19:39:55','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":272,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mental-Emotional-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPRESSION&nbsp;</strong><br>Adolescents may have wide mood changes as a normal part of their development and it may be difficult to distinguish between a mental health disorder and essentially normal behaviour.&nbsp;<br>At least 5% of adolescents suffer from depression at any given time.<br>Having a parent with depression raises the risk significantly.<br>In adolescents, depression may present with varied symptoms besides sadness, anger irritability, boredom, inability to experience pleasure or difficulty with relationships or school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High-risk sexual behaviour, drop-in academic grades, use of drugs and addiction has been found to have a significant correlation with depression.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUICIDE PREVENTION</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ANXIETY</strong><br>Children may experience anxiety as a normal feeling. But if coping strategies don\'t work or there is impairment in functioning concerning school and relationships, they develop symptoms of anxiety that may mimic ADHD and depression.<br>Most adolescents have at least one episode of significant anxiety and a&nbsp; significant number of adolescents have anxiety issues.<br>Alcohol Misuse is also linked to anxiety disorders.<br>Anxiety can be a normal experience or can be overwhelming. Coping with anxiety is an essential life skill that can be taught.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Mental & Emotional Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','73-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:39:55','2021-03-12 19:39:55','',73,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=274',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (276,1,'2021-03-12 19:41:57','2021-03-12 19:41:57','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (278,1,'2021-03-12 19:43:26','2021-03-12 19:43:26','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":277,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Social-Behavioural.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET &amp; SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br>“My child is always playing games on the phone.“<br>“My child is locked up in his room with the computer.”&nbsp;<br>“My child\'s behaviour at home has changed.”&nbsp;<br>“I am not able to see what my child is doing on social media.”&nbsp;<br>“I keep scolding my child not to post online but he doesn\'t listen.”<br>“My child has been looking sad for some time and refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Problematic internet use is a sad reality.&nbsp;<br>As parents what have you done to set limits?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes.&nbsp;<br>Children are very impressionable as their brains are still in a developing stage. Do we need to expose our children to age-inappropriate material online?<br>The media offers other risks as well. Online predators and grooming are a known danger.<br>We as parents are not doing enough to guide and protect our children from negative influence. Parents can seek support on these issues. Anticipatory guidance is extremely important&nbsp; Mistakes in the online space cannot be reversed and sometimes have major repercussions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;PEER PRESSURE</strong><br>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.<br>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. These can include risk-taking behaviour and the initiation of substance abuse.&nbsp;<br>It is unnatural to expect any adolescent to stay away from or not do what the peer group does. The peer group influences the attitudes and beliefs that the adolescent develops. We need to teach our children to be mindful about the rights and wrongs. Saying NO may not be easy for them in such situations. Assertiveness training before they face such situations is very useful.<br>There is so much that can be discussed about this. As parents, there is so much to do. Please do seek guidance if you feel the need to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy.&nbsp;</li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Social & Behavioural','','inherit','closed','closed','','78-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:43:26','2021-03-12 19:43:26','',78,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=278',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (280,1,'2021-03-12 19:44:37','2021-03-12 19:44:37','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":279,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Risk-Taking-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PEER PRESSURE</strong><br>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. 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Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (286,1,'2021-03-12 19:47:41','2021-03-12 19:47:41','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>How do I teach my child empathy?</li><li>My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.</li><li>You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!</li><li>My child is glued to the phone.</li><li>My child hardly ever goes out to play.</li><li>It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.</li><li>My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.</li><li>My kid is always ordering food online.</li><li>My child is not interested in studies.</li><li>I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.</li><li>My child looks sad.&nbsp;</li><li>My child has a very poor appetite.</li><li>My child does not finish his home assignments.</li><li>My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.</li><li>My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.</li><li>My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.&nbsp;</li><li>My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.</li><li>Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.&nbsp;</li><li>Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.</li><li>I suspect my child is being bullied in school.</li><li>My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:47:41','2021-03-12 19:47:41','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=286',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (287,1,'2021-03-12 19:51:18','2021-03-12 19:51:18','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is glued to the phone.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid is always ordering food online.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is not interested in studies.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child looks sad.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child has a very poor appetite.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.&nbsp;“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.” “My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:51:18','2021-03-12 19:51:18','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=287',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (290,1,'2021-03-12 19:57:10','2021-03-12 19:57:10','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is glued to the phone.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid is always ordering food online.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is not interested in studies.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child looks sad.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child has a very poor appetite.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.&nbsp;“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.” “My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 19:57:10','2021-03-12 19:57:10','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=290',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (292,1,'2021-03-12 20:01:23','2021-03-12 20:01:23','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br><br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is glued to the phone.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid is always ordering food online.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is not interested in studies.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child looks sad.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child has a very poor appetite.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.&nbsp;“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.” “My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 20:01:23','2021-03-12 20:01:23','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=292',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (293,1,'2021-03-12 20:02:04','2021-03-12 20:02:04','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is glued to the phone.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My kid is always ordering food online.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is not interested in studies.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child looks sad.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child has a very poor appetite.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.&nbsp;“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.” “My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 20:02:04','2021-03-12 20:02:04','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=293',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (294,1,'2021-03-12 20:02:42','2021-03-12 20:02:42','<!-- wp:image {\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 20:02:42','2021-03-12 20:02:42','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=294',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (295,1,'2021-03-12 20:06:36','2021-03-12 20:06:36','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. Our goal should be:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>&nbsp;to achieve the highest possible potential of growth, development and intellectual achievements.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture - protect, promote, and preserve health.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;to acquire the correct lifestyle habits and values.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture with love.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously. They affect each other and both processes depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors.<br>Genetic potential is what we acquire from our parents through DNA. Environmental factors and nutrition are equally important. The emotional environment and stability is one more factor that contributes to overall good growth and development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growth and development is a continuous process. Rate of Growth varies a bit from child to child. Standardised Growth Charts are available for different dimensions of growth such as Weight, Height, BMI( Body Mass Index), Head Circumference. Growth measurements should be plotted on the graph over the growing up years. It is a good tool to diagnose the deviation of growth from normal. The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>REF: <a href=\"https://iapindia.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iapindia.org</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. This may even make Parents feel guilty for not doing their job well.<br>It is very important to monitor growth by using standardized charts for age and gender. This helps identify abnormal growth patterns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supplementation of nutrients such as Vitamin D is required. Nutrition needs should be met by including a variety of foods. We as parents need to ensure that nutritious food is available and when to serve them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How much to eat?&nbsp;<br>From early childhood encourage the child to decide how much to eat. Nature’s setting for satiety is in place. However, by letting the child watch TV or YouTube while eating, or forcing the child to finish what\'s on the plate or a certain portion, we interfere with and corrupt this instinctive behaviour. And this has long term negative consequences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Family mealtime<br>Whatever happened to eat together as a family, at the dining table. Parents can have a major influence on child\'s/adolescents eating behaviour.<br>Parents who don\'t eat fruits and vegetables cannot accept their child to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Physical Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','41-revision-v1','','','2021-03-12 20:06:36','2021-03-12 20:06:36','',41,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=295',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (298,1,'2021-03-12 20:09:38','2021-03-12 20:09:38','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (333,1,'2021-03-13 11:56:05','2021-03-13 11:56:05','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":265,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. Our goal should be:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>&nbsp;to achieve the highest possible potential of growth, development and intellectual achievements.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture - protect, promote, and preserve health.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;to acquire the correct lifestyle habits and values.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture with love.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously. They affect each other and both processes depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors.<br>Genetic potential is what we acquire from our parents through DNA. Environmental factors and nutrition are equally important. The emotional environment and stability is one more factor that contributes to overall good growth and development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growth and development is a continuous process. Rate of Growth varies a bit from child to child. Standardised Growth Charts are available for different dimensions of growth such as Weight, Height, BMI( Body Mass Index), Head Circumference. Growth measurements should be plotted on the graph over the growing up years. It is a good tool to diagnose the deviation of growth from normal. The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>REF: <a href=\"https://iapindia.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iapindia.org</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (334,1,'2021-03-13 11:57:09','2021-03-13 11:57:09','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":272,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mental-Emotional-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPRESSION&nbsp;</strong><br>Adolescents may have wide mood changes as a normal part of their development and it may be difficult to distinguish between a mental health disorder and essentially normal behaviour.&nbsp;<br>At least 5% of adolescents suffer from depression at any given time.<br>Having a parent with depression raises the risk significantly.<br>In adolescents, depression may present with varied symptoms besides sadness, anger irritability, boredom, inability to experience pleasure or difficulty with relationships or school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High-risk sexual behaviour, drop-in academic grades, use of drugs and addiction has been found to have a significant correlation with depression.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUICIDE PREVENTION</a></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ANXIETY</strong><br>Children may experience anxiety as a normal feeling. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (335,1,'2021-03-13 11:58:29','2021-03-13 11:58:29','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (336,1,'2021-03-13 11:59:36','2021-03-13 11:59:36','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":277,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Social-Behavioural.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET &amp; SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br>“My child is always playing games on the phone.“<br>“My child is locked up in his room with the computer.”&nbsp;<br>“My child\'s behaviour at home has changed.”&nbsp;<br>“I am not able to see what my child is doing on social media.”&nbsp;<br>“I keep scolding my child not to post online but he doesn\'t listen.”<br>“My child has been looking sad for some time and refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Problematic internet use is a sad reality.&nbsp;<br>As parents what have you done to set limits?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes.&nbsp;<br>Children are very impressionable as their brains are still in a developing stage. Do we need to expose our children to age-inappropriate material online?<br>The media offers other risks as well. Online predators and grooming are a known danger.<br>We as parents are not doing enough to guide and protect our children from negative influence. Parents can seek support on these issues. Anticipatory guidance is extremely important&nbsp; Mistakes in the online space cannot be reversed and sometimes have major repercussions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;PEER PRESSURE</strong><br>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.<br>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. These can include risk-taking behaviour and the initiation of substance abuse.&nbsp;<br>It is unnatural to expect any adolescent to stay away from or not do what the peer group does. The peer group influences the attitudes and beliefs that the adolescent develops. We need to teach our children to be mindful about the rights and wrongs. Saying NO may not be easy for them in such situations. Assertiveness training before they face such situations is very useful.<br>There is so much that can be discussed about this. As parents, there is so much to do. Please do seek guidance if you feel the need to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (337,1,'2021-03-13 12:00:59','2021-03-13 12:00:59','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”<br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:00:59','2021-03-13 12:00:59','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=337',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (338,1,'2021-03-13 12:01:56','2021-03-13 12:01:56','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":283,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Resource.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coming Soon..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Resource','','inherit','closed','closed','','87-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:01:56','2021-03-13 12:01:56','',87,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=338',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (339,1,'2021-03-13 12:03:06','2021-03-13 12:03:06','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":281,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LifeSkills-Education.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coming Soon..</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','LifeSkills Education','','inherit','closed','closed','','84-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:03:06','2021-03-13 12:03:06','',84,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=339',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (340,1,'2021-03-13 12:03:59','2021-03-13 12:03:59','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":279,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Risk-Taking-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PEER PRESSURE</strong><br>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.<br>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. These can include risk-taking behaviour and the initiation of substance abuse.&nbsp;<br>It is unnatural to expect any adolescent to stay away from or not do what the peer group does. The peer group influences the attitudes and beliefs that the adolescent develops. We need to teach our children to be mindful about the rights and wrongs. Saying NO may not be easy for them in such situations. Assertiveness training before they face such situations is very useful.<br>There is so much that can be discussed about this. As parents, there is so much to do. Please do seek guidance if you feel the need to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy.&nbsp;</li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Risk Taking & Safety','','inherit','closed','closed','','81-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:03:59','2021-03-13 12:03:59','',81,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=340',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (341,1,'2021-03-13 12:05:01','2021-03-13 12:05:01','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":270,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.<br>Nothing is more relerar than this in todays world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Physical Health</strong><br>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/physical-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mental &amp; Emotional Health</strong><br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/mental-emotional-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Growth &amp; Development Health</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/growth-development-health/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Social &amp; Behavioural</strong><br>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes...<br><a href=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/social-behavioural/\">Continue Reading</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','67-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:05:01','2021-03-13 12:05:01','',67,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=341',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (342,1,'2021-03-13 12:06:46','2021-03-13 12:06:46','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://forms.gle/4w7R2AFGussa4f6p8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask me Query</a><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:06:46','2021-03-13 12:06:46','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=342',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (343,1,'2021-03-13 12:07:20','2021-03-13 12:07:20','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https://forms.gle/4w7R2AFGussa4f6p8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask me Query</a><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:07:20','2021-03-13 12:07:20','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=343',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (344,1,'2021-03-13 12:10:16','2021-03-13 12:10:16','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":285,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FAQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“How do I teach my child empathy?”<br>“My child hardly eats but his/her weight is still increasing.”<br>“You know how these kids are, they just don\'t listen!”<br>“My child is glued to the phone.”<br>“My child hardly ever goes out to play.”<br>“It\'s so difficult to wake up my child in the morning for school.”<br>“My kid doesn’t eat vegetables.”<br>“My kid is always ordering food online.”<br>“My child is not interested in studies.”<br>“I don\'t know what\'s happened but my child refuses to go to school.”<br>“My child looks sad.”<br>“My child has a very poor appetite.”<br>“My child does not finish his home assignments.”<br>“My child\'s room is such a mess. I have to clean it up often.”<br>“My child wants a smartphone because all his friends have one.”<br>“My child wants to have a big, lavish birthday party.\"<br>“My child is 18 now and he/she wants to serve alcohol at his/her birthday party.”<br>“Smoking weed is harmless. It is medicinal. It\'s not even illegal in many countries.”<br>“Everybody\'s parents are so lenient. They are allowed out late at night.”<br>“I suspect my child is being bullied in school.”<br>“My child is not fat. He/She just has inherited a heavy body structure from the family.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https://forms.gle/4w7R2AFGussa4f6p8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you have a question like these or more feel free to Contact Us</a><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','FAQ/FHL','','inherit','closed','closed','','90-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:10:16','2021-03-13 12:10:16','',90,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=344',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (346,1,'2021-03-13 12:53:26','2021-03-13 12:53:26','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (347,1,'2021-03-13 12:53:48','2021-03-13 12:53:48','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY:</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.&nbsp;<br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years.&nbsp;<br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of&nbsp; 9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,&nbsp; facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (350,1,'2021-03-13 12:58:40','2021-03-13 12:58:40','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":265,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. Our goal should be:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>&nbsp;to achieve the highest possible potential of growth, development and intellectual achievements.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture - protect, promote, and preserve health.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;to acquire the correct lifestyle habits and values.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture with love.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously. They affect each other and both processes depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors.<br>Genetic potential is what we acquire from our parents through DNA. Environmental factors and nutrition are equally important. The emotional environment and stability is one more factor that contributes to overall good growth and development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growth and development is a continuous process. Rate of Growth varies a bit from child to child. Standardised Growth Charts are available for different dimensions of growth such as Weight, Height, BMI( Body Mass Index), Head Circumference. Growth measurements should be plotted on the graph over the growing up years. It is a good tool to diagnose the deviation of growth from normal. The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. This may even make Parents feel guilty for not doing their job well.<br>It is very important to monitor growth by using standardized charts for age and gender. This helps identify abnormal growth patterns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supplementation of nutrients such as Vitamin D is required. Nutrition needs should be met by including a variety of foods. We as parents need to ensure that nutritious food is available and when to serve them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How much to eat?&nbsp;<br>From early childhood encourage the child to decide how much to eat. Nature’s setting for satiety is in place. However, by letting the child watch TV or YouTube while eating, or forcing the child to finish what\'s on the plate or a certain portion, we interfere with and corrupt this instinctive behaviour. And this has long term negative consequences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Family mealtime<br>Whatever happened to eat together as a family, at the dining table. Parents can have a major influence on child\'s/adolescents eating behaviour.<br>Parents who don\'t eat fruits and vegetables cannot accept their child to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Physical Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','70-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 12:58:40','2021-03-13 12:58:40','',70,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=350',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (351,1,'2021-03-13 13:00:14','2021-03-13 13:00:14','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":283,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Resource.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>REF: <a href=\"https://iapindia.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iapindia.org</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','87-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 13:00:14','2021-03-13 13:00:14','',87,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=351',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (352,1,'2021-03-13 13:01:58','2021-03-13 13:01:58','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":265,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. Our goal should be:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>&nbsp;to achieve the highest possible potential of growth, development and intellectual achievements.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture - protect, promote, and preserve health.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;to acquire the correct lifestyle habits and values.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture with love.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously. They affect each other and both processes depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors.<br>Genetic potential is what we acquire from our parents through DNA. Environmental factors and nutrition are equally important. The emotional environment and stability is one more factor that contributes to overall good growth and development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growth and development is a continuous process. Rate of Growth varies a bit from child to child. Standardised Growth Charts are available for different dimensions of growth such as Weight, Height, BMI( Body Mass Index), Head Circumference. Growth measurements should be plotted on the graph over the growing up years. It is a good tool to diagnose the deviation of growth from normal. The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. This may even make Parents feel guilty for not doing their job well.<br>It is very important to monitor growth by using standardized charts for age and gender. This helps identify abnormal growth patterns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supplementation of nutrients such as Vitamin D is required. Nutrition needs should be met by including a variety of foods. We as parents need to ensure that nutritious food is available and when to serve them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How much to Eat? </strong><br>From early childhood encourage the child to decide how much to eat. Nature’s setting for satiety is in place. However, by letting the child watch TV or YouTube while eating, or forcing the child to finish what\'s on the plate or a certain portion, we interfere with and corrupt this instinctive behaviour. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (357,1,'2021-03-13 13:09:08','2021-03-13 13:09:08','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":272,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mental-Emotional-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPRESSION&nbsp;</strong><br>Adolescents may have wide mood changes as a normal part of their development and it may be difficult to distinguish between a mental health disorder and essentially normal behaviour.&nbsp;<br>At least 5% of adolescents suffer from depression at any given time.<br>Having a parent with depression raises the risk significantly.<br>In adolescents, depression may present with varied symptoms besides sadness, anger irritability, boredom, inability to experience pleasure or difficulty with relationships or school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High-risk sexual behaviour, drop-in academic grades, use of drugs and addiction has been found to have a significant correlation with depression.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ANXIETY</strong><br>Children may experience anxiety as a normal feeling. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (358,1,'2021-03-13 13:10:11','2021-03-13 13:10:11','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":272,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mental-Emotional-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. 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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (359,1,'2021-03-13 13:11:57','2021-03-13 13:11:57','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. <br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years. <br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of  9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,  facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH aka SEX EDUCATION</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy.&nbsp;</li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development','','inherit','closed','closed','','93-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 13:11:57','2021-03-13 13:11:57','',93,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=359',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (360,1,'2021-03-13 13:12:34','2021-03-13 13:12:34','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. <br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years. <br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of  9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,  facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH a.k.a \"SEX EDUCATION\"</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy.&nbsp;</li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development','','inherit','closed','closed','','93-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 13:12:34','2021-03-13 13:12:34','',93,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=360',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (361,1,'2021-03-13 13:14:07','2021-03-13 13:14:07','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. <br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years. <br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of  9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,  facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH a.k.a \"SEX EDUCATION\"</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation. </li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy. </li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development','','inherit','closed','closed','','93-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 13:14:07','2021-03-13 13:14:07','',93,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=361',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (362,1,'2021-03-13 13:14:27','2021-03-13 13:14:27','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. <br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years. <br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of  9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,  facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH a.k.a \"SEX EDUCATION\"</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access:-</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation. </li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy. </li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development','','inherit','closed','closed','','93-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 13:14:27','2021-03-13 13:14:27','',93,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=362',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (363,1,'2021-03-13 13:17:37','2021-03-13 13:17:37','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":277,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Social-Behavioural.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-277\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET &amp; SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br>“My child is always playing games on the phone.“<br>“My child is locked up in his room with the computer.”&nbsp;<br>“My child\'s behaviour at home has changed.”&nbsp;<br>“I am not able to see what my child is doing on social media.”&nbsp;<br>“I keep scolding my child not to post online but he doesn\'t listen.”<br>“My child has been looking sad for some time and refuses to go to school.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Problematic internet use is a sad reality.&nbsp;<br>As parents what have you done to set limits?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes.&nbsp;<br>Children are very impressionable as their brains are still in a developing stage. Do we need to expose our children to age-inappropriate material online?<br>The media offers other risks as well. Online predators and grooming are a known danger.<br>We as parents are not doing enough to guide and protect our children from negative influence. Parents can seek support on these issues. Anticipatory guidance is extremely important&nbsp; Mistakes in the online space cannot be reversed and sometimes have major repercussions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;PEER PRESSURE</strong><br>Ever wondered how adolescents can behave in a manner contrary to their usual behaviour especially when in a group. Please think about this when you come across news articles about adolescents and youth involved in a crime as a group, which can be as gruesome as assault, rape, robbery or a murder.<br>Parents are responsible for their children till they become adults, logically and legally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every child experiences Peer Pressure and there is an intense desire to conform to the peer group, to belong and be accepted.&nbsp; It is the driving force behind many of their actions and decisions. These can include risk-taking behaviour and the initiation of substance abuse.&nbsp;<br>It is unnatural to expect any adolescent to stay away from or not do what the peer group does. The peer group influences the attitudes and beliefs that the adolescent develops. We need to teach our children to be mindful about the rights and wrongs. Saying NO may not be easy for them in such situations. Assertiveness training before they face such situations is very useful.<br>There is so much that can be discussed about this. As parents, there is so much to do. Please do seek guidance if you feel the need to.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access:-</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation. </li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy. </li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information. </li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Social & Behavioural','','inherit','closed','closed','','78-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 13:17:37','2021-03-13 13:17:37','',78,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=363',0,'revision','',0);
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INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (367,1,'2021-03-13 14:21:28','2021-03-13 14:21:28','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":265,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/592ea2b1-35d4-432b-b827-1d9c74b9c5af-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-265\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GROWTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“Is my child tall enough? “<br>“Is my child underweight?”<br>“Everybody says my child is weak!”<br>&nbsp;“My child is not growing! People keep commenting!”&nbsp;<br>“What will be my child’s adult height?”&nbsp;<br>“Should I give protein supplements to my child for growth?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A child is not a miniature adult. Therefore the principles of adult medicine are not applicable. Our goal should be:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>&nbsp;to achieve the highest possible potential of growth, development and intellectual achievements.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture - protect, promote, and preserve health.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;to acquire the correct lifestyle habits and values.</li><li>&nbsp;to nurture with love.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously. They affect each other and both processes depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors.<br>Genetic potential is what we acquire from our parents through DNA. Environmental factors and nutrition are equally important. The emotional environment and stability is one more factor that contributes to overall good growth and development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Growth and development is a continuous process. Rate of Growth varies a bit from child to child. Standardised Growth Charts are available for different dimensions of growth such as Weight, Height, BMI( Body Mass Index), Head Circumference. Growth measurements should be plotted on the graph over the growing up years. It is a good tool to diagnose the deviation of growth from normal. The growth should stay within the percentile range that is acceptable for the child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;HEALTH and WEIGHT&nbsp;</strong><br>Healthy weight is very important because it has implications for future health. It is related to lifestyle, behaviour, environment and family life.<br>There is a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity and this can lead to adverse health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease. Normal&nbsp; weight range is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index&lt; 85% percentile for age&nbsp;<br>Overweight is when weight is between&nbsp; 85th and 95th&nbsp; percentile for age<br>When weight is greater than 95th percentile it is termed as Obesity&nbsp;<br>The two main contributions to weight issues are nutrition and physical activity and the equation between these two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is an increased risk of Obesity when :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>One or both parents are obese&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>one or more siblings are obese.</li><li>When there is a disease or disability that causes limitation for physical activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Our goal is to keep BMI &lt; 85<sup>th</sup> percentile, appropriate for age and sex.</strong><br>Some strategies to achieve ideal body weight are:<br>-healthy eating behaviours.<br>-reduced sedentary behaviours.<br>-increased/ regular physical activity</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HEALTH AND NUTRITION&nbsp;</strong><br>Food habits and choices are deep-rooted in our family traditions and culture. Also, children are influenced by their peers as well and media to make food choices.<br>And this can be a challenging task. On the other hand, our attitude about body weight is also valuable. Many a time we as parents may not recognize that our child is overweight (as per BMI charts), and even feel offended if the doctor refers to the child as overweight or obese.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The primary goal of providing good nutrition:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate in quality and quantity for growth.</li><li>It\'s balanced in nutrients as per requirement.&nbsp;</li><li>There is variety, as often children reject monotony.</li><li>Should be in moderation.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One often sees parents overfeeding the infant or child and they panic if relatives say that the child looks \'weak\', despite the child being overweight or of adequate weight. This may even make Parents feel guilty for not doing their job well.<br>It is very important to monitor growth by using standardized charts for age and gender. This helps identify abnormal growth patterns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supplementation of nutrients such as Vitamin D is required. Nutrition needs should be met by including a variety of foods. We as parents need to ensure that nutritious food is available and when to serve them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How much to Eat?&nbsp;</strong><br>From early childhood encourage the child to decide how much to eat. Nature’s setting for satiety is in place. However, by letting the child watch TV or YouTube while eating, or forcing the child to finish what\'s on the plate or a certain portion, we interfere with and corrupt this instinctive behaviour. And this has long term negative consequences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Family Mealtime</strong><br>Whatever happened to eat together as a family, at the dining table. Parents can have a major influence on child\'s/adolescents eating behaviour.<br>Parents who don\'t eat fruits and vegetables cannot accept their child to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Physical Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','41-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 14:21:28','2021-03-13 14:21:28','',41,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=367',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (368,1,'2021-03-13 14:23:31','2021-03-13 14:23:31','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPRESSION&nbsp;</strong><br>Adolescents may have wide mood changes as a normal part of their development and it may be difficult to distinguish between a mental health disorder and essentially normal behaviour.&nbsp;<br>At least 5% of adolescents suffer from depression at any given time.<br>Having a parent with depression raises the risk significantly.<br>In adolescents, depression may present with varied symptoms besides sadness, anger irritability, boredom, inability to experience pleasure or difficulty with relationships or school.<br>High-risk sexual behaviour, drop-in academic grades, use of drugs and addiction has been found to have a significant correlation with depression.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ANXIETY</strong><br>Children may experience anxiety as a normal feeling. But if coping strategies don\'t work or there is impairment in functioning concerning school and relationships, they develop symptoms of anxiety that may mimic ADHD and depression.<br>Most adolescents have at least one episode of significant anxiety and a&nbsp; significant number of adolescents have anxiety issues.<br>Alcohol Misuse is also linked to anxiety disorders.<br>Anxiety can be a normal experience or can be overwhelming. Coping with anxiety is an essential life skill that can be taught.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Mental & Emotional Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','42-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 14:23:31','2021-03-13 14:23:31','',42,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=368',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (369,1,'2021-03-13 14:24:04','2021-03-13 14:24:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":272,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mental-Emotional-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.” <br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.” <br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.” <br>“My child is hyperactive.” <br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPRESSION&nbsp;</strong><br>Adolescents may have wide mood changes as a normal part of their development and it may be difficult to distinguish between a mental health disorder and essentially normal behaviour.&nbsp;<br>At least 5% of adolescents suffer from depression at any given time.<br>Having a parent with depression raises the risk significantly.<br>In adolescents, depression may present with varied symptoms besides sadness, anger irritability, boredom, inability to experience pleasure or difficulty with relationships or school.<br>High-risk sexual behaviour, drop-in academic grades, use of drugs and addiction has been found to have a significant correlation with depression.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ANXIETY</strong><br>Children may experience anxiety as a normal feeling. But if coping strategies don\'t work or there is impairment in functioning concerning school and relationships, they develop symptoms of anxiety that may mimic ADHD and depression.<br>Most adolescents have at least one episode of significant anxiety and a&nbsp; significant number of adolescents have anxiety issues.<br>Alcohol Misuse is also linked to anxiety disorders.<br>Anxiety can be a normal experience or can be overwhelming. Coping with anxiety is an essential life skill that can be taught.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Mental & Emotional Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','42-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 14:24:04','2021-03-13 14:24:04','',42,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=369',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (371,1,'2021-03-13 14:26:10','2021-03-13 14:26:10','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":272,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mental-Emotional-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;</strong><br>“My child is very moody.”<br>“My child doesn’t listen.”<br>“My child cries a lot.”&nbsp;<br>“My child doesn’t like to play with other children.”<br>“My child is so irritable.”<br>“My child cannot finish his schoolwork/homework on time.”&nbsp;<br>“My child’s grades are falling.”<br>“My child cannot concentrate.”&nbsp;<br>“My child is hyperactive.”&nbsp;<br>“I think my child is depressed.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Promoting mental health and emotional wellbeing is a core task for the overall development of a growing child.<br>It’s to be noted that all mental disorders are chronic diseases which begin in childhood.<br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,&nbsp; there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention.<br>There exists a stigma about a referral to a mental health professional such as&nbsp;Psychiatrist or Counsellor, especially in regards to the children. What parents need to understand is that early detection or prevention of mental health issues is a major goal in the transitional period of development from a child to an adult.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“BUILDING RESILIENCE” - CRUCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS&nbsp;</strong><br>Children with higher levels of the following factors are less likely to engage in risky health behaviours. Some of these Protective factors are :</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>A parenting style that is loving and supportive</li><li>High self - esteem&nbsp;</li><li>Coping skills, to cope with anxiety and stress</li><li>Positive relationships with peers</li><li>Healthy involvement in school activities</li><li>Healthy engagement with adults outside the home&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and opportunity to express and discuss their feelings</li><li>Parents who are coping well with life themselves are good role models.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These Protective factors enhance the Child\'s resilience to face adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A resilient child is one who is socially competent, confident, with problem-solving skills, and a sense of purpose and future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;SUBSTANCE ABUSE</strong><br>Most children at some point in their growing up years are faced with a situation where they have to decide whether to start experimenting with smoking, drinking alcohol, and even drugs.<br>We need to prepare the adolescent in advance, by educating them about substance use, before he/she comes across such a situation with peers. Early initiation of use leads to higher chances of addictions, due to the effect on the developing adolescent brain. Delaying the debut or initiation is one important protective factor. Alcohol and drug use has serious health concerns. Mistakes made due to impaired judgement under the influence of substance can have life-changing implications,&nbsp; such as the risk of motor vehicle accidents.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents have an intense desire to belong to a peer group and be accepted by them. Prepare your adolescent how to say “No” when offered the first cigarette or alcoholic drink or drug by peers.<br>Parents need to remember that they are looked upon as role models and that adolescents may follow in their footsteps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADDICTION</strong><br>Addiction refers to repeated behaviours that result in distress and have a negative impact.<br>The two important characteristics of addiction are that the person is just unable to stop and There are withdrawal symptoms on stopping. Addiction is more serious than abuse.<br>Repeated drug use results in the repeated battering of nerve cells and neural pathways get severely affected. These lead to changes in behaviours,&nbsp; The changes can be seen in brain imagery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The toxicity and side effects of drugs lead to dramatic and significant loss of health.<br>The prefrontal cortex is important for our functioning to enhance activity that we need to reach goals and inhibit irrelevant activities involved in emotional regulation: the volume of the prefrontal cortex is reduced.<br>Drugs are detrimental - personally and financially.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deep within the brain is the limbic system. It is also known as the primitive brain. It contains the brain reward circuit or pathway.&nbsp;<br>A reward or something linked with reward activates cells in the midbrain. This sets off a chain reaction of activation in the reward circuit.<br>This activation quickly reaches the Nucleus Accumbens that is the brain\'s pleasure centre.<br>Dopamine is released as a result of this activation.&nbsp; The brain registers all pleasures by this mechanism, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a momentary reward, a sexual encounter or a satisfying meal.&nbsp; Addictive drugs flood the Nucleus Accumbens with dopamine. The limbic system structures create memory of the pleasurable experience. The faster and stronger the dopamine affects us, the more likely it is to misuse.&nbsp;<br>In normal circumstances rewards come with time and effort. Drugs provide a shortcut to the brain\'s reward system by flooding the brain with dopamine. This leads to addictions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>&nbsp;DEPRESSION&nbsp;</strong><br>Adolescents may have wide mood changes as a normal part of their development and it may be difficult to distinguish between a mental health disorder and essentially normal behaviour.&nbsp;<br>At least 5% of adolescents suffer from depression at any given time.<br>Having a parent with depression raises the risk significantly.<br>In adolescents, depression may present with varied symptoms besides sadness, anger irritability, boredom, inability to experience pleasure or difficulty with relationships or school.<br>High-risk sexual behaviour, drop-in academic grades, use of drugs and addiction has been found to have a significant correlation with depression.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ANXIETY</strong><br>Children may experience anxiety as a normal feeling. But if coping strategies don\'t work or there is impairment in functioning concerning school and relationships, they develop symptoms of anxiety that may mimic ADHD and depression.<br>Most adolescents have at least one episode of significant anxiety and a&nbsp; significant number of adolescents have anxiety issues.<br>Alcohol Misuse is also linked to anxiety disorders.<br>Anxiety can be a normal experience or can be overwhelming. Coping with anxiety is an essential life skill that can be taught.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Mental & Emotional Health','','inherit','closed','closed','','42-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 14:26:10','2021-03-13 14:26:10','',42,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=371',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_bb95npkrb7_posts` VALUES (374,1,'2021-03-13 14:29:02','2021-03-13 14:29:02','<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":275,\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https://www.parentsforparents.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Growth-Development-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PUBERTY</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects. These lead to the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. <br>For Girls, the onset of puberty is between the age of 8 and 13 years. It starts with the development of breasts, followed by the appearance of pubic hair, and finally menstruation. The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 - 16 years. <br>For Boys, the onset of puberty is between the age of  9 to 14 years. There is an increase in the size of genitalia, increase in the size of testes, growth of pubic hair,  facial hair, axillary hair, voice changes, and finally production of sperms.<br>Increase in height usually stops after puberty changes are complete.<br>Growth and puberty monitoring are necessary to pick up deviations while they are still rectifiable so that full height potential is achieved. During this period regular monitoring by the doctor is important to identify deviations early so that timely interventions can be made.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>DEVELOPMENT</strong><br>\"My child is not crawling yet?\"<br>\"My child is walking but only with support!\"<br>\"My child does not like to sit!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t like tummy time!\"<br>\"My child isn\'t sitting yet!\"<br>\"My child is toe walking!\"<br>\"My child doesn\'t make eye contact.&nbsp;\"<br>\"My child isn\'t speaking many words.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infants grow up to be children, then adolescents and finally adults. Their development is a result of growth and maturation of brain functions. Various factors contribute to the development of an infant to an adult. Taking care of physical, cognitive, social and emotional health, as well as protection from infectious diseases and injuries, are crucial for healthy development. Regular check-ups for monitoring mental and emotional development is as important as physical health checks and immunisations.&nbsp;<br>There are age-appropriate milestones to be achieved. Early detection of any delay in a particular aspect of development is very important for taking corrective actions/ interventions. There are various domains of development, such as gross motor skills,&nbsp; fine motor skills, skills for cognition and language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Involvement and interaction of parents is a very important factor for development. In addition to this, there is the influence of culture and attitudes of people around a child such as family and community.&nbsp; A healthy family environment and a progressive community promote healthy development. This asset or strength-based approach creates a positive environment for the parent-child relationship as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The child needs to be monitored for growth and development from birth until adulthood. Early recognition of delay is important as early interventions yield better results. Deviations need assessment for disorders by the Paediatrician or Adolescent Health expert.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION / REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH a.k.a \"SEX EDUCATION\"</strong><br>Have you had <strong>“The Talk”</strong> yet?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Majority of adolescents and youth don’t have access to formal sex education that is correct and effective. The knowledge imparted should be adequate and age-appropriate. Children resort to books, internet, magazines and peers as their source of information and the information they get from these sources is incomplete, unsuitable for children and many times lewd, wrong and misleading ( eg pornography as a source of information).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents and teachers often fail to discuss issues like masturbation, safety, dating, abortion, date rape, peer pressure, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, molestation, and gender violence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a role best accomplished by parents. It paves for a healthy life in future. Parents can seek support to impart sex education. Role of anticipatory guidance is the most important factor to keep the adolescent safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>INTERNET SAFETY</strong><br>Internet safety is similar to safety in the physical world. Just as we supervise our child’s activities outdoors, depending on the age of the child, similarly, online supervision is important until you are confident that they have adequate knowledge and maturity to be safe online.<br>Online behaviour should be the same as offline behaviour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before giving online access:-</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Set the ground rules and limits. You can do this through negotiation.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep the Computer in a place where you can observe.</li><li>Monitor online activity regularly. But don’t spy.&nbsp;</li><li>Teach the child not to give out personal information.&nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check your knowledge and learn more to stay updated.&nbsp;<br>How much do you know about the sites your child is visiting or what games they are playing, who they are talking to and have you installed a filter or safety device.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Educate your child about internet/ cyber safety. Share your concerns and the ways to stay safe. And lastly, assure them that if they still face a problem or a bully, they can come and speak to you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Growth & Development','','inherit','closed','closed','','1-revision-v1','','','2021-03-13 14:29:02','2021-03-13 14:29:02','',1,'https://www.parentsforparents.in/?p=374',0,'revision','',0);
