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Millions of kids have been enjoying their time off from schools which have been temporarily shut down following the coronavirus threat. For children with working parents, this implies browsing the internet without their parents keeping a check on their online activity, avoiding early morning starts, cooking their own food, pursuing hobbies which they otherwise cannot owing to school hours such as playing the guitar or piano, playing chess online with their friends, or polishing their soccer, football, cricket or basketball skills. Some schools are planning on initiating remote instruction and remote student learning for students who have a computer and internet connectivity at home. Those who don’t may have to use computers installed in school libraries or cyber cafes. Online classes are in full swing for some students, which implies that their teachers will be sending homework to their parents so the parents may check on the progress made by their children on the online assignm...

Some amount of stress is necessary and can enhance the performance of students by pushing them to tap their potential to the maximum extent. That being said, most students give in to excessive stress which is detrimental to optimal performance. Here are a few tips for students to better cope with stress if it starts affecting their academic results: 1. Students must inhale and exhale more frequently than usual and repeat this exercise whenever they feel overcome by stress. 2. The goals set by students, whether long-term or short-term should be achievable. 3. Nutrition is important, which makes being well nourished & hydrated necessary. Some amount of exercise, done on a regular basis, shall be beneficial too. 4. Studying in groups has been proven as a more beneficial way of assimilating facts and absorbing what is read and learnt from books and notes. 5. Having faith in oneself is necessary: It is necessary for students to realize that if they...

There is currently no antivirus or vaccine to counter or treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The best way to prevent this ailment is to avoid being exposed to this virus by imbibing the following habits into everyday life: Refrain from going near individuals who have contracted the virus Avoid touching stray animals If you are feeling feverish or are experiencing any of the symptoms of the coronavirus induced disease, confine yourself within the four walls of your house and seek treatment remotely from home. Wipe your nasal discharge/phlegm with tissues and discard the used tissues immediately. Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects such as door knobs, window panes, arms of chairs, tables, water bottles, lunch boxes etc. using household disinfectants & cleaning agents. It is advisable for individuals showing symptoms of corona virus induced disease and staff in healthcare settings ...

There is no evidence of children being more susceptible to contracting coronavirus disease. Most cases of coronavirus disease which were confirmed and reported in China have occurred in adults. A relatively smaller number of children who were confirmed to have been affected by coronavirus disease in China have shown flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough and runny nose. Vomiting and diarrhea are other symptoms which have also been reported in very few cases. These limited reports suggest that kids with established coronavirus disease usually exhibit meek symptoms and that acute complications (such as septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, etc.) are very rare. However, as is the case with most respiratory infections, children with underlying health conditions and other such populations of children are at an augmented risk of developing severe infection. There are currently no antiviral drugs recommended for coronavirus disease. Clinical management includes ...

Career counseling of individuals should begin in school because as students, they are expected to opt for a particular stream or specialization which they shall study thoroughly in the years to come. Career counseling at this stage shall be beneficial as it shall help them zero in on the subjects they want to study in the future, without experiencing burn-outs. In the absence of appropriate supervision and counseling, many students end up making wrong decisions which they often regret later. Every individual has certain strengths which when identified may become his unique selling propositions in the job market or when engaging in entrepreneurial work. However, for some individuals, it is hard and often challenging to identify their unique strengths. Making an Informed Choice while choosing a Career: Career counseling helps students in understanding the pros and cons of different educational options. They acquire a better know how of   the career options these educati...

Any intentional harm or mistreatment to a toddler underneath 18 years vintage is taken into consideration infant abuse. Child abuse takes many forms, which frequently arise at the equal time. • Physical abuse. Physical child abuse occurs while a baby is purposely physically injured or put at risk of damage by means of any other person. • Sexual abuse. Sexual toddler abuse is any sexual activity with a child, including fondling, oral-genital contact, intercourse, exploitation or publicity to baby pornography. • Emotional abuse. Emotional child abuse approach injuring a child's shallowness or emotional well-being. It includes verbal and emotional assault — along with continually belittling or berati...

What does Exam pressure resemble? A few indications of stress include: •             Feeling befuddled •             Losing contact with companions •             Feeling ill humored and low •             Having inconvenience deciding •             Feeling overpowered •             Lack of inspiration to do anything •             Trouble dozing or getting up •             Tense muscles or cerebral pains •           ...

Career Planning may surface at a later stage of adolescence, however, forms a vital part of one’s development. Career has become an important part in every individual’s life, and many times becomes integral to one’s sense of confidence, happiness and contentment in life. Hence, planning a career and making a move towards it in the right direction, is as important an aspect, as any other aspect of life in the adolescent period. Starting early allows the opportunity to set specific goals and work toward completing those goals with a vision and a purpose. This also enhances one’s confidence and personality. There may be several things for adolescents to consider when planning their career path, such as: Parents play an important role in supporting their adolescents with encouragement and information as they begin their career and life journeys. Evidence supports that when adolescents are in the midst of choosing a career path, it is their parents who have the greatest influence. ...

Dependence on substances has adverse effects on all facets of life. Addiction to substances such as alcohol and tobacco has detrimental effects on both psychosocial and physical health, which in turn can lead to major mental health concerns and even mental disorders. Further consequences may include difficulty in decision making, quitting a job, severing ties with close relatives and family members, etc. which leads to long-term repercussions. A habit of abusing substance(s) links intensely to all spheres of a person’s life. This is one reason why dependence on substance(s) can be hard to overcome without assistance. While undergoing treatment, in order to quit the habit and to quit for keeps, an alcoholic or an addict must make holistic changes to his/her lifestyle, which includes but is not limited to avoiding or successfully coping with conditions which may result in a relapse, building around oneself an atmosphere which is best suited for performing professional task...

Career Counselling can be helpful in the following ways:   Helps in Identifying an individual's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats Helps in choosing the most appropriate career path H elps in recovering from loss of job during the mid-career phase and while looking for a new job H elps in validation of decisions if an individual chooses to tread a career path which is not too popular or which is not in demand. H elps an individual seek unbiased advice about his/her career options, which he/she won't get from his/her kith or kin. Following are a few disadvantages of Career Counselling: Ambiguity related to decision making may affect career prospects: After being counseled, an individual may choose science with computers as his/her stream to pursue studies, but may end up as a complete misfit for the job which he/she has landed after graduation. Multiple career choices being available has also made it harder for students to zero in on ...

Importance of Educating Adolescents about Mental Well-being in Schools X was only ten when he started feeling miserable all the time. He felt disconnected from other children and empty. He suffered alone and even switched schools, but that did not help. It was only when he was 14 that he told his mother what was going on. He was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety and was able to receive treatment. His story reveals the difficulty which young people experience when it comes to speaking out about their mental health issues. As problems related to psychological well-being often crop up during the early teenage and adolescence years, it is obvious that mental health education must begin during this age. Also, as teenagers spend most of their time in schools, it is palpable that mental health education must begin in schools. Many stigmas & misconceptions related to adolescent mental well being still exist in our society. The breaking down of stigma ...

How to Find out if Your Adolescent Offspring is Using Drugs or Alcohol Focus on their eyes.  After your adolescent child comes back home from a get together, pay attention to the adolescent’s eyes. If the eyes are red and heavy-lidded, with constricted pupils, it is a sign of the adolescent having used marijuana. If the pupils of the eyes are dilated, and if he or she is finding it hard to focus, he/she has most probably been drinking alcohol.  Sniff it out:  Engage in a head to head discussion with your adolescent. If the adolescent has been drinking alcohol or smoking, a foul smell shall emanate from her/his breath, hair, hands and clothes. An atypical stench coming out of his/her room (like tobacco smoke), use of incense sticks or air fresheners to disguise other smells, it’s important to find out what’s going on. Frequent Mood Fluctuations:  If your teenager is noisy, loathsome & panic-stricken at some times & gauche, tired & withdrawn...

Why being an adolescent is hard nowadays ? Adolescence is a phase of life which is saturated with energy, hope, life, joy, beauty, and passion.  Today, it is easy to judge the generation of teenagers as being oversensitive, having feelings of entitlement, and being mollycoddled and pampered too much.  What we fail to understand is the dynamics of their bio-psycho-social factors as they are faced with challenges, that determine their reactions and responses.   It's imperative to understand and being considerate of the common teenage issues that can have an effect on an individual's lifestyle, behavior, emotional, and psycho-social well-being. Some of these are: Continuous revelation & exposure : While accessing the internet, adolescents gain access to a perennial flow of knowledge and information. Though teenagers can opt out of using it, it would be like telling them to remain confined in a room during their high school days, which is not pragmatic to s...

Advice for Parents for them to monitor their Kid’s/Adolescent’s social media usage. Social media has become a Pre-dominant attribute of teenagers’ lives. Although parents may expect their young ones to spend their time in reality, the fact that social media shall is here and shall continue to prevail, remains.  Appreciatively, there are a few measures that parents can take to ensure that their children remain safe when they use social media. Here are a few steps that will help you protect your teen from the detrimental facets of social networking sites:   Define the fundamental regulations for usage of gadgets which the teens must adhere to:   Before you give your kids access to a computer, phone and social media accounts, set some   rules related to the content your adolescents can view.    Enable strict privacy settings wherever applicable: All the devices our kids use should have   strict privacy se...