Corona Care
Yes, we are all struggling to come to terms with how the pandemic has shredded our lives. The virus is worrying parents and has taken away from children the joy of regular schooling and outdoor playtime. Everyone says 'this too shall pass', but what can be done to beat corona stress? With resilience, love, care, and some laughs, we can overcome this as a family. Plus, here's something to just hang in there...
Understanding infection timelines crucial in treating COVID-19: Dr Mathew Varghese
Senior orthopedic surgeon at Stephen's Hospital, Delhi, Dr Mathew Varghese gives a clear, step-by-step explanation of the timeline of a COVID-19 infection, the importance of identifying symptoms, and the treatment to be undertaken, in his informative video
Primary • 6 Mins Read • 10.4K Views
Is coronavirus a part of your children's play? Don't be alarmed, it can actually help them cope
Children naturally respond to this period of uncertainty with play centred around the coronavirus. It helps them to act out their fears and emotions within the safety of their imaginary worlds.
Infant to Parent • 13 Mins Read • 2.5K Views
Struggling to parent your young child during the pandemic? Here are ways you can cope
Parenting is not only about managing crises but also preventing it in the first place. Let us look at how you can be both preventive and proactive as a parent
Primary • 6 Mins Read • 2.6K Views
Children and play in the time of lockdown
During these times of uncertainty, it's important to encourage and support your child's play. Here are 10 ways to provide open-ended and inviting play environments for your child during the lockdown
Primary to 18+ • 8 Mins Read • 4.5K Views
STAY HOME: How to overcome negative thoughts during quarantine
The lockdown can really get to you. Negative thoughts during quarantine can disturb your peace of mind. You can choose to either hang on to those thoughts or replace them with positive ones
18+ to Parent • 2 Mins Read • 176.6K Views
How to wash fruits and vegetables during COVID-19
Does washing fruits and vegetables help protect your family from coronavirus? Read on to know the proper method of sanitizing your veggies to prevent the virus from entering your home
Primary to Parent • 7 Mins Read • 12.2K Views
Here is how you can effectively deal with COVID-19 fears and anxiety in children
With so much uncertainty due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, your child is probably dealing with a whole bunch of fears. What can you do to soothe your anxious child during these uncertain times?
Pre-schooler to Parent • 4 Mins Read • 89.9K Views
Make hand washing fun for kids with these interesting activities and games
Handwashing is the simplest way to prevent your child from falling sick. Our tips and list of fun handwashing activities can help kids, preschoolers and toddlers pick up this good habit
18+ to Parent • 4 Mins Read • 490 Views
It is important to be mentally strong and have a positive mindset: Eshan Hilal on beating COVID-19
India's first professional male belly dancer, Eshan Hilal, shares his #IBeatCovid story with us. Read about how he coped when half of his family tested positive for Coronavirus
Pre-schooler to Teen • 16 Mins Read • 2.6K Views
COVID 19: Building Resilience In Children During Lockdown
Help your child overcome the stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic by building resilience, the ability to bounce forward from a difficult situation
Pre-schooler to Pre-teen • 3.56 Mins • 342 Views
Caring for a COVID-19 positive child: Dr Vikrant Shah shares expert tips and methods to cope for parents
Caring for a COVID-19 positive child depends on many factors such as the stage and severity of the disease. In this informative video, Dr Vikrant Shah, MD (internal medicine), consultant physician and infectious diseases specialist talks about the different methods of coping with the illness, medications, practices to follow at home and more.
Infant to Parent • 1.17 Mins • 273 Views
When parents turn COVID-19 positive: Dr Rajath Athreya shares expert tips on how to care for children
For parents who get infected with COVID-19, caring for children becomes difficult. It requires constant monitoring, not only of the children but the parents as well. In such a scenario, which is the best way forward? Are the children at risk of getting infected? In this informative video, Dr Rajath Athreya, consultant, neonatology and pediatrics, Rainbow Children's Hospital, talks about how to protect children when parents turn COVID-19 positive.
Pre-schooler to Pre-teen • 6 Mins Read • 511 Views
How to help your child beat the pandemic? Dr Meena Thiagarajan has some tips
FICCI Flo Chennai invited Dr Meena Thiagarajan, Apollo Children Hospital, for an informative session with Samanta Dandapani from Parenting Matters, on how to help kids in this critical time. Read on
Parent • 3 Mins Read • 227 Views
My desire to be with my children gave me the strength to fight: COVID-19 survivor Ratul Kakoti shares his story
Amidst all the gloomy news around us, we all are looking for that silver lining that can help us find hope and keep us going. Here is a personal account of a dad where he recounts how he fought COVID-19
Parent • 3 Mins Read • 901 Views
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's to count our blessings says Manu Saxena, COVID-19 survivor
As the world is reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, here is a mother’s account of how she and her family fought off the virus successfully
Infant to Parent • 9 Mins Read • 9K Views
Breastfeeding And COVID-19: Interview With Dr Jayashree Jayakrishnan
Breastfeeding during the pandemic could be confusing and scary for new moms. Get educated about breastfeeding in the time of COVID-19. Our expert answers your FAQs
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