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Amazon has launched a new 16 GB Kindle Colorsoft and its first color Kindle for kids, priced at $249.99 and $269.99 respectively. Both devices feature vibrant color displays, long battery life, and tools to enhance reading for all age groups.

While playing, the trio decided to go to the lake. After reaching the water body, though none of them knew swimming, they got into the water and drowned.

OI is prevalent among children dealing with the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19.

WHO: Children Under Five Should Limit Screen Time

Sanjay Singh and his infant brother Pawanveer died on the spot on March 14, 2019 when the BMW driven by their mother was struck by a speeding Audi S3 whose driver then fled the scene.

While the monsoon season brings a sense of calm and relaxation, it also brings along a package of seasonal and viral infections, especially for children.

Children who, prior to the pandemic, felt confident talking to others or got on well with peers were less likely to do so by 2021.

In the poll conducted by the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education on 1,500 parents with children aged 1 to 7, 70.2 per cent said they have handed smartphones to their children at home to handle daily chores without intrusions.

Toronto: Parents who shout at their kids for their screen addiction have to first control their digital media consumption for relaxation as such people are more likely to engage in lower-quality parenting, a new study has revealed. The researchers from University of Waterloo found that parents with higher levels of distress engage in more screen-based activities […]

New Delhi: Streaming giant Netflix is likely planning not to show ads during kids’ movies and TV series, and will keep kids’ programming ad-free like its rival Disney+ announced in May this year. Netflix has told its partners that kids’ programming would stay commercial-free, reports TechCrunch. However, original series such as ‘Stranger Things’, ‘Bridgerton’, and ‘Squid […]

New York: Nearly 30 percent of children who were hospitalised for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but covid-related severe condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, finds a new study. The study revealed the most common symptoms for children hospitalised with Covid-19 were fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, headache, muscle […]

New Delhi: Scientific literature is limited to prove high absolute risk of monkeypox in children and pregnant women, experts contended on Wednesday. Amid the scare of global monkeypox outbreak that has so far spread to more than 80 countries and infected nearly 30,000 people, an article published in the esteemed medical journal ‘The Lancet Child […]

San Francisco: Tech giant Google has introduced a new website — Read Along — to help kids learn to read independently with the help of an animated reading assistant named “Diya”. Read Along has been an Android app so far, which was first released as Bolo in India in 2019 and released globally as Read Along […]

Kiev: Since Russia began its ongoing invasion of Kiev on February 24, at least 346 children have been killed in Ukraine. In its latest update on Thursday, the Office of the Prosecutor General said 645 children have also been injured, reports Ukrayinska Pravda. The Office however, said that the figures were “not final, as work […]

London: Children who spend more time playing adventurously may have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, finds a new study. The study, published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development, indicates that children, aged 5-11, who spent more time playing outside had fewer “internalising problems”, characterised as anxiety and depression. Those children were also more positive during […]

Hyderabad: During the past two years, the pandemic has changed many things, especially for kids. In an already gadget-dominated world, the lockdown has pushed kids to cling to their phones. Lack of physical activities is affecting their mental well-being. Keeping this scenario in mind, Hyderabad-based Praneeth Moluguri has opened a circus-themed play and party zone […]

New Delhi: As one grows up, one feels more and more attached to his/her childhood. We hear everybody saying: “Wish I could go back to my childhood.” Those harmless fun days of childhood hold a special place in one’s heart. Immersed in a virtual era full of gadgets, mobile phones and social media, today’s children […]

Novotel Hyderabad Airport is all set to host ‘Petnic’, a one of a kind event for pet parents, pets and kids on May 28. The event will have a fun carnival vibe with a flea market, stalls, pet merchandise and art. A colourful, cool and pet-friendly environment is promised to be provided to enjoy an […]

Toronto: Though eating a vegetarian diet does not affect growth and nutrition in children, they can be at higher odds of being underweight, according to a study of nearly 9,000 kids in Canada The finding comes amidst a growing popularity of plant-based diets and a changing food environment with more access to plant-based alternatives. Researchers […]

According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there is a 400 per cent increase in cybercrime against children in 2020 in comparison to the previous year, with a majority of them related to publishing or transmitting of material depicting children in sexually explicit acts. Today’s children and teens are growing up in a digitally connected […]