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Activity-based learning offers several benefits for children, as it aligns with their natural inclination to explore, play, and interact with their environment. Here are some key advantages of activity-based learning for children: Overall, activity-based learning recognizes the importance of active engagement, exploration, and discovery in the learning process. It provides a holistic approach that considers…continue reading.

NUTRITION AND INFECTION Dietary components exert profound effect on immune system. Death frominfection is common in children with protein-calorie malnutrition. Role of specific nutrients in diet are : Vit A and Beta carotene — enhance cell mediated immune response. Vitamin Areduces the mortality from measles by >50%, reduces Plasmodium falciparummalaria rates by >35% and also…continue reading.

Childhood is a period of rapid growth of physical ,mental, emotional and  cognitive development. Any deficiency of vital nutrients like proteins , fats, carbhohydrated, minerals and vitamins during this period has profound effects on complete development of the individual resulting in permanent defects.  Individual nutritional requirements vary with genetic and metabolic differences. Childhood undernutrition remains…continue reading.

Children between the age group of  1-5 yrs are very prone to have accidents due to their exploring nature and increased activity. They imitate elders,  move from a safe environment to dangerous environment and so need a constant surveillance. Accidents in children are very common and have a very high mortality and after effects.  So…continue reading.

Childhood is a period of rapid growth and adaptation.  A child suffers from a variety of diseases as he is growing and there are certain misconceptions in regard to the common diseases.  For a parent a slightest illness is a cause of concern as it disturbs the entire family. Knowing the common disease and its…continue reading.

The proper upbringing of a child is a challenging task requiring patience and knowledge. Parents are the first and best teachers for moral, spiritual, emotional, and overall upbringings. These are few tips on how to understand your child and raise him to an independent individual.   1. Children first learn about the relationship from their parents…continue reading.

In my previous blog, I discussed how to teach identifying numbers (number names and their symbols) to a young child.  Now in this blog, I am going to discuss how to associate numbers with their quantity.  Here is a famous quote from Dr. Maria Montessori “The hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence” That means…continue reading.

A very common question asked by parents is how to teach numbers to a small child around 3 years of age. Today I am going to discuss it with you. Before starting, here is a famous quote by Dr. Maria Montessori- “What the hand does the mind remembers” That means when you teach anything to…continue reading.

I am sure all of you would agree with me. Sorry is a very simple phrase, not a tongue twister but still, it is very hard to pronounce as our ego and pride come in-between “why should I say sorry first”. We think if we say sorry, that means we admit that we are wrong.…continue reading.

If children are not finishing what all is served on their plate, do not force them to finish. Children quickly get bored with the same taste and that is why some time they eat half of their meal but still want to have their favorite food. Don’t use food as a reward, as that food…continue reading.