Kids believe that everything in the world is permanent hence they are more attached to pets. It is very healthy to let your kids allow to have pets so that they have a sweet memory of their childhood. Pets offer unconditional love when parents are too busy to offer that. Kids will never feel lonely around pets which healthy for their growth and development. Pets are the best companion and kids love to be engaged all the time. Also, when a pet dies, it gets painful as they are not able to accept it but if teach them how to handle the situation, it helps them grow mature.

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Caffeine leads to bad health if consumed in excess quantity. The average consumption of caffeine should be 70-100 mg depending on the age, which is one mug of coffee. Apparently, the students have ceased to care even if there are enough studies to prove that it has bad effects in terms of sleep, growth and development. Until now, coffee and tea were the most common source of caffeine but now, energy drinks are also a popular source. A survey says students consumed these products to stay alert and combat drowsiness.

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Since Feb-March is exam time, parents are replacing the regular meals with healthy and nutritional meal for better performance of students. However, exam nutrition is not only about counting calories. Poor nutrition can lead to lack of concentration and one's ability to perform well under pressure. To ensure that the body functions at its optimum level, avoid providing them with junk food, push for more proteins and less caffeine, and most importantly giving freshly cooked food. Also, make sure they consume adequate water and get proper sleep.

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IAP launched ACE 10/10, a health care initiative which aims at improving the health, nutrition and life of adolescents. Adolescents are the bright future of this country. Their health defines the health of future generations. Pediatricians play an important role as trusted advisers to parents, In this Program, Pediatricians shall be trained to educate parents to make them aware about the importance of comprehensive adolescent care. It also includes ensuring the completion of vaccination which can be used as a means to protect adolescents from some critical diseases. The ACE 10/10 program will be rolled out starting March by the IAP.

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There is a barrier in communications between doctors and parents to manage children’s food allergies that require being fixed. Physicians need to ensure patients comprehend how and when to use epinephrine and that they must have an emergency plan. It is vital that parents have a scripted emergency plan for school and home. Many parents having children that have food allergies say that doctors did not review emergency caution for their kids.

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