One of the biggest differences between the current and previous generations is the amount of time that passes between them in nature. The result of this is that children are becoming physically weak, their social development is getting affected.

According to Harvard, children who do not do outdoor activities are also less likely to succeed. Children aged 3 to 5 should be active throughout the day while children aged 6 to 17 should play for at least 60 minutes daily. Must be physically active.

In the January 19 issue of Dainik NewsBust India, an article related to outdoor activity and health was published, on which a large number of readers have asked questions, Dr. Gargi Patel, secretary of the Ahmedabad Medical Association and professor of paediatrics, is answering them.

Question, 12 year old son starts throwing body on snatching mobile. Doesn’t stay away from mobile even for an hour. Watching gaming videos. What to do?
answer, Take your child to a park or a nearby playground to spend time running and playing. Also stop using the phone during meal time, during study hours, at bedtime or when it is time to go out and play. Many parents themselves spend a lot of time on smartphones. In such cases, asking children not to use mobiles may not help, as they are bound to follow in the parent’s footsteps. So be a good role model for the child by limiting your own mobile phone usage.

Question. Son is 6 years old. Good at reading and writing, but hyperactive. How to control it?
answer. It could be ADHD. Presently this problem is seen in most of the children. The child suffering from this talks a lot, gets angry on small things, talks bigger than his age and becomes very naughty and stubborn. In this situation the parents get worried. It is very important to listen properly to children struggling with ADHD. Sometimes it happens that he wants to say something to get your attention, but when he does not get a good response, he becomes hyper. If your child is also suffering from this problem, then you should keep him busy in sports and outdoor activities as much as possible.

Question, There are twins, their immunity is very weak. Do not go out to play even after trying hard?
answer, If the habit of good diet and a right routine is made in children from the beginning, then many health related problems are automatically reduced. By exercising regularly, health is maintained and the chances of getting sick are also reduced to a great extent. Healthy diet is very important for children. In such a situation, do not forget to include nutritious fruits and vegetables in their diet. Carotenoids are found in carrots, beans, oranges and strawberries, which are known immunity-boosting phytonutrients. Take them for walks in nature in the evening or engage in small games with them in the playground.

Question, The 13 year old daughter remains lost in thoughts. eats very little. She doesn’t tell what she thinks. How do we fix that?
answer. Give preference to games that stimulate the child’s concentration. Start with short games with simple rules and then increase the duration of the game. You can also try some dietary changes. Split meals into five to six smaller meals with snacks

Question, A 4-year-old girl cannot speak. Tell me the right solution?
answer. Speech delay can occur due to any problem in the mouth, tongue or palate. At the same time, this problem also occurs due to speech and language disorder. When children are unable to listen properly, they also have difficulty in forming words. Apart from this, some disorders related to nerves can also affect the muscles necessary for speech. Consult an expert for this.

Question. The weight of a 14 month old son is 8 kg. Weak enough. How to increase its weight?
answer. He should be fed 3 times a day. Include fruits, vegetables, toast, bread or plain yogurt etc. in the meal. Continue to breastfeed as long as possible until the child is at least 2 years old.

Question, One and a half year old son is not able to walk yet. How to teach him to walk?
answer. Usually babies start walking at 9 to 12 months. But some children start walking even at 15 months. Sometimes due to genetic factors, children start walking late. If your child starts walking after 2 to 3 months as compared to normal children, consult a pediatric doctor.