Before what age should a child not be given a smartphone?

 

Children are slowly becoming trapped in the world of smartphones.

Childhood and adolescence are another name for the carefree life. They are supposed to spend their time playing various games in the field, alleys of the city, in the yard, on the roof or on the balcony. But day by day, most children's childhood is being captured in the world of smartphones. Maybe the parents have given the smartphone to the small child to feed or to keep him busy, and then gradually the child is trapped in that smartphone world. A study published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capability has shown that the use of smartphones before the age of 13 is seriously damaging the mental health of children.
In children under the age of 13, the use of smartphones has been associated with suicidal thoughts, weakness in emotional control, lack of values, and a tendency to disconnect from reality. This has been seen to a greater extent in girls than in boys.

No Facebook or Instagram before the age of 16

These children spend a large part of their day on social media, which disrupts their sleep and exposes them to negative experiences such as cyberbullying. The findings are so alarming that researchers have called for global restrictions to prevent children under the age of 13 from using smartphones and social media.

No Facebook or Instagram before the age of 16

American social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt, in his book 'The Anxious Generation', recommends waiting until children are 16 to use social media. A UK study found that teenagers who use social media during adolescence are less satisfied with their lives within a year.
In this era of smart gadgets, it is difficult for parents to keep their children away from social media. However, if all parents take this initiative together, it is possible to succeed.

Even if you don't see any unusual behavior in your child, discuss mental health issues openly with him/her.

Talk openly with your child.

If you've already let your child use a smartphone, don't worry about it, says clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Greenberg. Even if you don't see any unusual behavior in your child, have an open discussion with them about mental health issues so they can come to you with any concerns.

It is still possible to make changes.

Parents often get frustrated with teenagers during puberty. Sometimes it may seem impossible to keep them away from their smartphones. According to Dr. Melissa Greenberg, instead of smartphones, they can be given a button phone at this time, or certain apps can be deleted from the phone.
Many times, when something is taken away from us, or when we are asked to change a habit, we adults do not take it well. This is not uncommon for children. If you are patient and explain it to them and get them interested in sports or other creative activities, it is possible to gradually remove children from smartphone addiction.

What should be done for a child's mental health after an accident or disaster?

 

If you notice changes in your child's sleep, eating, behavior, or attention, seek expert advice without delay. 

The recent tragic accident at Milestone School in Dhaka's Uttara has shaken the entire nation emotionally. The loud noises, the panicked running, the crying, and the horrific scene unfolding before our eyes—all of these have left a deep emotional impact on the minds of the children.

What happens immediately after an incident is called acute stress reaction or ASR. This is not weakness; rather, it is a natural reaction of the brain. Many people become stunned after such an accident, some become unusually quiet, and some cry repeatedly in panic. Inability to sleep, nightmares, loss of appetite, or sudden anger or fear in behavior are all signs of this reaction.

Symptoms that appear

• Panic or shock.

• Suddenly becoming silent.

• Increased crying or frequent crying.

• Sleep problems and nightmares.

• Reluctance to go to school.

• Stomach ache, headache, or loss of appetite.

• Telling or drawing the same story over and over again.

• Anger, irritability, or excessive fear in behavior.

• Always stick with your parents.

If these symptoms last for three to four weeks and interfere with daily functioning, it is called acute stress disorder. And if the situation does not improve with time; rather, the emotional trauma becomes chronic, then it can turn into post-traumatic stress disorder.

What parents should do

Listen and give time: Make eye contact with the child and ask—‘How are you?’, ‘Were you scared?’ Give children a chance to talk, let them talk. Don't stop them.

Acknowledge the fear: Instead of saying, "There's nothing to be afraid of," say, "I understand you're scared, I was scared too."

Monitor behavioral changes: If you notice changes in sleep, eating, behavior, or attention, seek expert advice without delay.

Establish a mental health support center in schools: In such cases, it is necessary to provide group therapy, painting, storytelling or counseling at the school level. Restoring the mental peace of students should be the top priority now.

We all want children to laugh, play, and dream. But to bring that normalcy back after an unusual, tragic accident, we first need to know how they are doing. It's not just the doctor's responsibility; it's everyone's responsibility, including mothers, fathers, teachers, and neighbors.

These 5 habits will reduce gastric problems

 

There are many people who suffer from iron deficiency simply because of regular consumption of gas medicines. Apart from this, continuous consumption of gas medicines can also cause digestive problems. Therefore, it is better to try to make some positive changes in lifestyle to solve the problem of acidity.

Eating fried or oily foods increases the risk of acidity.

Many people suffer from the problem of excess acidity. In colloquial language, we often call it 'gastric'. The number of people who take gas medicines whenever they feel the need is not small. However, if you take these seemingly common medicines regularly, you can be at serious health risk.

It is not difficult to make some positive changes in your lifestyle to solve the problem of acidity. If you can gradually get used to it, you will find relief. Dr. Saif Hossain Khan , Medicine Consultant at Popular Diagnostic Center in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, told about some such aspects of lifestyle.

Disciplined living

Do not wake up at night. This can lead to a strong desire to eat in the middle of the night, which can be difficult to control. Eating in the middle of the night and sleeping for a while after eating can cause acidity.

Many people sleep late and skip breakfast. Avoid this habit too. Stress can increase the problem of acidity. So keep stress under control. You can do yoga and breathing exercises. Other exercises also have a positive effect on the mind.

Exercising also improves digestion. Not doing any physical activity increases the risk of acidity. Exercising also keeps your weight under control. Excess weight can increase the problem of acidity.

These things are not done after eating.

Do not lie down immediately after eating, nor do you do heavy exercise. Finish your meal at least three hours before going to bed. If you want to do heavy exercise, wait at least two hours after eating. However, it is a good habit to walk at a slow pace for at least ten minutes after eating.

Foods That Increase Blood Sugar: Avoiding Sugar? Is Your Sugar Increasing? Find Out What Foods You Are Eating Today...

Diabetes is a disease that is seen in every household. However, it is possible to control this disease. Even if you avoid sugar, there are some foods that increase the amount of sugar in the body. Know the names of all those foods-

1/5

Diabetes is a disease that cannot be completely cured. But it can be controlled. No matter how much medicine you take, exercise, or change your eating habits, it is not possible to reduce your blood sugar levels. But even though you are watching your food, your blood sugar levels are not under control. Are you eating such foods without realizing it?

2/5  Flour-based foods

 

Eating sugar and sugary foods increases blood sugar levels. This is a very wrong idea. Flour has a high glycemic index. Which increases blood sugar levels excessively. Apart from that, flour does not contain fiber. White flour bread, lucchi, pasta, chowmein, cakes, cookies - all these are made with white flour. Therefore, avoid these foods.

3/5   Fruit juice

Everyone knows that fruits are good for health. All fruits can be eaten except those with excess sugar. However, drinking fruit juice is dangerous. Fruits contain fiber and a lot of minerals. However, drinking fruit juice leaves behind some minerals and fructose. The most important thing is fiber, which is not found in fruit juice. Apart from that, packaged fruit juice in the market is even more harmful. It only contains sugar. Which will increase the amount of sugar in the blood. 

4/5   Flavored yogurt and cereal

Many people avoid rice and bread because they are high in carbohydrates. Many people eat packaged flavored cereals and yogurt for breakfast. Although sugar-free cereals and yogurt are good for the body, foods with synthetic flavors should be avoided. All these foods contain a lot of sugar. As a result, these foods do more harm than good. Instead, you can eat oats, millet, quinoa, and dalia. And instead of flavored yogurt, you can use homemade yogurt. You can also eat white rice daily. However, measure 50 grams. 

5/5  Grilled food

Along with sweet foods, fried foods should also be avoided. Chops, drumsticks - any food fried in deep oil is bad for the body. It increases the sugar level in the blood. It can also increase the risk of heart disease in diabetic patients. 

Want to get a slim and fit body before Puja? Make and drink these detox waters with few ingredients

 

Everyone wants a slim body before Puja. Many people try various methods to get such a body. However, the expected results are not obtained. Sometimes, people join the gym or go on a strict diet to lose belly fat. However, it does not give much result. You will be surprised to know that by making detox water with a few ingredients available at home, you will lose weight in an instant.

Sip on a special homemade drink to lose weight quickly (Weight loss)

Counting a few more days by hand. Then the puja. From now on, many people have started working less for weight loss. Many have started diets. But the results are not the same. Besides, many people take supplements to lose weight. However, these supplements are harmful to the body. In this regard, nutritionists have said that some homemade detox waters will help in losing weight. So let's find out how to make these detox waters? Learn in detail.

1. Both ginger and lemon increase digestive power and also activate the fat burning process.

2. If you want, you can make carrot, ginger, and beetroot juice together and drink it in the morning. It is not only beneficial for the body, but also helps in weight loss.

3. Drinking water soaked in chia seeds in the morning helps in rapid weight loss.

4. If you drink warm water with lemon after doing free hand exercises in the morning, body fat will melt easily.

(Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only. It is not a medical or medical advice. Please consult your doctor for detailed information.)

Crorepati Formula: Becoming a millionaire is not difficult, if you follow this formula you will have money in your hand

 

Mutual Fund: In this case, mutual funds may be your best investment option.

Now you can easily become a millionaire!

Mutual Fund:  You can also become a millionaire by SIP (Crorepati Formula). However, you have to invest according to the advice of experts, only then will success come. In this case, Mutual Fund can be your best investment option. 

How it is possible
Mutual Fund SIP is often preferred for long-term wealth creation due to its compounding power and flexibility. Nowadays, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has become a popular and effective way to invest in Mutual Funds as it offers the opportunity to build large funds.

Under the 'Step-up SIP', investors can increase their existing contributions in stages to benefit from the power of compounding, with an average annual return of 12-14%
. Although stock market-linked investments come with high risks, they offer good returns in the long run. There are several popular mutual fund houses that have given investors an average annual return of 12-14%.

How to become a millionaire in 10 years
Even a huge fund target of Rs 1 crore in a short period of time may not be out of reach. Here is how to become a millionaire in 10 years through SIP investment. In this case, the target corpus is Rs 1 crore and the investment period is 10 years. Using a simple SIP strategy in a mutual fund that gives 12% annual returns, here is how the investment will grow:

Tenure: 10 years 
Monthly SIP required: 43,500 Taka 
Estimated return: 12% 
Invested amount: 52,20,000 Taka 
Estimated return: 48,86,749 Taka 
Total value: 1,01,06,749 Taka

In the above case, a SIP of Rs 43,500 per month may be unaffordable for many. In this case, one can opt for a 'step-up SIP' which will increase the investment over the years as the income increases:

Tenure: 10 years 
Monthly SIP Required: 30,000 Taka 
Annual Step-up: 10% of investment per year 
Estimated Return: 12% 
Invested Amount: 57,37,472 Taka

Estimated return: 43,85,505 taka 
Total value: 1,01,22,978 taka 

Although the initial SIP seems low in the 'step-up SIP' option, the overall investment amount is higher. Therefore, it depends on the investor's choice whether he wants to pay a large amount upfront and reduce the cost of the investment or be more flexible in terms of contributions.

(Note: The information provided here is for informational purposes only. It is important to mention here that investing in the market is risky. As an investor, always consult an expert before investing money. ABPLive.com never advises anyone to invest money here. This share market related news is provided here for educational purposes only. We do not call or tip about any shares.)

Bumper discount on iQOO Z9 on Flipkart and Amazon, opportunity to buy it for less than Rs 20,000

 

iQOO Z9 is a great option in its segment. The display, processor, and camera along with the powerful battery and fast charging make it even more attractive. Due to the great offers available on Flipkart and Amazon, this is a great opportunity to buy this phone for less than Rs 20,000.

iQOO Z9 has become a great option for those buying mid-range smartphones. This smartphone targets those users who are looking for powerful features at a price of less than Rs 20,000. iQOO Z9 is being offered with huge discounts on major e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon. This device, which was priced at Rs 19,999 at the time of launch, can now be purchased at cheaper prices.

Discount deals on Flipkart and Amazon

The 128GB storage variant of the iQOO Z9 is available on Flipkart for Rs 17,927. At the same time, this device is listed on Amazon for Rs 18,499. Customers on Amazon can claim an additional discount coupon of Rs 500, which brings its price down to Rs 17,999.

The 256GB storage variant is also available with a discount on Amazon. Its price is Rs 20,499, but after a coupon discount of Rs 1,000, it can be purchased for Rs 19,499. To claim the coupon, it is necessary to select it on the checkout page.

Key features of iQ00 Z9

The iQOO Z9 smartphone is equipped with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, which delivers great performance and smooth multitasking experience. It works on the latest Android 14 OS , allowing users to enjoy new features and interface.

The phone has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, which comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. The 91.90 percent screen-to-body ratio of the screen makes it look more premium. The panel has DT-Star 2 Plus glass protection, which makes the device more durable.

Camera and Battery

iQOO Z9 has a dual rear camera setup. Its primary camera is 50 megapixels, with Sony IMX882 sensor and support for optical image stabilization (OIS). The second is a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 16-megapixel camera has been provided in the front for selfie.

The phone has a large 5,000mAh battery, which supports 44W fast charging. The company claims that it can be charged in minutes. Along with this, you also get a fast charger in the retail box.

Other Features

• The iQOO Z9 is IP54-rated, which means it is splash-resistant.
• The phone has dual stereo speakers, which provide an excellent audio experience.