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As the nationwide lockdown keeps over 260 million  children  home, it has become increasingly important for parents to monitor their screen time. From browsing and playing online games to spending more time on social media and watching videos online,  children  are constantly exposed to the harmful effects of screens. The pandemic has also left parents scrambling for alternatives. Most of them are worried that the new habits their  children  are likely to form could last much longer than the lockdown. Can yoga help? Staying cooped up indoors can be stressful for children. It's one of the reasons they look for a virtual escape. However, as every parent knows, a child need to get a lot of outdoor activity to stay healthy. Excess screen time and lack of outdoor exposure can have adverse effects on their mental and physical health. The safest way to exercise indoors is by developing a habit to practice yoga. It can be more fun if you join them. ...

Young children should not spend more than an hour a day watching television and videos or playing computer games and infants less than one year old should not be exposed to electronic screens at all, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. Limiting, and in some cases eliminating, screen time for children under the age of 5 will result in healthier adults, said WHO, adding that quality sedentary time spent in interactive non-screen-based activities with a caregiver, such as reading, storytelling, singing and puzzles, is very important for child development. Taking away iPads and other electronic devices is only part of the solution. Children under 5 should also get more exercise and sleep in order to develop better habits, said WHO. Failure to meet current physical activity recommendations is responsible for more than 5 million deaths globally each year across all age groups. Physically active and good sleep key for kids under 5 The United Nations agency, issui...