Maimoona's Notes

Healthy development of a child requires more than just a balanced diet; it includes how they grow up — their daily routine. Researchers have explored what a child needs to be healthy and competent in future endeavors. The World Health Organization has provided a comprehensive guide to help children, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Balance is Important For the proper development of children, it is vital to be physically active and limit sitting. It has many benefits, such as preventing heart-related issues in later years, like obesity, sleeping issues, and anxiety issues. Kids need to have the following three ingredients for a balanced life: limited sitting or screen time, be physically active, and get sufficient sleep.  Limit Screen Time! Parents need to monitor their kids' screentime. They need to limit it at least according to their age, as binge-watching affects kids’ overall health. According to a report by the WHO in 2019, infants under 12 months should not be allowed to us...

The morning light filtered through the small gap in the curtains, painting the walls of my top-floor room in a soft, ethereal gold. It was a Saturday, and the world outside my window in Dunga Gali was waking up in the crisp, clean air of the Galiyat hills. The quiet hum of the mountains was a perfect counterpoint to the distant rumble of a car on the winding road below. I stretched, my body unclenching from the night's rest, feeling as though I had woken up inside a forgotten postcard. Breakfast was a simple, yet perfect ritual: a bowl of grilled chicken salad dotted with boiled eggs. The flavors were fresh and clean, a wholesome start that felt right for the day I had planned. Afterwards, I got dressed, choosing my clothes with the careful consideration of someone preparing for an adventure. An olive shirt, a pair of black tights for comfort and warmth, and finally, a bright red cardigan that felt like a burst of defiance against the earthy tones of the landscape. It was a small a...