• Sandbar sharks swim next to a snorkler in the Mediterranean Sea near a power plant off the coast of Hadera, Israel, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. The hot water gushing from an industrial plant in Israel's northern city of Hadera draws schools of these sharks that are not considered to be dangerous to people, but are increasingly endangered by overfishing. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
    Sandbar sharks swim next to a snorkler in the Mediterranean Sea near a power plant off the coast of Hadera, Israel, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. The hot water gushing from an industrial plant in Israel's northern city of Hadera draws schools of these sharks that are not considered to be dangerous to people, but are increasingly endangered by overfishing. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
  • Displaced people watch the UN helicopter carrying Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean Pierre Lacroix land in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. AP
    Displaced people watch the UN helicopter carrying Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean Pierre Lacroix land in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. AP
  • Firefighters work on a blaze in a building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv amid the Russian invasion. AFP
    Firefighters work on a blaze in a building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv amid the Russian invasion. AFP
  • Hatra city in Iraq, which was destroyed by ISIS militants, before a ceremony to unveil its renovation project. Reuters
    Hatra city in Iraq, which was destroyed by ISIS militants, before a ceremony to unveil its renovation project. Reuters
  • Morning track work ahead of the Saudi Cup 2022 at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh. Getty Images
    Morning track work ahead of the Saudi Cup 2022 at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh. Getty Images
  • A Saudi golfer trains to be part of the kingdom's first professional women's team, in Riyadh. Reuters
    A Saudi golfer trains to be part of the kingdom's first professional women's team, in Riyadh. Reuters
  • A digger works in a ditch that marks the border between Chile and Bolivia. More than 600 Chilean troops were deployed to help control migration in four provinces bordering Bolivia and Peru. AFP
    A digger works in a ditch that marks the border between Chile and Bolivia. More than 600 Chilean troops were deployed to help control migration in four provinces bordering Bolivia and Peru. AFP
  • The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity with the country. AP
    The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity with the country. AP
  • Queues to vote at a polling station during Uttar Pradesh state elections in Lucknow, India. Getty Images
    Queues to vote at a polling station during Uttar Pradesh state elections in Lucknow, India. Getty Images
  • The weekly donkey race in Saar, Bahrain. Reuters
    The weekly donkey race in Saar, Bahrain. Reuters

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February 24, 2022

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Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:

Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast

Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits

Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day

Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet

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