{
  "id": 130157,
  "title": "I'm a Doctor, Here Are 5 Things I'd Never Let My Children Do",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/im-a-doctor-here-are-5-things-id-never-let-my-children-do",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T13:12:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/im-a-doctor-here-are-5-things-id-never-let-my-children-do-12281466"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raising healthy children can present many challenges, leaving parents uncertain about which habits are most important. Dr. Arshad Rizvi, a 42-year-old general practitioner and father of two from London, has developed a set of personal rules he enforces at home. Sharing his recommendations through a TikTok video, the father of two explained five things he would never allow his children to do. Rizvi's list included avoiding constant snacking, ensuring sufficient sleep and outdoor time, limiting sugary drink consumption, curbing excessive screen use, and fostering open conversations about mental health. He believes that these habits can significantly impact a child's long-term health, emphasizing consistency over perfection in making positive changes.",
  "summary": "Dr. Arshad Rizvi told Newsweek that small changes can have a huge positive impact on children's long-term health.",
  "key_points": [
    "Avoid constant snacking to prevent unhealthy weight gain",
    "Ensure sufficient sleep and outdoor time for child's development",
    "Limit sugary drink consumption and curtail excessive screen use"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}