Children's falls - how to prevent them

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Falls are the most common cause of children's injuries. In order to prevent them, the most important thing is to identify the possibilities for their occurrence in time and then secure the environment in which the child spends time.

Falls are the most common cause of children's injuries. In order to prevent them, the most important thing is to identify the possibilities for their occurrence in time and then secure the environment in which the child spends time.

Temporary interruption in breastfeeding

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There are very few reasons associated with maternal health that require interruption of lactation and switching to artificial feeding. It is important to ascertain whether the disease itself represents a contraindication to breastfeeding, or just makes it difficult.

There are very few reasons associated with maternal health that require interruption of lactation and switching to artificial feeding. It is important to ascertain whether the disease itself represents a contraindication to breastfeeding, or just makes it difficult.

How to detect parents' perinatal difficulties

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It is normal for mothers and fathers to be very emotional after the birth of a child. Hormonal changes, lack of sleep, adjustment to life with the newborn, as well as their own and others' expectations regarding their new parental role can be too demanding. The vast majority of women go through a period of sudden mood swings that are difficult to explain in the first days after giving birth.
It is normal for mothers and fathers to be very emotional after the birth of a child. Hormonal changes, lack of sleep, adjustment to life with the newborn, as well as their own and others' expectations regarding their new parental role can be too demanding. The vast majority of women go through a period of sudden mood swings that are difficult to explain in the first days after giving birth.

New baby: helping toddlers and preschoolers adjust

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When a new baby joins your family, children might feel excited – but also a bit left out. Giving children lots of love and attention helps lay the groundwork for a positive relationship with their new sibling.
When a new baby joins your family, children might feel excited – but also a bit left out. Giving children lots of love and attention helps lay the groundwork for a positive relationship with their new sibling.

Fathers’ engagement

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Fathers equally have strong innate capacities to bond with, relate with and care for infants. Father-infant bonding has both a hormonal/neurobiological basis and a psychological basis and is critical for development of a children.
Fathers equally have strong innate capacities to bond with, relate with and care for infants. Father-infant bonding has both a hormonal/neurobiological basis and a psychological basis and is critical for development of a children.

Children and parents' hostile divorce

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Studies show that about 40% of children worldwide experience their parents' parting, and this is considered one of the more stressful events in life. Children can react in different ways, and most of them adapt to the new situation over time.

Studies show that about 40% of children worldwide experience their parents' parting, and this is considered one of the more stressful events in life. Children can react in different ways, and most of them adapt to the new situation over time.

Physical abuse of children

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"Physical abuse of a child means frequent or one-time ill-treatment of a child, intentional infliction of pain, bodily injury, as well as any treatment of parents and other persons involving a potential risk of bodily injury."
"Physical abuse of a child means frequent or one-time ill-treatment of a child, intentional infliction of pain, bodily injury, as well as any treatment of parents and other persons involving a potential risk of bodily injury."

What does child abuse and neglect mean?

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"Abuse is any form of physical (physical), emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, negligent treatment or exploitation of a child that results in actual or potential danger to the child's health, survival, development or dignity."
"Abuse is any form of physical (physical), emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, negligent treatment or exploitation of a child that results in actual or potential danger to the child's health, survival, development or dignity."

Neglect of children

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Neglect is when a parent or caregiver fails to meet a child's needs to an extent that significantly affects the child's physical and mental development. Neglect is not always intentional and the boundary when it starts is not always completely clear.
Neglect is when a parent or caregiver fails to meet a child's needs to an extent that significantly affects the child's physical and mental development. Neglect is not always intentional and the boundary when it starts is not always completely clear.

What can you do if you recognize child abuse and / or neglect in your environment?

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If you notice any of the following signs in children in your environment, you may suspect that it is the case of abuse and neglect. 

  • Distrust of the child or extreme caution towards all adults; 

  • Extremely aggressive, submissive, worried or anxious behavior of the child; 

  • Low self-esteem, withdrawal or difficulty in establishing relationships with adults or other children; 

  • Excessive obedience and humility in order to please adults; 

If you notice any of the following signs in children in your environment, you may suspect that it is the case of abuse and neglect. 
  • Distrust of the child or extreme caution towards all adults; 
  • Extremely aggressive, submissive, worried or anxious behavior of the child; 
  • Low self-esteem, withdrawal or difficulty in establishing relationships with adults or other children; 
  • Excessive obedience and humility in order to please adults; 
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