Snowball of Goodness. Five-Year-Old Anežka Fell Ill with Malignant Melanoma, and in 30 Hours People Sent Three Million
A five-year-old girl named Anežka has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, prompting a massive fundraising effort that raised three million in just thirty hours.
The Dangerous Rush of Over-Scheduled Children: 'For Many Parents, Leisure Equals Wasting Time'
The article discusses the phenomenon of over-scheduled children and the pressures many parents place on them, leading to a lack of free time and a syndrome called 'hurried child syndrome.'
"Mental health starts in childhood": how to identify and treat anxiety in children, according to a child psychologist
Mental health issues like anxiety can begin in childhood, and without proper emotional guidance, these feelings can escalate into serious problems later in life according to experts.
Why mornings in kindergarten sometimes begin with tears?
The article discusses the natural emotional challenges children face when adapting to kindergarten and how parents can support them.
The child has a stomach ache and doesn’t want to go to school. One thing can make everything worse, says the family doctor.
A family doctor discusses the issue of children frequently complaining of stomach aches before school, even when medical examinations yield no findings.
Common Mistakes in Calming Children Raise Their Anxiety Levels
The article discusses how common parenting practices intended to soothe children during crying or tantrums can backfire and increase the child's anxiety instead.
Social Anxiety in Children: Maxi Does Not Want to Go to the Birthday Party
An interview with child psychologist Silvia Schneider explores the distinction between shyness and social anxiety in children, particularly in the context of avoidance behaviors like refusing to attend a birthday party.
What to do when shyness hinders a child's developmental growth: "One should be concerned when a child does not relate satisfactorily with other children or adults"
The article discusses the impact of shyness on a child's development and emphasizes the need for supportive parenting to prevent social anxiety and emotional withdrawal during adolescence.
Mom Shared Tips for Flying with a Small Child: "Prepare Toys and Food"
A mother shares her experience and useful tips for flying with a young child, highlighting the importance of preparing toys and food to ease anxiety about travel.
Buljan Flander: How not to put the child at the center of the conflict of divorced parents
The article discusses the challenges faced by children of divorced parents during the Christmas holidays, emphasizing the anxiety and confusion they experience in balancing time between separated parents.