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6 tips to improve a child’s hospital experience
The hospital stay, especially during the holidays, can be extremely challenging for children. Lacking the warmth of home and family togetherness, little ones feel much more loneliness, and their anxiety related to their illness increases. Time spent within the hospital walls tests them not only physically but also emotionally. The uniqueness and magic of the holidays often highlight this void even more, as children want to be part of family traditions, games, and festive preparations during this time. It is important for both parents and hospital staff to strive to alleviate the children’s pain and help them experience this period as positively as possible. There are many creative solutions that…
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A Guide to Raising Primary School Children
A parenting involves many challenges for parents, especially in the early school years. This period fundamentally shapes the child’s future, as entering the school environment not only brings new academic requirements but also marks a significant turning point in child development. The experiences gained during preschool years, such as play and storytelling, provide an important foundation for later studies. The child’s readiness for school must be carefully considered, as it may sometimes be worthwhile to wait a year to ensure the child is prepared for learning, in order to avoid unnecessary stress. According to general guidelines, playful learning is recommended during the first years of school, which can help facilitate…
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Who is responsible for noticing if a child’s development differs from their peers?
A growing phenomenon in today’s world is that children struggle with learning difficulties and behavioral disorders in the school environment. Often, the background of these problems can be attributed to differences in children’s development and movement. The question of who is responsible for recognizing early signs often arises. Parents, health visitors, and pediatricians all play key roles in this process. Children’s development is closely intertwined with their movement, which is why the Jutalom Vagyok organization places special emphasis on sensorimotor screening. During the screening, the examination takes place in the children’s familiar environment, such as a nursery or kindergarten, where educators are also present. The project coordinator, Péter Tóth, shared…
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Behavioral Difficulties: The Troubled Child
A child’s development involves learning how to express their needs and desires. As little ones become more skilled in speech and movement, they are increasingly able to communicate clearly what they want. As part of this process, it is often observed that children expect adults to fulfill their requests and wishes. This is when challenges begin for adults, as they often do not know how to handle the situation. Children’s behavioral patterns often reflect their family environment. Parents’ examples and the behaviors they observe daily are crucial for little ones. The issue of messiness is particularly central, which is significant from the perspective of a child’s development. When children appear…
