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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month but MEZIESBLOG brings you this interesting article earlier. Professional therapists work with children and their families to improve communication, reduce auditory delays, and tackle oral-motor and feeding challenges. Parents often wonder what they can do at home to improve their child’s communication skills. Here are ten activities to promote…
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Pediatricians follow a schedule of recommended visits for children from 0-18 years of age. At each visit, the doctor pays attention to the child’s development, growth and general health. But when it comes to developmental milestones and sensory integration a lot can be missed in such a short visit. In a perfect world, every child…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch said while under-5 mortality rates in the Pacific are generally stable, there are concerning trends as malnutrition remains a significant issue among countries. Veitch made the remarks while addressing the critical issues of malnutrition and health among children in Fiji and the broader Pacific region,…
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More than half of child sexual abuse offences recorded in 2022 were committed by other children, new figures reveal. Police say the rise of child-on-child abuse is fuelled by access to violent pornography and smart phones. Data from 42 police forces in England and Wales shows that a total of 106,984 child sexual abuse offences were reported…
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Some children bite themselves or others when frustrated. I’ve seen a lot of this in children on the autism spectrum, but it can happen with any child–including those with sensory issues. Stopping this behavior can be quite a challenge for parents and caregivers. Let’s take a look at why children bite and what can be…
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Vision deficits can mimic and/or contribute to behaviors observed in children with ADD and ADHD. The classic symptoms of attention disorders are hyperactivity, an inability to focus, poor impulse control, task avoidance and disruptive behaviors. In order to diagnose these conditions, the medical practitioner looks at a series of subjective markers. Medicines are given to…
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By the end of every year, parents either look forward to or dread their children going back to school. The change of pace brings new challenges for families, especially if their children have sensory issues. With a little preparation, however, you can make this the best school year ever for you and your children. Keep…
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Attunement is our ability to be aware of and respond to our child’s needs. It is deeply connected to emotional attachment. Some children may have a very different temperament than that of a parent, or may not communicate affection in the same way, which can interfere with the quality of their emotional relationship. Parents can…
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Children forcibly deported in Ukraine. Boys and girls killed in Israel/Palestine. Girls raped in Darfur, in western Sudan. These and other children around the world are victims – in huge numbers – of grave international crimes. Worldwide during wartime, children are killed, tortured, wrongfully detained, sexually assaulted, abducted, and forced into national armies and armed groups. The targeting…
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Grim stories of conflict, abuse, and deprivation seem to confront us every day. That’s why at year’s end we like to highlight the progress made for children. Here are 10 good news stories for kids in 2023: A great deal more still needs to be done for children, and 2024 will bring new challenges. Governments…
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Every girl and boy deserve an equal chance to survive and thrive. As the leading expert on childhood, Save the Children has been championing equal rights for every child for over 100 years – in fact, we invented the concept. Today, we are the leading champion for the human rights of the world’s 2.2 billion…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Thursday that the number of children killed in the West Bank has reached unprecedented levels and their suffering must not fade into the background of the current conflict. “This year has been the deadliest year on record for children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, with conflict-related…
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In the aftermath of gun violence in schools, many parents are asking “How can I help my children feel safe” or “How do I reassure myself that my children are safe?” As parents, it is important to acknowledge and gain a healthy perspective of your fears for the safety of your children. With the news…
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It’s only natural that as parents you want to instill confidence in your kids. Confident children believe in themselves and can face new challenges without fear — essential factors for a happy and fulfilling life. Children’s confidence depends on hearing certain messages, and parents are in the best position to send them. Confident children know…
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In low- and middle-income countries, an estimated 350,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, said the World Health Organization (WHO) chief on Wednesday. “Many of them cannot access the treatment they need. Only 25% of low-income countries cover childhood cancer medicines in their health benefit packages,” Tedros Ghebreyesus told a press briefing in Geneva.…
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Bed-wetting is common and often runs in families. It can be upsetting, but most children and young people will grow out of it. Things you can do at home to help with bed-wetting Do give your child enough water to drink during the day make sure your child goes to the toilet regularly, around 4…
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