The Apgar scale is a system for assessing the physical condition of newborns in the first minutes of life. It was developed in 1952 by Dr. Virginia Apgar, an American anesthesiologist and pediatrician, and has since been widely used in maternity wards to quickly assess the health of newborns.
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Effective Strategies for Successful Toilet Training
Determining the right time to initiate toilet training for your child is not solely dependent on their age but rather on their individual readiness cues. Most toddlers display signs of readiness between the ages of 2 to 3 years old, although some may exhibit readiness signals as early as 18 months.
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Cerebral palsy (cerebral palsy) is a group of chronic motor and postural disorders that are caused by brain damage that occurs at an early age, usually before three years of age. Cerebral palsy is a consequence of damage to the central nervous system, which controls movement and coordination of the body.
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Jaundice in newborns, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, is a condition in which the level of bilirubin in a baby’s blood increases, resulting in a yellow tint to the skin and mucous membranes. It is quite common in newborns and usually appears a few days after birth.
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Attention deficit is a psychological condition in which a person has difficulty maintaining attention, concentrating, controlling behavior, and regulating impulses. Attention deficits can manifest themselves in different areas of life, including school, work, daily tasks and interpersonal relationships.
Продолжить чтениеCroup in a child: what is it and how to cure it?
Croup is an infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that usually affects the larynx, trachea and bronchi. It most often occurs in children aged 6 months to 3 years, but can occur in older children.
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Television has become an integral part of modern life, having a significant impact on various aspects of our everyday life. In the context of raising children, the question of the impact of television on young viewers becomes especially relevant. On the one hand, television can provide educational programs and a variety of developmental opportunities, but on the other hand, it is associated with the risk of potential negative consequences. In this article we will look at both the benefits and possible harmful aspects that television can have on children’s health and development.
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White noise is noise that consists of all frequency components in the audio range with the same amplitude. It gets its name from the analogy with white light, which contains all the colors of the visible spectrum. In the audio industry, white noise is used for a variety of purposes, including masking other sounds, creating a calm atmosphere, and aiding concentration.
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Sleep is a natural state of rest that occurs periodically in humans. During sleep, a child undergoes a variety of physiological and psychological processes necessary to maintain health and normal activity.
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Team sports are athletic activities where individuals work together as members of a team to achieve a common goal, usually competing against another team. These sports emphasize cooperation, communication, and coordination among teammates.
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