"Democracy needs education"
A "must-read" for anyone who has to deal with children - especially in their early years: "Democracy needs education. Why resistance to authoritarian tendencies begins in childhood". A book by paediatrician Herbert Renz-Polster and Ulrich Renz - where the title already says a lot ..
The authors do an absolutely brilliant job of showing how the fulfilment of children's needs and their susceptibility to authoritarian tendencies are linked.
Further interesting tips
U7 screening
This time our presentation of the U examinations is about the U7. And a big block is how far the child has already developed linguistically.
Conjunctivitis
During the cold season, children often present to the practice with oily and reddened eyes. Conjunctivitis - the clinical picture is still often made more dramatic than it actually is.
Nail biting
Nail biting is a nuisance - and around 10 to 15 per cent of children have this bad habit. It often causes parents stress, irritation or even concern because they ask themselves: "What's wrong with my child?" However, nail biting is not a disease in itself.