Thousands of Ukrainian children who have found shelter in hastily converted housing facilities across central and eastern Europe are struggling to come to terms with their new reality as refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country. According to figures released by UNICEF on Tuesday, children account for about a half of the more than 3…Continue Reading

Is your child frightened of needles? Here’s how to prepare them for vaccine

Your child’s experience of needles in their early years may impact how they feel about and react to subsequent vaccinations. So it’s important to reduce the chance of a negative experience. But what can parents do to help prepare their child for the COVID-19 vaccine or other injections? Fear or phobia?Most children are fearful of…Continue Reading