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The first spoonfuls are an important milestone in a baby’s life — and they often come with lots of questions. “Which food should I start with?” “Does everything need to be puréed?” “When can I give egg, fish or nuts?” “How much should she eat?”

“When should he say his first words?” “My friend’s child walked earlier. Should I be worried?” “She understands what I say but doesn’t talk much. Is that normal?” A child’s development is a fascinating process — but it is often also a source of

Seasonal flu is not just a “bad cold”. In most children it passes without complications, but in some cases it can cause significant illness and even lead to hospital admission. Annual flu vaccination is the main measure for preventing flu and especially its serious complications. For the

Group A Streptococcus (GAS, or Streptococcus pyogenes) is a bacterium that frequently causes infections in children, especially at school age. The best known is strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), while the same bacterium can cause scarlet fever and certain skin infections, such as impetigo. I

“Do I need an ADYM or an Athlete Health Card?” “Is an examination by the pediatrician enough, or do we also need to see a cardiologist?” These are questions parents often ask, especially at the start of the school year or when a child begins an organised sports activity. The

“Should I insist or give in?” “Am I being too strict?” “Why does he keep reacting even though I explain?” These questions are very common in parents’ everyday lives. Raising a child involves constant small decisions, and the balance between understanding and

From the very first days of life, babies begin to get to know the world. They watch faces, recognise familiar voices and react to touch, sounds and the expressions of the people around them. Long before they can talk, they communicate: with their gaze, movements, facial expressions, sounds and, of c

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral infection of childhood, particularly in children under 5. It often appears in small outbreaks in nurseries and schools and spreads relatively easily from child to child. Despite the appearance of the rash, which sometimes worries parents, in most

Why does a child have their mother’s eyes or their father’s height? Why do certain conditions appear in several members of a family? And when there is a genetic disease in the family, does it necessarily mean the child will inherit it? Heredity describes the passing of genetic informatio

Adolescence is a period of major change. Teenagers seek more autonomy, shape their identity, are more influenced by relationships with peers and often test limits — their own and those of the adults around them. Taking some risks can be part of this developmental journey. However, when repeated ag