In recent years, children's exposure to screens has become very topical. Through various studies, scientists arrive at the same finding - that prolonged exposure to screens adversely affects mental health. Unfortunately, children are placed in front of screens from as early as infancy, and according to surveys we conducted within the MBM Mental Health Center in kindergartens with which we work, preschool children are sometimes exposed to them for several hours

Although we are still in the middle of summer, some parents and children are starting to think about the beginning of the school year. They worry about buying school bags, books and supplies, choosing extracurricular activities and overall organization during school days. If we allow that, the tension in the body grows, the discomfort increases and various emotions appear that affect our mood.

Evolutionarily speaking, movement is innate to humans. At an early age, a child already starts showing a spontaneous interest in movement which is important for their overall development. Numerous advantages and benefits of time in nature and movement have been scientifically proven: for the physical and mental development of the child, but also for the intellectual development itself.

The time seems to fly faster in the wee hours of the day, especially if the whole family is in the rush to get ready. As a parent, you have most probably experienced the morning struggles of getting your little ones fed, packed and dressed for the day. If you have ever wondered how to establish a successful morning routine, consider the following steps for setting the whole family up for a stress-free start-of-the-day.