Children

Health care for children

How is health care for children structured in Croatia and what rights do they have within the system

Medical check-up of a healthy child - a routine check-up

What is a routine check-up of a child, when and why is it conducted in Croatia

Regular visits to the dentist

When to schedule your child's first dental visit and how to prepare them for a preventive check-up or dental procedure

When to seek medical help for a sick child

Recognizing symptoms that require a visit to a paediatrician or family doctor

116 000 – Helpline of the Centre for Missing and Abused Children: Advice for Parents

Introducing the Hotline of the Centre for Missing and Abused Children

Tips for parents from the Safer Internet Centre

How to protect your child once they start using the internet

Children and screens

How to reduce negative impacts and enhance the potential positive effects of digital devices like TVs and smartphones

Children as passengers in cars

Learn how to choose the right car seat for your growing child and how to install it properly

Physical punishment

Why physical punishment is not a good approach to parenting and how to respond when you feel the urge to hit your child

Building the bond between father and child during the second year

How to connect and nurture a secure attachment with your child during the second year of life (12–24 months)

Building a bond between father and child during the third year

How to foster engagement and connection with your child in their third year

How to help a child who worries too much

Learn how to support your child and help them cope with stress caused by fleeing war or other conflicts

How to encourage a child to talk about fear and worries

How to encourage a child to talk about fear and worries, help them overcome it, and where to seek professional help

How to recognize when a child needs professional help

Depression is not just a bad mood or occasional sadness—it is a serious mental disorder. Learn how to recognize the signs and where to seek help!

How to talk to your child about war, conflict, and other circumstances that led you to leave home

How conversation can help your child and make it easier for them to understand the situation you are in or the reasons why you left your country of origin

Fear and signs of fear in children

Read about what fear is, which fears are common in childhood and how to recognise when a child is afraid

Why it is important for fathers to engage in play with their children

Fathers often play a little differently! The way mums and dads play with their children depends partly on their individual personalities, as well as on the child’s temperament.

Building the bond between father and child after the first three years

Learn how to continue building your connection with your child as they grow

Health care and parenting advice on child care

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Health care for children

Medical check-up of a healthy child - a routine check-up

Regular visits to the dentist

Children

Health care for children

Medical check-up of a healthy child - a routine check-up

Regular visits to the dentist

When to seek medical help for a sick child

116 000 – Helpline of the Centre for Missing and Abused Children: Advice for Parents

Tips for parents from the Safer Internet Centre

Children and screens

Children as passengers in cars

Physical punishment

Building the bond between father and child during the second year

Building a bond between father and child during the third year

How to help a child who worries too much

How to encourage a child to talk about fear and worries

How to recognize when a child needs professional help

How to talk to your child about war, conflict, and other circumstances that led you to leave home

Fear and signs of fear in children

Why it is important for fathers to engage in play with their children

Building the bond between father and child after the first three years