ABC by Paley – Grandmother and Grandfather
Today’s grandparents are far from stereotypical old ladies with a gray bun and distinguished gentlemen with a cane. More and more often they are still professionally active, developing their passions and interests outside the home. For these reasons alone, the role of grandparents today is somewhat different than in the past. Less and less often […]
ABC by Paley – PAIN
And although pain is such an unpleasant feeling, both physically and emotionally, it plays a very important role. It informs us that something is wrong with our body and protects us from danger. It clearly shows that we have to take care of the sore spot as soon as possible. People suffering from congenital analgesia […]
ABC by Paley – HELPLESS
Faced with the child’s difficulties, the family has to rethink its entire life and face the demanding reality. In the process of diagnosis and treatment of a child, parents sometimes have to face the information that their child will never be fully healthy. Accepting this can be extremely difficult because every parent deeply wants the […]
ABC by Paley – ENGAGE
By encouraging the child to do the housework: hanging the laundry, unloading the dishwasher, vacuuming, or preparing sandwiches, we give him a chance to prove himself, learn independence, and take responsibility for his own actions. The child gains a sense of agency and thus strengthens his self-esteem. Of course, this also requires the parent to […]
ABC by Paley – ANIMATORS
The animators play an important role during the admission of the child to the hospital and the entire stay in the ward. The animals dance between the rooms in colorful costumes and make smaller and larger patients, parents, and even medical staff smile. Full of empathy, good humor, and their characteristic charm, they accompany children […]
ABC by Paley – ACCEPTANCE
A like ACCEPTANCE One of the most accurate definitions of the word acceptance is “coming to terms with something that cannot be changed”. Sounds obvious. But is it really that simple? The frequently repeated slogan “accept yourself” has become a cliche and instead of encouraging it, it simply irritates. Everyone talks about it, but when […]
