COVID has a dramatic impact on children
05 February 2021 |
3:39 pm
No kindergarten or school, no play dates or sports — the corona crisis has dramatic consequences for children. Pediatricians observe deteriorating health conditions and a dramatic increase in behavioral disorders.
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