<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Child Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Child Development we offer Occupational Therapy and Child Psychology services to the international community in The Netherlands]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:18:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.childdevelopment.nl/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Behavior or Sensory Response? How to Recognize the Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behavior or Sensory Response? How to Recognize the Difference As parents, it can sometimes be difficult to understand what is behind a child’s reaction. A child may appear to be “misbehaving”, but in many cases, they may actually be feeling overwhelmed or trying to cope with sensory input. Understanding the difference can help you respond in a way that truly supports your child.   What’s the difference? Behavior is often a way for a child to achieve something or communicate a need. 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Auditory sensitivity (sound feels too loud or overwhelming) Some children experience everyday sounds (classroom...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/when-a-child-covers-their-ears-it-s-not-always-noise-sensitivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c24c5db1bfd68174ddebd1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b131829571f028ae4e573d5f5de8679.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_634,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is child development?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our practice is called Child Development, due to our teams’ dedication to supporting your child develop the skills they need to reach their potential and achieve their dreams. ​ Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional processes which occur from birth to the beginning of adulthood. During this complex developmental journey, a child becomes increasingly independent. Child development is strongly influenced by genetic factors and events during...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/whatischilddevelopment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6743995cb98777e20444ae01</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:23:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_60c1b81fd15144ccaf0519f8d32d254f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dyspraxia and Developmental coordination (DCD) are neurological disorders which impact up to 10% of the population. A child with...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/dyspraxia-and-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674478565c57f1026b7fecca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48ae8823b608e29ab7ebb39f83dcf944.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross Motor Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gross motor skills involve the whole body, including the large stabilizing muscles of the core and back as well as the arms are legs....]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/gross-motor-skills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67447a07c07b51364174e121</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3b927263c1e4a78943961b699c08f24.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fine Motor Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fine motor skills involve the small muscles of the hands and are essential for a child’s play, drawing, cutting, writing, cutlery use and...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/fine-motor-skills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67447b2c7d2e82fb3b1b7385</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_54cb26d9ed2049d9a1a6259e29ef373d~mv2_d_5251_3501_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mealtimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating is the only activity children do which involves all 8 senses. Which makes mealtimes a particularly challenging task for children....]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/mealtimes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67447cbd6789ceb75935f509</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_41b2fe6b4aeb4dbf9480c4ffcd41b5ae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sensory Processing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sensory Processing – or Sensory Integration as it is also known – is the effective registration (and accurate interpretation) of sensory...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/sensory-processing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67447e09c07b51364174ed7e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d91f2ace08e2488081992eddafabe26e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Functions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In order to learn, children need to be able to plan, organize and complete tasks. They also have to control their impulses and feelings....]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/executive-functions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67447f6cd3b7a2d3e3b35543</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_96c001f1964c49749edcff4ef7bceba3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working memory: Your Brain’s Post-It Note]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working memory allows us to remember and process information. We use those little yellow slips of paper not only to jot down important...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/working-memory-your-brain-s-post-it-note</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674481df6789ceb7593604b9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f7df562c8e24f6ca270b20808afd4e6.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Self-Regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basic temperaments children have at birth influence how they behave and may change as kids mature. As they grow up, most children learn...]]></description><link>https://www.childdevelopment.nl/post/emotional-self-regulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674482a16789ceb75936074d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e817ad8a4ee4c52bd0e06d1a7b989f4.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paying Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children need to pay attention in order to learn. 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