Childcare is a central organizational issue for many families. It plays a role in how well work and family life fit together, how reliably everyday life runs, and how much mental load parents carry in the background. Because childcare has long meant more than just “who watches the...

Retirement is a special phase of life for many people. After many years in the workforce, a new phase begins: more time, more freedom, fewer fixed obligations. There may be plans for travel, family, hobbies, or simply more peace and quiet in everyday life. At the same time, the transition into...

The holiday season sounds like relaxation, carefree fun and quality family time. It sounds like sleeping in, trips to the outdoor pool, eating ice cream, little adventures and a break from the daily grind. For many families, however, the reality is quite different: whilst children have several...

Our lives have long since moved beyond the offline world. We write emails, store photos in the cloud, use online banking, streaming services, social media profiles, messaging apps, customer accounts, apps, digital subscriptions and smart devices in the home. Much of this is practical, convenient...

Children have opinions. Even when they are still small. Even when they cannot always put their thoughts into words. And even when their decisions sometimes seem impractical, erratic or surprising from an adult’s perspective. Participation means taking children seriously. Listening to them....

Many people find it difficult to come to terms with the subject of care. The thought of one day needing support themselves, or having to organise care for a loved one, is often pushed to the back of their minds in everyday life. Understandably so: the need for care is a sensitive issue that can...

For many families, organising childcare is one of the biggest challenges of everyday life. Work commitments, varying working hours and a lack of family support networks mean that flexible solutions are becoming increasingly important. At the same time, it is not just about ‘care’, but about...

A house by the sea, mild temperatures, a relaxed daily life: for many people, spending their retirement abroad is a long-cherished dream. But as appealing as this idea is, it also raises important questions. One of the key questions is: what actually happens if I need care whilst living abroad?...

Being a parent is one of the most fulfilling, yet also one of the most demanding roles in life. Between looking after the children, work, household chores, organisational tasks and providing emotional support for the family, many mums and dads often find little time for themselves. At the same...

A fall often happens suddenly – yet usually has a long history leading up to it. Particularly in old age, falls are among the most common health risks and can have far-reaching consequences: from bruises and fractures to a lasting loss of independence. This makes it all the more important to...