Christmas with children is magical. With children, you feel the magic of Christmas so much more intensely! But it can also change from magical to chaotic very quickly. How to make Christmas with kids meaningful and as stress-free as possible is shown in our collected holiday tips: 1. The presents The...

There are these standard phrases I grew up with: “Children need limits” or even “Children test their limits”. There are consequences for overstepping boundaries – which is often an euphemism for punishment. But is that still in line with the times? Everyday family life...

Families come in many forms. The most-known variation is the „mother-father-child“ construct, also known as the classic family model. But there are many other forms: Single-parent families, patchwork families, adoptive and foster families and rainbow families. First things first: every kind of family...

While the summer holidays have just started in some federal states, they are already coming to an end in others. The new school year begins and a new generation of first graders starts school. For every child, the transition to primary school is an important milestone. But it also comes with uncertainties...

Christmas is just around the corner. For children this time is magical: writing a wishlist, waiting for Santa Claus, baking cookies and the exciting question what presents there will be under the tree. For parents on the other hand this time can be quite stressful. There is so much to do! So much...

„Autumn is here…“ And with autumn the time has come for infections like colds, influenza or RSV-infections. Especially children take home these illnesses from daycare or school. But what can you do to prevent those infections? 1. Nutrition A balanced diet is something important at all times. The better...

When the clocks go back by one hour to CET (Central European Time) next weekend, we will be “gifted” one hour (although it was also taken away from us in the spring). This change will nevertheless affect the well-being of many people. According to a Forsa- survey, comissioned by the DAK...