When a second child is born, family life often changes more than many people expect. Although the first baby already brings about a major change, the arrival of a sibling creates a completely new family structure. Routines have to be re-established, needs have to be rebalanced, the relationship...

The everyday lives of many families today are characterised by several simultaneous challenges: work, children, health and often also caregiving. From 2026, a number of changes will come into force that affect precisely these areas of life. Some will bring relief, while others will require new...

Anyone who is awarded a care level and decides to receive care allowance is making a conscious choice: care is provided mainly by relatives, friends or other close persons – without regular support from an outpatient care service for basic care. This model allows for a great deal of...

A new year – or simply a new phase in family life – is often the perfect moment to pause, look back and set new goals. But while many adults resolve to exercise more or spend less time on their mobile phones, the family perspective often falls by the wayside. Why not make some resolutions...

Christmas is a special time for many people: candlelight, familiar scents, music and reunions with family create an atmosphere of comfort and security. But when someone has dementia, the holidays often change noticeably. What used to be taken for granted suddenly becomes a challenge – and yet,...

Christmas – it sounds like twinkling lights, familiar songs and the warm certainty that everything is fine. For many adults, however, the festive season has long been a balancing act between work pressures, family expectations and the desire to please everyone. But it’s not just us...

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we can have in life. Everyone grieves differently – and yet there are patterns that many people affected experience in a similar way: deep pain, emptiness, uncertainty, anger, sometimes feelings of guilt or the feeling of not being...

Children do not learn from lectures, but from what they see every day. Parents are the first and most important role models in their children’s lives. They therefore have a decisive influence on the values and norms that children develop. Whether it is respect, helpfulness, honesty or...

Loneliness is not a rare phenomenon – yet many people are reluctant to talk about it. The risk of feeling alone and isolated increases with age. Partners and friends may have passed away, children may live far away or be busy with their careers. At the same time, it becomes more difficult to...

Digital media have long been an integral part of our everyday lives – and therefore also of our children’s lives. Whether it’s tablets, smartphones, televisions or game consoles, access to digital content often begins at nursery age, sometimes even earlier. This raises a key question...