Kindergarten9 minMaking friends at nursery: spoilt for choiceWhen children can choose who they want to play with, they usually choose the same friends – and the same ones are always left out.
Education7 minOn three, you're dead!When children wave toy weapons around, many parents become alarmed. Experts advise calmness – and clear rules.
Gaming5 minWhat do children learn from gaming?Classic board and card games promote cognitive development in children. Does this also apply to video games?
Kindergarten5 minReading aloud creates closenessReading aloud supports children's language development – an important foundation for learning to read later on.
Health4 minNot all rules lead to the goalHow do parents have a lasting impact on their children's eating habits? Find out why trust and rituals are more important than rigid rules.
Family3 minMental load: «My day often starts at 4.30 a.m.»The Grabbe family's week is meticulously planned – everything runs smoothly because mother Jennifer keeps track of everything.
Family4 minWhat to do when it all becomes too much5 tips to counteract mental load, as well as 8 well-intentioned phrases that only shift responsibility and that you never want to hear again.
Family6 min«Sometimes the thought drives me mad.»A father contacts the parents' helpline because he has not been allowed to see his children for two months. The counsellor explains what is legally possible.
Society5 minWomen under stress: «The body cries out for rest»Australian biochemist Libby Weaver has researched how stress and mental overload lead to rushing woman syndrome.
Health7 minWhat can parents do if their child has conjunctivitis?Because their immune systems are not yet fully developed, young children are particularly susceptible to conjunctivitis.
Autism3 minAutism: «Don't let anything hold you back»Jalia, 5, has early childhood autism. For her mother Josefine, 35, the diagnosis is no reason to stay away from life.
Autism11 min12 questions about autismAre autistic people incapable of empathy? Experts explain the characteristics, diagnoses, coping strategies and myths surrounding autism.
Education5 min3 learning tips that are easy to implementChildren learn better when everyday activities are fun. Three suggestions on how you can promote skills and knowledge through play.
Autism2 minThe three forms of autismFor a long time, science distinguished between three forms of autism. Today, medicine classifies these forms as autism spectrum disorders.
Health4 minEating like our ancestors – how healthy is the Stone Age diet?The paleo diet is based on what humans supposedly ate millions of years ago. Learn more about the pros and cons of this dietary trend.
Editorial blog2 minAutism: Our topic for July and AugustMore and more children and young people are being diagnosed with autism. Why is this? And what does it mean to be autistic?
Education3 min«We're not afraid to spoil the children»Nadine and Alain live a conscious, needs-oriented life with their three sons. Often in spite of resistance.
Education4 min4 guiding principles for needs-based educationTwo female experts and one male expert explain what it means to raise a child in a bonding-friendly environment.
Autism5 min«Refusal is not the same as autism»Diagnostician Inge Kamp-Becker knows how to recognise autism spectrum disorder and when parents should take a closer look.
Family3 minThe unleashed grandparentsTreating yourselves to a few hours together as a couple while the grandparents look after the child? Our columnist needs increasingly sophisticated excuses to do this.
Father and son holding a soccer ball with their heads, playing in the garden, celebrating Father's DayEducation3 min«Parents must use their power for the benefit of their children.»How can parents strike a balance between setting boundaries and allowing their children to have a say in their upbringing? A conversation with psychologist Katharina Hardegger.
Family3 min11 tips for a needs-oriented everyday lifeNo matter how much you resolve to raise your child in a needs-oriented way, it is sometimes not so easy in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Education15 minNeeds-based parenting: How does it work?What is important in needs-based parenting? And how can parents do justice to both their child and themselves?
Columns2 minNeeds-based education: Our topic for JuneEvelin Hartmann presents the dossier «Needs-based education» and other topics from the June issue.
