A pensive girl wrapped in a blanket making a gesture of silence at homeDevelopment5 minHow a highly sensitive child thrivesBoys and girls who are more sensitive than average need special support to help them make the most of their strengths.
School9 minThe start of the school year puts inclusion to the testFor inclusion to be successful when children move into primary school, clear structures and open communication are essential.
Education6 minWhy children are so good at negotiatingWhen children want something, they can be very persistent in their negotiations. This can be exhausting for parents at times, but it's also valuable practice.
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.
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.
Kindergarten5 minLearn to read at lastWith the transition to primary school, there are many new skills on the curriculum. One of them is reading. What parents should know.
Health11 minChirpy at home, silent in kindergartenSome children don't say a word in the Chindsgi, while they speak normally at home. This may be due to a disorder called selective mutism.
Family9 min«A secure bond strengthens mental health»Developmental psychologist Moritz Daum on relationship behaviour, bonding, early learning and why boredom is important for kindergarten children.
Family10 minTablets in kindergarten: is it necessary?Not everyone is equally happy about children using digital devices in kindergarten. What it's all about.
Family11 minWhat changes in the second year of kindergarten?Your child is now one of the older ones in kindergarten. What this means and how children develop in the second year of kindergarten.
Kindergarten6 minIf the kindergarten child can already read and writeOne in three children can scribble little letters, recognise numbers and read letters before they start school. Should parents encourage this?
Development7 minAre more and more children going to kindergarten in nappies?Opinions vary widely. One thing is clear: when children dry out late, it is unpleasant for everyone involved.
Development11 minHow your child learns to regulate their emotionsFirst year of kindergarten: How parents can help their child to regulate emotions such as anger, joy or fear.
Kindergarten6 min7 questions about the kindergarten routeWalking to kindergarten alone is a valuable piece of freedom. But when will my child be ready?
Development3 minKindergarten: «Every child reacts differently to entry»The transition to kindergarten is a big step. Each child masters this at their own pace and goes through different phases.
Family6 minHow harmful is media consumption for young children?Suddenly the five-year-old wants to play a computer game. But do young children need media? And: How much is too much?
Family9 minHow many hobbies does a kindergarten child need?Daily kindergarten, after-school care and hobbies: kindergarten children's weekly schedules are often tightly organised. How useful are leisure activities?
Kindergarten3 min«Parents should be aware of their child's media consumption»How should parents of kindergarten children deal with media? Does the child already need the Internet? We ask media educator Eveline Hipeli.
Kindergarten9 minStarting school: The new role of parentsWhen transitioning to primary school, parents need a lot of sensitivity and relationship strength in their parenting. What is meant by this?
Family7 minHow your kindergarten child gets enough sleepStarting kindergarten makes even the most lively children tired. We have five tips on how your child can get enough sleep.
Development10 min« Parents should do one thing above all: talk to their child a lot»Developmental psychologist Moritz Daum knows what is needed for good language development and explains what parents should look out for in a multilingual upbringing.
Willemstad, Curacao, 15.12.2015~Sansa and Olivier at homeKindergarten12 minWhen is a child ready for kindergarten?Starting kindergarten brings many changes. What parents can do to make their child feel at home in kindergarten.
Columns11 minKindergarten: get off to a good start - arrive safelyStarting kindergarten is a big step: out of the security of the family and into a new, unknown world.
