Education14 min«Parents need a lot of confidence. In themselves. And in life»Many parents want to bring up their children in a needs-orientated way and primarily fulfil their wishes, says educationalist Inke Hummel. The author of the guidebook believes that the reason for this is a reluctance to engage in conflict that stems from their own childhood.
Columns3 minWhy you should read to your childMikael Krogerus talks about his enjoyment of reading aloud, what it does for him and his children and why parents are tricking themselves in the process.
Family5 minThe ambivalent side of praisePraise is not the most effective way of boosting children's self-confidence.
Family9 minWhat to do if your child has a lisp?Lisping is common in children of kindergarten age and is one of the less severe speech disorders. However, clarification is important.
Development9 minMe, you, us - this is how my child becomes socially competentSecond year of kindergarten: How to help your child make friends and resolve conflicts constructively.
Education8 minNow hurry up!In families, there are often conflicts around the topic of time. Younger children are not yet familiar with many concepts of time, while older children want to consciously distance themselves from it.
Education14 minHow can my child become courageous?Parents want courageous children. Courage manifests itself in different ways. What helps a child to become courageous? And how can parents support them?
Kindergarten13 minSchool - here we come!Mums and dads play an important role in the transition to first grade. This way you can accompany your child carefully.
Development13 min«There are no mature or immature children - only different ones»Developmental psychologist Claudia M. Roebers explains what children really need to fulfil their potential - and what they don't.
Columns3 minHelp, my child and his girlfriend are so cheeky!A father experiences a difficult situation and sharply distances himself. Now he is plagued by a guilty conscience. This is what our team of experts says.
Columns6 minWhen children argue all the timeIn some families, there are very frequent conflicts between the children. How should parents intervene?
Columns10 minWhat really helps against colds - nine myths put to the testLots of vitamin C and never leave the house without a hat: there are persistent beliefs surrounding colds. But what really prevents or relieves colds, headaches and aching limbs?
Health4 minHow your child learns to deal with their emotionsHow children develop emotional skills and what parents can do to support them.
Gaming2 minGaming is not as bad as you thinkComputer games are frowned upon or even banned in many families. Yet children can learn a lot from gaming.
Development7 minHow to support your child in dealing with feelingsEmotional regulation in children: This process is linked to brain development - and can be supported by parents.
Family4 minDifficult start in kindergarten?Every sixth child finds it difficult to start kindergarten. When children struggle with change, scientists speak of behavioural inhibition.
Family4 minTwins separated at different school levelsWhat it's like for a family when a pair of twins consists of a kindergartener and a pupil. One father reports.
Kindergarten2 minNew special booklets for parents of kindergarten childrenHas your child started kindergarten successfully? And: How can parents prepare their child for starting Year 1? The two special kindergarten booklets deal with these questions.
Media2 minFrom toy to work toolAt kindergarten age, the parents' tablet or mobile phone is only used by the little ones for fun. This changes from primary school onwards.
Media2 minMedia rules apply to allRules should not only discipline children, but also apply to everyone - including parents. Especially when it comes to dealing with the media.
Kindergarten12 min«Children want to be with children, not with adults»Mrs Roebers explains that early intervention is often misunderstood, what goes wrong in schools and why educators have a difficult job.
Columns2 minWhat to do if the teacher insults a child in front of everyone?The teacher at nursery school is demeaning one child in front of the others - how should I react? A father wants advice from our team of experts.
Family3 min15 tips against frustration when practising instrumentsYoung beginners need the right support to make music instead of arguments at home: we have 15 tips that really help!
Family2 minFirst steps towards media independenceIf your child is now allowed to use the PC or mobile phone alone, this should always be associated with clear rules. Also thematise the problematic aspects
