Tips & checklists

Are you expecting a child? How wonderful, congratulations! From the joyful news to the birth, there are usually still a few weeks to prepare everything in peace. Our checklists will make it easier for you to organize everything.

In the first few weeks with your baby, everything will be new and exciting. So that you can concentrate fully on your child during this time, it's reassuring to have your first equipment to hand. The following list contains recommendations for the first equipment.

The birth is a unique event. It's best to think carefully beforehand about what you want to take with you to the hospital when it starts.

The arrival of a new baby turns your world upside down. It's clear: after the birth, everything revolves around the long-awaited new arrival. But even if you have other things on your mind, there is still a lot of paperwork and formalities to take care of. The checklist gives you an overview of what you absolutely need to do.

Preparing the ready-made milk in the bottle accurately is particularly important in the first few weeks. Follow the instructions on the pack. You should also attach great importance to carefully cleaning teats and bottles.

How blissfully babies sleep - but is the sleeping environment safe? With the right environment, you can prevent risks and health problems.

Whether you set up a separate baby room right from the start depends on your needs and the space available. A separate room is not absolutely necessary - many babies initially sleep in their parents' bedroom. Changing or breastfeeding facilities can also be flexibly integrated into other living areas. The important thing is that you create an environment in which you and your baby feel comfortable and which is practical for your everyday life.

Safe and medically well cared for: the hospital is the first choice for many pregnant women - especially in the event of risks or complications. Read about the benefits of giving birth in hospital.

Familiar, personal and relaxed: Birth centers offer an alternative environment to a hospital with individual 1:1 care. Find out whether this form of birth is right for you.

Birthing at home - in familiar surroundings and with an experienced midwife by your side. Read about when a home birth is possible and makes sense.

Birth in a calm atmosphere - accompanied exclusively by midwives, with medical assistance in the background. Find out how the midwife-led delivery room combines self-determined birth and safety.

Holidays with a baby: At what age can parents start thinking about their first trip together? What are suitable travel destinations with a child? And what needs to be considered when a baby is on board? There's a lot to organize before you can finally set off.

Before you go on vacation with your child, you should check your first-aid kit at least once a year. Do you have enough bandages? Do you have age-appropriate medication for fever and diarrhea? Is the expiry date not exceeded? Bandages, tablets and suppositories also need to be checked regularly and replaced if necessary! This checklist for your children's first-aid kit will help you think of everything you should have with you on vacation.

With the following ideas, it's easy to put together a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast for your child without too much effort.

Cutting your favorite vegetables together with your teenager, preparing a healthy casserole or trying out a new family dish has many positive effects. Home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients don't just taste better - it's the time spent together in the kitchen that allows for relaxed conversations and strengthens the sense of togetherness in the family. With these tips, mealtimes together become a wonderful family time.

There are a few things to think about and take care of before and after the birth. The following list will give you an overview of the most important formalities that you need to take care of before and after the birth.

When your child turns 18, they will be able to manage their own money. There are a few things to arrange with the bank when it comes to finances. Here we have summarized the most important information for parents and young people.

These tips will help you decide which secondary school is right for your child.

Which daycare center should our child go to? Is a daycare place nearby the better choice or should the daycare center of choice offer a special focus? Questions like these occupy many parents. Here you will find a list of questions that can help you find the right facility for your child.

These tips will help you to find out how to turn reading time into feel-good time together.

Pressure at school often starts earlier than you think - even primary school children feel it. Find out how you can recognize school stress and help your child in a targeted way.

If parents and teachers recognize learning difficulties or a learning disorder, the first step is to accept it. Visit a specialist medical practice to confirm the diagnosis if necessary. There you will also find out how targeted learning therapy can help. You can help your child with these tips.

Starting school is a big step - for children and parents. Read how you can support your child lovingly and practically during the transition from nursery to school.

The first day of school is just around the corner? This checklist for the school bag provides a useful overview for the start of school. It contains numerous recommendations for gifts and utensils that will ensure a successful start to the first school year.

Where has my child gone? The sweet daughter has turned into a moody bitch, the lovely son is partying excessively with his friends. The massive personality changes during puberty are due to a huge restructuring of the brain. This upheaval causes great chaos in the mind - and can lead to you hardly recognizing your own child. With these tips, you can support your child and guide them through puberty.

As soon as the only or last child moves out of the parental home, you as parents can be hit by a special form of grief. This "empty nest syndrome" is completely normal. These tips will help you prepare for this phase and make it easier for you to "let go".

Purposeful teasing, embarrassment, intimidation, exclusion: When your own child becomes a victim, parents are deeply concerned. But how can you as a parent empower your child to prevent it from getting that far? The best protection against bullying is healthy self-esteem. These tips will help you to strengthen your child.

Purposeful teasing, embarrassment, intimidation, exclusion: When your own child becomes a victim, parents are deeply concerned. But how can you as a parent empower your child to prevent it from getting that far? The best protection against bullying is healthy self-esteem. These tips will help you to strengthen your child.

A separation turns children's lives upside down. Read about how you can strengthen your child during this emotionally difficult time and support them with suitable offers of help.