A good friend is the best thing in the world, as an old German hit from the 30s had it. Then as now, that message holds true, even for small children.…
These are your baby’s seven senses
Newborn babies come into the world complete with all seven senses. Some of these have yet to fully develop, while others are even more pronounced than those of an adult.…
How to childproof your home
When their baby starts to crawl at the very latest, parents should examine their own four walls for potential hazards. Read on to learn about the dangers that lurk in each room and how you can take the necessary precautions.…
What does the perfect present for a young child look like?
Whether it is their birthday, Easter or Christmas, finding the right present for a young child is not easy; the range on offer is as confusing as it is diverse.…
Settling into nursery
The time has finally arrived: Lisa has just celebrated her third birthday and now she is going to nursery. As she leaves her mother she gives her a cheery wave, turns round and hurries over to her nursery group.…
Why don’t babies sleep through the night?
How wonderful it would be if babies slept through the night. But infants rarely rest for more than three or four hours at a stretch.…
Why siblings have to squabble all the time
Every parent of siblings knows how it is: not a single day goes by without a squabble. At lunchtime, who gets the bigger portion?…
What toy makes the ideal present for a baby?
A baby cannot, of course, tell you what they want for a present yet. But they can make it very clear what they like.…
Bad weather: how do I keep my small child occupied inside?
It is not just adults who get depressed by dismal weather—children struggle with it too. It can quickly get boring for them being stuck inside, especially when they would much rather be frolicking around outside.…
Help, my child has reached the ‘terrible twos’
Sooner or later, every child reaches a phase when they become defiant. This usually happens when they are around two to three years old.…
