How millennial parents are revolutionizing the traditional family imageGlobalization, an increasingly ageing population and social insecurity have been shaping the Western world view for decades now. According to some social scientists, a new generation is growing up as ...
Why do we celebrate Easter? About faith, traditions and customsEaster is just around the corner and preparations are in full swing. But why do we celebrate Easter at all and what exactly do the Easter bunny and the eggs he brings have to do with it? We explain it...
Early motherhood, late motherhood? The right time to have childrenFew topics are as hotly debated among women and couples as the only true time to have a baby. But does it actually exist? Here, three women talk about their happiness as mothers at 20, 30 and 40 plus.
This regulates custody: the most important facts and informationAround 123,600 underage children were affected by their parents' divorce last year. In most cases, the children continue to live with their mother. However, custody remains equally with both parents. ...
What dogs say about our characterOne look into the faithful brown eyes, a stroke through the thick fur - and we feel understood and cared for. Dogs have truly earned the title of "our best friend". They are companions and comforters....
Care support centers: Free advice on care mattersYour mother becomes increasingly forgetful and becomes a care case in the family, your neighbor has fallen and is now bedridden - or it all becomes too much for you in old age. And now - what happens ...
Alternating model: One week mom, one week dad!From now on, children can live alternately with separated parents - even if the mother or father does not want this. The Federal Court of Justice ruled that the best interests of the child should be t...
Stories from life: Divorced - and where are the children?Everyone who splits up is determined not to do so on the backs of their children. But all too often it doesn't work out. These three real-life stories show just how much many children of divorce suffe...
Children's photos on the Internet: You should be aware of this!I quickly snap a photo and it's already posted. It's understandable: the little ones are sometimes so cute. To avoid embarrassment for children later on, parents and grandparents should bear certain t...
Child's stay abroad: How do I finance this?It's just cool to live somewhere else for a while - that's how almost all young people see it these days. And of course, it's also very beneficial: it looks good on your CV, improves your language ski...
The most beautiful Advent calendars for 2017Every year ... Christmas is just around the corner again sooner than we thought. It's high time to take a look at the most beautiful Advent calendars for 2017 that will sweeten the days until then. An...
These Advent calendars will sweeten the Christmas season this yearEvery year, 24 little doors sweeten the waiting time until Christmas. We have already picked out the most beautiful Advent calendars for you. From high-quality cosmetics and fine jewelry to little tre...
Care in the family: what to do now and what to considerIf a relative is dependent on help due to illness or a disability, there is a lot for those affected to arrange and consider. An important tip for anyone who provides care at home: think about your ow...
6 types of parents that drive teachers crazyWhen things don't go as the family would like at school, learners often have to put up with a lot. After all, poor grades or supposedly "wrong" curricula are not something that many parents, in partic...
Genealogical research: What is the best way to proceed?Especially in hectic times, when we have the feeling that many values and traditions are being lost, we look for something lasting, something that remains - and that is not least our ancestors. Expert...
Parenting during puberty: What is my child allowed to do and what not?A child's puberty is probably the most difficult time for proper parenting. Nevertheless, even teenagers are not allowed to do everything they want. Not only the parents, but also the legislator sets ...
Single parent: tips and helpThe separation is complete, you've moved into your new apartment and then ... you really realize how alone you really are. The period of exceptional circumstances has now begun. Single parenting: what...
Domestic violence: every 4th woman is a victimThe figures are shocking: 25 percent of all women in Germany experience domestic violence in their relationship. Yvonne is one of them. Why can't the 36-year-old simply leave the man who is doing this...
Watch out for the common cold: even pets are not protected from itAlthough they have fur and feathers, our pets can get sick in winter. Pets can also catch a cold! Of course, there are animals with thick winter coats that don't need any help. But because many of our...
Crafting in winter: Turn every evening into something specialThe days are getting shorter and shorter. It's already dark outside by 5 pm. The lack of sunlight makes us tired and sluggish. Quite a few of us get the winter blues. But instead of just lounging on t...