The current flu wave is affecting many families in Germany. Children, in particular, are frequently falling ill with influenza, the "real flu." Pediatricians are seeing a similar picture again and again: children with very high fevers, severe malaise, and illnesses that last significantly longer than a common cold.

Anal itching is a common symptom in children and has many possible causes. Read more about these possible causes, what might help your child, and when you should seek medical advice.

12/2025 The waiting rooms of pediatricians' offices are full, many children are coughing, sneezing, or feverish, and many parents are worried. Is it an upper respiratory infection? RSV? Influenza? Or is it COVID-19? Yes, COVID-19 is currently circulating again.

A coughing child in the morning, a runny nose, and you wonder: "Can my child go today, or should we stay home?" This decision is often difficult in everyday life. The good news: There are clear recommendations from public health authorities, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the

Parenting is changing: from control to relationship, from rigid structures to shared development. Children need guidance, security, and clear boundaries, not perfection or rigid control. Children need parents who grow with them. When parents model connection, empathy, dialogue, and self-compassion, they build an emotionally stable foundation that helps children face a complex world. Parents can also learn, make mistakes, reassess, rest, and accept support.

Polio, also known as infantile paralysis, was once one of the most feared diseases worldwide. Before the introduction of vaccines, wild polioviruses circulated worldwide. While many infections caused only mild symptoms, the virus could sometimes lead to severe paralysis or even death. Thanks to effective vaccination, polio is extremely rare today, but continued awareness and immunization remain essential to keep it that way.

Scarlet fever is one of the common infectious diseases in childhood, and with the right treatment, it usually heals well today. This was not always the case. In the past, before antibiotics were available, families were often very afraid of scarlet fever because it frequently had a severe course. Even though the diagnosis can still be unsettling at first, children can generally be treated safely today. Early medical evaluation, guideline-based antibiotic therapy, and good hyg

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that typically occurs during the fall and summer but can manifest at any time. This highly contagious disease is prevalent in childcare and kindergartens, making it crucial for parents to be informed. In this guide, we will address common questions and concerns surrounding HFMD.

Your child has barely completed their first few weeks at daycare when their nose starts running incessantly, a fever sets in at night, and just when things are beginning to improve, another infection is looming. For many families, the first year of daycare can be a real ordeal: sleepless nights, concerns about their child's health, and the pressure of having to function at work.

Migraines can start as early as preschool age. Studies show that up to 4 percent of preschool children are affected. Because young children often cannot clearly identify their symptoms, diagnosis is difficult and sometimes takes years. In this article, you will learn how to recognize migraines in your child, what causes play a role, and how to manage everyday life despite migraines.

Many parents are surprised when their child complains of headaches at a young age. However, headaches are actually quite common in children, and their effect on daily life, school performance, and emotional health is often overlooked. Below, you'll find an overview of headaches. Children headaches

Since the end of November 2024, traces of polioviruses have been found in wastewater in several German cities, including Munich, Bonn, Cologne, Hamburg, and later in Dresden, Mainz, and Stuttgart. These are known as vaccine-derived polioviruses, which originally come from attenuated oral vaccines.

When your child starts daycare, many changes occur. It's a major developmental milestone. Emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The more supportive this transition is handled, the more secure and resilient your child will become.

Pediatric clinics typically see viral infections every summer. Why does this happen? And what exactly is the so-called summer flu all about?

Help, my child has head lice! What you should know now. Head lice infestation is nothing unusual and has nothing to do with poor hygiene. Almost all children experience it at least once. It's important that you're well-informed and act calmly and purposefully.

Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are very common in children and respond well to treatment. With the right knowledge, you can effectively treat your child and prevent re-infection...

Doctor visits can be stressful and scary for children. But modern technology offers exciting solutions that can help children (and parents): social robots! In recent years, several studies have investigated how interactive robots can reduce anxiety, stress, and even pain in children...

With the arrival of spring, the risk of tick bites increases as ticks become more active. However, due to increasingly mild winters, ticks can now be a year-round concern in Germany, becoming active at temperatures around...

Kindergarten teachers often suggest that your child could benefit from occupational therapy. This is a proven treatment method that supports

A cough in your child can not only be annoying, but also cause concern - especially if it persists. You may be wondering when medication...