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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.

If your child is about to start daycare or kindergarten, a new chapter begins for you. It's an exciting step, but there are a few preparations that need to be made. One of these involves the so-called "Kitatauglichkeitsbescheinigung" (certificate of suitability for daycare), which many daycare centers require before starting care. In this article, you'll learn exactly what it means, why you have to pay for it, and how you can get it at a lower cost.

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...

Coughing is one of the most common symptoms in children and is often a natural protective reflex that clears the airways of mucus, foreig...

The airways of your child play a central role in defending against infections and irritants. Especially during colds, many parents turn to..

In this blog post, I'll take a closer look at the science behind the benefits of hugging. You might have heard the popular saying by...

In this blog post, we'll explore the normal aspects of baby poop and when you need to consult a healthcare professional.

Finding a pediatrician in Germany, especially in big cities, can be challenging for new parents or those who have recently moved. The Germ

Fever is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits in children – around 70% of pediatric consultations are related to fever...

Does your child have sticky eyes or a pink/red eye? Has their daycare or school informed you that they can’t attend? ...

Is your child touching their ear or saying it hurts? This could be a sign of a middle ear infection, also known as otitis media...