Language development - like eating, sleeping, learning to walk, etc., it is part of a child's growing up. But how can you specifically promote language development? Those who learn to listen at a young age will benefit throughout their lives. Listening is the basis of all communication. Attentive listeners grasp contexts faster and solve conflicts better. In general, learning is easier for them. Good listeners... Continue reading Warum Zuhören schlau macht: So förderst du die Sprachentwicklung deines Kindes
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When can I start reading to my child?
When should I start reading to my child? Many parents ask themselves this question. According to a study by the Stiftung Lesen (Reading Foundation), almost a quarter of all families do not read aloud at all during the first three years. That's a shame, because you can't start early enough to discover books and stories together with your child. When do children start listening to... Continue reading Ab wann kann ich meinem Kind vorlesen?
How do I choose the right children's story?
You and your child are standing in front of the bookshelf. He reaches unerringly for Heidi. The story of the orphan girl from the mountains again? Well, then, so be it... Because for reading aloud to remain interesting for children, one thing above all is important - they must love the content and have the freedom to choose. Choosing books, suggesting books Even the biggest... Continue reading Wie wähle ich die richtige Kindergeschichte aus?
When children do not want to sleep
Darkness is scary It’s slowly getting dark outside. If you turn off the light, it also gets dark in the room. Darkness can be scary for children . A night light or, for older children, a small light or a flashlight in bed can help. Nevertheless, the process of falling asleep is difficult for many children and their parents, usually… Continue reading Wenn Kinder nicht schlafen wollen
Children of divorce: Communication is everything
Divorces are painful. It is a feeling of helplessness, of being torn apart, it hurts when parents separate. Divorces are very different As heterogeneous as family life is, divorces are also very different. Sometimes the family restructuring takes a long time, sometimes everything goes relatively quickly, sometimes the parents are very quarrelsome or they separate by mutual agreement. Honest, age-appropriate communication Also... Continue reading Scheidungskinder: Kommunikation ist alles
When children grieve: Children's books on death and loss
It is a profoundly tragic event. A child loses a caregiver or a beloved animal through a death. Children have their own way of dealing with death and loss. They grieve in spurts. This means, for example, that after a funeral, children may jump around happily and want to play, at best to the incomprehension of some adults. But then suddenly moments occur... Continue reading Wenn Kinder trauern: Kinderbücher zum Thema Tod und Verlust
"Having siblings" - how do I prepare my child for this?
A second or third child changes the family constellation. Especially for the firstborn the situation is not easy, because he is "dethroned" by his sibling, so to speak, and can become jealous as a result. Because the newborn, that is in the nature of things, will get a lot of attention. Here we would like to recommend children's books to prepare your child for a new sibling. Continue reading „Geschwister bekommen“ – wie bereite ich mein Kind darauf vor?
Why reading aloud is important for life
Why is being able to read so important? Counter question: What would your world look like if street signs, menus and newspapers were composed of indefinable hieroglyphics? You simply wouldn't be able to find your way around. Not to mention all the other information that we convey and receive every day through letters. Reading makes you independent, it is an essential component for... Continue reading Warum Vorlesen fürs Leben wichtig ist
Tara and the dormice: 2nd book
Tara shrinks and meets the dormouse Pips. He makes blueberry candy in a fantastic machine and Tara is thrilled. But then Pips wants to go outside, where dangerous cats lurk. Can Tara stop her new friend? Free audio plays for the Tonie Box By the way: of course, you can also download our free Mp3 and record them on the creative Tonie. Use our... Continue reading Tara und die Siebenschläfer: 2. Buch
Tara and the dormice: 1st book
Tara's grandmother tells her about a spell that allows you to shrink and meet dormice. Tara is very surprised and does not really want to believe her. But then the dormice are to be captured with traps and Tara has to act. "Tara and the Dormice" is the first story in the "Tara's Story App" and kicks off an imaginative journey around... Continue reading Tara und die Siebenschläfer: 1. Buch