Childhood and puberty

There is hardly anything more exciting for parents than watching their children develop from babies into children and then into teenagers. There are a number of challenges to overcome along the way: teething and childhood illnesses, as well as the many physical and emotional changes during puberty. You can find helpful information and tips here.

16 articles

Overview of childhood diseases
What are the most common childhood diseases and what symptoms are they associated with? Can you treat childhood diseases using natural remedies?
28.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Spot measles and get the right treatment
What is measles? What are the symptoms of this childhood disease? Is there a test for measles? Find out more about measles now.
20.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Mumps: symptoms and treatment
What does mumps look like in children and babies and how is mumps transmitted? Find out about the symptoms now.
20.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Rubella: symptoms, progression and dangers
What can you do to combat rubella and its symptoms? How long is rubella contagious for and in which cases is it dangerous?
20.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Emergencies involving children: key information
Choking, burns and drowning are among the most common emergencies involving children. Here’s how you can give first aid in an emergency.
07.11.2024 4 minutes )}

Chickenpox – what helps?
What helps with chickenpox? When is it contagious? What can be done about the associated itchiness? Find out now.
17.04.2024 5 minutes )}

Neurodermatitis in babies: what can you do about it?
What are the signs of neurodermatitis in babies? What helps with this condition, and how do babies develop it?
05.03.2024 4 minutes )}

Girls during puberty: a time of transformation
Mood swings and physical changes. How parents can best support their daughters during this stage of life.
20.12.2023 4 minutes )}

Boys during puberty: from boys to men
Voice change, aggressive behaviour, tiredness – all symptoms of puberty in boys. How should parents handle this, what can you do?
20.12.2023 4 minutes )}

Physical changes during puberty
Physical changes during puberty are normal. Find out what happens to the body during puberty and why it's no cause for concern.
19.12.2023 6 minutes )}