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Childhood is a time of crucial developmental steps

Childhood is an exciting time when children experience important developmental milestones. In the following categories, you will learn more about child development, school readiness and much more. The content provides you with suggestions to support children in this crucial phase between the ages of three and six as best as possible. Children at this age have a natural curiosity to discover the world around them. Every day, they gather new experiences by expanding their linguistic, motor, social, emotional, and mathematical skills. It's important to understand how these abilities interact and contribute to overall development. Accompany your child with joy and serenity on their journey of discovery. Take some time every day to create conscious moments of closeness and play together. Even brief times of togetherness positively impact children's development.
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Child development

Child development unfolds naturally throughout childhood, with children acquiring essential skills for everyday life and school. Language, motor, social, emotional, and mathematical competencies, along with personal interests and creativity, lay the solid foundation for their educational path, preparing them for future challenges.
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School readiness

Education goes beyond mere knowledge: it enables children to shape their lives independently and to understand the world around them. Education is a continuous process that encompasses the development of motor, social, emotional and cognitive skills. These skills develop from children's daily learning experiences.
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Skills for starting school

Child development unfolds naturally throughout childhood, with children acquiring essential skills for everyday life and school. Language, motor, social, emotional, and mathematical competencies, along with personal interests and creativity, lay the solid foundation for their educational path, preparing them for future challenges.
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Support activities

Every day offers numerous opportunities to significantly promote the development of a preschool child. Setting the table together, reading aloud, doing arts and crafts or building strengthen the child's development. Consciously make time for these precious minutes in which you are there exclusively for your child.
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Early education

Every child is unique and develops at their own pace. Do not compare your child to others. Such comparisons can lead to disappointment or worry, which children immediately sense. This can weaken their self-confidence and hinder their development. Instead, children need love, trust and patience to thrive and reach their full potential.
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Digital media

At a time when televisions, tablets and computers have become constant companions, families are facing enormous challenges. What happens when dinner is no longer accompanied by the stories of the day, but by heads bowed over glowing screens? When children sit alone in their rooms and zap through the various programs?
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Healthy lunchbox

A sandwich with chocolate spread or cookies is easy to pack during hectic morning hours. But a balanced meal for kids looks different. Fresh fruit and vegetables provide important nutrients and give children the energy they need throughout the day. A healthy lunchbox can be just as colorful, delicious, and quick to prepare.
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Play area

A play area becomes an important personal space for children from the age of three. Here, they can play, do crafts, and bring their own ideas to life. A setup suitable for their age with shelves, a cozy seating area, a table, stuffed animals and other toys ensures that children feel comfortable and can explore their environment independently.
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Less stress

Parents who strive for perfection in work, household, and parenting put themselves under pressure. This often leads to stress. Family life with children is not about being perfect. It's about creating special moments and focusing on what really matters, and constantly adapting to the child's development.
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