Children’s Fears

Every morning it’s always the same: Henrik, 18 months old, anxiously clings to his father when he turns towards the door to leave the child minder’s flat. 3-year-old Pauline starts screaming loudly all the time at the pediatrician even if the latter only wants to have a look at her tonsils. Soren, four and a half years old, starts panicking as soon as a dog comes nearer – Mia, of the same age, is even afraid of animals which are not there at all: a crocodile might lurk beneath the bed or a lion behind the curtain…

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“One Language, One personality – Two Languages, Two Personalities“

Language creates identities and draws borders. In a globalised world as well as in societies characterised by migration and mobility, borders do not need to be erased but to be crossed. This is why everybody should be able to make himself understood in at least two languages. The European Commission has decided that EU citizens should be able to speak one or even two other European languages in addition to their mother tongue. Therefore, Article 149 of the EU treaty makes language learning one of the top priority goals of the EU. 

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Children on the move

How primary school pupils become mobile in the city and how parents make them move

On the occasion of the European Mobility Week from 16th to 22nd September, the “Arbeitskreis für Neue Erziehung e. V.” is making families move – on foot, with the bicycle, with public transport but also with sports and play. The Supplementary Letter “Children on the move” provides tips and suggestions on how parents could encourage the mobility of their children early in life so that primary school pupils already learn how to move in the city confidently and securely. 

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One, two or three languages?

How can parents promote their children's language development? All parents face these questions: How can my child learn to speak correctly? Which are the best ways of promoting my child's language development? How and where can my child learn an additional language as early as possible?

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Parents`Questions: School begins

The first day at school – now things start at the new school! School enrolment or transferring to a secondary school marks the beginning of a new stage of life for children and their families. Here you can find our offers and helpful hints and links about school issues. In our internet forum, you may discuss frequently asked questions.

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Active for Children: Giving Parents a Voice

Active for Children: Giving Parents a Voice is a new portal for parents presented in many languages. It offers opportunities to:

• voting on the upbringing question of the month;

• discussing typical everyday topics with children;

• getting information related with the state of being parents;

• learning about parents' initiatives and being up-to-date informed about upbringing and educating the children.

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