External information pages & guides
Allergies
- GPA Parent Guide on Allergies
https://www.gpallergologie.de
General child health
- Kinderaerzte im Netz – Brochures and information leaflets from the Professional Association of Pediatricians (PDF downloads)
https://www.kinderaerzte-im-netz.de - Kindergesundheit-Info – Federal Center for Health Education
https://www.kindergesundheit-info.de
Pain (abdominal & headache)
- Meine Kopfsache – Information about headaches in children and adolescents
https://www.meine-kopfsache.de - German Pedriatric Pain Center: Understanding pain – and what to do (10-minute video)
https://www.deutsches-kinderschmerzzentrum.de - “Protect your head” – information about concussion for parents and sports coaches
https://schuetzdeinenkopf.de/informationen/eltern-und-sportbetreuende
Fever
- Parent information on fever – S3 guideline on fever management in children and adolescents (AWMF)
Download PDF
Vaccinations
- Vaccination schedule by the Robert Koch Institute (available in 20 languages)
https://www.rki.de/impfkalender - Vaccinations in Hamburg – Who? When? Where?
https://www.hamburg.de/impfen/
Nutrition
- Nutrition in the 1st year of life – Healthy start into life
https://www.gesund-ins-leben.de/fuer-familien/das-1-lebensjahr/
Media & digital security
Guidance in everyday digital life
Digital media are a natural part of family life today. The following resources help parents and children use media in an age-appropriate, safe and mindful way.
- Klicksafe – Media literacy and online safety
https://www.klicksafe.de - Internet ABC – Information for parents, children and teachers
https://www.internet-abc.de/eltern/internet-abc-fuer-eltern/ - Safe online – Safe and mindful internet use as a family
https://www.ins-netz-gehen.de/ - Spieleratgeber NRW – Educational guide to digital games
https://spieleratgeber-nrw.de/
Advice & support
You don’t have to manage everything alone
Some questions and challenges need more time and professional support. The following services offer confidential guidance for families in different life situations.
Sleep problems & excessive crying in infants
- Hamburg.de: Crying babies – information and support for families with very unsettled infants
https://www.hamburg.de/schreibabys/ - Baby consultation clinic Hamburg – support for sleep problems, excessive crying and early regulatory difficulties
https://www.babysprechstunde-hamburg.de
Parenting and family counseling
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- Parenting and family counseling Hamburg– free and confidential support for parents, children and young people
https://www.erziehungsberatung-hamburg.de
- Parenting and family counseling Hamburg– free and confidential support for parents, children and young people
Pediatric rehabilitation
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- “Kinder- und Jugend-Reha im Netz” – Information on medical rehabilitation for children and adolescents, including a nationwide directory of specialized rehabilitation clinics
https://www.kinder-und-jugendreha-im-netz.de
- “Kinder- und Jugend-Reha im Netz” – Information on medical rehabilitation for children and adolescents, including a nationwide directory of specialized rehabilitation clinics