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It is hard to imagine everyday life without smartphones. At the same time, the constant availability of messages, stimuli and new content can lead the brain to seek out quick distractions time and again. This constant digital barrage reduces our ability to concentrate deeply. Smartphone addiction is therefore no longer a marginal phenomenon.


However, it is possible to change the way you use your smartphone. In this article, you will learn how problematic smartphone use can develop, what role the reward system plays in this, and which strategies can help you regain more calm, focus and control in your everyday life.

Children face many challenges, both big and small, in their everyday lives: arguments, disappointments, poor marks, changes within the family, or the feeling of not belonging. Resilience helps them cope with such pressures and find their footing again after difficult times. This does not mean that children always have to be strong or that they are not allowed to show fear, anger or sadness. Rather, it’s about them learning, step by step: I’m not alone, I’m allowed to ask for help, and I can make a difference myself. In this article, you’ll find out what resilience means for children, how it develops, and how parents can help their children build resilience in their everyday lives.

The term ‘skin rash’ covers a range of visible changes to the skin. These include, for example, redness or patches, which are often accompanied by itching, pain or other associated symptoms. The causes of skin rashes are varied: as well as physical illnesses, allergies or psychological stress can also play a role. In this article, you will learn more about the different types of skin rashes, their possible causes and common treatment options.

Natural family planning (NFP) methods help to identify the fertile and infertile days in a woman’s cycle, with a view to either deliberately avoiding or planning a pregnancy. Find out in our article what methods are available, how reliable they are and how they work.