Family7 minOff on holiday – despite the nasogastric tube!Feeding her daughter formula presents columnist Debora Hugentobler and her family with new challenges whilst on holiday.
Nutrition5 minChildren's birthday parties: Less hassle, more funMany parents put themselves under a lot of pressure when organising their children's birthday parties. It doesn't have to be that way! Discover 7 tips for a relaxed celebration.
Family life5 minBreak-ups: Which approach suits us best?Following a separation, there are three different living arrangements: the «residence» model, the «alternating» model and the «nest» model.
Family2 minSeparation: 7 tips to make the handover easier for childrenWhen a child of separated parents moves between homes, it can be difficult for everyone involved. Here are 7 tips to make the transition easier.
A young mother and her young child happily painting a wooden cupboard with bright yellow paint together at home. This image symbolises family bonding, creative DIY projects, child development and joyful home renovation activities with childrenFamily life7 min«Our children do not belong to us»Psychotherapist Sabine Brunner conducts children's hearings in divorce cases and explains what parents should bear in mind when separating.
A young child looks eagerly out of the window of a moving car. Trees and countryside can be seen through the window. The sun shines through the car, creating a lens flare. The scene is full of anticipation. Conceptual, with space for text.Family4 min«I have no right to decide where my son lives»Despite a difficult break-up, Ruth and Martin managed to put their son Max first, rather than their own egos.
A family with a young daughter and son are sitting on the steps of a white building beneath palm trees, bathed in sunlightFamily15 minParenting together – despite the separationHow, when going through a break-up, to separate the couple's issues from those of parenthood and prioritise the children's wellbeing.
Society2 min«Empowering unemployed women and mothers at all levels»Marktlücke is committed to the integration into the labour market of women receiving social security benefits.
Family life11 min«Not feeling guilty as a mother is hard work»Singer Jaël talks about Lunik's comeback, her burnout and how she's coping with perimenopause whilst looking after a toddler.
Molly wearing headphones at the silent disco at Majella ParcHealth3 minPeanut allergy: How to prevent itA study from England has revolutionised peanut allergy prevention. What parents need to bear in mind.
frisch-fotografie.deFamily life9 minWhen every cent counts in everyday family lifeHow are children affected by poverty getting on at nursery? And how can we support their families?
Society2 minWhat is the government doing to help children affected by poverty?Children and young people make up the largest group affected by poverty in Switzerland, at just under 10 per cent. What support is available to them?
Health12 minSexual violence: Empowering children, deterring perpetratorsParents cannot protect their child from sexual violence, but they can do a great deal to make it more difficult for perpetrators.
Health10 minWarning: nut allergy!Food allergies in children: What parents need to know today about prevention and what to bear in mind when living with an allergy.
Hugo smiles in Cotonou, BeninMedia education14 min«Parents don't have to get everything right – but they do need to be there»Digital media: How long should my child be allowed to use their mobile phone? And what sort of content is acceptable? Psychologist Raquel Paz Castro explains.
Family life9 minHolidays on a tight budget – or what children really needA low-budget holiday with his sons takes our author to the North Sea. Amidst plastic lighthouses and backgammon, he discovers what true luxury means for children today.
A close-up of the baby lying in its mother and father’s armsFamily6 minRare disease: The long wait for a diagnosisOur columnist's child suffers from a rare disease. After a long wait for a diagnosis, she is finally taken seriously by a geneticist.
Columns4 minI hope my child won't have it much worseOur columnists are plagued by fears about the future: what sort of world will his son one day live in? And does reading aloud help whilst the world is coming to an end?
Psychology4 min«Happiness does not mean having no problems»Nadine learnt a great deal about happiness whilst she was still an apprentice. Postnatal depression taught the mother of two to find happiness within herself.
Psychology5 min«I used to overlook happiness»A brain injury turned Corina's life upside down. As a result, she lost loved ones – but she also discovered so much that was new to her.
Health6 minHow much ice cream is still okay?Summertime is ice-cream time. For parents, this marks the start of weighing up summer treats against a guilty conscience. Here's what our expert has to say.
portrait of a father holding a child in his arms, seen from behindFamily6 minWhen you're away – a father in a shared custody arrangementSince the split, our author has been sharing childcare duties equally with his ex-partner. Here, he addresses his two sons and describes how he feels about it.
Columns6 minWhat type of organiser are you?Everyone has a different sense of order. What is needed to reduce conflicts in everyday family life.
Authority DossierEducation3 min«The same rules always apply – regardless of who is in charge at the time»Michèle and Reto Wipf live on a farm with their five children. Clear routines and firm rules help them to balance family life with running the farm.
