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.
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.
A three-quarter-length shot from behind of a father and son washing up together at home in the kitchen. They are both wearing casual clothes.Family life10 minBreak-up: Nobody can replace me nowSince their split three years ago, our writer and his ex-partner have been sharing childcare duties equally. A mid-term review.
German bonding researcher Karl Heinz Brisch, photographed on 17 February 2026 in Ulm-Jungingen.Development13 min«Nurturing relationships is a lifelong endeavour»Children with insecure attachments find it harder, says psychiatrist Karl Heinz Brisch. Yet the bond between parents and child is stronger than we think.
Friends meeting up in townFamily life4 minIf the child's nasogastric tube causes a reactionOur new columnist talks about everyday family life with her daughter, who is fed via a feeding tube, and how to deal with being visibly different.
Columns3 minNot another farewell!Our columnist is struggling to keep up with the pace at which his son is growing up. Fortunately, he finds a loophole that helps him cope.
A shot of a young boy talking to his cheerful father as they sit together in a new car on a driving trip, journey, happiness, lifestyle, parent, vehicle, car, hire, safety, insurance, family, parenting, conceptEducation5 minI don't want my children to turn out to be idiotsThat is the title of Silvan Meier's book. The teacher, who has taught on three continents, shares his key insights into education.
Family life3 min«As a full-time mum, I'm constantly being looked down on»Andrea and Jose have deliberately chosen to follow a traditional division of roles. To do so, they have given up eating out and going on long holidays.
Family30 minWhere to go as a family? The 10 biggest challengesFinances, work-life balance, childcare: where do families stand today, and what do they hope for in the future? Responses to ten propositions.
An unrecognisable woman applying medical ointment to a sick little boy suffering from chickenpoxHealth8 minShould parents have their child vaccinated against chickenpox?Since 2023, it has been recommended that babies be vaccinated against chickenpox. What can parents of schoolchildren who have not yet had chickenpox do?
A pensive girl wrapped in a blanket making a gesture of silence at homeDevelopment5 minHow a highly sensitive child thrivesBoys and girls who are more sensitive than average need special support to help them make the most of their strengths.
Smiling schoolchildren in uniform, one of whom is missing a tooth, eating a healthy sandwich for lunchNutrition5 minHow diet affects ADHDADHD is not caused by an unhealthy diet, but such a diet can have a significant impact on symptoms. What helps in everyday family life.
Health11 minThe Comprehensive Guide to Home Medicine Cabinets for ParentsClinical thermometers, saline solution, antihistamines: what a paediatrician and A&E specialist believes should be in a well-stocked first-aid kit for children.
Naughty little boyParents' blog8 minDad, can we play court again next time we have a row?While playing, our author's sons had a falling out. On the spur of the moment, he turned the children's bedroom into a courtroom.
Education6 min«Everyone else can too!»The children are allowed to do more and more. Is this just a negotiating tactic? Or a good opportunity to talk about rules and restrictions?
School9 minThe start of the school year puts inclusion to the testFor inclusion to be successful when children move into primary school, clear structures and open communication are essential.
Education6 minWhy children are so good at negotiatingWhen children want something, they can be very persistent in their negotiations. This can be exhausting for parents at times, but it's also valuable practice.
Columns5 minWhen musical fragrance notes cause nauseaDuring an internship, Sibylle Dubs had the brilliant idea of creating a triad of three different scents.
