Family2 min«A win-win situation for parents and daycare families»Nidino brings parents and carers together on a digital platform. Co-founder Sarah D'Aquino explained her concept to us.
Columns3 min1-0 for Dad despite Mätschli massacreOur columnist gives his all at his son's nursery football match. In the end, only Pippi Longstocking can help.
Psychology3 minWhat happens in the brain during hypnosisHypnotherapy is used successfully to treat many problems. What parents should look for when choosing a therapist.
Family3 min«I first had to learn to accept anger as something normal.»Andrea, 39, is a teacher and lives with her family in the canton of Thurgau. The memories of a childhood home full of aggression continue to affect her to this day.
Education17 minWhy is my child acting up like this?Shouting, swearing, lashing out, biting and kicking: when children see red with anger, their carers often feel helpless.
Education3 min«All feelings are okay, but not all behaviours.»Malina's son, 35, has ADHD. The mother of two has now learned how to deal with her child's tantrums.
A blonde little girl with a blanket over her face; we can see shadows cast on her face by the sun shining through the blanket.Psychology10 minHypnosis helps children to help themselvesWhen children play while lost in thought, they are in a trance. Hypnotherapy uses this state to resolve problems and fears.
Editorial blog2 minEmbossing: Our theme for OctoberEarly experiences shape us for life – but how fixed are we really, and what can parents consciously do differently?
Family life3 minThe best day of his lifeOur columnist's son wants a big party for his stuffed cat's birthday. So his parents really go all out.
Psychology15 minImprint: How we became what we areAs parents, we shape our children – for better or for worse. But there are numerous other influences that shape us.
Psychology2 min«We are developing our own family culture»Juliana and her husband Niko want to spare their three children the conflict of loyalty that they themselves experienced as children of migrants.
Education2 min«I never thought I would turn out like my father.»As a teenager, Ursula Kotecha was annoyed by her parents' values. But when she became a mother herself, she adopted them.
0625Fritz+FränziEngraving Nicolla familyEducation2 minHow to break free from negative conditioningPsychotherapist Felizitas Ambauen provides guidance to help parents break free from negative influences.
Psychology5 min«We parents greatly overestimate our contribution.»Psychotherapist Felizitas Ambauen explains why parents are particularly confronted with their own conditioning – and what they can do about it.
Kindergarten9 minMaking friends at nursery: spoilt for choiceWhen children can choose who they want to play with, they usually choose the same friends – and the same ones are always left out.
Education7 minOn three, you're dead!When children wave toy weapons around, many parents become alarmed. Experts advise calmness – and clear rules.
Gaming5 minWhat do children learn from gaming?Classic board and card games promote cognitive development in children. Does this also apply to video games?
Kindergarten5 minReading aloud creates closenessReading aloud supports children's language development – an important foundation for learning to read later on.
Health4 minNot all rules lead to the goalHow do parents have a lasting impact on their children's eating habits? Find out why trust and rituals are more important than rigid rules.
Family3 minMental load: «My day often starts at 4.30 a.m.»The Grabbe family's week is meticulously planned – everything runs smoothly because mother Jennifer keeps track of everything.
Family4 minWhat to do when it all becomes too much5 tips to counteract mental load, as well as 8 well-intentioned phrases that only shift responsibility and that you never want to hear again.
Family6 min«Sometimes the thought drives me mad.»A father contacts the parents' helpline because he has not been allowed to see his children for two months. The counsellor explains what is legally possible.
Society5 minWomen under stress: «The body cries out for rest»Australian biochemist Libby Weaver has researched how stress and mental overload lead to rushing woman syndrome.
Health7 minWhat can parents do if their child has conjunctivitis?Because their immune systems are not yet fully developed, young children are particularly susceptible to conjunctivitis.
