School5 minStarting school: 12 questions about first gradeA lot changes for children and parents when they start primary school. Answers to the most important questions about the new school routine.
Education11 minHow does parenting work without scolding?Scolding is part of everyday life in most families: parents scold their children, sometimes more, sometimes less. But boundaries and rules cannot be enforced by shouting at them.
Videos1 minAccompanying children's play - what makes sense?In his lecture, Oskar Jenni explains why children play and explains the different forms of play and children's willingness to play.
Development5 minHow do children aged 4 to 7 develop?A quantum leap in development: a lot happens to a child from the age of four. What physical, psychological and social changes this phase brings with it.
Education8 minNow hurry up!In families, there are often conflicts around the topic of time. Younger children are not yet familiar with many concepts of time, while older children want to consciously distance themselves from it.
Education14 minHow can my child become courageous?Parents want courageous children. Courage manifests itself in different ways. What helps a child to become courageous? And how can parents support them?
Education7 minWhen the child gets into a conflict of loyaltyThose who separate from their partner rarely do so on the best of terms. However, if the rifts are too deep, this can have negative consequences for a child's development.
Family7 minHow sound healing can soothe anger in childrenAngry children can often no longer be reached with words. Sound healing can help. A visit to sound therapist Bettina Steffen.
Family5 min«Reading aloud shows children that learning to read is worthwhile»Reading expert Sara Grunauer emphasises the many positive effects of reading aloud - even for a primary school child.
Development8 minEpilepsy - the thunderstorm in the brainDuring an epileptic seizure, nerve cells discharge. The effects are varied and make it difficult for laypersons to recognise epilepsy.
Kindergarten13 minSchool - here we come!Mums and dads play an important role in the transition to first grade. This way you can accompany your child carefully.
Development13 min«There are no mature or immature children - only different ones»Developmental psychologist Claudia M. Roebers explains what children really need to fulfil their potential - and what they don't.
Development3 min«Waiting is the wrong strategy for dyscalculia»Six per cent of all children in Switzerland have problems with arithmetic. Early diagnosis protects children from frustration, says neurologist Karin Kucian.
Health2 minEveryone to the table, please!Cooking and eating together has great cultural and social significance. It is also an opportunity for parents to teach important social skills.
Columns3 minHelp, my child and his girlfriend are so cheeky!A father experiences a difficult situation and sharply distances himself. Now he is plagued by a guilty conscience. This is what our team of experts says.
Education7 minFewer arguments with your ex-partnerCouples usually hope for more peace in family life after a separation, which is not easy. Five tips for peaceful communication.
Learning6 minConvey confidence instead of overrating gradesAt some point after starting primary school, a child receives their first grades. Their importance depends not least on the attitude of the parents.
Family4 minEaster egg colouring made easyThe eggs are particularly pretty with natural colours and a random pattern of flowers, grasses or herbs. We'll show you how to do it.
Family7 min«I often feel torn between children and my career»Musician Jaël on mental load, her demands for perfection, a sexual assault and why parents should face up to their legacy.
Education6 min«It's perfectly okay to say: It's too much for me!»"It's perfectly okay to say: It's too much for me!" Parent coach Sandra Schwendener explains how mums and dads can manage to correctly assess their own strengths before they burn out.
Family3 minParental stress: «We all often have too many balls in the air»Psychologist and mum-of-two Larissa Hauser believes that you have to make a conscious decision during stressful phases: What do I let go of in order to regain more control?
Education1 minDoes my child have too many toys?Today, most children have too many toys. Generally speaking, less is more. Especially when there are lots of toys lying around, children feel overwhelmed and overstimulated.
Education7 minNow be grateful!Excessive and selfish instead of appreciative: this is how parents experience their children time and time again. A question of upbringing? Or perhaps children can't help it?
Family2 min«We want to strengthen parents before they burn out»The "Hauszeit mit Herz" contact centre offers uncomplicated, immediate help to exhausted parents who need a break from everyday family life.
