Development2 min5 reasons why fathers are so important when it comes to bondingIs only mum important? Five reasons why fathers play a central role in a child's development when it comes to bonding.
Columns6 minChildren's photos are privateOur media expert Thomas Feibel explains why it's not a good idea to post photos of your children.
Development2 min«You have to practise recognising your own and other people's feelings»Janine Schönenberger's sons were able to name their feelings from an early age. This was triggered by emotion cards that her husband had brought with him.
Health7 minHelp, my child has a fever!What parents should do in specific cases of fever, what antipyretics and antibiotics can do and which home remedies help.
Family6 minLanguage dispute in kindergartenShould kindergarten children be taught in dialect or High German? This is a question that often leads to heated discussions in Switzerland.
Columns3 minThe first day of the rest of your lifeLife will never be as good as it was on the last day of kindergarten, writes Mikael Krogerus. But also never as bad as we feared back then.
Development7 min6 tips for parents with a cheeky childIs your child cheeky, behaving outrageously and using swear words? Why such behaviour is typical for this age - and how to deal with it more easily.
Education13 min«Is it still justifiable to bring children into the world?»Philosopher Barbara Bleisch in a big interview about the responsibility of being a parent and becoming a parent in a changing climate.
Family4 min«Mr Holtz, are our children getting too little exercise these days?»Is it true that children don't move enough and have problems with their motor skills? Paediatrician Sepp Holtz explains.
Family4 minA declaration of love to all the Mrs Brauns of this worldClaudia Landolt remembers her happy kindergarten days. And realises that many things are still the same in her four boys' kindergarten.
Family Sebregondi_Self-love Photographed in Weiningen on 3 November 2019Development12 minThe value of loving yourselfThose who love themselves will also be better able to deal with life's difficulties. But how can children be taught to love themselves?
Health10 minBack pain in children and adolescentsBack pain is a widespread disease - now also affecting children. What is the cause and what can be done?
Health8 minBirthmark, scar, burn: I am differentMoles, scars, burns - one in 500 children has a skin abnormality. Parents can help to deal with this difference more calmly.
Development5 minDyslexia: support already necessary in kindergartenWith the help of brain scans, neuroscientist John Gabrieli is investigating what distinguishes children with a reading and spelling disorder from others.
Columns5 minWhat you should know about radio playsFor many children, radio plays are their first contact with digital media. Is it necessary to restrict the consumption of radio plays?
Media3 min12 tips for good media educationIf you want to teach your children how to use new media in a healthy way, you should also keep an eye on your own media consumption.
Columns6 min«You're going out now until you've calmed down»Parents and teachers prescribe a "time-out" for raging children. It would be better to empathise and put their anger into words.
Portrait of family therapist Jesper Juul on 5 September in Odder/Denmark. Photo: Franz BischofColumns7 minParenting without power playGiving children responsibility does not mean fulfilling their every wish.
Family3 minNew special editions for the start of kindergartenHas your child got off to a good start at kindergarten? How is after-school care going? The new special booklets for parents of kindergarten children deal with these questions.
Family7 minBeing parents - staying a coupleHow family succeeds - the series. Part 2: Staying a couple - How to keep your relationship intact in the family hustle and bustle.
Family7 minHow to do it without nappies at nightSome children still wear a nappy at night when they are of nursery age. Should parents worry about this? We answer the most important questions.
Family6 min«Mrs Weber, what qualities are encouraged in children through play?»LCH expert Karolin Weber explains why parents should give their children enough space for free play.
Family6 minChild, eat something healthy!We know what a healthy diet for children looks like: There is no lack of recommendations and no lack of heartfelt desire to implement them. What else?
Family12 minThat's why children argueChildren like to argue a lot. How should parents deal with this? How much arguing is normal? And when is it appropriate to intervene?
