Family10 minWhen does my child need therapy?Any abnormalities are discussed during the assessment meeting in the kindergarten. This is often followed by a therapy programme: What are psychomotor skills, speech therapy and occupational therapy?
Education3 min«My fears should not determine our everyday lives»Kathrin Ulrich's daughter was born prematurely. It took a long time for her mother to find a way to deal with her fears.
Columns5 minWhat should you do if your child has had a fight at school?What should you do if your child is repeatedly rocking the boat in the playground? Fabian Grolimund gives tips for parents of children who hit out.
Family2 min«I see myself in the fantasy worlds of my children»He often shares his children's childlike perspective and is happy about some of their nonsense. For his wife Pia, a special needs teacher, this sometimes goes too far.
Health7 minWhy too much sun cream can be dangerousSun cream protects. And yet experts warn against applying sun cream too often, especially to children, because of the harmful ingredients. What alternatives do parents have?
Family9 minIs writing by hand neglected at school?What learning basic handwriting and writing by hand have to do with brain performance and learning success. With tips for playful writing practice at home.
Family7 minA relationship for lifeThe bond between parent and child is of the utmost importance. Time, patience and the willingness to show that you love your child are crucial.
Family7 minExcursions for families - from classics to rare gemsWe reveal tried-and-tested and lesser-known parks, farms and adventurous playgrounds from all over Switzerland.
School5 min7 questions about the way to schoolGoing to school on their own means freedom for children and for parents it means having to let go. Tips on the way to school.
Family7 minMrs Gampe, do bilingual children have a harder time?Speaking two languages at home: Is this more of an advantage or disadvantage for children? Developmental psychologist Anja Gampe dispels prejudices.
Family8 minPlaying without toys - a kindergarten puts it to the testWe accompanied a kindergarten class that went completely without toys for three months.
Family7 min«Mummy, what's it like in heaven?»Lina died of cancer at the age of six. Her mother tells us how the family accompanied the child to her death and how they are dealing with the loss.
Columns12 minBack to school: Exciting daysMany children are looking forward to starting first grade. And quite a few parents are really nervous. How will everyone get through this exciting time?
Caucasian mother and children cooking in kitchenFamily4 minWhy are so many parents overwhelmed?Peter Sumpf from Elternnotruf talks to overburdened mums and dads. He explains why so many parents run into burnout.
Columns5 minEmpathy instead of a power struggleA child who does not respect authority puts parents to the test. Jesper Juul says that this behaviour is usually copied.
Education8 minLearning good behaviour without pressureChildren can learn good manners through play. We have summarised the most helpful tips.
Cousins at homeFamily4 minWhat to do with the child's imaginary friend?Many children have an invisible friend. Psychologists used to regard this phenomenon as a harbinger of mental disorders. Today, this is interpreted differently.
Family2 min10 things that make your child happyWe advocate a childhood with fun and a dose of nonsense. Ten tried and tested tips for a break from everyday life.
Columns5 minProblems and arguments at the dinner table?Danish family therapist Jesper Juul on problems at the dinner table, what parents can do if their child "doesn't eat" and other questions.
Columns4 min«Help, I don't like my child's nursery school teacher!»In kindergarten, the parent-child system becomes a three-way constellation. Answers to four questions about conflicts of loyalty between parents, child and teacher
Education17 minHighly sensitive - more than just sensitive?Some children feel things more strongly than others. They feel more intensely. This is part of high sensitivity. How do parents deal with it?
Family7 minTwins together in kindergarten or separately?Together or apart: this is a question that parents of twins ask themselves at the latest when registering their twins for kindergarten.
Columns6 minMy child is afraid of new thingsFears: For some children, however, a new situation is enough to block them. These children need patient adults.
Family7 minHow shy children make friendsShy and introverted children find it difficult to socialise. Parents can help them to make friends.
