Development5 min6 qualities that make men a good fatherNowadays, many parents share the family work - for the benefit of the child, because fathers bring up their children differently to mothers.
Education9 min«What's the magic word?»Children don't have to say please and thank you on command, says our author, and relies on her own role model function.
Family2 min«Unmarried mothers take great risks»Swiss Life has analysed the gender pension gap in a study. Andreas Christen explains how mothers can protect themselves better.
Education2 min«The tight daily schedule makes it difficult»Although they actually spend a lot of time together, it is not always easy to communicate well and sufficiently in everyday life, says Yvonne Fürst.
Learning5 minHow our children become politically fitIf our children are to be able to fulfil their political responsibilities one day, they need to be taught how to do so - starting in kindergarten.
Family8 minWhat are you painting?Expressing yourself freely while painting encourages creativity, has a relaxing effect and can even help to process stressful experiences.
Columns9 minOur favourite texts 2023 from the kindergarten bookletsThe special edition on kindergarten is published four times a year. The editorial team has selected the best texts and quotes for you in 2023.
Family3 minUnique gifts made from natural materialsThe book "Naturgeschenke zu jeder Jahreszeit" shows how to create little treasures from natural materials. Two ideas for winter.
Development9 minWhen something goes wrong with children's feetKnuckle foot, flat foot or clubfoot: an orthopaedist and a physiotherapist explain what parents should look out for if their child is affected by a foot deformity.
Family3 min7 tips on how parents sleep betterJust one more episode of your favourite series to watch or social media to catch up on. Parents often go to bed later in the evening than is good for them. So you can get to bed earlier.
Family8 minWhen the end of the working day gets longer and longerWhen the evening gets longer and longer Once the kids are in bed, parents finally have time for themselves - and often end up going to bed later than is good for them. Time-outs during the day help to prevent this. Text: Birgit Weid
Education3 min«A war of the roses would have put me off»From one day to the next, I had a family - and three dogs, says Patrick Senn, who now lives in a patchwork family.
Videos1 min«Dyscalculia - how the brain learns to calculate»Dyscalculia. Early detection of dyscalculia can protect against frustration and fear of failure, says neuroscientist Karin Kucian.
Videos1 minHow much sleep does my child need?How much sleep does a child need? Adolescent physician Rabia Liamlahi provides answers in her lecture.
Family9 minWhat to do if your child has a lisp?Lisping is common in children of kindergarten age and is one of the less severe speech disorders. However, clarification is important.
Development9 minMe, you, us - this is how my child becomes socially competentSecond year of kindergarten: How to help your child make friends and resolve conflicts constructively.
Columns5 minHow was your first day at school?We have collected stories about starting school and the first years of primary school. Do you recognise yourself?
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.
