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.
Columns8 minYour child's future is now!Parents plan, organise and worry. Totally unnecessary, says Jesper Juul. It is much more important to treat our children honestly.
Health8 minChildren's feet: What you should look out for when buying shoesHealthy feet, healthy mind: Why children should walk barefoot as much as possible.
Autism4 minJoel's autism assistance dog is called ColaJoel has Asperger's. Thanks to a fundraising campaign, the eight-year-old was given a guide dog. His mum talks about his first encounter with Cola.
Family7 minWell organised for kindergartenA new phase of life also begins for parents when they start kindergarten. From now on it's all about organisation. What can you expect and what do you need to look out for?
Education2 minMy child has nightmares, what should I do?Every child has nightmares. How can parents support their child when they have anxious dreams?
Columns10 minMaking children strong: 6 helpful tips for parentsGiving children resilience and inner strength is the goal of many parents. But what can you do specifically to strengthen your children's self-esteem?
Health6 minWhen a secure bond is missingFor healthy development, a child needs a secure attachment to one or more adults. What if this is missing?
