Columns5 minWhen children dig into old woundsWhen parents get angry, they are often triggered by patterns from their own childhood, says psychologist Stefanie Rietzler.
Education16 minFeelings of guilt: ballast on the soulAre we doing enough for our child? Or even too much? Many mothers and more and more fathers are plagued by feelings of guilt.
Family2 min«Kindergarteners feel their way around the world»What do teachers like about their job? What motivates them in their day-to-day work? Our new series explores this question.
Education2 min«Punishments do not bring about a change in behaviour»Lisa Briner and Noé Roy are both 28 years old. The accountant and the product manager live in Bern with their daughters. They became parents at a young age.
Family4 minStarting kindergarten: Reading and clicking tipsWe have compiled a selection of books, information, studies and links relating to starting kindergarten for you. Have fun browsing!
Education4 min7 tips on how to praise your child correctlyPraise encourages children to take on new challenges and makes them proud. However, incorrectly dosed or incorrectly formulated praise can unsettle and frighten children.
Columns3 minMy invisible friendMikael Krogerus remembers his imaginary companion through his kindergarten years and why he was so important to him.
Columns5 minPreserving the dignity of the childA child often puts up fundamental resistance to the expectation that it should obey. Prevent power struggles and endless negotiations.
Family8 minOff to the dirt!Are farm children healthier? Our author was convinced by her four forest children of the toughening effect of Mother Nature's microbial diversity
Family4 minDevelopment and education of kindergarten childrenSelected books, information, studies and links.
Columns8 minConcentration and attention: what exactly are they?A wide range of skills that prepare children for school and are important for life are taught in a playful way in kindergarten.
Family2 min5 tips against kindergarten frustration"Mummy, I don't want to go to Chindsgsi today!" What to do if your child doesn't want to go to kindergarten? Five tips against the kindergarten crisis.
Family3 minPlay ideas and books for kindergarten childrenIs your child already interested in learning reading and maths in kindergarten? Then you will find exciting book tips and game ideas here.
Columns3 minExperience a real adventure with your childHow can we spend time with our children so that they remember it for a long time? Our columnist was inspired by a book.
Family8 minHow does a family succeed after a separation?Many questions arise when parents divorce. In practice, counselling models and mediation have proven to be helpful tools.
Development2 minWhat does bonding have to do with school?Children come to school with a strong need for attachment. How teachers deal with this is crucial.
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.
