Columns6 minSupporting sensitive children through the Christmas seasonStress during Advent and Christmas can quickly overwhelm children who are sensitive to stimuli.
Sad, frustrated young brunette woman is crying with smartphone in hands while she sits on the chair at apartmentPsychology6 min«Our son said that he no longer wants to live.»A worried mother calls the parents' helpline because her son has expressed suicidal thoughts. The counsellor helps her.
Little boy eating a soft-boiled egg from a white egg cup.Nutrition4 minWhy vitamin D is so important for childrenVitamin D is crucial for strong bones and a healthy immune system. However, many children do not get enough of it – especially in winter.
Sick boy with a tissue in his hands in his home bed, with his mother touching his forehead.Health8 minWhat to do if your child has a feverMany parents feel uncertain when their child suddenly has a high fever. What should you bear in mind? And when should you take your child to the doctor?
Columns5 minThe power of the sensesMusic teacher Sibylle Dubs once again realises how crucial sensory experiences are in music lessons.
Smart woman teacher in glasses helping students with their schoolwork during a lesson in a bright classroom at schoolSchool5 minSchool assistants – what parents should knowNowadays, many classrooms are staffed not only by teachers, but also by teaching assistants. What parents need to know.
Teenage boy is having lunch. The boy is having fried salmon and a glass of juice. Canon R5Nutrition4 minOmega-3 fatty acids: The all-rounders in the kitchenOmega-3 fatty acids promote brain development, strengthen the immune system and have anti-inflammatory properties. This is a real bonus, especially for children.
Columns6 minThese phrases are not helpful for perfectionist childrenStriving for excellence: How mothers and fathers can best deal with the internal pressure of their perfectionist child.
Education2 min«It is possible to reformulate one's beliefs.»Not showing weakness shaped Andrea's childhood. She tries to be careful with the pressure to perform when it comes to her children.
Columns4 minBig emotions in music lessonsSibylle Dubs' lessons are lively affairs: there is a whirlwind of emotions, plenty of drama and, ultimately, a happy ending.
A boy is sitting on the grass at the edge of a stadium watching football. The boy sits on the grass at the edge of the stadium and sadly looks on as the others play football, a spare playerColumns4 min«People laugh at me because I don't like playing football.»Aaron, 9, doesn't like playing football. The other boys laugh at him because of this and don't choose him for their group during PE.
School5 minThe selection comes at the wrong timeIn the midst of puberty, we decide on the future of teenagers – yet they need one thing above all else: time.
School5 minEvery child is a surprise packageIn the hustle and bustle of everyday school life, music teacher Sibylle Dubs briefly forgot how valuable it is to always treat pupils with curiosity.
Family3 min«There is no one who says: Come on, I'll take care of it.»Ilka bears sole responsibility for her daughter and caring for her mother. She talks about her everyday life and what would help her.
Editorial blog2 minMental Load: Our topic for SeptemberMost of the time, the mother thinks of everything. But even when the burden is shared, it remains heavy. This is how parents find relief.
Columns5 minWhy schools need more space for resonanceHow can we create moments when lessons resonate and learners respond? Psychologist Fabian Grolimund on resonance pedagogy.
Family16 minHow parents can share the mental load more fairlyWhy do women in particular suffer from the burden of mental load – and how can it be distributed more fairly in everyday life? Six experts respond
Family4 min«We have completely divided up some tasks.»Martina and Mike want to share the care work fairly. Not an easy task with three children. Where they struggle and what helps them.
Two cheerful boys are having fun playing rock, paper, scissors in a gardenFamily9 minSibling rivalry: «Why can he do that and I can't?»Our author struggles with sibling rivalry between her sons and searches for solutions for a more peaceful coexistence.
Bullying4 minCan empathy be used to combat bullying?A research team has investigated whether bullying can be prevented by increasing children's emotional intelligence and empathy.
Cute elementary school girl sitting at a desk at home, writing in her workbook and doing school homework. Focused child learning and studying indoors. Concept of education, childhood, home learningSchool5 minWhich comes first, motivation or success?If you look more closely at how children learn and make progress, the mystery of motivation is solved.
Bullying4 minHow depression develops in childrenGirls and boys who are bullied at school over a long period of time often develop depression. Teachers should respond to this.
Simone Hunziker, systemic supervisor and coachSchool14 min«We treat children like objects.»Supervisor Simone Hunziker supports families and schools in crisis. She knows what is lacking when children become aggressive.
School4 minHow reflection enriches music lessonsWhen composing a song with her students, Sibylle Dubs realises how important it is to give children space to develop and reflect.
