Online games: Children can quickly slip into online addiction. Gaming6 min«Gaming is as addictive as alcohol or nicotine»Franz Eidenbenz, an expert in online addiction, explains how parents should react if their child spends more and more time in front of a screen.
Family4 min«Parents can learn to think about themselves»To prevent parents of seriously ill children from burning out, they need to accept help, says Sonja Kiechl, head of the Imago children's homes.
Family12 minA life with Dravet syndrome8-year-old Milla suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe type of epilepsy. The illness has turned the family's everyday life upside down.
Health11 min«Protect your child's nose»As the days get shorter, cold viruses are lurking. Infection specialist Ernst Tabori talks about nasty germs, wet hair and washing your hands properly.
Family10 minHow do children's friendships work?How friendships change over the course of childhood and what parents can do if their child finds it difficult to get close to others.
Learning3 min«Children learn more in the forest»Dina Walser, WWF project manager, on teaching in the forest and the benefits for pupils and teachers.
Family6 minWhat should you do if children quickly feel rejected?There are children who suffer from a strong fear of being rejected. It is important to help them to overcome this fear - otherwise they will find it increasingly difficult to make friends.
Family2 min«The children are clearly the centre of our lives»Mum Angie Nock talks about her everyday family life. On the subject of being a helicopter parent, she says: "Yes, I am a helicopter!".
Health15 minHelicopter parents: too much of a good thing?They do everything for their children, protecting and caring for them. Helicopter parents have a bad reputation. Why is that?
Blog3 minRaising children according to the gardener principleOur columnist Michèle Binswanger is the opposite of a helicopter mum. And is amazed that her children still turn out well.
Family7 minWe'll be offline for a while - a self-experimentTurn it down, switch it off, put it away: a week's break from flickering TV and digital media - the Rohrer family dared to try it out for themselves.
Education6 min«Pampering is a kind of addiction»Psychologist Jürg Frick has been studying overprotection in parenting for three decades. He says: "Spoilt children become dependent.
Education4 minWhen can children go swimming alone?Swimming school owner Nadja Winter explains which three check questions parents should carry out and how old a child should be to swim unsupervised in the lake.
Health14 minWhy is my child dreaming so intensely?Children and young people dream intensively. What do these dreams mean? How should parents deal with a nightmare? When do they need specialised help?
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?
Bullying14 minThe aggressive childWhen children become aggressive: Parents and teachers can use these tips to prevent escalation.
Education2 min4 simple mindfulness exercises for childrenStone meditation, diary writing, mindful breathing and conscious eating: practise mindfulness with these techniques!
Columns4 minRewarding desired behaviour is an abuse of powerMany parents today no longer want to punish their children. But is reward the better parenting method? Jesper Juul says: No!
Family16 minChildren of divorce: How can a good separation be achieved?How does a good separation work and how do children suffer the least? Help and tips for separation.
Family13 minMr Largo, what is lacking in our education system?Remo Largo. Switzerland's best-known paediatrician talks about today's mass society, overburdened children and new ways of living together.
Family5 minMrs Gassmann, what helps children during a separation?Sonya Gassmann supports parents during separation. According to the psychologist, it is more important to be present and do something with the children than to talk.
Health7 minRed alert for sepsis!A third of them die from it. Sepsis is the second most common cause of death in children - how can it be recognised in time?
Columns5 minThe school - our enemy?Our education system has fallen into disrepute. But the media's school bashing doesn't help the children. Fabian Grolimund on how parents should counter this.
Family12 minWhich dog would suit our family?Vet Petra Fernandez reveals what it means to have a family dog and what qualities it should have.
