Kindergarten5 minLearn to read at lastWith the transition to primary school, there are many new skills on the curriculum. One of them is reading. What parents should know.
Education8 minMucking out with children: The 9 most important insightsEndless collecting? An educationalist and a tidying expert explain how the chaos in the children's room can be controlled.
Kindergarten9 minStarting school: The new role of parentsWhen transitioning to primary school, parents need a lot of sensitivity and relationship strength in their parenting. What is meant by this?
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.
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.
Media7 minMedia: 10 questions about mobile phones, tablets and PCsIs it no longer possible to keep your child away from digital media? That's perfectly all right. Electronic media are part of everyday life today.
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.
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?
Family5 min«Reading aloud shows children that learning to read is worthwhile»Reading expert Sara Grunauer emphasises the many positive effects of reading aloud - even for a primary school child.
Learning6 minConvey confidence instead of overrating gradesAt some point after starting primary school, a child receives their first grades. Their importance depends not least on the attitude of the parents.
Columns6 minWhen children argue all the timeIn some families, there are very frequent conflicts between the children. How should parents intervene?
Education6 minHow do we have a relaxed meal at the family table?Shared meals are a great opportunity for families to see each other in everyday life and exchange ideas. Preferably without arguments, stress, criticism and extra sausages.
Kindergarten2 minNew special booklets for parents of kindergarten childrenHas your child started kindergarten successfully? And: How can parents prepare their child for starting Year 1? The two special kindergarten booklets deal with these questions.
Media2 minFrom toy to work toolAt kindergarten age, the parents' tablet or mobile phone is only used by the little ones for fun. This changes from primary school onwards.
Columns6 minRebellious at home - very well-behaved at schoolWe often perceive our children differently to outsiders. It is important to consider the context when assessing their behaviour.
Development10 min«Children cannot develop beyond their potential»Paediatrician Oskar Jenni says that every child is unique and develops at their own pace. We should recognise the differences instead of seeing them as disruptive.
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.
Health10 minBack pain in children and adolescentsBack pain is a widespread disease - now also affecting children. What is the cause and what can be done?
Education8 minLearning good behaviour without pressureChildren can learn good manners through play. We have summarised the most helpful tips.
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.
Learning5 minHomework? Don't panic!Homework is a constant source of irritation in many families. STEP course leader Liselotte Braun answers the most frequently asked questions from parents.
