Health5 minFrom what age do children understand irony?Parents often use ironic statements to avoid critical remarks. Not a bad idea in itself, but irony can also do harm.
Family10 minRecognising transitions and providing good supportStarting school, starting a new class or moving house - there are many turning points in a child's life. This is how parents help their child with transitions.
Education7 minWhere there are children, there is noiseChildren scream, laugh and run around - and annoy those around them. Experts give tips on how parents can deal with the high noise levels.
ADHD9 minIf the child has a ticWhen children display a tic, parents are often very worried. Where the disorder comes from and how parents and children can best deal with tics.
Education14 minHow can good communication be achieved in the family?In hectic everyday family life, it's easy to say the wrong thing. How parents learn to engage with their children and find the right words.
Family9 minWhat to do if your child has a lisp?Lisping is common in children of kindergarten age and is one of the less severe speech disorders. However, clarification is important.
Columns3 minHelp, my child only has one girlfriend!Ramona and Niklas' 12-year-old daughter only has one best friend and no other mates. This worries the parents.
Family5 minAn end to selectionOur columnist believes that selection after primary school is unfair and calls for a radical rethink.
Development14 min«Child development does not have to conform to the norm»Is my child developing normally? Am I doing enough to make sure it makes good progress? Many parents ask themselves these questions. Here's what our experts say.
Development6 minHow do children aged 13 to 17 develop?Puberty is a time of transformation. Teenagers go through numerous phases that characterise their physical, cognitive and social development.
Development6 minHow do children aged 8 to 12 develop?Relationships with peers are now becoming increasingly important. Find out how children develop in this phase of life.
Development5 minHow do children aged 4 to 7 develop?A quantum leap in development: a lot happens to a child from the age of four. What physical, psychological and social changes this phase brings with it.
Columns3 minChild development: Our topic in July and AugustEvery child is different - but there are still typical developmental phases. If you know these, you can take a more relaxed approach to everyday family life.
Development13 min«There are no mature or immature children - only different ones»Developmental psychologist Claudia M. Roebers explains what children really need to fulfil their potential - and what they don't.
Columns6 minWhat helps children after a separationToday, almost every second marriage ends in divorce. Children don't get over this easily. Their anger and grief must be endured.
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.
Education15 minWhat makes a good fatherFathers are much more important than they realise. The results of fatherhood research show what makes a good father.
Prof. Dr Oskar Jenni, Head of the Department of Developmental PaediatricsDevelopment10 min«Parents have little influence on school success»When children start school, parents and teachers should adjust their expectations to the child's abilities, says Oskar Jenni.
