Puberty6 min«Our daughter doesn't follow any rules»A mother has contacted the parents’ helpline for advice because she no longer knows how to deal with her teenage daughter's defiance.
Education14 min«What matters is how parents behave, not what they say»What role do values such as respect and politeness still play today? A significant one, says child and adolescent psychologist Philipp Ramming.
Lee and his mother Tamara Parham – a feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageSmartphone15 minConnected 24/7: Friendship in the digital ageThe digital generation: How is the nature of friendships changing? What are the opportunities and risks? And what should parents be aware of?
Media8 min«Loneliness is often linked to low self-esteem»More and more young people are suffering from loneliness. Susanne Bücker explains what helps children and young people build lasting friendships.
Naughty little boyParents' blog8 minDad, can we play court again next time we have a row?While playing, our author's sons had a falling out. On the spur of the moment, he turned the children's bedroom into a courtroom.
Education6 min«Everyone else can too!»The children are allowed to do more and more. Is this just a negotiating tactic? Or a good opportunity to talk about rules and restrictions?
Education6 minWhy children are so good at negotiatingWhen children want something, they can be very persistent in their negotiations. This can be exhausting for parents at times, but it's also valuable practice.
Education13 min«Parents must learn to ask better questions»Education expert Nicola Schmidt reveals how to encourage teenagers to talk and what role kneading pizza dough plays in this.
Sexuality10 minThe 11 most common questions teenagers ask about love and sexualityFirst love: Sexologist Laila Schläfli understands what matters to teenagers and how parents can support their children during this stage of development.
A girl with long hair and garlands lies on a red plaid under a Christmas tree with toys in a warm knitted jumper. Christmas, New Year, children's emotions, joy, expectation of a miracle and giftsFamily life7 minThe Christmas spider – or what amazes you?Christmas is challenging for many families. How to bring light into your heart and practise wonder during the darkest time of the year.
Family3 min«You would never have got away with that with me.»Memory is a chameleon, writes our columnist, and asks: Does the strictness of parenting really decrease from child to child?
Addiction dossier Helen Zingg-BühlerHealth4 min«I was a master at repressing things.»Claudia, 52, mother of two grown children, tried to drown the pain of old wounds in alcohol. She has been sober for four years.
Medium shot of a young girl next to her mother who is supervising. The girl is wearing a green jumper and the mother is wearing a brown jumper. They are in the kitchen of their home located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Videos are also available for this scenario.Family life12 minThe art of asking the right questionTalking to children can sometimes be difficult. How can parents keep the conversation going with their children – and when is it better to remain silent?
Caring mother hugging, comforting depressed upset teenage daughter, stressed unhappy teenager girl wearing hood sitting on bed, thinking about problems, feeling lonely and misunderstoodEducation8 minWhere to put all this heartache?Heartbreak eventually passes. But what should you do when your own child experiences heartbreak for the first time? A guide for parents.
Education2 min«I never thought I would turn out like my father.»As a teenager, Ursula Kotecha was annoyed by her parents' values. But when she became a mother herself, she adopted them.
Columns5 min«is school really the most important thing?»Marvin, 14, is annoyed that his parents and grandparents always ask him about school and never ask how he is or what interests him.
Family4 minWhat to do when it all becomes too much5 tips to counteract mental load, as well as 8 well-intentioned phrases that only shift responsibility and that you never want to hear again.
Family life10 min«The couple's relationship has a significant influence on the child's development»The book by Oskar Jenni and Patricia Lannen consists of 101 questions that enable parents to gain a deeper understanding of each other.
Sexuality14 minHow do I talk to my child about pornography?Today, porn is just a few clicks away on the internet – even for young people. This is a cause for concern for many parents.
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.
Shy teenage girl looking down, romantic date between students, awkward momentFamily life4 min«I'm stressed because of a crush»Ariona, 13, has a crush. The problem isn't the boy, but the other girls who are spreading the word. That's according to Sarah Zanoni.
Columns4 min«I stole money from my mum»Twelve-year-old Simea stole money from her mum because her friends begged her for sweets. Now she has a guilty conscience.
Columns3 minMy daughter is so ungrateful!Should a child be grateful to their parents - or should parental involvement be taken for granted? That's what our team of experts says.
Health11 minChirpy at home, silent in kindergartenSome children don't say a word in the Chindsgi, while they speak normally at home. This may be due to a disorder called selective mutism.
