Health10 minWarning: nut allergy!Food allergies in children: What parents need to know today about prevention and what to bear in mind when living with an allergy.
Just ask Sarah5 min«Having your period at the swimming pool – it's so embarrassing»Annika, aged 14, does not want to take part in swimming lessons whilst she is on her period. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Family5 min«My classmate thinks I've got a bad opinion of her»A misunderstanding is putting a strain on the friendship between Sophia (15) and her classmate. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Psychology4 min«Help others if you can»Peter, aged 70, is a father of four and a grandfather of two. He says he never chased after happiness – and yet he has had an incredible amount of it.
Columns6 minWhat type of organiser are you?Everyone has a different sense of order. What is needed to reduce conflicts in everyday family life.
Psychology12 minWhat should you do if your child stutters?What does stuttering mean for children who grow up with it, and what does it mean for their parents? Experts and those affected share their stories – about shame, fears and the relief that comes from knowing they are not alone.
Dossier: Authority Magazine – Fritz & FränziEducation19 minAuthority – the comeback: 20 questions about the new parenting styleUnderstanding and supportive – that is how children should be brought up today. How, then, can parents and teachers still establish their authority?
Columns6 minA healthy culture of debate online: how our children learn thisEven children and teenagers are picking up on the unfiltered tone of speech found online. A healthy culture of debate within the family can help prevent this.
A family waiting for the ferry to set sail. The mother and her teenage children are sitting by the window. Rapallo, Liguria, Italy. Photographed with a Canon R5Family life11 min«I don't like my stepchildren»Holidays with her partner, his children and her own always end in arguments – because our author has a problem with her stepchildren.
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.
Claudia’s Addiction DossierHealth4 min«I was a master at pushing things out of my mind»Claudia, 52, a mother of two grown-up children, tried to drown the pain of old wounds in alcohol. She has been sober for four years.
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?
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.
