Education3 min«Children also recognise the joke by the melody of the sentence»Psychologist Pauline Larrouy-Maestri researches the topic of irony and knows how to decipher its meaning.
School5 minGaining respect without being authoritarianIf you want to establish a certain level of respect as a teacher, the concept of the new authority comes into play.
Health2 minSchool anxiety: «I already felt sick at home in the morning»What do you do when your child is so scared that they no longer want to go to school? A girl and her father explain how it came about.
Development9 minDoes my child have serious problems or is it just a phase?What should you do if your child suddenly starts behaving differently? Is it a serious problem or just a phase? A guide.
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.
Education9 min«What's the magic word?»Children don't have to say please and thank you on command, says our author, and relies on her own role model function.
Family2 min9 tips on how parents can accompany transitions wellA new class or a move - transitions can be very unsettling for children and are often underestimated. These tips will help.
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.
Columns5 min«Hello? You really can't say that!»When children take on the role of language police and criticise their parents for their choice of words, trouble is inevitable.
Development4 minHow can children with a speech disorder express their feelings?Children with speech disorders need support to cope with their emotions. What parents and teachers can do.
Education2 min«The tight daily schedule makes it difficult»Although they actually spend a lot of time together, it is not always easy to communicate well and sufficiently in everyday life, says Yvonne Fürst.
Education3 min4 tips for conflict-free communication with childrenI-messages and no-go words: We show you four strategies for constructive communication with your child.
Education5 min«No one can be empathetic from morning to night»One of psychologist Claudia Brantschen's aims is to support parents in their everyday lives. She explains how communication can strengthen relationships.
Family8 minWhat are you painting?Expressing yourself freely while painting encourages creativity, has a relaxing effect and can even help to process stressful experiences.
Education2 min«I enjoy having more time for conversations now»Working in Zurich, living in the Engadin. The family's communication is as active as this decision, says mum Mona.
Education2 min«Decency is the be-all and end-all»Leila and Volkan Dogu value a polite tone and respect for other people. They expect the same from their sons.
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.
Columns2 minCommunication: Our topic in December and JanuaryGood communication in the family creates closeness and understanding for each other: How the exchange between parents and child succeeds.
Learning12 minWhere children are allowed to be inventorsWhere children are allowed to be inventors What makes children creative? And why is that important? An innovation workshop in Basel lets schoolchildren find their own solutions.
Columns3 minHow wild can sleepover parties be?A mum is worried because her eight-year-old daughter watched too much TV at a sleepover party and didn't get enough sleep. This is what our team of experts says.
Columns3 minWhat to do when Grandma is annoying?A grandmother looks after her granddaughters regularly and constantly talks to them about their weight problems. The father has great difficulty with this. That's what our team of experts says.
Education6 minEveryone else can too!If the children have their way, their friends will always be allowed more. Is this just a clever argument from the kids? Or a good opportunity to talk about rules and prohibitions?
Development8 minHow do you talk to children about the war?Yvonne Müller from Elternnotruf supports parents in giving children a safe basis and provides concrete discussion ideas on how to talk to children and young people about the war.
Education2 min«Children need guidance and appreciation»Brigit Leuenberger is a mother and teacher. Both professionally and privately, her interactions are based on mutual respect and appreciation.
