Family5 min«The children suffer from our arguments.»A mother calls the parent helpline because she is worried about her children's welfare due to constant arguments with her husband.
Media2 minMedia use: Negotiating effectively with childrenTo regulate their child's media use, parents should establish clear rules with them. They should be well prepared when negotiating these rules.
Blog6 minThe power of acceptanceBy allowing unpleasant feelings, we can learn to accept that some things behave differently than we would like.
ADHD5 min«Our daughter storms into the house and screams or cries»A mother turns to the ADHD organisation elpos because she no longer knows how to support her daughter after school.
Family13 min«Detachment is a process that can take a lifetime»If you want to have a healthy relationship with your parents, you first have to detach yourself from them, says psychologist and author Sandra Konrad.
Education7 min«Today we are adults and no longer helpless children»The relationship between adult children and their mother can be difficult. Family therapist Claudia Haarmann knows why.
Learning5 minHow the troublemaker saves the classroomSibylle Dubs has developed strategies for reacting appropriately to difficult situations in the classroom. But sometimes she doesn't succeed.
ADHD12 min«Children usually know what they have to deal with»Instead of talking about "problems", psychiatrist Ben Furman says it is more helpful to define a skill that the child should learn.
Development3 min«Distance does not mean an end»Renato's relationship with his mother Tamara broke down during puberty. The two have since got back together.
Development3 min«I want to solve problems myself»Tobi, 14, knows that she can talk to her parents Bettina and Fiona about anything - but she still prefers to keep some things to herself.
Learning13 min«Sometimes it's really hard to be a child»Many conflicts arise around learning. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Oliver Dierssen advises parents to clearly define their own role.
Development3 min«Puberty also makes some things easier»In the midst of puberty: Manuela and her daughters Sophie and Aline form a patchwork family with Christof and his children Nora and Jarno.
Development16 minHow can puberty be mastered together?Puberty is a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike. A new role awaits everyone involved and they have to find their feet.
Blog6 min«Modern nomads»: Everyday family life in a motorhomeAuthor Debora Silfverberg has been travelling through Europe with her husband and two teenage daughters for four years. How does that work?
Kindergarten6 min7 questions about the kindergarten routeWalking to kindergarten alone is a valuable piece of freedom. But when will my child be ready?
Education13 min«Parents often don't trust children enough»Psychologist Giulietta von Salis argues in favour of letting children experience all their emotions and facing up to their own feelings as parents.
Columns3 minGaming: «As soon as my son gets hold of a device, it starts»Children who game a lot make parents despair. Saskia and Michael tell their story.
Family3 min«I can do one thing: recognise the good guys»For Marissa, resilience is not a magic power that we draw from ourselves alone. It is more important to be able to count on the right people.
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.
Columns3 min«I don't like it when my parents argue»10-year-old Nico turns to our expert Sarah Zanoni because he doesn't want his parents to argue with each other.
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.
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.
School4 minHow children best resolve disputes without parentsIf we take too much from our children, we diminish their experience of self-efficacy, writes our columnist.
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.
