Development2 minWhat does bonding have to do with school?Children come to school with a strong need for attachment. How teachers deal with this is crucial.
Education5 min«The mother doesn't have to cover all needs»Psychologist Giulietta von Salis on the role of the mother in attachment research, who children particularly bond with and how this changes with age.
Development12 minIntroverted children: the strength of breastfeedingThey exist, the quiet children. They tend to be quiet and shy at school and need a lot of time to themselves. Parents often worry about these children.
Development2 min5 reasons why fathers are so important when it comes to bondingIs only mum important? Five reasons why fathers play a central role in a child's development when it comes to bonding.
Development18 minHow does bonding come about?Attachment is life insurance. It is absolutely essential if children are to develop into healthy and happy adults.
Podcasts1 minAccompanying children as they learn"Positive relationships are the basis for children's development," says Sonja Perren. The professor of development and education in early childhood teaches at the University of Konstanz, among other places.
Development3 min«Emojis cannot replace a conversation»It is important to Sarah Pel, 45, and her husband Oliver, 50, that their children treat others with respect and empathy online too.
Development2 min«You have to practise recognising your own and other people's feelings»Janine Schönenberger's sons were able to name their feelings from an early age. This was triggered by emotion cards that her husband had brought with him.
Development2 min«My children are not afraid to show their compassion»Petra Ribeiro is a carer and works with marginalised people. Without empathy, she would not be able to do her job.
Development16 minA good feeling: How do you learn empathy?The ability to empathise is in our genes. How do children learn to understand others, read feelings and act accordingly?
Development5 min«Compassionate children are happier»Curative educator and teacher Barbara Jüsy says that empathy should definitely be taught at school. She teaches children how to interact socially.
Development5 minEmpathy is not a gift, but an obligationBeing understanding and empathetic became an everyday challenge during the lockdown.
Family14 minWe have children laterMature parents are more relaxed, more self-confident - and too old to go on adventures with their children. There are many prejudices like these about late parents.
Family6 minHow the exchange with the school worksSchool shapes family life for many years. How can conflicts between parents and school be avoided or resolved?
Development5 minGenes determine success at school - but differently than we thinkThrough the upbringing and behaviour of the parents, genes influence development even if the children have not inherited them.
Education8 minAdopted children: The break in childhoodWhere do I come from? This question is often not easy for adopted children to answer. What does this mean for their identity formation?
Blog3 minOuch, dethroned!Ulrike Légé used to be the star for her kids. Now she's just embarrassing for her teenagers. What she wouldn't give to be spotlighted like she used to be.
Family6 minHow children acquire social skillsKindergarten is a training ground for social relationships. Here, children learn to express their needs and make their first friends.
Columns5 minHelp, my child is lying!When children or teenagers don't tell the truth, it can be a world of hurt for some parents. But lying is part of development.
