Wide-angle shot of friends standing in the kitchen, with a blonde woman in the centre juggling oranges and laughingNutrition4 minCyclical dieting: does it work, or is it overrated?Sometimes a bigger appetite, sometimes less energy: many women notice the effects of their cycle in their eating habits. But what's really going on?
The Luigjes family: Irina and Raymon with Zimra (11), Lias (10), Moana (8) and Niam (6); family time; playing together; children playing; carving together, playing football, trampolineEditorial blog2 minOur topic for May: Where is the family heading?Finances, work-life balance, childcare: what are families concerned about today? What do they hope for in the future? Responses to ten key points.
A young girl cooking with her grandparents, mid-section.Nutrition5 minEating healthily despite having little time and energyIn the hustle and bustle of everyday family life, there's often no time for an elaborate meal. This way, a balanced diet doesn't fall by the wayside.
The Debrunner family: Andrea and Jose with their children Liandro (9), Elias (5) and Noah (1½); Andrea’s mother: Annalisa; photographed at the family home.Family2 minThese are our nine experts on the subject of familyFor our special report «Where is the family heading?», we have drawn up ten propositions in collaboration with leading experts and explored them in depth.
Family life3 min«You just need a bit of courage and confidence»Irina and Raymon make a conscious effort to balance their hectic daily lives with four children by spending relaxed time together as a family, and they avoid the stress of trying to fit everything in.
Family life3 min«As a full-time mum, I'm constantly being looked down on»Andrea and Jose have deliberately chosen to follow a traditional division of roles. To do so, they have given up eating out and going on long holidays.
The Debrunner family: Andrea and Jose with their children Liandro (9), Elias (5) and Noah (1½); Andrea’s mother: Annalisa; photographed at the family home.Family life5 minFamily life: «Just try to take the pressure off»Many parents make family life unnecessarily complicated by constantly comparing themselves to others, says sociologist Norbert F. Schneider.
Family30 minWhere to go as a family? The 10 biggest challengesFinances, work-life balance, childcare: where do families stand today, and what do they hope for in the future? Responses to ten propositions.
Columns3 minWhat the daughter gets up to on her first trip with her parentsEver since her eldest daughter moved away, our columnist's family has been facing unprecedented situations.
Family7 minA Swiss family ventures a new beginning in SicilyAfter heart surgery, Raffael Müller knows that if you want to live your dreams, you have to do it now. He is starting a new life in southern Italy with his partner and two children.
Frustrated parents talking about problematic financial bills while banking online on a computer at home.Family life11 minParental dispute: «Better to seek counselling sooner rather than later»Educator Christian Pröls-Geiger discusses what parents can do to ensure that arguments do not become a burden for children.
Autism4 min«I wish they wouldn't leave us hanging like this.»Nian has autism. How an assistance dog, visual aids and clear family structures help him cope better with everyday life.
Family2 min«Healthy siblings often get neglected.»When a child has special needs, the needs of their siblings are often neglected. The association Raum für Geschwister (Space for Siblings) offers support.
Columns3 minAbout Aperol and the fear of losing touchKids! At first she misses out on many things because of them, but as a teenager they keep our columnist up to date.
Autism7 minAn autism assistance dog for LiamLiam is autistic, has ADHD, a feeding disorder and a developmental delay. His greatest wish is to have a dog.
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.
Media2 min«What, us too? But ... work is calling!»To ensure that mobile phone-free times in the family are a benefit for everyone, parents must also put their smartphones aside.
Media3 minUseful apps for the whole familyPlan menus, synchronise appointments or organise excursions: These apps make everyday family life easier and more enjoyable.
Education3 min«Do you want to give up your freedom?»New family or freedom? Andrea and Domenic approached their patchwork family slowly. The children would have liked to have moved in together sooner.
Columns2 minThe stress of not being good enoughSocial pressure pushes young people and parents into perfectionism. In the darkest hours, columnist Mikael Krogerus turns to God and asks for salvation.
Columns3 minIt is not your job to make your children happy!Parents should not endeavour to be anxious to relieve their children of every problem, but to take their take their feelings seriously.
Health2 minEveryone to the table, please!Cooking and eating together has great cultural and social significance. It is also an opportunity for parents to teach important social skills.
Columns3 minParental stress: Our topic in MarchWhy more and more fathers and mothers feel overworked - and how they can prevent burnout.
Education7 min«People who are forced to eat no longer trust their body signals»In this interview, nutritionist Marianne Botta explains what parents can still use as a guide amidst all the food trends.
