Family4 minDad tips from a proFatherhood researcher and father Wassilios Fthenakis explains what can help men in everyday life to strengthen their relationship with their offspring.
Family16 minFocus on fathers: Dad at the centre of the familyAt the centre of the family: How men break with old patterns to fulfil new wishes and expectations.
Education2 minSome fathers don't find their place3 questions for Remo Ryser, the first male counsellor at the Mothers' and Fathers' Counselling Service of the Canton of Berne, on the role of fathers today.
Family8 minNew family feeling after the lockdown?Has corona really changed anything in the family? A preliminary conclusion.
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.
Family2 min«I see myself in the fantasy worlds of my children»He often shares his children's childlike perspective and is happy about some of their nonsense. For his wife Pia, a special needs teacher, this sometimes goes too far.
Blog9 minThe thing with the children: A preliminary assessmentMikael Krogerus wonders what almost 18 years of being a father has done to him and what he has learnt from it.
Family12 minMrs Stamm, why do fathers often only feel like babysitters?Educational scientist Margrit Stamm on the constraints of the modern family - and why fathers should stop imitating mothers.
Columns6 minShould I move away from my son for a new love?Can a father move far away from his son for a new love? Should he prioritise his own needs over those of his son? He asks Jesper Juul for advice.
Columns5 minCan I be a good father?If you reflect on your behaviour, you can shape and positively change yourself and the whole family - for generations to come.
Family6 min«As a single father, you need thick skin»The majority of single parents in Switzerland are women. What is it like to be a single parent as a man? Adrian Schneider from Bern tells us.
Family4 minGrowing up with grandparentsSiriwan is 16 years old and lives with her grandparents Ines, 76, and Edi, 74, in Zurich. How does that work?
Roger Baumeler, single father from Lucerne with his children Marcel and DanielleFamily8 min«We want to stay with Daddy!»In Switzerland, most children still live with their mother after a separation. The Baumeler and Schaffner families are different.
Loui Kuhlau, 28, Artist On leave for one year with his son Elling. "There was never any discussion about who should stay at home with Elling. It was always clear to us that we'd split parental leave more or less equally. Had I not had the opportunity to be at home with our son for almost a year, I probably wouldn't have found out who he really is or what his needs are. That said, there hasn't been much time to just sit and enjoy being in his company, most of the time is spent sorting out practical things. It really is a full time job. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would not want to be at home with their kid, since they decided to have one. Sure, money does play a role, but there must be more to parental leave than just the financial side of things. I think I've learnt a lot about myself during my time at home with Elling, including how much I'm capable of - despite the sleep deprivation. But the biggest benefit is experiencing the joy of being at home with my child."Blog4 minBeing a father - a conclusion"Have children made me a better person?" Our columnist deals with this question.
Education15 minWhat makes a good fatherFathers are much more important than they realise. The results of fatherhood research show what makes a good father.
Columns5 minCan men learn to be fathers from women?Men can only learn how to be fathers from other fathers, says Jesper Juul. But above all in dealing with their children.
Family6 minMr Fthenakis, how do fathers see themselves today?Fathers want an active role in parenting. But they usually work full-time. Why is that? An interview with fatherhood researcher Wassilios Fthenakis.
Blog8 minThe suffering of a fatherSince separating from his wife, his daughter has practically disappeared from his life. One father tells us how much of a burden this is.
Education5 min«Fathers should not give in»What rights do fathers have in the event of a separation and how should they best proceed? Interview with family lawyer Fabian Voegtlin.
Health8 min«Men and women process a miscarriage differently»A miscarriage should not be taboo in the family and in the partnership, says couple and family therapist Raimondo Lettieri.
Let's play together on the fresh airEducation5 minFathers, scuffle with your children!Playfully tussling and wrestling with their father is fun for most children. Researchers have found that children also learn to regulate their emotions in the process.
Education13 min«Letting go makes me terribly sentimental»Author Jan Weiler is the father of two teenagers and therefore well experienced when it comes to chaos, pimples and hormones.
Canon 5DFamily3 minMr Wendl, how does a family succeed despite a long-distance relationship?Family and couples therapist Peter Wendl on the phenomenon of the "mobile family" and why it is so important to keep calling home during the week.
Family7 minWeekend dads: family at a distanceMore and more fathers are working far away from their wives and children. A life between farewell, longing and anticipation. Can a family succeed like this? Two fathers tell us.
