A young child looks eagerly out of the window of a moving car. Trees and countryside can be seen through the window. The sun shines through the car, creating a lens flare. The scene is full of anticipation. Conceptual, with space for text.Family4 min«I have no right to decide where my son lives»Despite a difficult break-up, Ruth and Martin managed to put their son Max first, rather than their own egos.
Family life11 min«Not feeling guilty as a mother is hard work»Singer Jaël talks about Lunik's comeback, her burnout and how she's coping with perimenopause whilst looking after a toddler.
Health12 minSexual violence: Empowering children, deterring perpetratorsParents cannot protect their child from sexual violence, but they can do a great deal to make it more difficult for perpetrators.
Family life16 minBreaking off contact: Keeping your distance from those closest to youBreaking off contact with parents: Where do disappointment and hurt feelings, rupture and alienation come from? What helps? And how can we do better?
Family life3 min«My parents' expectations weighed heavily on me.»Lia learned that family is based on obligation. She broke the cycle, which led to a rift with her parents.
Claudia’s Addiction DossierHealth4 min«I was a master at pushing things out of my mind»Claudia, 52, a mother of two grown-up children, tried to drown the pain of old wounds in alcohol. She has been sober for four years.
Society5 minWomen under stress: «The body cries out for rest»Australian biochemist Libby Weaver has researched how stress and mental overload lead to rushing woman syndrome.
Columns7 minAbout the fears and freedoms of a single mumOur author has been a single parent since separating from her husband. How does it feel to be responsible for everything - and to blame for everything?
Blog6 minAnd the feeling of guilt greets us dailyIf we parents tend to be overly self-critical, the feeling of inadequacy will also rub off on our child.
Education16 minMother: superheroine and scapegoatThe mother between society's ideas and her own needs - a change of perspective is necessary, also for mothers.
Development5 min«High sensitivity is not a weakness, but a gift»Highly sensitive parents are often particularly sensitive to their child's needs. Brigitte Küster advises them to take specific care of themselves.
Columns3 minHelp, my son's best friend is a know-it-all!What should a father do if he can't stand his 9-year-old son's best friend? Our team of experts knows what to do.
Columns3 minAm I a good mum?Our columnist Mirjam Oertli realises that she has never said she is a good mother. However, she has often asked herself that.
Blog7 minWhat is life like with a latecomer?Our blogger Valerie Wendenburg often feels like she's living two lives as a mum because of her late arrival. About the pros and cons.
Blog6 minCan't I really please anyone here?Many parents today are under a lot of pressure. It's good to know which demands from your own environment you can safely throw overboard.
Family7 min«I often feel torn between children and my career»Musician Jaël on mental load, her demands for perfection, a sexual assault and why parents should face up to their legacy.
Columns9 minWhat children really need - and what they don'tChildren lack practical life experience. Kind, empathetic guidance is therefore an important part of parental leadership.
Columns6 minLet children feel the loveParents cannot prove their love through assurances, but only through their actions. Jesper Juul shows how this can be achieved in everyday life.
Education3 min«The image of perfect parents cannot be fulfilled in everyday life»Maël and Delia Leuenberger try to combine work and family life. The teacher and the educational scientist live with their children in Lucerne.
Education16 minFeelings of guilt: ballast on the soulAre we doing enough for our child? Or even too much? Many mothers and more and more fathers are plagued by feelings of guilt.
Education3 min«For me, feelings of guilt are strongly associated with motherhood»Nadja Stadelmann and Beat Limacher live with their daughters in Wolhusen LU. The daughters are looked after by a third party on two days of the week.
Education3 min«My feelings of guilt grew with the separation»Benno Roth*, father of two daughters, no longer lives with the mother of his children. He needed help to cope with this difficult time.
Development5 min«It takes extremely difficult parents to spoil children»Parenting has changed a lot. So has the way we deal with feelings of guilt, says family therapist Daniel Niederberger.
Education13 min«Is it still justifiable to bring children into the world?»Philosopher Barbara Bleisch in a big interview about the responsibility of being a parent and becoming a parent in a changing climate.
