How can I be a good role model?

Children follow their parents' example when it comes to eating: father and son cooking together — Cheerful parents with small children preparing food at home together.

4 min

How to set a good example at mealtimes

Why parents have a greater influence through their behaviour than through rules – and how they can promote enjoyment, curiosity and trust at the family table.

Education

14 min

How can good communication be achieved in the family?

In hectic everyday family life, it's easy to say the wrong thing. How parents learn to engage with their children and find the right words.

Questions about parenthood and couple life

Columns

14 min

How do parents do justice to every child?

We answer 19 questions on parenting and couple life from the big dossier: 100 questions and answers on parenting, family, school

Chat with etiquette: Rules for the group chat

Media

3 min

No drama in the group chat, please!

Young people are among themselves in the group; an insult is easier written than said. What can parents do and how can they be good role models in the chat?

Parental authority interview Many parents lack a plan

Education

6 min

Mrs Aklin, why do many children today lack respect?

Many parents struggle with commitments, says OPA Head of School Katrin Aklin. Which is why she compares parents to leaders.

Education

8 min

Learning good behaviour without pressure

Children can learn good manners through play. We have summarised the most helpful tips.

Columns

6 min

How can I be a good role model?

Parents need to be role models, especially when it comes to using electronic devices. But do they have to be perfect?

Columns

2 min

Help, do I have to stop smoking as a role model?

I smoke a cigar now and again, purely for pleasure. My wife is a non-smoker. Now we've noticed that our son, 15, smokes cigarettes in secret. When I ask him about it, he just says: «You smoke yourself.»