How can I be a good role model?

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.

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

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?

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."