Issue 6_22

How does a good mother-son relationship work?

Mothers shape their sons throughout their lives. How strong is their influence and what really makes a good mother-son relationship?

Covenience food - convenient is not always unhealthy

Ready-made products are very popular. At the same time, they don't have a particularly good image among nutritionists. What's the story behind this?

How tightly should parents control their child's mobile phone?

Having their own mobile phone increases the risk of a child coming across unsuitable content. This is when conversations are needed.

Despite the Internet: The children's encyclopaedia is here to stay

They used to be status symbols of well-off households, but then the internet put an end to encyclopaedias. This makes the renaissance that children's encyclopaedias are currently experiencing all the more astonishing. There are several reasons in favour of these thick books.

What is the most important thing we should give our child?

A solid legacy or patience with yourself? The answers from our team of experts are once again very different.

Conflicts: thick air in the family

Homework, going out, media consumption: there are many areas of conflict in families. But why do we argue so often with our loved ones? How can arguments be turned into something constructive? And what should we never do in an argument?

«Self-reflection is the key to resolving conflicts»

Michelle Burgener-Oehri, 39, lives with her patchwork family in Winterthur. They include Pascal, 34, Gian, 13, Lena, 7, and Finan, 1. To avoid arguments between big and small, the teacher and kinesiologist respects her own boundaries.

«Strict rules take the tension out»

Isa Scherr, 41, and her husband Mathias, 43, set clear guidelines so that things don't get out of hand too often at home. They live in Brütten ZH with their four children Morris, 11, Ellen, 9, and twins Lenny and Damien, 7.

It doesn't always have to be grammar school

A successful professional life depends on much more than traditional school knowledge. That's why we should finally break with the idea that the school-leaving certificate is the ideal route in the education system.

Conflicts: Our topic in June

Good arguments, bad arguments: How families can grow from arguments.

An emergency aid course for mental health problems

Around a quarter of children and young people in Switzerland have mental health problems. A first aid course is designed to help parents react correctly to alarm signals.

Too much arguing? The parent helpline can help!

The Botox culture harms children's self-esteem

Mothers and fathers often don't realise the disastrous effects of their pursuit of the perfect life: children become obsessed with meaningless things - and even five-year-olds are preoccupied with how stupid, ugly or uncool they are instead of being happy and feeling secure.

Sibling dispute: «Parents are not judges»

Social worker Madleina Brunner Thiam knows why sibling disputes are so common in some families - and has some advice for parents.

«If you feel equal, you don't need to put others down»

Punishing the perpetrators makes bullying worse, says parent counsellor Christelle Schläpfer in this month's interview - and suggests alternatives.

5 tips against stress with homework

School is the number one topic of dispute between parents and children. Jolanda Hohl, primary school teacher and learning and family coach, explains what behaviour is appropriate in the event of a conflict.

How do we have a relaxed meal at the family table?

Shared meals are a great opportunity for families to see each other in everyday life and exchange ideas. Preferably without arguments, stress, criticism and extra sausages.