Family3 minMental load: «My day often starts at 4.30 a.m.»The Grabbe family's week is meticulously planned – everything runs smoothly because mother Jennifer keeps track of everything.
Family3 min«There is no one who says: Come on, I'll take care of it.»Ilka bears sole responsibility for her daughter and caring for her mother. She talks about her everyday life and what would help her.
Family4 minWhat to do when it all becomes too much5 tips to counteract mental load, as well as 8 well-intentioned phrases that only shift responsibility and that you never want to hear again.
Family16 minHow parents can share the mental load more fairlyWhy do women in particular suffer from the burden of mental load – and how can it be distributed more fairly in everyday life? Six experts respond
Family4 min«We have completely divided up some tasks.»Martina and Mike want to share the care work fairly. Not an easy task with three children. Where they struggle and what helps them.
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.
Development3 min«We now know how we can support Arno»Six-year-old Arno is highly sensitive. His parents were at a loss for a long time because they couldn't explain his behaviour.
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.
Development3 min«It was often difficult for Nina at school»Nina, 12, is highly sensitive and reacts strongly to stimuli and social interactions. Dealing with this was a process for the whole family.
Family2 min5 tips for everyday life with a highly sensitive childScratchy labels, sensory overload and homework stress: Life with a highly sensitive child demands a lot from parents.
Development3 min«We perceive things differently»It wasn't until her daughter Anabelle started kindergarten that Stephanie Hoppeler understood her own high sensitivity.
ADHD14 minHighly sensitive: So sensitive and so strong!If parents offer their sensitive child the right environment, they can develop well and utilise their high sensitivity as a strength.
Family3 min«We consciously decide what is really important»Yvonne Wennerlid used to do a lot of things with ease. Until some events in the family caused her to reach her limits.
Family5 min5 exercises for a mindful approach to yourselfMindful self-compassion refers to the compassion we have for ourselves. We show you how you can practise this in your everyday life.
Self-care as a motherFamily3 min«I am very grateful for many things in my life»Sarah Pel masters her everyday life as a mum of three with self-care. How she finds confidence and strength in difficult phases of life.
Family14 minHow can we take better care of ourselves in everyday family life?Self-care is not easy in the often hectic everyday life of family and work. What it takes to be mindful of yourself.
Education5 min«Parents need to develop an awareness of their limits»If parents don't look after themselves, it harms the child. Annette Cina explains how parental stress can lead to problem behaviour in children.
Family3 min«Our faith helps us to find confidence»Esther and Matthias Zaugg-Maag have three children. The couple talk about how they organise their everyday lives and the role their faith plays in this.
Family3 min«I wanted to take the pressure off my wife and totally overstretched myself»Two serious events have turned Salome and Urs von Känel and their daughter's everyday lives upside down. How they managed to focus on their own needs again.
Columns9 minOur favourite texts 2023 from the kindergarten bookletsThe special edition on kindergarten is published four times a year. The editorial team has selected the best texts and quotes for you in 2023.
Columns12 minOur favourite 2023 texts from the Fritz+Fränzi magazinesThe Fritz+Fränzi magazine is published ten times a year. The online editorial team has selected the texts that have particularly touched us, inspired us and given us food for thought.
Development14 min«Child development does not have to conform to the norm»Is my child developing normally? Am I doing enough to make sure it makes good progress? Many parents ask themselves these questions. Here's what our experts say.
Education11 minHow does parenting work without scolding?Scolding is part of everyday life in most families: parents scold their children, sometimes more, sometimes less. But boundaries and rules cannot be enforced by shouting at them.
Development6 minHow do children aged 13 to 17 develop?Puberty is a time of transformation. Teenagers go through numerous phases that characterise their physical, cognitive and social development.
