Family6 min«Parents need an extra reservoir of energy»Family researcher Annette Cina knows the pressure many parents are under today. They need to take better care of themselves so that their children are well.
Development10 minThrough the crisis with booksStories are more than just good entertainment for children, they can be healing. The right books help to make developmental steps easier to take.
Development3 min«Emojis cannot replace a conversation»It is important to Sarah Pel, 45, and her husband Oliver, 50, that their children treat others with respect and empathy online too.
Development2 min«You have to practise recognising your own and other people's feelings»Janine Schönenberger's sons were able to name their feelings from an early age. This was triggered by emotion cards that her husband had brought with him.
Development2 min«My children are not afraid to show their compassion»Petra Ribeiro is a carer and works with marginalised people. Without empathy, she would not be able to do her job.
Development16 minA good feeling: How do you learn empathy?The ability to empathise is in our genes. How do children learn to understand others, read feelings and act accordingly?
Development5 min«Compassionate children are happier»Curative educator and teacher Barbara Jüsy says that empathy should definitely be taught at school. She teaches children how to interact socially.
Development5 minEmpathy is not a gift, but an obligationBeing understanding and empathetic became an everyday challenge during the lockdown.
Education2 min«The personality of my children often touches me»Single mum Manuela Krattiger falls in love with her children every day. However, it's not all sunshine and roses.
Education2 min«I am proud of my children's commitment»Barbora Gerny has a special view of parental pride. Instead of celebrating her children's top achievements, she celebrates their enthusiasm and commitment.
Education3 min«My fears should not determine our everyday lives»Kathrin Ulrich's daughter was born prematurely. It took a long time for her mother to find a way to deal with her fears.
Education2 min«There's always a row about homework»Homework and media consumption regularly make Astrid Mitchell angry. The mum of two is most annoyed with herself.
Family2 min«I see myself in the fantasy worlds of my children»He often shares his children's childlike perspective and is happy about some of their nonsense. For his wife Pia, a special needs teacher, this sometimes goes too far.
Education12 minHow do parents deal with their feelings?Everyday life for parents is like a rollercoaster of emotions. Mums and dads often find it difficult to deal with negative emotions.
Education6 min«We are often not sufficiently aware of the influences of childhood»What influences parents' feelings towards their child? A conversation with psychotherapist Stefanie Stahl about empathy, childhood experiences and self-reflection.
Development11 min«Don't hit!» Self-control for childrenDealing with one's feelings and developing this inner control are important topics in kindergarten.
Education11 minHeartwarming - how to learn empathyThe world seems to be getting colder and colder. This makes it all the more important to give children empathy towards others. How can this empathy be taught?
