Columns3 minThe first day of the rest of your lifeLife will never be as good as it was on the last day of kindergarten, writes Mikael Krogerus. But also never as bad as we feared back then.
Development7 min6 tips for parents with a cheeky childIs your child cheeky, behaving outrageously and using swear words? Why such behaviour is typical for this age - and how to deal with it more easily.
Family4 min«Mr Holtz, are our children getting too little exercise these days?»Is it true that children don't move enough and have problems with their motor skills? Paediatrician Sepp Holtz explains.
Family4 minA declaration of love to all the Mrs Brauns of this worldClaudia Landolt remembers her happy kindergarten days. And realises that many things are still the same in her four boys' kindergarten.
Health10 minBack pain in children and adolescentsBack pain is a widespread disease - now also affecting children. What is the cause and what can be done?
Development5 minDyslexia: support already necessary in kindergartenWith the help of brain scans, neuroscientist John Gabrieli is investigating what distinguishes children with a reading and spelling disorder from others.
Columns5 minWhat you should know about radio playsFor many children, radio plays are their first contact with digital media. Is it necessary to restrict the consumption of radio plays?
Media3 min12 tips for good media educationIf you want to teach your children how to use new media in a healthy way, you should also keep an eye on your own media consumption.
Family3 minHobbies made easyDon't fancy swimming lessons or ballet performances? Five tips on how your child can enjoy a hobby without too much effort or money.
Family3 minNew special editions for the start of kindergartenHas your child got off to a good start at kindergarten? How is after-school care going? The new special booklets for parents of kindergarten children deal with these questions.
Family6 min«Mrs Weber, what qualities are encouraged in children through play?»LCH expert Karolin Weber explains why parents should give their children enough space for free play.
Columns5 minWhat should you do if your child has had a fight at school?What should you do if your child is repeatedly rocking the boat in the playground? Fabian Grolimund gives tips for parents of children who hit out.
Columns12 minBack to school: Exciting daysMany children are looking forward to starting first grade. And quite a few parents are really nervous. How will everyone get through this exciting time?
Education8 minLearning good behaviour without pressureChildren can learn good manners through play. We have summarised the most helpful tips.
Columns4 min«Help, I don't like my child's nursery school teacher!»In kindergarten, the parent-child system becomes a three-way constellation. Answers to four questions about conflicts of loyalty between parents, child and teacher
Development11 minMr Renz-Polster, what can you teach children?Nobody can teach a child creativity, compassion and social skills, says paediatrician Herbert Renz-Polster. They have to do it on their own.
Family7 minTwins together in kindergarten or separately?Together or apart: this is a question that parents of twins ask themselves at the latest when registering their twins for kindergarten.
Blog3 minRaising children according to the gardener principleOur columnist Michèle Binswanger is the opposite of a helicopter mum. And is amazed that her children still turn out well.
Health8 minChildren's feet: What you should look out for when buying shoesHealthy feet, healthy mind: Why children should walk barefoot as much as possible.
Family6 minHow children acquire social skillsKindergarten is a training ground for social relationships. Here, children learn to express their needs and make their first friends.
Blog4 minOur kindergarten booklets accompany you through an exciting timeKindergarten booklet project manager Claudia Landolt presents our guide for parents for the kindergarten years: four booklets full of important information.
Blog3 minI learnt what is really important in kindergartenLessons learnt for life: Our columnist Mikael Krogerus learnt one of his most important life lessons in kindergarten.
Blog2 minNot without my kindergarten bag! Or is it?You don't have a kindergarten bag yet? Do children need such a bag or would a normal rucksack do?
Columns5 minPraise and perfectionism damage self-esteemParents like to encourage their children, give them compliments and praise them. This is because most adults assume that praise is good for children.
