Family7 minOff on holiday – despite the nasogastric tube!Feeding her daughter formula presents columnist Debora Hugentobler and her family with new challenges whilst on holiday.
Cape Town, South Africa: girls cooking in the kitchenEducation7 minConni is tossing the dough aboutParenting is often taken too seriously, writes our author, who shows how irony can lighten the mood in everyday family life – and where it is out of place.
Nutrition5 minChildren's birthday parties: Less hassle, more funMany parents put themselves under a lot of pressure when organising their children's birthday parties. It doesn't have to be that way! Discover 7 tips for a relaxed celebration.
Rear view of an African-American father talking to a teacher about his son’s success at schoolSchool10 minHow can we improve the relationship between schools and parents?Fears and bad experiences can make it difficult for parents and teachers to work together. Advice from teacher Adrian Schranz.
A male schoolteacher giving advice to a smiling teenage boy in the school playground. The teacher’s wisdom: The smiling boy receives valuable advice from his male schoolteacher outdoors.School5 minEven after a break-up, school remains a familiar placeWhen parents separate, a child's world is turned upside down. What teachers and parents can do to provide more stability.
A pretty woman sitting on a bench with her teenage son in the summer, trying to talk to him. The concept of the relationship between parents and teenagers. Mum hugs her son and shows him that she loves himFamily6 min«I'm constantly worried that something might happen to my son»A mother contacts the parents’ helpline. She wants to have more faith in her teenager and be less controlling. A picture helps her.
Family life11 min«Not feeling guilty as a mother is hard work»Singer Jaël talks about Lunik's comeback, her burnout and how she's coping with perimenopause whilst looking after a toddler.
Louisa Freitag (18); first-year optician; Rost Augenoptik, Schaffhausen; with her family: Wolfgang and Denise, and their dog FuyumiCareer choice6 min«We parents are just bit-part players – and suddenly we're called upon to put out fires»How does choosing a career affect parents? A discussion about expectations, the role of parents and the first steps into the world of work.
frisch-fotografie.deFamily life9 minWhen every cent counts in everyday family lifeHow are children affected by poverty getting on at nursery? And how can we support their families?
A close-up of the baby lying in its mother and father’s armsFamily6 minRare disease: The long wait for a diagnosisOur columnist's child suffers from a rare disease. After a long wait for a diagnosis, she is finally taken seriously by a geneticist.
Psychology2 minAt what age are we happiest?Tobias Esch knows that the sources of happiness change over the course of a person's life. The neuroscientist identifies three forms.
Health6 minHow much ice cream is still okay?Summertime is ice-cream time. For parents, this marks the start of weighing up summer treats against a guilty conscience. Here's what our expert has to say.
Wide-angle shot of friends standing in the kitchen, with a blonde woman in the centre juggling oranges and laughingNutrition4 minCyclical dieting: does it work, or is it overrated?Sometimes a bigger appetite, sometimes less energy: many women notice the effects of their cycle in their eating habits. But what's really going on?
Friends meeting up in townFamily life4 minIf the child's nasogastric tube causes a reactionOur new columnist talks about everyday family life with her daughter, who is fed via a feeding tube, and how to deal with being visibly different.
A worried woman leans on her arm, sitting in a thoughtfully lit modern interior. The sunlight streaming through the window highlights her pensive expression, conveying a sense of emotional turmoil and contemplation.Family6 min«My wife is at her wits' end»A father contacts the parents’ helpline because he doesn't know how to deal with his worries about his wife and children.
Columns3 minNot another farewell!Our columnist is struggling to keep up with the pace at which his son is growing up. Fortunately, he finds a loophole that helps him cope.
A young girl cooking with her grandparents, mid-section.Nutrition5 minEating healthily despite having little time and energyIn the hustle and bustle of everyday family life, there's often no time for an elaborate meal. This way, a balanced diet doesn't fall by the wayside.
The Debrunner family: Andrea and Jose with their children Liandro (9), Elias (5) and Noah (1½); Andrea’s mother: Annalisa; photographed at the family home.Family life5 minFamily life: «Just try to take the pressure off»Many parents make family life unnecessarily complicated by constantly comparing themselves to others, says sociologist Norbert F. Schneider.
Family30 minWhere to go as a family? The 10 biggest challengesFinances, work-life balance, childcare: where do families stand today, and what do they hope for in the future? Responses to ten propositions.
Columns3 minParental dispute: Who is being immature here?There is a conflict brewing in our columnist's relationship. How should parents argue without hurting themselves and their child?
Social Media7 minHow useful are tips from momfluencers?Many mothers seek parenting advice on Instagram. Experts warn that this can lead to unrealistic expectations and problematic trends.
A girl with long hair and garlands lies on a red plaid under a Christmas tree with toys in a warm knitted jumper. Christmas, New Year, children's emotions, joy, expectation of a miracle and giftsFamily life7 minThe Christmas spider – or what amazes you?Christmas is challenging for many families. How to bring light into your heart and practise wonder during the darkest time of the year.
Columns3 min1-0 for Dad despite Mätschli massacreOur columnist gives his all at his son's nursery football match. In the end, only Pippi Longstocking can help.
Frustrated parents talking about problematic financial bills while banking online on a computer at home.Family life11 minParental dispute: «Better to seek counselling sooner rather than later»Educator Christian Pröls-Geiger discusses what parents can do to ensure that arguments do not become a burden for children.
