A father hugs two children. A young child is seen with her arms round her father’s waist and an older sibling. Close-up, anonymous shot. They are standing in a field of long grass.Columns2 minBreak-ups: Our topic for OctoberWhen a romantic relationship ends: How can parents ensure that their child's wellbeing remains their top priority following a break-up?
Family4 min«We hardly have any conflicts anymore»Since their separation just over four years ago, Sybille and Sascha Rellstab from Frauenfeld have been sharing the care of their daughter Soey equally.
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.
Family life5 minBreak-ups: Which approach suits us best?Following a separation, there are three different living arrangements: the «residence» model, the «alternating» model and the «nest» model.
Father and son timeFamily3 minHow do we talk to the child about the separation?A break-up changes a lot of things. What children need to know about it depends very much on their age and family circumstances.
A young mother and her young child happily painting a wooden cupboard with bright yellow paint together at home. This image symbolises family bonding, creative DIY projects, child development and joyful home renovation activities with childrenFamily life7 min«Our children do not belong to us»Psychotherapist Sabine Brunner conducts children's hearings in divorce cases and explains what parents should bear in mind when separating.
A young child looks eagerly out of the window of a moving car. Trees and countryside can be seen through the window. The sun shines through the car, creating a lens flare. The scene is full of anticipation. Conceptual, with space for text.Family4 min«I have no right to decide where my son lives»Despite a difficult break-up, Ruth and Martin managed to put their son Max first, rather than their own egos.
Family3 min«Puberty requires a great deal of tact and sensitivity.»Since their separation, Conny and Volker have maintained a friendly relationship and continue to prioritise the needs of their children.
Education10 minNew love, new happiness - and how are the children?Everyone has the right to fall in love again after a separation. But what about the children? What patchwork families need to look out for.
Education7 min5 ideas on how to make your next childcare weekend a successMany children whose parents live apart are still only with mum or dad at the weekend. Expectations are correspondingly high.
Education7 minWhen the child gets into a conflict of loyaltyThose who separate from their partner rarely do so on the best of terms. However, if the rifts are too deep, this can have negative consequences for a child's development.
Education7 minFewer arguments with your ex-partnerCouples usually hope for more peace in family life after a separation, which is not easy. Five tips for peaceful communication.
Education8 minSeparated: How both parents stay with the childChildren can cope well with separation when mothers and fathers work together rather than against each other. This can work in a co-operative or parallel model.
Education1 minHow do you talk to children about divorce?A parental divorce is a shock for most children. They often can't understand why their parents no longer love each other. Some children react very insecurely, others aggressively.
A little girl covering her face with her hands while her parents fight in the backgroundFamily6 minA separation fundamentally changes a child's worldWhat does separation mean for children and young people and how can parents make the separation situation easier for them?
Andrea Bianca,Pastor in Küsnacht(ZH),photographed in Küsnacht on 03.10.2015Family10 minFather Bianca, how do you process a divorce?Pastor Andrea Marco Bianca explains why a divorce ritual helps both the couple and their children to deal with the situation.
Germany, Baden Württembeg, Friedrichshafen, Lake Constance, family waiting or saying goodbye to mother at the stationFamily3 min«Parents should not insist on a strict separation.»Danielle Estermann explains how parents can support their children when they are moving back and forth between two parents.
