Parenting without punishment

3 min

«Parents must use their power for the benefit of their children.»

How can parents strike a balance between setting boundaries and allowing their children to have a say in their upbringing? A conversation with psychologist Katharina Hardegger.

Media

2 min

Media use: Negotiating effectively with children

To regulate their child's media use, parents should establish clear rules with them. They should be well prepared when negotiating these rules.

Education

9 min

You first have to be able to afford a conscious upbringing

Good parents never scold, allow themselves time-outs and bring up their children with a focus on bonding. Such beliefs are arrogant and marginalise many.

Education

3 min

«Trust and love are our top priorities»

Bianca Köller Looser and her husband have clear values that are important to them in their upbringing. But rules can sometimes be broken.

Blog

7 min

The Botox culture harms children's self-esteem

Mothers and fathers often don't realise the disastrous effects of their pursuit of the perfect life: children become obsessed with meaningless things - and even five-year-olds are preoccupied with how stupid, ugly or uncool they are instead of being happy and feeling secure.

Uncategorized DE

12 min

«We parents do less wrong than we think»

Sarah Zanoni pleads for mums and dads to learn methods that enable them to react calmly but clearly in stressful everyday family life.

Education

6 min

What to do if the child is lying?

Conflicts between children are part of everyday kindergarten and school life. Parents should listen to them - but also put themselves in the other person's shoes.

Family

5 min

Authority: How strictly do we educate?

Parents have different views on authority in parenting. Two mothers talk about how they deal with the topic of authority and strictness.

Columns

5 min

Empathy instead of a power struggle

A child who does not respect authority puts parents to the test. Jesper Juul says that this behaviour is usually copied.

Columns

6 min

Punishment - is that necessary?

How do we get a child to refrain from doing something? By punishing it? It can be done without punishment: with perseverance, persistence and a little courage.

Columns

4 min

Rewarding desired behaviour is an abuse of power

Many parents today no longer want to punish their children. But is reward the better parenting method? Jesper Juul says: No!

Columns

5 min

Time out without lockdown

If a child is sent into isolation during a conflict, they are blamed. How does a time-out work without locking them away?

Education

3 min

Parenting without punishment - the most common objections

Many parents are sceptical and can't imagine how parenting without punishments could work. Psychologist Nadine Zimet talks about the most common reservations.

Education

4 min

What to do if your own child chokes another?

How parents can resolve a conflict - without threats. Without punishment. An example.

Education

7 min

Why we educate without punishment - families tell their stories

Parenting without punishment - how can it work? Two mums and a daughter talk about their experiences. Tips for everyday life

Education

11 min

Parenting without punishment - yes, it's possible!

How do we get children to refrain from undesirable behaviour? By punishing them - but there are other ways. A guide.

Education

3 min

Why are punishments no longer useful in adolescence?

How do you talk to a pubescent child and how can parents react to hurtful comments? Caroline Märki explains.