Education12 min«We fathers are still not brave enough»Fatherhood coach and author Carsten Vonnoh talks to men under pressure about what they need to do to better fulfil their role as fathers - and what they should demand from the mothers of their children.
Education2 minSome fathers don't find their place3 questions for Remo Ryser, the first male counsellor at the Mothers' and Fathers' Counselling Service of the Canton of Berne, on the role of fathers today.
Blog4 minThe first firm friend to visitA single father thought it would be a great idea to invite his daughter's boyfriend. Little did he know what he was letting himself in for ...
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.
Blog9 minThe thing with the children: A preliminary assessmentMikael Krogerus wonders what almost 18 years of being a father has done to him and what he has learnt from it.
Roger Baumeler, single father from Lucerne with his children Marcel and DanielleFamily8 min«We want to stay with Daddy!»In Switzerland, most children still live with their mother after a separation. The Baumeler and Schaffner families are different.
Loui Kuhlau, 28, Artist On leave for one year with his son Elling. "There was never any discussion about who should stay at home with Elling. It was always clear to us that we'd split parental leave more or less equally. Had I not had the opportunity to be at home with our son for almost a year, I probably wouldn't have found out who he really is or what his needs are. That said, there hasn't been much time to just sit and enjoy being in his company, most of the time is spent sorting out practical things. It really is a full time job. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would not want to be at home with their kid, since they decided to have one. Sure, money does play a role, but there must be more to parental leave than just the financial side of things. I think I've learnt a lot about myself during my time at home with Elling, including how much I'm capable of - despite the sleep deprivation. But the biggest benefit is experiencing the joy of being at home with my child."Blog4 minBeing a father - a conclusion"Have children made me a better person?" Our columnist deals with this question.
Education15 minWhat makes a good fatherFathers are much more important than they realise. The results of fatherhood research show what makes a good father.
Columns5 minCan men learn to be fathers from women?Men can only learn how to be fathers from other fathers, says Jesper Juul. But above all in dealing with their children.
Blog8 minThe suffering of a fatherSince separating from his wife, his daughter has practically disappeared from his life. One father tells us how much of a burden this is.
Let's play together on the fresh airEducation5 minFathers, scuffle with your children!Playfully tussling and wrestling with their father is fun for most children. Researchers have found that children also learn to regulate their emotions in the process.
Family7 minWeekend dads: family at a distanceMore and more fathers are working far away from their wives and children. A life between farewell, longing and anticipation. Can a family succeed like this? Two fathers tell us.
