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.Family2 minThese are our nine experts on the subject of familyFor our special report «Where is the family heading?», we have drawn up ten propositions in collaboration with leading experts and explored them in depth.
Family life3 min«You just need a bit of courage and confidence»Irina and Raymon make a conscious effort to balance their hectic daily lives with four children by spending relaxed time together as a family, and they avoid the stress of trying to fit everything in.
Family life3 min«As a full-time mum, I'm constantly being looked down on»Andrea and Jose have deliberately chosen to follow a traditional division of roles. To do so, they have given up eating out and going on long holidays.
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.
Education6 min«Everyone else can too!»The children are allowed to do more and more. Is this just a negotiating tactic? Or a good opportunity to talk about rules and restrictions?
Education6 minWhy children are so good at negotiatingWhen children want something, they can be very persistent in their negotiations. This can be exhausting for parents at times, but it's also valuable practice.
Playful child together with mother sitting in the back of the car. They are skateboarding outside in a parking roadEducation8 minHow parents can boost their child's self-esteemTo boost their child's self-confidence, parents do not always have to take the lead. It is more important to treat them with respect.
Learning5 min«Many topics have nothing to do with everyday life»What schoolchildren want: more movement in lessons, coordinated homework, relaxed teachers and practical topics.
Learning33 minRethinking schools: Answers to the 20 most important questionsWhat makes a good teacher? How does school work in the age of AI? We answer the most pressing questions about the future of school.
Learning3 min«People want too much at school today»Four parents share their criticism and praise of the school. From pressure to perform and integration to positive developments.
Learning3 min«Our school model no longer fits this society»Three teachers and a headteacher talk about the challenges in their profession and how they deal with them.
Development2 min«We learn the most from mistakes»According to developmental psychologist Claudia Roebers, it takes all our cognitive reserves to make good decisions.
Development8 minWhen can a child start making decisions?It is important that children make their own decisions - but depending on their age, they may not yet be cognitively capable of doing so.
Learning6 minIs individualised learning even possible at primary school?Supporting a child according to their abilities: What does this mean and can Curriculum 21 enable individualised learning?
Learning7 minAt school, the child is at the centre, not the parentsIn principle, it is a good thing for parents to seek dialogue with the school - as long as they do not overstep their authority.
Learning8 minAt home in the school buildingWhether children enjoy going to school also depends on the rooms and the atmosphere they find there. Why little attention is paid to school building construction.
Learning6 minParents' evening: more than just a compulsory eventTeachers today exchange information digitally. Nevertheless, the parents' evening remains important - provided it is used correctly.
Learning6 minStress strains the relationship between teachers and studentsTeachers are also under increasing pressure. This affects their relationship with their students - an important protective factor against stress.
Learning6 minWhat makes a good teacher?A good teacher is crucial to ensuring that pupils enjoy going to school and learn a lot there.
Learning6 minIt all depends on the valuesParents think it is important that their child learns values such as respect, tolerance and team spirit in class. How can the school teach this?
Bullying8 minWhat should I do if my child is being teased?If a child is exposed to teasing or even bullying, they may behave differently. This depends very much on their personality.
Learning7 minHomework - the relationship with the child comes firstMany parents say that homework is a burden for their child. With these tips, learning at home will be a success.
Bullying3 min«When Colin was sent to the psychiatric ward, I cried»Colin didn't want to go to school for weeks. He and his mum talk about how they experienced this time and what helped them.
