portrait of a father holding a child in his arms, seen from behindFamily6 minWhen you're away – a father in a shared custody arrangementSince the split, our author has been sharing childcare duties equally with his ex-partner. Here, he addresses his two sons and describes how he feels about it.
A three-quarter-length shot from behind of a father and son washing up together at home in the kitchen. They are both wearing casual clothes.Family life10 minBreak-up: Nobody can replace me nowSince their split three years ago, our writer and his ex-partner have been sharing childcare duties equally. A mid-term review.
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.
Addiction dossier Lian PortmannHealth3 min«Cannabis has burned itself into my brain.»At first he smoked weed for fun, then he couldn't function without joints. His cannabis use cost Noah*, 18, two apprenticeships and much more.
Family6 min«Sometimes the thought drives me mad.»A father contacts the parents' helpline because he has not been allowed to see his children for two months. The counsellor explains what is legally possible.
Columns7 minAbout the fears and freedoms of a single mumOur author has been a single parent since separating from her husband. How does it feel to be responsible for everything - and to blame for everything?
Family5 min«The children suffer from our arguments.»A mother calls the parent helpline because she is worried about her children's welfare due to constant arguments with her husband.
Mother and teenage daughter having an argumentFamily life5 min«My mother keeps threatening to commit suicide.»The parents of Maya, 13, argue constantly and want to separate. Her mother also threatens suicide. Maya seeks help from Sarah Zanoni.
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.
Columns4 min«I don't want to see my father so often anymore»14-year-old Elias used to spend every other weekend with his father. But now his interests have changed and he would rather do sports and meet his friends.
Health6 min«I'm so excited for her, but my daughter is just sad»A mother seeks advice: her six-year-old daughter still has a lot of trouble handing things over from her father to her, even a year after the separation.
Bullying3 min«The children should know that they are valuable»Sophie had a difficult childhood and could easily have gone off the rails as a teenager. The television technician tells us what gave her stability and what she is grateful for.
Videos2 minWhat does a child need when the parents separate?Psychotherapist Sabine Brunner shows ways in which parents and children can remain a family despite the separation of mother and father.
Family5 min«Step-parents are not competition for parents»Sabine Walper researches relationships in stepfamilies. She explains how a patchwork family shapes children and why it is an opportunity.
Columns5 minCompeting for the perfect photo from your holidayOur columnist and her ex send each other photos of their offspring from their holidays. This sometimes takes on grotesque proportions.
Education7 minHow does patchwork work? 10 questions and answersLife with a new partner and their children is challenging. Experts answer questions about patchwork families.
Family3 minPatchwork: «The road here was often bumpy»It took Christoph and Regine Schmutz a while for their sons to find their place in the new patchwork family.
Education14 minNew love - new happiness?When parents start a patchwork family with their new love, there are many stumbling blocks waiting for them. However, the family model also offers opportunities - which requires perseverance and empathy.
Family3 min«Parental separation can also be an opportunity for children»Family therapist Sabine Brunner explains how to involve a child in the reorganisation of the family without overburdening them.
ADHD3 minLecture cycle Cosmos Child: All dates and informationKosmos Kind: Experts explain important aspects of child and adolescent development - in a way that is understandable and relevant to everyday life.
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.
Blog7 minWhat is life like with a latecomer?Our blogger Valerie Wendenburg often feels like she's living two lives as a mum because of her late arrival. About the pros and cons.
