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.
Family2 minSeparation: 7 tips to make the handover easier for childrenWhen a child of separated parents moves between homes, it can be difficult for everyone involved. Here are 7 tips to make the transition easier.
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.
A family with a young daughter and son are sitting on the steps of a white building beneath palm trees, bathed in sunlightFamily15 minParenting together – despite the separationHow, when going through a break-up, to separate the couple's issues from those of parenthood and prioritise the children's wellbeing.
frisch-fotografie.deFamily life9 minWhen every cent counts in everyday family lifeHow are children affected by poverty getting on at nursery? And how can we support their families?
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.
Special Feature: Addiction – First-person accountsHealth3 min«Cannabis has seared itself into my brain»At first he smoked weed for fun, then he couldn't function without a joint. Noah*, 18, has lost two apprenticeship places and much more as a result of his cannabis use.
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.
