Family6 minI am marrying a familySix per cent of all Swiss children grow up in patchwork families. How is it possible to keep reassembling the family construct like a jigsaw puzzle?
Development3 min«We exemplify respect and tolerance»Marcelle Graf is a management assistant in an office. Ariseo and Nelio's father also lives in St. Gallen and is present despite their separation.
Family13 minToday I live with DadToday, more and more men are aiming to remain present in their children's lives even after a separation.
Education3 min«My feelings of guilt grew with the separation»Benno Roth*, father of two daughters, no longer lives with the mother of his children. He needed help to cope with this difficult time.
Family8 minHow does a family succeed after a separation?Many questions arise when parents divorce. In practice, counselling models and mediation have proven to be helpful tools.
Family8 minParental custody - moving in with mum or dad?Taking turns looking after the children is a common model after separations - what are the advantages? And what are the custody rights of the parents?
Health2 min«One day my son will come back»The 16-year-old son has broken off contact with his mother and now lives with his father. The mother is desperate.
Blog4 minTips for the patchwork familySeparate homes, not interfering, not wanting to be a new mum - these are Renata Canclini's tips for patchwork families.
ADHD5 minJuul: «We need a diagnosis for traumatised children of divorce»It has become fashionable to have conspicuous behaviour in children investigated immediately. This makes sense in some cases, says Jesper Juul.
Education2 min«There are 118 self-help groups on the topic of family»Self-help groups: Puberty, adoption, single parenting, separation, loss, parenting issues - sharing experiences with fellow sufferers can be worth its weight in gold.
Family5 minBinational separation: Dad lives in AmericaLiving with mum or dad? Decisions after a separation are difficult. If the parents are binational, there are further challenges.
Columns6 minShould I move away from my son for a new love?Can a father move far away from his son for a new love? Should he prioritise his own needs over those of his son? He asks Jesper Juul for advice.
Family5 minSeparation: «Put your ego in your pocket for the good of the children»Instead of losing themselves in endless trench warfare, Martina Kral and Matthias Lehmann prioritise the well-being of their son Tom after the separation.
Family4 minSeparation: «I wouldn't wish what we went through on any family»Mahalia Kelz spent four years fighting for visitation rights for her children. She trained as a mediator on the side.
Family3 minSix preconceptions about separating familiesSeparation is always traumatic for children, anything is better than parenting alone, etc. Six preconceptions about separating families - and what it's really like.
Family16 minChildren of divorce: How can a good separation be achieved?How does a good separation work and how do children suffer the least? Help and tips for separation.
Family5 minMrs Gassmann, what helps children during a separation?Sonya Gassmann supports parents during separation. According to the psychologist, it is more important to be present and do something with the children than to talk.
Family6 min«I live with mummy - and daddy»With alternating custody, the children live alternately with the mother and the father after a divorce. This has advantages. If the framework conditions are right.
Family6 min«As a single father, you need thick skin»The majority of single parents in Switzerland are women. What is it like to be a single parent as a man? Adrian Schneider from Bern tells us.
Family8 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.
Columns6 minIt takes two to make a destructive relationship!It takes two to make a destructive relationship! A mother asks Jesper Juul for advice and is faced with a fundamental decision.
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.
Education5 min«Fathers should not give in»What rights do fathers have in the event of a separation and how should they best proceed? Interview with family lawyer Fabian Voegtlin.
Uncategorized DE6 minA separation fundamentally changes a child's worldWhat does separation mean for children and young people and how can parents make the separation situation easier for them?
