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.
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.
An unrecognisable woman applying medical ointment to a sick little boy suffering from chickenpoxHealth8 minShould parents have their child vaccinated against chickenpox?Since 2023, it has been recommended that babies be vaccinated against chickenpox. What can parents of schoolchildren who have not yet had chickenpox do?
Psychology3 minWhat happens in the brain during hypnosisHypnotherapy is used successfully to treat many problems. What parents should look for when choosing a therapist.
A blonde little girl with a blanket over her face; we can see shadows cast on her face by the sun shining through the blanket.Psychology10 minHypnosis helps children to help themselvesWhen children play while lost in thought, they are in a trance. Hypnotherapy uses this state to resolve problems and fears.
Kindergarten9 minMaking friends at nursery: spoilt for choiceWhen children can choose who they want to play with, they usually choose the same friends – and the same ones are always left out.
Health14 minThe invisible suffering after the pandemicHeadaches, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating: children and young people can also be affected by Long Covid. Take 15-year-old Lea from Zurich, for example.
Health9 minGentle help for aching earsIn the past, children with middle ear infections were given antibiotics quickly. Today, doctors wait and see. This is how parents can alleviate earache.
Development7 minAre more and more children going to kindergarten in nappies?Opinions vary widely. One thing is clear: when children dry out late, it is unpleasant for everyone involved.
Education13 min«Parents often don't trust children enough»Psychologist Giulietta von Salis argues in favour of letting children experience all their emotions and facing up to their own feelings as parents.
Health8 minChildren understand the world with their handsMany children can no longer perform fine motor activities well, say nursery school teachers. Research does not support this.
