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.
Education7 minOn three, you're dead!When children wave toy weapons around, many parents become alarmed. Experts advise calmness – and clear rules.
father gesturing and talking with teenage son in parkColumns5 min«Is school really the most important thing?»
a boy with a dog walks in the park on a sunny spring evening, sits on the grass, and the dog obeys the command to give a paw. Friendship between man and animal, healthy lifestyle.Psychology2 min«Dogs provide access where words fail.»At «To Dog», children and young people with mental health challenges learn a lot about themselves through working with dogs.
School5 minThe selection comes at the wrong timeIn the midst of puberty, we decide on the future of teenagers – yet they need one thing above all else: time.
School5 minEvery child is a surprise packageIn the hustle and bustle of everyday school life, music teacher Sibylle Dubs briefly forgot how valuable it is to always treat pupils with curiosity.
Media2 minWhen is my child ready for their first mobile phone?The first mobile phone is a milestone. Find out what parents should look out for and how to make the transition responsibly.
Health4 minNot all rules lead to the goalHow do parents have a lasting impact on their children's eating habits? Find out why trust and rituals are more important than rigid rules.
Family3 minMental load: «My day often starts at 4.30 a.m.»The Grabbe family's week is meticulously planned – everything runs smoothly because mother Jennifer keeps track of everything.
Family3 min«There is no one who says: Come on, I'll take care of it.»Ilka bears sole responsibility for her daughter and caring for her mother. She talks about her everyday life and what would help her.
Editorial blog2 minMental Load: Our topic for SeptemberMost of the time, the mother thinks of everything. But even when the burden is shared, it remains heavy. This is how parents find relief.
Family4 minWhat to do when it all becomes too much5 tips to counteract mental load, as well as 8 well-intentioned phrases that only shift responsibility and that you never want to hear again.
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.
Family3 minHow a «Spiisse» taught me a lesson in parentingWhat to do when your son wants to pull out his own teeth? Our columnist fails spectacularly.
Columns5 minWhy schools need more space for resonanceHow can we create moments when lessons resonate and learners respond? Psychologist Fabian Grolimund on resonance pedagogy.
Family life10 min«The couple's relationship has a significant influence on the child's development»The book by Oskar Jenni and Patricia Lannen consists of 101 questions that enable parents to gain a deeper understanding of each other.
Family16 minHow parents can share the mental load more fairlyWhy do women in particular suffer from the burden of mental load – and how can it be distributed more fairly in everyday life? Six experts respond
Family4 min«We have completely divided up some tasks.»Martina and Mike want to share the care work fairly. Not an easy task with three children. Where they struggle and what helps them.
Society5 minWomen under stress: «The body cries out for rest»Australian biochemist Libby Weaver has researched how stress and mental overload lead to rushing woman syndrome.
Education13 min«Fathers can sometimes be constructively aggressive.»Not only mothers, but fathers are also overworked, says Egon Garstick, the forefather of father counselling in Switzerland, in this month's interview.
Sexuality14 minHow do I talk to my child about pornography?Today, porn is just a few clicks away on the internet – even for young people. This is a cause for concern for many parents.
