Nowadays we have playlists for our favourite songs. Last century we recorded mix tapes of our best-loved tunes to listen to on our Walkman or cassette player. While this issue isn’t about music, it’s a kind of “mix tape” containing 15 of our favourite articles and columns. Family Matters Switzerland began in print as Mothering Matters in 1994, publishing hundreds of stories in booklet form that were posted out to subscribers every two months. In 2013 we transferred our publication online and now have over 750 stories on our website. This issue takes just a few of these wonderful pieces of writing – definitely worth another look – to share with you. If you want to know just about anything about families in Switzerland, the chances are we’ve written about it, so use our search box to ask away! Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer to be filled with your own mix tape of memories.
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Loco Parentis
There and Back Again
There’s such a big difference between the words “luggage” and “baggage.” “Luggage” puts one in mind of matching suitcases packed
Out and AboutView All
Ebenalp: Family Adventure in the Appenzell Mountains
It is not every day that you find a hike that combines a cable car, a paragliding school, a cave/tunnel,
Education Matters
My Special Child
We all love our children for being uniquely themselves. It can therefore be incredibly painful to hear from our child’s school that, for whatever reason, they may not be learning or thriving in the school environment.
Crafty Kids
Summer Activities Notebook
We’re making an activities notebook, just in time for the summer. It could be used as a holiday diary, a
Family Health
Growing Up: Puberty in Boys
How old is your son? If he is still young, do you worry about the growth changes that are still
Expat Corner
Breaking the Rules
My daughter’s music teacher told me a story about a colleague in Basel. She was a teacher from France who
Breastfeeding Matters
Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
The arrival of a new baby is expected to bring great joy. What if, though, this long-awaited moment is met
In the Kitchen
Popsicles to Beat the Summer Heat
Picky eating is an all-too common stumbling block in the parenting journey. After he turned two, my toddler went from
Baby Baby
What A New Mother Means When She Asks for “Support”
I remember a day early in my second boy’s life; I was struggling. I was physically and emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed,