Guidelines for Families with a Disabled Child at Home
Initial Guidance Promoting Acceptance and Understanding Parents should accept their child’s disability and engage deeply with their specific needs. This not only helps in making the best decisions but also strengthens the child emotionally. “Acceptance of the disability is the first step to fostering and unlocking the child’s potential.”– Oliver Heine, Inclusion and Parenting (2019) […]
Caring for Relatives: Avoiding Overwhelm with a Plan
Caring for a relative with a disability is a demanding task that requires significant time, energy, and dedication. Parents who take on this responsibility risk neglecting their own health. However, with a structured approach and clear strategies, you can avoid overwhelm and provide the best possible support for both yourself and your loved ones. 1. […]
Experiences of Caregivers of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
Caregivers play a central role in supporting individuals with disabilities as well as middle-aged and older adults living in long-term care facilities. Their experiences are often marked by complex challenges but also by personal insights. The study, available under PMC11749321, sheds light on the perspectives of these caregivers and illustrates how caregiving experiences unfold both […]
The Role of Fathers in Raising Children
Some time ago, I watched a documentary about families in which the father was no longer present. The film showed a teenager who used to climb cranes. When asked by the journalist whether this wasn’t dangerous, he replied: “My father is no longer at home, and my mother doesn’t care what I do.” This film […]
Overprotection of Children – From Helicopter to People-Pleaser: What’s Really Behind It
The Label Jungle Helicopter, lawnmower, submarine, permissive, over-parenting, people-pleaser: It’s hard to find a parenting guide without buzzwords. They sound dramatic – and they create uncertainty. However, behind these six popular labels are not six entirely different worlds but rather a few recurring psychological patterns. Recognising these patterns can help to de-escalate behaviour and make […]
The Adventure of Love – A Book by Arturo Cattaneo
This article summarises the key messages of Arturo Cattaneo’s book. 1. Marriage as a Lifelong Project of Dedication and Growth Rationale: Marriage is not a “finished product” but a journey that requires continuous effort and mutual growth. The union of spouses is confirmed by the sacrament, but the relationship must be nurtured daily. 2. The […]
The Concept of Equality in the Book “The Renaissance of the Family”
A Comprehensive Contribution Based on Texts from Family Valued Equality is one of the hottest contested concepts of our time. While political and societal discourses often oscillate between ideologies of gender equality, gender deconstruction, and traditional role models, the authors of the Family Valued book project advocate for a third way: an understanding of equality […]
Childcare Infrastructure: A Key to Balancing Family and Work
Balancing family and work is one of the most significant challenges facing modern parents. A well-developed childcare infrastructure is a crucial factor in providing working parents with the support they need. Whether it involves daycare, all-day schools, holiday care, or flexible emergency and extended-hours care, these services are essential to help parents manage the balancing […]
Balancing Family and Work: Practical Strategies for Everyday Life
The demands of work and private life are high – and often simultaneous. Successfully balancing both in a sustainable way requires more than good intentions: it’s about clear agreements, meaningful routines, and mastering your personal boundaries. The following strategies can help harmonise work responsibilities with family duties – without neglecting your own health. Below is […]
Harmonious Work-Family Balance: Towards a Harmonious Integration
In modern society, where the fast pace of work and the demands of family life constantly seem to compete with one another, the issue of balancing family and career has taken on unprecedented significance. The book The Renaissance of the Family – A Practical Guide for Working Families, edited by Dr Karl-Maria de Molina and […]