A girl with long hair and garlands lies on a red plaid under a Christmas tree with toys in a warm knitted jumper. Christmas, New Year, children's emotions, joy, expectation of a miracle and giftsFamily life7 minThe Christmas spider – or what amazes you?Christmas is challenging for many families. How to bring light into your heart and practise wonder during the darkest time of the year.
Editorial blog2 minAnger: Our theme for December and JanuaryWhen children see red, their caregivers are often helpless. Why does the child react this way? And how can parents and teachers respond?
Cheerful parents with small children preparing food at home together.Nutrition4 minHow to set a good example at mealtimes
School classroom in blurred background without young student. Blurry view of primary school classroom with no children or teacher, with chairs and tables on campus. Back to school concept.School5 minA new classroom for a new learning culture
Columns3 min1-0 for Dad despite Mätschli massacreOur columnist gives his all at his son's nursery football match. In the end, only Pippi Longstocking can help.
Psychology3 minWhat happens in the brain during hypnosisHypnotherapy is used successfully to treat many problems. What parents should look for when choosing a therapist.
Columns5 minFour cosy games from SwitzerlandAnimal tamer, shadow puppeteer, nature guardian or master of disguise – these four games are not only popular with children and young people.
Columns5 min«Can we have a music shower, please?»The pupils of music teacher Sibylle Dubs love experimenting with unfamiliar sounds. Not only does it strengthen their listening skills, it also helps them discover new things about themselves.
Vape LGBT teenagers. Bisexual lesbian young Caucasian teenage girls in casual clothes vape electronic cigarettes on the street in the park on an autumn evening. Bad habit.Columns5 min«My parents are punishing me for vaping by banning me from using my mobile phone.»Amy, 16, doesn't understand why her parents are so upset about vaping. She seeks advice from our expert.
Psychology2 min«I want to support my daughters even when they can hardly support themselves.»Bernadette Bürer, 42, is autistic and has ADHD. As a mother, co-regulation is important to her. It is also like therapy for her inner child.
Education5 minWhen children lose their temper: 4 no-gos for fathersOutbursts of anger and aggressive behaviour place great demands on parents. Fathers in particular feel they have to respond with harshness and severity. Why this is not a good idea.
Family3 min«I first had to learn to accept anger as something normal.»Andrea, 39, is a teacher and lives with her family in the canton of Thurgau. The memories of a childhood home full of aggression continue to affect her to this day.
Education17 minWhy is my child acting up like this?Shouting, swearing, lashing out, biting and kicking: when children see red with anger, their carers often feel helpless.
Education3 min«All feelings are okay, but not all behaviours.»Malina's son, 35, has ADHD. The mother of two has now learned how to deal with her child's tantrums.
School6 min«You don't always have to have the last word.»Special needs teacher Sammy Frey advises schools and teachers on how to better deal with aggressive behaviour in the classroom.
ADHD13 min«ADHD is diagnosed too quickly and too superficially.»Sociologist Pascal Rudin criticises that the threshold for diagnosing ADHD is too low. He argues that increasing medicalisation shifts the burden onto the child and obscures the view of social injustices.
Playful child together with mother sitting in the back of the car. They are skateboarding outside in a parking roadEducation8 minHow parents can boost their child's self-esteemTo boost their child's self-confidence, parents do not always have to take the lead. It is more important to treat them with respect.
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.
Gaming8 minGaming: Why are children so fascinated by Brawl Stars?In front of schools, on the bus or in their rooms: it seems as though all children are playing Brawl Stars. Where does this come from and when can it become problematic?
Tired, sleepy, napping, exhausted, fatigued, overworked, overload, pupil, teenage boy, teenager, sleep, student, lad, teenage generation, man, male, schoolboy, health problem, boring class, lesson, sleeping at table, school. High-quality 4K footageColumns5 min«I'm fed up with school.»Hamza, 15, is tired of school. He feels constantly pressured by teachers and parents. Here is what our expert has to say.
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioEditorial blog2 minAddiction: Our topic for NovemberAlcohol, cannabis, pills or all of the above: why are young people attracted to intoxicants? When does addiction become dangerous?
Family3 min«You would never have got away with that with me.»Memory is a chameleon, writes our columnist, and asks: Does the strictness of parenting really decrease from child to child?
