Ready for the digital worldColumns2 minMedia literacy: Our topic for NovemberSmartwatches, gaming, their own mobile phones: six experts address 31 pressing questions and explain how to guide rather than ban.
Columns3 minWhen moving away is harder for the dad than for the childLukas Linder is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his son's best friend is moving away – even though he has done everything he can to prevent it.
School6 minDigital media in schools: the initial enthusiasm has faded, but the responsibility remains
A teenage boy standing by a farm fence, interacting with horsesSchool2 min«Horses are valuable teachers for children»
A mother and son making compost from vegetable scrapsHealth5 minWhat boosts your child's immune system – and what doesn't
Columns6 minSharing photos of children safely – but how?Parents would like to share photos of their children – or post them on social media. But what is still acceptable in the age of «sharenting» and deepfakes?
Columns6 minYou can do anything – or can you?Despite some promising ideas, the mindset theory also has its limitations, writes our columnist Fabian Grolimund.
Ready for the digital worldMedia competence38 minHow can we successfully guide our children's media use in everyday family life? – 31 answersIn media education, guidance is more effective than prohibition. But how does this work in practice? Six experts provide the answers.
Ready for the digital worldMedia education3 min«The first few months with my mobile phone were a nightmare for me»Claudia, 45, believes it is important that her son Diego, 13, has clear rules regarding his mobile phone that he can stick to.
Education14 min«Children must learn to cope with shame»Shame is one of the most painful emotions – and at the same time one of the most important for our development, says shame researcher Stephan Marks.
Ready for the digital worldMedia competence4 min«There'll be time for the mobile later»Gaby and Ruedi Staehli, parents of three, take a critical view of mobile phone use, but they do not turn a blind eye to reality.
Ready for the digital worldMedia education3 min«Mobile phones also have many benefits»When Sara Tiboni was setting up her daughter's mobile phone, she felt like throwing it against the wall. It went a bit better with her son.
Ready for the digital worldMedia4 minRecommendations on screen timeThere are numerous and widely varying opinions and views on the recommended screen time for children and young people.
Children sit in a circle during group psychotherapyPsychology12 min«Suspected ADHD often indicates that there is trauma underlying it»Psychotherapist Marc Heusser explains how to recognise post-traumatic stress disorders and what can help those affected.
A student concentrating on their laptop screen and notes whilst revising for an exam, surrounded by papers in a cosy bedroom settingSchool10 minMeaningful learning in the age of AIHow will a good school function once AI has become the norm? Our author advises teachers to focus on alternative forms of learning.
Columns5 min«My parents treat me like a baby!»Elena, aged 13, feels constantly controlled by her parents. Our expert explains why parents react this way and how teenagers can gain more freedom.
Family6 minHow a chronically ill child shapes their siblingsA rare disease: how the siblings cope with it, and the moment that particularly moved our columnist.
Family7 minOff on holiday – despite the nasogastric tube!Feeding her daughter formula presents columnist Debora Hugentobler and her family with new challenges whilst on holiday.
Cape Town, South Africa: girls cooking in the kitchenEducation7 minConni is tossing the dough aboutParenting is often taken too seriously, writes our author, who shows how irony can lighten the mood in everyday family life – and where it is out of place.
A father hugs two children. A young child is seen with her arms round her father’s waist and an older sibling. Close-up, anonymous shot. They are standing in a field of long grass.Columns2 minBreak-ups: Our topic for OctoberWhen a romantic relationship ends: How can parents ensure that their child's wellbeing remains their top priority following a break-up?
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.
Columns6 minDon't be afraid of artificial intelligence and social mediaArtificial intelligence and social media raise many new questions for parents and children. These four books offer guidance.
An eleven-year-old girl peeks round the corner of the bathroom wall as she enters.Health10 minI'd rather have a full bladder than go to the school looMany children avoid the school toilets because they find them disgusting or feel uncomfortable there. Some even develop a fear of going to the toilet.
