Smiling schoolchildren in uniform, one of whom is missing a tooth, eating a healthy sandwich for lunchNutrition5 minHow diet affects ADHDADHD is not caused by an unhealthy diet, but such a diet can have a significant impact on symptoms. What helps in everyday family life.
Lilian Sigg and her two friends, Eleni and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageEditorial blog2 minFriendship in the digital age: our theme for AprilAlways connected, always available: How do digital media influence the way young people experience friendship today?
Columns6 minWhat should you do if a pupil is being difficult?One pupil is constantly causing trouble in music lessons. Our columnist manages to win him over through sound experiments and a lot of relationship-building.
Schoolgirls having a pyjama party.Columns5 min«I'm scared of staying overnight at other children's houses»Philomena, 11, would love to go to her friends’ pyjama parties. But she's too scared to stay overnight away from home. Here's what our expert has to say.
Teachers and children learning about ecology and gardening at schoolSchool2 min«The garden brings global issues to a local level»At the Gemüse-Ackerdemie, school classes tend their own school garden. Founder Simone Nägeli explains how it works.
Health11 minThe Comprehensive Guide to Home Medicine Cabinets for ParentsClinical thermometers, saline solution, antihistamines: what a paediatrician and A&E specialist believes should be in a well-stocked first-aid kit for children.
Education14 min«What matters is how parents behave, not what they say»What role do values such as respect and politeness still play today? A significant one, says child and adolescent psychologist Philipp Ramming.
Lee and his mother Tamara Parham – a feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageSmartphone15 minConnected 24/7: Friendship in the digital ageThe digital generation: How is the nature of friendships changing? What are the opportunities and risks? And what should parents be aware of?
ADHD7 min«The pressure to perform is a major problem for people with ADHD»Everyday family life with children who have ADHD can be a challenge. Social worker Anita Jung Strub explains how to cope with it.
A young student reading aloud in the classroomSchool6 minHow to practise speaking and reciting with childrenMany children find it difficult to speak in front of others. However, these speaking situations can be practised, even at home.
Media8 min«Loneliness is often linked to low self-esteem»More and more young people are suffering from loneliness. Susanne Bücker explains what helps children and young people build lasting friendships.
Julia Wohlfahrt – Feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageMedia2 min«Good friendships take time to develop»Julia, 16, is a boarding school pupil on Lake Constance. She knows what it means to maintain friendships across long distances.
Lilian and her two friends, Elena and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageSmartphone3 minBest friends: «With you lot, I know exactly what you mean»Three friends talk about how their use of smartphones has changed over the years and when they make a conscious decision not to use them.
Smartphone3 min«If someone's always on their mobile, it gets on your nerves after a while»Lee, 13, talks about how he and his friends use digital media. His mum, Tamara, discusses their family's mobile phone rules and what really matters.
Lilian Sigg and her two friends, Eleni and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageSmartphone2 minWhich apps do teenagers like best?The four favourites are no strangers to us. What's striking is that all these apps are designed for communicating with friends.
Columns5 min«My child has so much potential, but they're lazy!»When children adopt a minimalist lifestyle, it can cause frustration for parents. What are the reasons for this? And what can be done about it?
Naughty little boyParents' blog8 minDad, can we play court again next time we have a row?While playing, our author's sons had a falling out. On the spur of the moment, he turned the children's bedroom into a courtroom.
Education6 min«Everyone else can too!»The children are allowed to do more and more. Is this just a negotiating tactic? Or a good opportunity to talk about rules and restrictions?
School9 minThe start of the school year puts inclusion to the testFor inclusion to be successful when children move into primary school, clear structures and open communication are essential.
Education6 minWhy children are so good at negotiatingWhen children want something, they can be very persistent in their negotiations. This can be exhausting for parents at times, but it's also valuable practice.
