Editorial blog2 minFear: Our topic for FebruaryMore and more children and young people are suffering from anxiety. Why is this? When should parents take action? And how can anxiety disorders be treated?
Participants in a cooking class appear to be enjoying cutting vegetables at a kitchen counter in a bright kitchen. Some of them are wearing aprons.Nutrition4 minA suitable diet makes the menopause easierDuring perimenopause, energy levels, sleep patterns and weight change. Eating the right foods can significantly alleviate many symptoms.
Portrait of Israeli psychologist and author Haim Omer at his home in Hod HaSharon, Israel, 18 September 2019.Health15 min«Suicidal young people need to feel that their suffering is taken seriously.»
African girl student watching video course, distance e-learning, studying with online teacher via webcam. Remote education, work from home concept.Learning2 min«Parents who resort to prohibitions are heading straight for disaster.»
First day at school. Stressed and worried child and father holding hands. Child girl with backpack in first grade of primary school. Concept of back to school crisis, support, protection, togetherness.School5 minChildren's fears are also a major issue in schools
Sad young woman sitting on the sofa at homePsychology2 min«Straightforward help for troubled young people»The online platform Caremeleon offers professional help to young people with mental health issues. An interview with co-founder Janine Rudari.
Mum hugging and comforting her sad son at homeEducation2 minWhat helps during a panic attack?Fear is a basic emotion. How parents can talk to their children about it and what they should avoid doing during a panic attack.
Mum comforting her upset sonPsychology16 minDoes my child have an anxiety disorder?When fear becomes too great, it is referred to as a disorder. Why are more and more children experiencing fear? And how can parents address it?
Development10 minAm I too short?What determines a child's growth? And when should you seek medical advice? Two experts explain.
Young child watching films on the laptop at homeLearning10 minIs AI damaging our children's resilience?Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of the everyday lives of children and young people. This raises the question: how much convenience is good?
Social Media7 minHow useful are tips from momfluencers?Many mothers seek parenting advice on Instagram. Experts warn that this can lead to unrealistic expectations and problematic trends.
Family3 minAn old enemy image dissolvesWhile clearing out the basement, our columnist comes across her daughter's old hairdressing mannequin head. This raises many questions once again.
Psychology7 min«The digital world is a breeding ground for various fears.»Changing family structures and digitalisation are leading to an increase in anxiety disorders, says psychiatrist Gregor Berger.
Greetings in Ukrainian and other languages are painted on the blackboard of a beginner's class at Holbein Secondary School in Basel on Thursday, 7 April 2022. In this class, pupils receive intensive German lessons so that they can later attend a regular class at our schools. (KEYSTONE/Georgios Kefalas)Society10 minDad, I'm scared of the war!When his sons ask our author how to respond to war, he is no longer sure whether his attitude is still appropriate.
Columns5 minChildren copy their parents' body imageTo give children a positive body image, parents must start with themselves, writes our columnist.
Family2 min«Matteo has realised that he can control his fear.»Matteo, 11, developed an anxiety disorder after a frightening experience. His mother explains how therapy and family support helped him overcome his fear.
A young woman sits on a sofa during counselling, showing vulnerability and seeking assistance.Psychology4 minPanic attacks: «I was far too much of a perfectionist»As a teenager, Helena suddenly starts having panic attacks. They virtually destroy her social life. Therapy helps.
Columns1 minThat was the very first edition of Fritz+FränziTo mark the 25th anniversary of Fritz+Fränzi, we are opening our digital archive. Read the first issue of our parenting magazine.
Columns4 min«I have trouble falling asleep at night.»Matteo, 13, still can't fall asleep at 9.30 p.m. This stresses him out. Our expert explains why this is and what could help him.
Young girl uses AI virtual assistant to do schoolwork. Concept of Artificial Intelligence and Futuristic technologyEducation10 min«AI competence in teaching should be a matter of course.»Digital expert Leonie Lutz explains when AI can be a useful tool for your child, where the risks lie, and why guidance is more important than bans.
Columns5 minThe leaf horn with rollerbladesSibylle Dubs' music lessons also include drawing and crafts. This often results in wonderful creations – such as the leaf horn.
Family7 minA Swiss family ventures a new beginning in SicilyAfter heart surgery, Raffael Müller knows that if you want to live your dreams, you have to do it now. He is starting a new life in southern Italy with his partner and two children.
Columns4 min«My best friend betrayed me.»Tibor, 11, is disappointed. His best friend secretly goes biking with another boy, but denies it. Here's what our expert has to say.
