Education12 minHow children can thrive in the face of climate changeSwitzerland is regarded as one of the countries least vulnerable to climate change. Yet even here, everyday life is changing. What does climate change mean for children?
Family5 min«My classmate thinks I've got a bad opinion of her»A misunderstanding is putting a strain on the friendship between Sophia (15) and her classmate. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
portrait of a father holding a child in his arms, seen from behindFamily6 minWhen you're away – a father in a shared custody arrangement
Columns6 minWhat type of organiser are you?Everyone has a different sense of order. What is needed to reduce conflicts in everyday family life.
Authority DossierEducation3 min«The same rules always apply – regardless of who is in charge at the time»Michèle and Reto Wipf live on a farm with their five children. Clear routines and firm rules help them to balance family life with running the farm.
Psychology12 minWhat should you do if your child stutters?What does stuttering mean for children who grow up with it, and what does it mean for their parents? Experts and those affected share their stories – about shame, fears and the relief that comes from knowing they are not alone.
A three-quarter-length shot from behind of a father and son washing up together at home in the kitchen. They are both wearing casual clothes.Family life10 minBreak-up: Nobody can replace me nowSince their split three years ago, our writer and his ex-partner have been sharing childcare duties equally. A mid-term review.
German bonding researcher Karl Heinz Brisch, photographed on 17 February 2026 in Ulm-Jungingen.Development13 min«Nurturing relationships is a lifelong endeavour»Children with insecure attachments find it harder, says psychiatrist Karl Heinz Brisch. Yet the bond between parents and child is stronger than we think.
Authority DossierSchool6 min«No child wakes up in the morning and thinks: ‹Today I'm going to act like an idiot›»How does the way difficult situations are handled change when a school operates according to the principles of New Authority? Regina Haller knows the answer; she has introduced the concept at her school.
Wide-angle shot of friends standing in the kitchen, with a blonde woman in the centre juggling oranges and laughingNutrition4 minCyclical dieting: does it work, or is it overrated?Sometimes a bigger appetite, sometimes less energy: many women notice the effects of their cycle in their eating habits. But what's really going on?
A male student writing on a whiteboard whilst explaining a concept to his classmates at secondary school. A group of focused teenagers delivering a presentation whilst drawing on the board as their classmates watch intently. A teenage boy helping his classmates understand the solution to a geometry or arithmetic problem in the classroom.School6 minChildren shouldn't have to be afraid of making mistakesChildren learn better from their mistakes if we don't punish them, but instead stay connected, talk things through and offer guidance.
Friends meeting up in townFamily life4 minIf the child's nasogastric tube causes a reactionOur new columnist talks about everyday family life with her daughter, who is fed via a feeding tube, and how to deal with being visibly different.
Photo of a teenage boy doing his homework at homeFamily4 min«I'm afraid to tell my parents about my poor grades»Twelve-year-old Simon is worried about disappointing his parents with poor grades. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Dossier: Authority Magazine – Fritz & FränziEducation3 min«It's all about striking the right balance»Corina Schäfer wants to provide her teenagers with guidance in their daily lives and set clear boundaries – whilst at the same time giving them the space to learn from their own experiences.
Authority DossierEducation3 min«Authority begins with treating people as equals»For Maddalena and Michael, parenting is all about their own inner clarity – and the question of how much guidance children need.
Dossier: Authority Magazine – Fritz & FränziEducation19 minAuthority – the comeback: 20 questions about the new parenting styleUnderstanding and supportive – that is how children should be brought up today. How, then, can parents and teachers still establish their authority?
A worried woman leans on her arm, sitting in a thoughtfully lit modern interior. The sunlight streaming through the window highlights her pensive expression, conveying a sense of emotional turmoil and contemplation.Family6 min«My wife is at her wits' end»A father contacts the parents’ helpline because he doesn't know how to deal with his worries about his wife and children.
Columns6 min4 fantastic audio recommendations for children and teenagersAudiobooks, radio plays and music are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in other worlds. Our columnist presents four new releases.
Columns3 minOh dear, our third child is getting their first mobile phone!Mobile phone rules are nothing new to our columnist. Will her experience with her older children prove helpful, or is she facing another defeat?
Family life9 minModern nomads: Maila the dog always comes alongMaila, the Dansky bitch, has so far remained in the background in our travel blogger's posts, yet she plays a central role in family life.
Smartphone3 min«Sometimes I wish someone would take my mobile away from me»Mia is one of those teenagers who use their mobile phone without any set rules. Her parents don't monitor either her screen time or the content she views.
