Media

In this section, you can find out how children can use digital media in an age-appropriate way. From screen time to apps and social media, we support families in their everyday digital lives.

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Social Media

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Media use: Negotiating effectively with children

To regulate their child's media use, parents should establish clear rules with them. They should be well prepared when negotiating these rules.

Columns

5 min

Self-diagnosis with Dr. Google and Prof. Tiktok

The internet provides answers to all health questions. This can have serious consequences, especially for children and young people.

Family

2 min

Why do we need media?

Media play a central role in our society. Explain to your child what functions they fulfil.

Columns

6 min

It's not what we say that counts, but what we do

Children are acutely aware when parents don't practise what they preach. Showing attitude is more advisable than being a role model.

Media

2 min

Meeting AI with the necessary knowledge

In order to keep pace with artificial intelligence, we need to be as informed as possible.

Columns

15 min

«Children need parents who take time for them»

Child and adolescent psychologist Fabian Grolimund on the biggest challenges facing parents today - and how they cope with them.

Media

2 min

Screen time: clear rules and attention

If siblings argue about different screen times, it's up to the parents. With these rules, there will be fewer conflicts.

Columns

5 min

«Hello mum, this is my new number»

There are many attempts at fraud via digital media. Children are also targeted by the perpetrators - and have a clear advantage if they are tricked.

Media

2 min

«Digital media can also be a door opener»

The Flo# prevention programme aims to support children and young people in dealing with digital media.

Columns

5 min

Storytelling made easy

Children have a lot of fun creating a story, a film or a radio play. This is how the first steps work.

Media

3 min

Social media: «You can't do without it either»

Meret, 16, is aware of the dangers of social media. For her, the age at which children are given a smartphone is crucial.

Media

10 min

Children's pictures on the net: No-go or not so bad?

Cautionary voices are calling for children's pictures not to be shown on the internet. But don't we have the right to share beautiful moments with others?

Columns

3 min

«Sometimes I wish for the world back then»

Verena, 48, is particularly annoyed by shallow short videos. Nevertheless, she doesn't want to completely ban her daughters, 13, from social media.

Columns

5 min

When social media becomes a problem

Social media offer relaxation, entertainment and fun. But they also harbour the potential for addiction. You can find advice and help here.

Columns

5 min

«Ask your child what they like in the virtual world»

Psychiatrist Susanne Walitza advises parents to talk to their child first if Insta and Tiktok get out of hand.

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Media

3 min

«Social media can be incredibly manipulative»

Effi, 16, would recommend social media from thirteen at the earliest and advises parents to set limited screen time.

Columns

6 min

How can I protect my son from violent content?

Tiktok, Insta, Snapchat: Social media arouses many fears among parents. Here's what experts say about the most common questions and fears.

Media

3 min

«We were young and had no idea»

Malinka, 16, would have liked her parents and school to have prepared her better for dealing with social media.

Columns

3 min

«There are social media worlds that are like safe spaces»

How Leah (17), Vanessa (15) and Liam (11) experience, use and critically scrutinise social media such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.

Media

2 min

Mobile phones: a ban is too easy

Children and young people can learn how to use mobile phones responsibly at school - as long as it is not banned there.

Columns

16 min

What fascinates young people about social media?

How does the constant stream of social media affect young people? What concerns are there? What can parents do?

Columns

3 min

«I could delete everything, but the urge isn't there»

Mara, 18, can imagine that she will later regret how much time she spent on social media. However, the schoolgirl doesn't want to miss out on the cool sides either.

Columns

2 min

Social Media: Our topic in April

Young people are captivated by social networks - with uncertain consequences. Where are the dangers, where is the potential? And what should parents look out for?

Columns

6 min

Social media: Protecting children - but how?

Australia bans social media for children and young people under the age of 16. Is this a good way forward? Five questions and answers.

Columns

3 min

What should you do if your grandmother is constantly on her mobile phone?

A father is annoyed that his mother is constantly on her mobile phone with her grandchildren. She soon forgets the requests not to do so.

Media

2 min

«We want to bring current affairs into the classroom»

The Inform platform prepares current newspaper articles and radio programmes for use in the classroom, giving young people access to developments in the world.

Columns

5 min

7 brilliant games for children and parents

If we get our offspring hooked on interesting games early on, they will be bored with undemanding games later on.

Media

2 min

How to protect your child online

In order to introduce young people to the dangers and realities of the Internet, we need to acquire the necessary knowledge.

Education

1 min

Talk to your child about cybergrooming

Tiktok, Instagram and online games: these platforms are not only used by older children and young people - but also by paedophiles.

Family

2 min

«We want smart kids, not smartphones»

The "Smartphone-free childhood" association supports parents in advocating the responsible use of digital devices.

Columns

4 min

«My mum doesn't keep her promises»

13-year-old Titus is disappointed: his mum has long promised to buy him a new Playstation.

Media

5 min

At what point does GPS tracking become intrusive?

More and more children are constantly being tracked by their parents. Even at school. This is detrimental to children's development, writes our author.

Columns

5 min

All children should be able to game

Inclusion has a difficult time in the gaming industry. However, efforts are being made to enable children with disabilities to enjoy barrier-free gaming.

Health

2 min

«Sextortion is affecting more and more children»

Regula Bernhard Hug, Head of Child Protection Switzerland, explains what sextortion is and how we can better protect children.

Development

9 min

How children develop a healthy body image

Conveying a positive body image to their children presents parents with challenges - but they shouldn't shy away from them.

Family

8 min

The unimagined power of children

While reading an article, our author was inspired to write a short story. What if there was a metaverse just for children?

Media

2 min

Sharenting - the family album on the net

If parents want to share photos of their children on social media, they should definitely take certain basic rules to heart.

Family

2 min

The problem with mobile phone production

Smartphones are very practical and most of us use them every day. However, their production is a burden on people and the environment.

Media

2 min

This platform offers parents guidance in everyday digital life

Swisscom Campus provides trustworthy information so that parents can guide their children safely through the media jungle.

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