Anna Breit / Connected ArchivesSexuality2 minMy child is in love! 7 tips for parentsSexologist Laila Schläfli knows how parents can best support their teenagers when it comes to questions about love and sexuality.
friendship and people concept - happy teenage friends or high school students having fun and making facesPuberty8 minAre teenagers better than their reputation?Teenagers are considered moody, rebellious, lazy, only listen to their peers and want nothing to do with their parents. Is that really true?
Columns5 minLet's talk about porn literacy!Pornography is just a click away on the internet. This makes it all the more important for young people to learn how to correctly classify explicit content.
Woman as a DIY enthusiast in the garden, varnishing and painting a table as a protective coatingCareer choice2 min«We allow young people to mature»The Dreipunkt Foundation offers support programmes to young people who are struggling to find an apprenticeship.
Sexuality10 minThe 11 most common questions teenagers ask about love and sexualityFirst love: Sexologist Laila Schläfli understands what matters to teenagers and how parents can support their children during this stage of development.
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.»In order to help teenagers at risk of suicide, their social environment should also be involved in the therapeutic work at an early stage, says psychologist Haim Omer.
Columns5 min«Prevention can only succeed if everyone pulls together.»The «freii» app helps children use their mobile phones more responsibly. We asked the project manager how prevention works.
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.
Development10 minAm I too short?What determines a child's growth? And when should you seek medical advice? Two experts explain.
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.
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.
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.
Columns4 min«I'm so bad at French.»Mehmet, 14, just can't get to grips with French. Now he's worried about his upcoming job applications. Here's what our expert has to say.
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.
Social Media3 minSocial media: Why self-esteem is so importantIn the age of social media, young people are under a lot of pressure to compare themselves with others. We would do well to encourage them to develop a sense of self-worth.
Columns5 minFour cosy games from SwitzerlandAnimal tamer, shadow puppeteer, nature guardian or master of disguise – these four games are not only popular with children and young people.
Vape LGBT teenagers. Bisexual lesbian young Caucasian teenage girls in casual clothes vape electronic cigarettes on the street in the park on an autumn evening. Bad habit.Columns5 min«My parents are punishing me for vaping by banning me from using my mobile phone.»Amy, 16, doesn't understand why her parents are so upset about vaping. She seeks advice from our expert.
Tired, sleepy, napping, exhausted, fatigued, overworked, overload, pupil, teenage boy, teenager, sleep, student, lad, teenage generation, man, male, schoolboy, health problem, boring class, lesson, sleeping at table, school. High-quality 4K footageColumns5 min«I'm fed up with school.»Hamza, 15, is tired of school. He feels constantly pressured by teachers and parents. Here is what our expert has to say.
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioEditorial blog2 minAddiction: Our topic for NovemberAlcohol, cannabis, pills or all of the above: why are young people attracted to intoxicants? When does addiction become dangerous?
Family3 min«You would never have got away with that with me.»Memory is a chameleon, writes our columnist, and asks: Does the strictness of parenting really decrease from child to child?
A student concentrating and taking notes while working in a classroom with her classmates.School6 minWhen children open the button laterIt is the school's responsibility to nurture talent. That is why young people should only be grouped according to ability after upper secondary school.
Plus-size middle-aged mum and teenage daughter working together on a laptop at home, academic support and parental assistanceMedia3 minEnsuring your child's safety onlineAdults need to show children how to stay safe online. An online parents' evening provides helpful tips on this topic.
