Media competence16 min«Every year without a smartphone is a bonus»Excessive media consumption is harmful to children's brains, says neuroscientist Barbara Studer. How parents can support their child.
A beautiful woman lying on the bed, listening to music through her headphones whilst holding her smartphone at sunsetBullying4 min«It was just a joke» – what can be done to tackle cyberbullying?Bullying is, all too often, a sad reality for young people. This makes it all the more important that parents and friends of both victims and perpetrators do not look the other way.
A pretty woman sitting on a bench with her teenage son in the summer, trying to talk to him. The concept of the relationship between parents and teenagers. Mum hugs her son and shows him that she loves himFamily6 min«I'm constantly worried that something might happen to my son»A mother contacts the parents’ helpline. She wants to have more faith in her teenager and be less controlling. A picture helps her.
A smiling, middle-aged, perimenopausal Caucasian woman wearing a felt hat, sitting on a log in an autumnal forest.Health3 min«Perimenopause can be an eye-opener for mothers»The menopause brings about changes on every level: physically, emotionally and mentally. The «WILDES HERZ» online course offers women clarity and guidance.
Career choice3 minCar saleswoman: «I help make dreams come true»Desirée Schweizer, 32, worked as an automotive diagnostician in various garages. Then she had to change careers.
Career choice2 min«I didn't want to spend my life in the kitchen»Lukas Heller, 26, completed an apprenticeship as a chef. He now runs his own restaurant and will one day take over his parents’ business.
A happy teenage girl using her smartphone and credit card whilst shopping online at home. Copy space.Career choice4 minHow young people learn to manage their first pay chequeFinancial literacy: Parents and teenagers need to talk about money, at the very latest when the teenager receives their first pay cheque, but ideally much earlier.
Career choice2 minApprenticeship as a polygraph: «Creativity does me good»Kilian Büchi, 31, discovered his passion for creative work by a roundabout route. After completing an apprenticeship as a polygraph, he is now studying visual design.
Career choice4 minAn extra year can pave the wayDuring the vocational preparation year, young people can discover their own strengths, clarify their career aspirations and build confidence.
School1 min«I was turned down because I was too young»Emily Probst found it difficult to choose a career and find an apprenticeship. During her transition year, she secured her first-choice apprenticeship.
Career choice5 minThe benefits of a taster work placement and what to look out forA taster work placement gives you a first-hand experience of a profession and a feel for the atmosphere in the workplace – an important step when choosing a career.
Columns5 min«Why bother with an education when AI will soon take over all the jobs?»Moana, 17, is facing the decision of what career to choose – and has her doubts. Why bother with an apprenticeship when AI will soon be taking over all the jobs? Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Career choice1 minHow AI is changing jobsAI is revolutionising the world of work. How it is transforming jobs, and the tasks for which people will still be needed.
Career choice5 minChoosing a career: «It's important to foster a culture of learning from mistakes»Career adviser Andrea Villiger on the importance of a good working atmosphere and key questions to ask during a job interview.
A young, beautiful student working and studying in the university library. Concepts of education, study, technology and people.Career choice4 min8 tips for making the most of AI when applying for a jobWith AI chatbots, writing letters is a breeze – until you start receiving rejections because of impersonal, error-strewn cover letters. Here's what the experts advise.
Louisa Freitag (18); first-year optician; Rost Augenoptik, Schaffhausen; with her family: Wolfgang and Denise, and their dog FuyumiCareer choice6 min«We parents are just bit-part players – and suddenly we're called upon to put out fires»How does choosing a career affect parents? A discussion about expectations, the role of parents and the first steps into the world of work.
School2 min«People thought I was slow or lazy»Bodo Berger, 17, explains how his dyslexia shaped his school life and career choice – and why he is thriving on his apprenticeship.
Career choice8 minHow to get your career off to a good start, even with a disabilityFinding an apprenticeship is a challenge for young people with ADHD and dyslexia. This makes it all the more important to have the right support.
Columns5 min«My mum is never happy when I tidy my room»Mason, aged 14, tidies his room regularly. Yet it always ends in an argument – because his mum is never satisfied. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Career choice2 min«I love everything about my job»Larissa, 23, swapped teacher training college for an apprenticeship as a horse care specialist. How she found the courage to change direction, and what plans she has for the future.
Career choice9 minMy career path: grammar school, secondary school, apprenticeshipAfter six weeks at sixth form college, Louisa Freitag wants to go back to secondary school and start an apprenticeship. She only manages to secure her dream apprenticeship after a few detours.
Education16 min«Being a parent is the last great adventure of our time»A conversation with Nik Niethammer about love, good fathers and the advice he gives his children for when they become parents themselves.
Livia Arnold (17), Altdorf Parish Council, 2nd yearCareer choice2 min«This apprenticeship has equipped me for life»For Livia Arnold, 17, from Seedorf in the canton of Uri, an apprenticeship as a commercial clerk (EFZ) was out of the question for a long time. Until she got to know the profession for herself.
Luis Fuchs; aged 18; 2nd year; Rossfeld Training and Residential Homes Foundation; resident: Dania BenisattoCareer choice2 minChoosing a career: Where do I feel at home?When choosing a career, it is not only interests, strengths and future prospects that matter, but also the atmosphere within the training organisation.
