Just ask Sarah5 min«Having your period at the swimming pool – it's so embarrassing»Annika, aged 14, does not want to take part in swimming lessons whilst she is on her period. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Media4 minOnline hate is also poisoning our young peopleYoung people are particularly affected by hate speech. Not only as perpetrators or victims, but also as witnesses to bad behaviour.
Media education2 min«Do parents know what their children are looking at online?»«No,» says Severin Kesselbach, the 19-year-old co-founder of Jugendblick.ch. The platform brings together all the information parents need to know about social media.
nMedia competence9 minMedia addiction: «Relationships are the strongest protective factor»Child and adolescent psychiatrist Susanne Walitza discusses the impact of social media on young people's mental health and the ban on mobile phones in schools, and explains why parents need support when it comes to teaching their children about media use.
Psychology2 minAt what age are we happiest?Tobias Esch knows that the sources of happiness change over the course of a person's life. The neuroscientist identifies three forms.
Columns6 min4 tips on how to be better at putting our mobile phones awayBefore we criticise our children for their smartphone use, parents should first find their own balance. A guide.
Psychology4 min«You can be positive and still feel unhappy from time to time»Four schoolgirls talk about happiness and unhappiness, the influence of friendship and family, and what really matters.
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.
School3 minHappiness as a school subject: how does that work?Calls for happiness to be taught as a school subject are growing louder. The Technical Education Centre in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, has put this into practice.
A teenage boy brushing his hair in the bathroom mirrorPuberty2 min«I can only protect what I value»The MFM project is a sex education and prevention programme for girls and boys approaching puberty. Course leader Roland Demel explains how it works.
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?
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.
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.
Columns4 min«I always get bored in restaurants!»Fourteen-year-old Alexander isn't allowed to use his mobile phone in the restaurant and is annoyed. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Media competence16 minWhat effect does hours of scrolling have on young people?When one video follows another, young people find it hard to put their mobile phones down. What are the consequences of endless scrolling?
Portrait of a young man using a phone to take a selfie, taking a break from working out in a gym, running on a treadmill, healthy lifestyle and cardio exercise at a fitness clubMedia2 min«Recognising warning signs and keeping the lines of communication open»The allure of the Manosphere? Psychologist Markus Theunert explains how to protect your child from toxic masculinity online.
a young teenager at home looking at their mobile phoneSmartphone3 min«Without rules, I'd be on my mobile for much longer»Elijah, 13, got his first mobile phone when he was 11. He has to hand in his smartphone during lessons.
A Caucasian teenage boy lying on a bed, holding a smartphone close to his face and staring at the screen with a tired expression, showing signs of gadget addiction in a bedroom settingSmartphone3 min«When other people talk about Instagram or Snapchat, I think: What on earth are they for?»Noe, 13, isn't allowed to use social media, but he doesn't feel he's missing out on anything. The secondary school pupil has Tourette's syndrome and ADHD.
A father and daughter talking about teenage problemsMedia4 minChildren targeted by online scammersYoung people are often the victims of cybercriminals. These criminals mercilessly exploit adolescents’ naivety and thirst for adventure.
Lilian Sigg and her two friends, Eleni and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageEditorial blog2 minFriendship in the digital age: our theme for AprilAlways connected, always available: How do digital media influence the way young people experience friendship today?
Puberty6 min«Our daughter doesn't follow any rules»A mother has contacted the parents’ helpline for advice because she no longer knows how to deal with her teenage daughter's defiance.
Columns6 minHow AI can support learningHardly any other topic is generating more interest at the moment than AI. We've heard enough about the risks. But what about the opportunities?
