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.
Addiction dossier Lian PortmannPsychology16 minAddiction: Trapped in desireDrinking experiences in youth: What are the risk factors? And how can parents best deal with the issue of addiction?
Addiction dossier Lian PortmannHealth3 min«Cannabis has burned itself into my brain.»At first he smoked weed for fun, then he couldn't function without joints. His cannabis use cost Noah*, 18, two apprenticeships and much more.
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioHealth4 min«I have to be passionate about something, otherwise it won't turn out well.»Ben*, 19, consumed ecstasy, cocaine, cough syrup, sedatives and alcohol – until he collapsed. How he found his way out of addiction.
Addiction dossier Lian PortmannHealth13 min15 questions about addictive substancesHow do we talk to children about drugs? Should parents who smoke hide their habit? 15 answers from experts on addictive substances.
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioHealth5 min«We must not leave education to social media.»Philip Bruggmann, chief physician at the Arud Centre in Zurich, on poly-drug use among young people, which is increasingly causing concern in addiction medicine.
Development11 min«Young people need to squirm a little in their boredom»Elisabeth Weybright observes that adolescents often struggle with boredom. Are they no longer able to tolerate uncomfortable feelings?
Medium shot of a young girl next to her mother who is supervising. The girl is wearing a green jumper and the mother is wearing a brown jumper. They are in the kitchen of their home located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Videos are also available for this scenario.Family life12 minThe art of asking the right questionTalking to children can sometimes be difficult. How can parents keep the conversation going with their children – and when is it better to remain silent?
Caring mother hugging, comforting depressed upset teenage daughter, stressed unhappy teenager girl wearing hood sitting on bed, thinking about problems, feeling lonely and misunderstoodEducation8 minWhere to put all this heartache?Heartbreak eventually passes. But what should you do when your own child experiences heartbreak for the first time? A guide for parents.
Columns4 minAge limits for social media: take precautions instead of waitingA discussion paper examines the introduction of age limits in social media – and recommends pragmatic action.
Happy young woman customer choosing a pair of trainers and buying them in a clothes shop. Casual shopping concept.Columns5 min«I would like more pocket money.»Svenja, 13, receives 25 Swiss francs pocket money per month. She thinks this is too little and asks our expert how youth wages work.
Psychology2 minWhat is the legal situation in the event of theft?Youth prosecutor Patrik Killer knows what happens when children or young people steal and what penalties they can expect.
Development6 minHealthy relationships are so important for childrenA good parent-child relationship contributes significantly to the well-being of an adolescent – and beyond childhood.
Columns6 minFour pitfalls in media educationKeeping up with technological developments is virtually impossible. Parents should keep an eye on these four things.
Education14 min«Boys who cannot feel their emotions have a hard time.»Markus Theunert knows what boys are interested in. A conversation about toxic masculinity, the series «Adolescence» and gyms.
Psychology10 minWhen your child stealsIt is not uncommon for young people to steal. This may be motivated by a desire to belong or by a more serious problem.
Health8 minWhat helps against spots?In the age of social media, acne can be a major psychological burden. Two experts explain what can be done about it.
