Columns5 minHow digital media is transforming childhoodSmartphones and social media have revolutionised childhood around the world. This has far-reaching consequences, writes author Jonathan Haidt.
Columns3 min«We dream of our children playing in the forest more often»Anna and Matthias make sure their children have a good balance between school, sport and gaming. Find out how the parents achieve this.
Columns17 minGaming: What's the best way for parents to deal with it?Children and young people are fascinated by gaming. How can parents ensure that gaming time doesn't get out of hand?
Health3 minMobile intervention - rapid help for young people in crisisDenise Ernst, Head of Mobile Intervention, explains what this service is about, who it is aimed at and where the limits lie.
Columns3 min«I would much rather play the piano than the guitar»Twelve-year-old Olivia has been playing the guitar for three years. But her motivation to practise is slowly waning. That's what an expert says.
Columns6 min«A game ban drives a wedge into the relationship»Prevention expert Christina Thalmann knows why young people sometimes simply don't manage to stop gaming themselves.
Learning6 minStress strains the relationship between teachers and studentsTeachers are also under increasing pressure. This affects their relationship with their students - an important protective factor against stress.
Education13 min«Parents often don't trust children enough»Psychologist Giulietta von Salis argues in favour of letting children experience all their emotions and facing up to their own feelings as parents.
Education12 minWho is best at what?Be it at school or on social media: Children and young people are constantly comparing themselves. This gives them important information about themselves.
Columns3 min«I'm ashamed because I'm small and thin»13-year-old Elia would like to be more muscular. But although he does a lot of sport, the boy remains slim. That's what our expert says.
Columns12 minMisox - or the story of the dragon queen unleashedEditor Maria Ryser comes to terms with the storm in Misox and takes us on an inner journey that has also helped her grow as a mother.
Columns6 minDigital school regulations: everyone joins inBy helping to create a digital school policy, you give pupils an active role and promote their media skills.
Media3 minRules instead of bans: Using mobile phones sensibly at schoolMany of our neighbouring countries are banning mobile phones from schools. Why this is not a good idea.
Health8 minVapes - cool, colourful and unhealthyYoung people love e-cigarettes. The "vapes" appear playful - but they are harmful to health. And they are addictive.
Education3 min«A lot of good things have happened to me»Moreno Isler, 22, is training to become a care specialist. At the age of 14, his life was turned upside down first by a cancer diagnosis and then by the consequences of treatment.
Columns3 minSleeping when the teenagers sleepColumnist Mirjam Oertli could live with a lack of sleep with small children. Now the children are teenagers and she is more tired than ever.
Family3 minIn a wheelchair after an accident: «I want to throw myself back into life»Fabian Kappeler, 17, has been paralysed since a motorbike accident. Instead of bemoaning his fate, he remains optimistic.
Videos2 minMy child is always afraidSilvia Zanotta is an expert in anxiety disorders. In the Kosmos-Kind lecture, she explains how parents can help affected children.
Family3 min«We consciously decide what is really important»Yvonne Wennerlid used to do a lot of things with ease. Until some events in the family caused her to reach her limits.
Family5 minA school for allAn article about the importance and role of primary schools in our society and why co-operation between teachers and parents is so important.
Health10 minHow to find the right therapy for your childHow psychotherapy works for children and adolescents and what parents should look out for when searching for a suitable specialist.
Self-care as a motherFamily3 min«I am very grateful for many things in my life»Sarah Pel masters her everyday life as a mum of three with self-care. How she finds confidence and strength in difficult phases of life.
Development14 min«Children who are trans often know this very early on»Questions about gender are omnipresent, many young people consider themselves to be trans or non-binary. What is it all about?
Development4 minHow the media influence a child's body imageMany factors have an influence on how satisfied a child is with their body. The media plays a role that should not be underestimated.
