Media3 min«At 14, I believed everything I saw on Tiktok»Manyutha, 16, would only allow access to social media from the age of 16. Only then can young people use it responsibly. Before that, they are overwhelmed.
Health6 min«Doing nothing feels wrong»A mother contacts the parent helpline because her son's girlfriend is experiencing domestic violence. The counsellor supports her in this situation.
Media2 minHow your child can become media-resilientMedia resilience: Learning to use digital media safely is an important task - and one that requires both school and parents.
Columns4 min«I don't want to see my father so often anymore»14-year-old Elias used to spend every other weekend with his father. But now his interests have changed and he would rather do sports and meet his friends.
Columns5 min«Hello mum, this is my new number»There are many attempts at fraud via digital media. Children are also targeted by the perpetrators - and have a clear advantage if they are tricked.
Career choice4 minCareer choice: What are they doing today?Ten years have passed since the start of their careers. Three of those portrayed tell us how they have fared in their profession.
Columns3 minMy daughter is so ungrateful!Should a child be grateful to their parents - or should parental involvement be taken for granted? That's what our team of experts says.
Health9 minSnus: The kick from the pouchAlthough the sales age was recently set at 18 throughout Switzerland, snus and nicotine pouches are still booming among young people.
Media3 minSocial media: «You can't do without it either»Meret, 16, is aware of the dangers of social media. For her, the age at which children are given a smartphone is crucial.
Columns3 min«Sometimes I wish for the world back then»Verena, 48, is particularly annoyed by shallow short videos. Nevertheless, she doesn't want to completely ban her daughters, 13, from social media.
Columns5 minWhen social media becomes a problemSocial media offer relaxation, entertainment and fun. But they also harbour the potential for addiction. You can find advice and help here.
Columns3 minWhat should you do if your son no longer likes playing the cello?A 13-year-old boy no longer wants to practise the cello. Stop or force him to keep at it? That's what our team of experts says.
Columns5 min«Ask your child what they like in the virtual world»Psychiatrist Susanne Walitza advises parents to talk to their child first if Insta and Tiktok get out of hand.
Media3 min«Social media can be incredibly manipulative»Effi, 16, would recommend social media from thirteen at the earliest and advises parents to set limited screen time.
Career choice2 minApprenticeship: How do I get off to a good start?Starting an apprenticeship is a big step. What helps to overcome this hurdle? Two apprentices and a vocational trainer report.
Family13 min«Detachment is a process that can take a lifetime»If you want to have a healthy relationship with your parents, you first have to detach yourself from them, says psychologist and author Sandra Konrad.
Columns6 minHow can I protect my son from violent content?Tiktok, Insta, Snapchat: Social media arouses many fears among parents. Here's what experts say about the most common questions and fears.
Media3 min«We were young and had no idea»Malinka, 16, would have liked her parents and school to have prepared her better for dealing with social media.
Columns3 min«There are social media worlds that are like safe spaces»How Leah (17), Vanessa (15) and Liam (11) experience, use and critically scrutinise social media such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.
Media2 minMobile phones: a ban is too easyChildren and young people can learn how to use mobile phones responsibly at school - as long as it is not banned there.
Learning2 min«Despite disadvantages, a good preparation for the Gymi»Go Gymi aims to give children and young people who are disadvantaged due to their family situation the opportunity to attend grammar school.
Columns16 minWhat fascinates young people about social media?How does the constant stream of social media affect young people? What concerns are there? What can parents do?
Learning9 minFinally found a suitable schoolAfter a long odyssey, our author finds the perfect school for her daughters. What she likes there and what parents should look out for.
Health3 min«Absenteeism from school can jeopardise development»There are various reasons for truancy. A conversation about risk factors and support options with psychologist Silvia Meyer.
