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.
Media2 minWhy young people use social mediaFor the first time, research has been conducted in Switzerland into young people's motivation for using social media. The results refute many preconceptions.
Career choice3 min«I want to stay in direct contact with the children.»Apprenticeship as a childcare worker: Kevin Werder still works at the company where he did his apprenticeship. But he hasn't stood still – quite the opposite, in fact.
Career choice2 min«I thought that was it for haircuts.»Alexandra Zollet was training to be a hairdresser in 2017. She is now cutting hair again, but her approach is completely different.
Career choice1 min«The feeling of flying is indescribable.»Even as a child, Valeria Huber dreamed of flying. Now she is about to realise her dream – as a professional helicopter pilot.
Career choice1 min«They are the dearest people I know.»Supporting people with disabilities brings Finn joy. He already knows what career path he wants to pursue.
Career choice5 min«Rejections are part of the process.»Career advisor Tanja Tanner knows how young people and their parents can best deal with rejections during the application process.
Columns5 min«is school really the most important thing?»Marvin, 14, is annoyed that his parents and grandparents always ask him about school and never ask how he is or what interests him.
Career choice2 min«I want to be able to apply knowledge directly.»Jeanne's career path has not been straightforward. This makes her all the more convinced that she made the right choice in becoming a specialist in exercise and health promotion.
