Media7 minMedia: 10 questions about mobile phones, tablets and PCsIs it no longer possible to keep your child away from digital media? That's perfectly all right. Electronic media are part of everyday life today.
Development6 minHow do children aged 13 to 17 develop?Puberty is a time of transformation. Teenagers go through numerous phases that characterise their physical, cognitive and social development.
Columns6 minCity - country - river: 3 favourite places on the Iberian PeninsulaDebora Silfverberg, author of the travel series «Happiness travels with you», reveals three tried-and-tested insider tips for families in Spain and Portugal.
Health2 min«Eating is more than just food intake»Top chef Rolf Caviezel visits school classes to cook with the children. The aim is to teach them more about a balanced diet.
Career choice9 minHow parents support their child in choosing a careerTwo experts explain why many young people don't find their dream job straight away and why parents should exercise patience.
The first mobile phone - dream and nightmareMedia3 minThe first mobile phone - dream and nightmareFor many teenagers, their first mobile phone is a big wish come true. However, parents should bear a few things in mind.
Columns3 minHow do you praise a child correctly?The 14-year-old son of Franz and Berta from Basel is one of the best in his class. He recently complained that his parents didn't recognise his achievements enough.
Columns3 minHelp, my son wants to join the class chat on Whatsapp!Marianne, 38, distrusts WhatsApp. A clinch: «What can I do if my son wants to join the class chat but I don't want to use WhatsApp myself?»
Media2 minThe end of homework?Chat GPT completes writing tasks at the click of a button. What children need now is not a ban, but inner motivation to learn.
Health3 min«I never thought I would need therapy»Lea, 15, wanted to deal with her problems on her own. When her self-harming got worse and worse, she sought help from the school psychologist.
Health7 min9 questions about the child's psycheWhen it comes to children's mental well-being, there is a lot of uncertainty. Five experts provide answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Health5 min«The algorithm switches off thinking»Unlike computer games, the addictive effect of social media has long been underestimated, says child and adolescent psychiatrist Oliver Bilke-Hentsch.
Education12 min«Boys need to learn a healthy way of dealing with their aggression»Boys' coach Anton Wieser on scuffling teenagers and parents who are challenged to strengthen their sons.
Health2 min«We want to break through stigma and silence»Many young people in Switzerland suffer from mental health problems. The organisation Zeta Movement helps those affected to deal with their illness in everyday life.
Columns3 minWhat to do if your daughter wants to dress belly-free?A mother is worried: her daughter wants to dress revealingly to go out on the town with friends. What should she do?
Health3 min«The wait was a horror»Emil spent eight months of his time at the clinic due to depression. He waited just as long for a place in therapy.
Health3 min«If you carry on like this, you'll die»When her head was in chaos, high school student Sara began to control her body. Her eating disorder almost cost the 16-year-old her life.
Learning5 minLooking helps10 to 20 per cent of children and young people are at risk of developing health and social problems or psychological stress. What does this mean for teachers?
Gaming2 minPlay by your own rulesSome children not only use games to pass the time, but also reprogramme them. Often with astonishingly creative results.
Development15 minThrown off trackNever before have so many children and adolescents in Switzerland received psychotherapeutic treatment. There is no easing in sight.
Columns3 minYouth in crisis: Our topic in MayWhy more and more children and young people are suffering from mental illness - and what parents should look out for.
Education9 minRemember the condoms!The child is in love for the first time. How does that feel for mum and dad? How should parents ideally behave? And what should they refrain from doing?
Media2 minWhen children tinker with appsChildren can also show their creativity when using their mobile phones. Parents should not prevent this, but should be attentive to it.
Columns8 min«Happiness travels with you»: a harsh winter comes to an endIn the eighth instalment of our travel series, the family struggles with various adversities and dreams of more trips.
