Family2 min«My middle school teacher is my role model»"Your daughter is a case for grammar school," the teacher told the parents. Today, 14-year-old Ivana is in the third year of long-term grammar school.
Family15 minSecondary school or grammar school: which is better for my child?Who belongs at grammar school? Who should go to secondary school? And why is the baccalaureate rate in Switzerland so low? Is the Swiss education system unfair?
Career choice2 minApprenticeship instead of grammar school: «I've never regretted the decision»Severin Schnyder, 17, from Berg TG, decided against grammar school and in favour of an apprenticeship despite his good grades.
Health3 min«Mrs Hug, what can you do about sleepwalking and nightmares?»Doctor Martina Hug explains how parents can recognise the psychological causes of sleep disorders in schoolchildren and how they can be treated.
Blog3 minSVP-positive at the family table?The older children get, the more interested they are in political issues. What if the teenagers get a whiff of politics at dinner?
Development11 minSleep disorders in teenagersSleep disorders are common in children and adolescents. When should parents definitely seek professional support?
Family6 min«Tunnel vision on grades has problematic consequences»Educational scientist Margrit Stamm on the dual education system, ambitious parents and the misconception that you should go to grammar school with good grades.
Media5 minAre parents and children surfing on different wavelengths?Conflicts over media use are often linked to different sensory perceptions. Researchers have made some exciting discoveries.
Education3 minHow do we talk to our teen about porn?We answer these and four other questions about love and sexuality from our big 100-question dossier.
Education2 min«I am proud of my children's commitment»Barbora Gerny has a special view of parental pride. Instead of celebrating her children's top achievements, she celebrates their enthusiasm and commitment.
Columns5 minBans on mobile phones in schools are useless!Our columnist Thomas Feibel explains why banning mobile phones at school won't help our children.
Education11 min13 questions about pubertyMy child is smoking pot, what should I do? When can children stay at home alone? These and other questions from our big dossier on puberty.
Health13 min«Suicide attempts have increased tenfold»Adolescent psychiatrist Gregor Berger on suicide attempts, depression in adolescence and the importance of a stable parent-child relationship.
Blog9 minThe thing with the children: A preliminary assessmentMikael Krogerus wonders what almost 18 years of being a father has done to him and what he has learnt from it.
Columns6 minWhat to do when your daughter loses the courage to face life?When a child becomes depressed, it poses a major challenge for the whole family. Jesper Juul on how to deal with a depressed child.
Education9 minWhat should parents do if their child surprises them during sex?Sexological body therapist Beate Wanka on the role model function of mothers and fathers, sexual freedom and bad sex education books.
Blog3 minAbout losing and finding againOur columnist Mikael Krogerus goes in search of misplaced heirlooms - and finds memories.
Blog3 minA Beetle on InterrailFly, angel, fly! Or alternatively, take the train. Michèle Binswanger's daughter is travelling through Europe with Interrail.
Health13 minYoung, injured - and tired of life?Almost one in five young people have deliberately harmed themselves at least once. Are these boys and girls at risk of suicide?
Columns5 minMedia use: No orientation without rulesRules are usually not particularly popular with children and young people. However, they are important - especially when it comes to media education.
Family3 min«We are often asked if we are sisters»The two 14-year-olds, Giulia and Kaja, have known each other forever. They explain why they are often seen as sisters.
A young student suffering from the exhaustion of finalsDevelopment8 minTired teenagers - lazy teenagers?When teenagers are overtired, it's not always because of the party the night before, it's often for biological reasons.
