Health11 min«Radio silence is worse than the worst argument»Breaking off contact has been on the cards for much longer than it seems, says psychotherapist Claudia Haarmann.
Gaming9 minWhere does the fascination for the shooting game Fortnite come from?Fortnite is the world's most popular video game. How the shooting game fascinates so many young people and how parents can tell if their child is addicted to the game...
Education6 minGymi: «Social background often counts more than intelligence»Intelligence researcher Elsbeth Stern on the influence of genes, IQ tests and why the most intelligent 20 per cent of each age group are not found in Swiss grammar schools.
Blog3 minHobbyless and proud of itWhen Michèle Binswanger's son slips into puberty seemingly without a hobby and is only interested in his mobile phone, she starts to worry.
Bullying3 minAre children more aggressive today than in the past?Christian Zbinden, school social worker, says that "fights" on the playground should not be stopped. Why?
Columns5 minHelp, my child is lying!When children or teenagers don't tell the truth, it can be a world of hurt for some parents. But lying is part of development.
Blog3 minThe quiet envy of pubescent teenagersColumnist Michèle Binswanger on adolescent teenagers: Those who love are in pain. And those who live are hit by puberty.
Health12 min«Mr Jäncke, why do teenagers find learning difficult?»How do children learn? Is memorisation important? And what are the real benefits of (early) support? An interview with neuropsychologist Lutz Jäncke.
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Blog3 minToo much information!Our columnist Michèle Binswanger is dreading the rising flood of flyers from school. She fervently wishes: Less, please!
Teenage boy wearing headphones works at desk in his bedroomColumns11 minTurn off the music and sit still? Learning myths put to the testSitting up straight, no distractions and just not late at night or with music - which ideas about learning are right?
Family4 minGrowing up with grandparentsSiriwan is 16 years old and lives with her grandparents Ines, 76, and Edi, 74, in Zurich. How does that work?
Prof. Dr Urs Moser, Director of the Institute for Educational Evaluation at the University of Zurich, at its headquarters in Zurich on 20 March 2017.Family10 min«Pushing a child is useless»Education expert Urs Moser on equal opportunities, cantonal differences in grammar schools and parental support without pressure.
Blog3 minKick the eggs hardOur columnist Michèle Binswanger on maturing into a woman, grabbing men and the right to defend your boundaries.
Education9 minDepressed or not in the mood?Puberty is a time of change. Mental illnesses such as depression occur more frequently. What are the first signs parents should look out for?
Shopping onlineMedia9 minProtect your data? Easy as pie!Secure passwords, GPS off and deleting apps - these are 3 of 11 data protection tips for children and young people from expert Martin Hellweg.
Family5 minLearning in your sleep - is that possible?Sufficient sleep is important for memory formation and successful learning. Research shows that undisturbed deep sleep is particularly important.
adrian halter, jennifer 17 daughter,Education4 minMrs Cina, why do we argue with those we love?Experts Annette Cina knows that it's quite normal for pubescent children to regularly clash at home.
Health2 min«I pay a high price for the Gymi»13-year-old Emma has recently started grammar school. But one worry is constantly breathing down her neck.
Health6 min«We idealise the past»The demands on school performance have not increased, says Martin Dornes, a German sociologist and psychotherapist.
Education10 minWhen sexuality awakensMany parents don't know how to deal with their children's awakening sexuality. Under no circumstances should they remain silent, experts advise. A relaxed approach to sex and early sex education favours the physical development of children.
Development4 minA comparison of young people's lifestylesWhat occupies young people today? What are their goals? What are they afraid of? Various studies are investigating this. An overview.
Unhealthy food concept - sugar in carbonated drinks. Sugar cubes as background and canned drinkHealth5 minWhat a can of Red Bull does to your child's bodyEnergy drinks such as Red Bull are very popular with young people. Researchers consider more than two doses per day to be problematic. And warn of long-term damage.
