Columns6 min«Adolescence» – a worthwhile impositionWhat parents need to know about the successful Netflix series and when it is okay for teenagers to watch it.
Three people, a fitness instructor training with two teenage boys in a gym.Health11 minYoung people caught up in the strength training crazeMore and more teenagers are heading to the gym. Their goal: to build muscle. What you should bear in mind when exercising during puberty.
Columns5 minSelf-diagnosis with Dr. Google and Prof. TiktokThe internet provides answers to all health questions. This can have serious consequences, especially for children and young people.
Autism4 min«I tell myself: Be brave and don't think too much!»Nino, 17, from Lauperswil in the canton of Bern, has Asperger syndrome. He has now learned that talking to strangers isn't so bad after all.
Media2 minMedia use: Negotiating effectively with childrenTo regulate their child's media use, parents should establish clear rules with them. They should be well prepared when negotiating these rules.
Media16 min«Parents need to learn to assert themselves when it comes to mobile phones.»Media expert Daniel Wolff knows how much time children spend on their mobile phones every day – and what they experience online. Parents would do well to supervise them more closely.
Columns3 minAbout Aperol and the fear of losing touchKids! At first she misses out on many things because of them, but as a teenager they keep our columnist up to date.
Columns4 min«I stole money from my mum»Twelve-year-old Simea stole money from her mum because her friends begged her for sweets. Now she has a guilty conscience.
Career choice1 min«I think it's cool to work outside and inside»Silas Peter is in his 3rd year of training as a tinsmith. Metals, sheet metal, lead - working with different materials is his great passion.
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.
