Columns4 min«I always get bored in restaurants!»Fourteen-year-old Alexander isn't allowed to use his mobile phone in the restaurant and is annoyed. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Media competence16 minWhat effect does hours of scrolling have on young people?When one video follows another, young people find it hard to put their mobile phones down. What are the consequences of endless scrolling?
Portrait of a young man using a phone to take a selfie, taking a break from working out in a gym, running on a treadmill, healthy lifestyle and cardio exercise at a fitness clubMedia2 min«Recognising warning signs and keeping the lines of communication open»The allure of the Manosphere? Psychologist Markus Theunert explains how to protect your child from toxic masculinity online.
Career choice2 min«Team spirit is key»Yonatan, 20, has overcome a number of obstacles in his career. Despite failing his final examination as an EBA heating engineer, he is continuing on his chosen path.
a young teenager at home looking at their mobile phoneSmartphone3 min«Without rules, I'd be on my mobile for much longer»Elijah, 13, got his first mobile phone when he was 11. He has to hand in his smartphone during lessons.
A Caucasian teenage boy lying on a bed, holding a smartphone close to his face and staring at the screen with a tired expression, showing signs of gadget addiction in a bedroom settingSmartphone3 min«When other people talk about Instagram or Snapchat, I think: What on earth are they for?»Noe, 13, isn't allowed to use social media, but he doesn't feel he's missing out on anything. The secondary school pupil has Tourette's syndrome and ADHD.
A father and daughter talking about teenage problemsMedia4 minChildren targeted by online scammersYoung people are often the victims of cybercriminals. These criminals mercilessly exploit adolescents’ naivety and thirst for adventure.
Lilian Sigg and her two friends, Eleni and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageEditorial blog2 minFriendship in the digital age: our theme for AprilAlways connected, always available: How do digital media influence the way young people experience friendship today?
Puberty6 min«Our daughter doesn't follow any rules»A mother has contacted the parents’ helpline for advice because she no longer knows how to deal with her teenage daughter's defiance.
Columns6 minHow AI can support learningHardly any other topic is generating more interest at the moment than AI. We've heard enough about the risks. But what about the opportunities?
Columns3 minWhat the daughter gets up to on her first trip with her parentsEver since her eldest daughter moved away, our columnist's family has been facing unprecedented situations.
Lee and his mother Tamara Parham – a feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageSmartphone15 minConnected 24/7: Friendship in the digital ageThe digital generation: How is the nature of friendships changing? What are the opportunities and risks? And what should parents be aware of?
Media8 min«Loneliness is often linked to low self-esteem»More and more young people are suffering from loneliness. Susanne Bücker explains what helps children and young people build lasting friendships.
Julia Wohlfahrt – Feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageMedia2 min«Good friendships take time to develop»Julia, 16, is a boarding school pupil on Lake Constance. She knows what it means to maintain friendships across long distances.
Lilian and her two friends, Elena and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageSmartphone3 minBest friends: «With you lot, I know exactly what you mean»Three friends talk about how their use of smartphones has changed over the years and when they make a conscious decision not to use them.
Smartphone3 min«If someone's always on their mobile, it gets on your nerves after a while»Lee, 13, talks about how he and his friends use digital media. His mum, Tamara, discusses their family's mobile phone rules and what really matters.
Lilian Sigg and her two friends, Eleni and Livia – a feature/report on teenage friendships in the digital ageSmartphone2 minWhich apps do teenagers like best?The four favourites are no strangers to us. What's striking is that all these apps are designed for communicating with friends.
Columns5 min«My child has so much potential, but they're lazy!»When children adopt a minimalist lifestyle, it can cause frustration for parents. What are the reasons for this? And what can be done about it?
Anna Breit / Connected ArchivesSexuality2 minMy child is in love! 7 tips for parentsSexologist Laila Schläfli knows how parents can best support their teenagers when it comes to questions about love and sexuality.
friendship and people concept - happy teenage friends or high school students having fun and making facesPuberty8 minAre teenagers better than their reputation?Teenagers are considered moody, rebellious, lazy, only listen to their peers and want nothing to do with their parents. Is that really true?
Columns5 minLet's talk about porn literacy!Pornography is just a click away on the internet. This makes it all the more important for young people to learn how to correctly classify explicit content.
Woman as a DIY enthusiast in the garden, varnishing and painting a table as a protective coatingCareer choice2 min«We allow young people to mature»The Dreipunkt Foundation offers support programmes to young people who are struggling to find an apprenticeship.
Sexuality10 minThe 11 most common questions teenagers ask about love and sexualityFirst love: Sexologist Laila Schläfli understands what matters to teenagers and how parents can support their children during this stage of development.
Portrait of Israeli psychologist and author Haim Omer at his home in Hod HaSharon, Israel, 18 September 2019.Health15 min«Suicidal young people need to feel that their suffering is taken seriously.»In order to help teenagers at risk of suicide, their social environment should also be involved in the therapeutic work at an early stage, says psychologist Haim Omer.
