A young man checking his phone on a street near some blocks of flats, wearing a black puffer jacket and a cap, focused on the screen as he scrolls through messages and notifications; an overcast sky; muted coloursSocial Media4 minHow extremist content is cleverly packagedExtremist content rarely takes the form of an obvious lie. Our author illustrates how this works using two popular examples of fake news relating to asylum.
Career choice2 min«Having to choose a career so early on was a shock!»Zuhra, 18, is in her second year as a laboratory assistant specialising in chemistry (EFZ) at Roche – despite a rocky start to her job interview
Columns5 min«My mum comes into my room without knocking!»Tim, 15, has had enough of his mum just walking into his room without knocking. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni shows him how to set boundaries.
Social Media9 minRadicalisation: What lies behind online hate speech?Radicalisation among young people is nothing new. However, digital media open up new channels for its spread. What can parents do?
a teenage boy lying on the sofa at home and using a laptopCareer choice3 minAI and career choices: what it can do – and what it cannotAI has an answer to every question. But bear in mind: you still have to think things through, try things out and make your own decisions.
Just ask Sarah5 min«Having your period at the swimming pool – it's so embarrassing»Annika, aged 14, does not want to take part in swimming lessons whilst she is on her period. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Yonatan Paulos, heating engineer, 2nd year; Marti Haustechnik; MenznauCareer choice3 minChoosing a career: Who am I, really?What suits my strengths and interests? Figuring this out is often one of the most difficult tasks for young people when choosing a career.
Media4 minOnline hate is also poisoning our young peopleYoung people are particularly affected by hate speech. Not only as perpetrators or victims, but also as witnesses to bad behaviour.
Media education2 min«Do parents know what their children are looking at online?»«No,» says Severin Kesselbach, the 19-year-old co-founder of Jugendblick.ch. The platform brings together all the information parents need to know about social media.
nMedia competence9 minMedia addiction: «Relationships are the strongest protective factor»Child and adolescent psychiatrist Susanne Walitza discusses the impact of social media on young people's mental health and the ban on mobile phones in schools, and explains why parents need support when it comes to teaching their children about media use.
Psychology2 minAt what age are we happiest?Tobias Esch knows that the sources of happiness change over the course of a person's life. The neuroscientist identifies three forms.
Columns6 min4 tips on how to be better at putting our mobile phones awayBefore we criticise our children for their smartphone use, parents should first find their own balance. A guide.
Psychology4 min«You can be positive and still feel unhappy from time to time»Four schoolgirls talk about happiness and unhappiness, the influence of friendship and family, and what really matters.
Family5 min«My classmate thinks I've got a bad opinion of her»A misunderstanding is putting a strain on the friendship between Sophia (15) and her classmate. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
School3 minHappiness as a school subject: how does that work?Calls for happiness to be taught as a school subject are growing louder. The Technical Education Centre in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, has put this into practice.
Luis Fuchs; aged 18; 2nd year; Rossfeld Training and Residential Homes Foundation; resident: Dania BenisattoCareer choice1 min«I experience moments that you don't often see in everyday life»As a trainee healthcare assistant, Luis Fuchs works in a residential care home for people with physical disabilities.
Kilian Büchi, Higher Education Diploma in Visual Design; Basel School of DesignCareer choice5 minThis is how dropping out of an apprenticeship becomes a new beginningGiving up an apprenticeship once it has begun is a difficult situation for everyone involved. However, being forced to start afresh also presents opportunities.
Career choice2 min«I like both: working in the workshop and dealing with customers»Louisa, 17, is doing her apprenticeship as an optician (EFZ) and loves the variety: sometimes working with her hands in the workshop, sometimes advising customers in the shop.
A teenage boy brushing his hair in the bathroom mirrorPuberty2 min«I can only protect what I value»The MFM project is a sex education and prevention programme for girls and boys approaching puberty. Course leader Roland Demel explains how it works.
Wide-angle shot of friends standing in the kitchen, with a blonde woman in the centre juggling oranges and laughingNutrition4 minCyclical dieting: does it work, or is it overrated?Sometimes a bigger appetite, sometimes less energy: many women notice the effects of their cycle in their eating habits. But what's really going on?
Photo of a teenage boy doing his homework at homeFamily4 min«I'm afraid to tell my parents about my poor grades»Twelve-year-old Simon is worried about disappointing his parents with poor grades. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Dossier: Authority Magazine – Fritz & FränziEducation3 min«It's all about striking the right balance»Corina Schäfer wants to provide her teenagers with guidance in their daily lives and set clear boundaries – whilst at the same time giving them the space to learn from their own experiences.
Family life9 minModern nomads: Maila the dog always comes alongMaila, the Dansky bitch, has so far remained in the background in our travel blogger's posts, yet she plays a central role in family life.
Smartphone3 min«Sometimes I wish someone would take my mobile away from me»Mia is one of those teenagers who use their mobile phone without any set rules. Her parents don't monitor either her screen time or the content she views.
