Columns4 min«I'm really scared of walking to school.»Two sixth-grade girls regularly accost Dana, 10, on her way to school and threaten her. She doesn't know what to do and seeks advice from our expert.
Mother helping her daughters to finish school homework during coronavirus quarantine. They are using a laptop.Learning3 min4 tips on how children can use AI cleverly for learningAlmost three quarters of all young people now use AI, mainly in school. What parents should look out for when learning with AI.
A young lad covers his face with a small oil painting of himself. The expression on the painting is serious. Conceptual with space for copy.Health8 minFacial paralysis in children: how you should respondFacial paralysis, or facial nerve palsy, is rare but can be alarming for children and parents. It is usually caused by an infection.
Education13 min«Parents must learn to ask better questions»Education expert Nicola Schmidt reveals how to encourage teenagers to talk and what role kneading pizza dough plays in this.
Education6 min«Many adult children overestimate their parents.»Parent-child conflicts: What is proclaimed as trauma is often separation issues, says psychologist Wolfgang Schmidbauer.
Multiethnic group of children sitting on the floor in a circle around the teacher and listening to a story. Discussion group of multiethnic children in the library talking to a woman. Portrait of a smiling Hispanic boy in primary school.School4 minReading means more than language acquisitionHow does reading promotion work in our schools? And what can parents do to support their children in language acquisition?
Columns5 minThrough mistakes to successThe fear of making mistakes blocks the learning process. The method of productive failure counteracts this.
Female coach in water giving group of children swimming lesson in indoor poolLearning11 minInclusion: Ben and Nina are also swimming alongIs inclusion possible in swimming lessons? And how can the special needs of affected children be identified and taken into account?
African girl student watching video course, distance e-learning, studying with online teacher via webcam. Remote education, work from home concept.Learning2 min«Parents who resort to prohibitions are heading straight for disaster.»Tips from education expert Stefan Wolter for parents and teachers on how to support children and young people in their use of AI.
First day at school. Stressed and worried child and father holding hands. Child girl with backpack in first grade of primary school. Concept of back to school crisis, support, protection, togetherness.School5 minChildren's fears are also a major issue in schoolsParents and schools alike are challenged when a child develops fears. Together, they can weave a supportive network.
Mum hugging and comforting her sad son at homeEducation2 minWhat helps during a panic attack?Fear is a basic emotion. How parents can talk to their children about it and what they should avoid doing during a panic attack.
Mum comforting her upset sonPsychology16 minDoes my child have an anxiety disorder?When fear becomes too great, it is referred to as a disorder. Why are more and more children experiencing fear? And how can parents address it?
Young child watching films on the laptop at homeLearning10 minIs AI damaging our children's resilience?Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of the everyday lives of children and young people. This raises the question: how much convenience is good?
Family2 min«Matteo has realised that he can control his fear.»Matteo, 11, developed an anxiety disorder after a frightening experience. His mother explains how therapy and family support helped him overcome his fear.
Columns5 minThe leaf horn with rollerbladesSibylle Dubs' music lessons also include drawing and crafts. This often results in wonderful creations – such as the leaf horn.
Columns4 min«My best friend betrayed me.»Tibor, 11, is disappointed. His best friend secretly goes biking with another boy, but denies it. Here's what our expert has to say.
Cheerful parents with small children preparing food at home together.Nutrition4 minHow to set a good example at mealtimesWhy parents have a greater influence through their behaviour than through rules – and how they can promote enjoyment, curiosity and trust at the family table.
School classroom in blurred background without young student. Blurry view of primary school classroom with no children or teacher, with chairs and tables on campus. Back to school concept.School5 minA new classroom for a new learning cultureWhen planning new school premises, there is an opportunity to take account of changing forms of teaching and learning.
Columns5 min«Can we have a music shower, please?»The pupils of music teacher Sibylle Dubs love experimenting with unfamiliar sounds. Not only does it strengthen their listening skills, it also helps them discover new things about themselves.
Psychology2 min«I want to support my daughters even when they can hardly support themselves.»Bernadette Bürer, 42, is autistic and has ADHD. As a mother, co-regulation is important to her. It is also like therapy for her inner child.
Education5 minWhen children lose their temper: 4 no-gos for fathersOutbursts of anger and aggressive behaviour place great demands on parents. Fathers in particular feel they have to respond with harshness and severity. Why this is not a good idea.
School6 min«You don't always have to have the last word.»Special needs teacher Sammy Frey advises schools and teachers on how to better deal with aggressive behaviour in the classroom.
ADHD13 min«ADHD is diagnosed too quickly and too superficially.»Sociologist Pascal Rudin criticises that the threshold for diagnosing ADHD is too low. He argues that increasing medicalisation shifts the burden onto the child and obscures the view of social injustices.
Playful child together with mother sitting in the back of the car. They are skateboarding outside in a parking roadEducation8 minHow parents can boost their child's self-esteemTo boost their child's self-confidence, parents do not always have to take the lead. It is more important to treat them with respect.
