Columns5 minWhy boys are falling behind at schoolAt a crucial stage in their school years, girls have a more biologically mature brain than boys. What boys need to perform better.
A young girl cooking with her grandparents, mid-section.Nutrition5 minEating healthily despite having little time and energyIn the hustle and bustle of everyday family life, there's often no time for an elaborate meal. This way, a balanced diet doesn't fall by the wayside.
Family life3 min«You just need a bit of courage and confidence»Irina and Raymon make a conscious effort to balance their hectic daily lives with four children by spending relaxed time together as a family, and they avoid the stress of trying to fit everything in.
The Debrunner family: Andrea and Jose with their children Liandro (9), Elias (5) and Noah (1½); Andrea’s mother: Annalisa; photographed at the family home.Family life5 minFamily life: «Just try to take the pressure off»Many parents make family life unnecessarily complicated by constantly comparing themselves to others, says sociologist Norbert F. Schneider.
A family waiting for the ferry to set sail. The mother and her teenage children are sitting by the window. Rapallo, Liguria, Italy. Photographed with a Canon R5Family life11 min«I don't like my stepchildren»Holidays with her partner, his children and her own always end in arguments – because our author has a problem with her stepchildren.
Prof. Dr Roland Reichenbach, an educationalist and Professor of General Education at the University of Zurich, is pictured in the main building of the University of ZurichLearning16 min«Teachers are the most important factor in learning success»Professor Roland Reichenbach on the myth of intrinsic motivation, the value of practice and the role of the teacher.
School5 minWhat it takes to make schools fairerEducation is not something to be taken for granted, and a fair school system even less so. We must not forget this in any discussion.
Columns6 minWhat should you do if a pupil is being difficult?One pupil is constantly causing trouble in music lessons. Our columnist manages to win him over through sound experiments and a lot of relationship-building.
Schoolgirls having a pyjama party.Columns5 min«I'm scared of staying overnight at other children's houses»Philomena, 11, would love to go to her friends’ pyjama parties. But she's too scared to stay overnight away from home. Here's what our expert has to say.
Teachers and children learning about ecology and gardening at schoolSchool2 min«The garden brings global issues to a local level»At the Gemüse-Ackerdemie, school classes tend their own school garden. Founder Simone Nägeli explains how it works.
Education14 min«What matters is how parents behave, not what they say»What role do values such as respect and politeness still play today? A significant one, says child and adolescent psychologist Philipp Ramming.
ADHD7 min«The pressure to perform is a major problem for people with ADHD»Everyday family life with children who have ADHD can be a challenge. Social worker Anita Jung Strub explains how to cope with it.
A young student reading aloud in the classroomSchool6 minHow to practise speaking and reciting with childrenMany children find it difficult to speak in front of others. However, these speaking situations can be practised, even at home.
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.
