Learning6 minWhat parents hope for from a public schoolLess than five per cent of Swiss pupils attend a private learning institution. However, the majority of parents can imagine sending their child there.
Health3 min«Every meal was accompanied by panic attacks»Paula, now 16, developed anorexia with bulimic phases when she was 14. This is how she managed to overcome her eating disorder.
Health3 minWhen your own child gets on your last nerveDealing with your own anger and the anger of your children can be learnt! Psychologist Annette Cina explains how.
Columns3 minNothing to be ashamed ofOur new columnist Lukas Linder wonders whether it is possible to control how a son remembers his father. And if not, then what?
Family5 minThe financial situation for families continues to worsenHow are families in Switzerland doing? The situation is tense, says the Family Barometer. The study analyses what matters to families.
Learning3 minAre we no longer the smartest?Artificial intelligence is on everyone's lips and doesn't stop at children. These are the most important questions.
Family2 min9 tips on how parents can accompany transitions wellA new class or a move - transitions can be very unsettling for children and are often underestimated. These tips will help.
School without grades: Headmaster Philippe Villiger explains.Learning2 min«Your own progress counts when learning»Headteacher Philippe Villiger explains why his school has done away with school reports for eight years and what experiences it has had with them.
Learning6 min«Grades are not a suitable feedback tool»Competence-orientation and grades do not go together, says education researcher Urs Moser. However, he is sceptical about abolishing grades.
School4 minHow children best resolve disputes without parentsIf we take too much from our children, we diminish their experience of self-efficacy, writes our columnist.
Family10 minRecognising transitions and providing good supportStarting school, starting a new class or moving house - there are many turning points in a child's life. This is how parents help their child with transitions.
Learning5 minSchool grades under the magnifying glassThe topic of school grades is polarising. We asked experts to categorise popular opinions on the subject.
Health5 minMyths about carbohydratesThere are many untruths circulating in the world of nutrition. In this series, we dispel the myths. We start with carbohydrates.
Columns3 minHelp, my daughter wants a tattoo!Ramona's 14-year-old daughter wants a tattoo, but her mum is against it. Prohibit or allow? That's what our team of experts says.
Education14 min«We have to become crisis managers of our everyday family life»Mums and dads today are faced with high demands, says parenting course leader Stéphanie Bürgi-Dollet. How to raise children without violence.
Alternatives to the grade. Teacher sits in the classroom with the child and discusses their performance.Learning6 minAlternatives to the note - an overviewIs it possible to assess performance without grades? What are the alternatives to grades? Voices from educational research categorise.
Education1 minGet your child involved in a good causeDid you know that children develop better self-esteem when they work for a good cause? Here's how you can support them.
Education1 minHomework: How to do it without discussionsSome children can't get much out of homework: It's so boring! Why do I have to do it? What you can do as a parent.
Education1 minHow do I convey a positive body image to my child?Teenagers and even children today are very preoccupied with their appearance and quickly feel that they are too fat, not sporty or muscular enough. What you can do as parents.
Education1 minMy child would like a petTime and again, animals are abandoned or taken to animal shelters. Before you acquire a pet, you should inform yourself thoroughly.
Learning6 minCareer disadvantage at homeAlthough Switzerland has a permeable education system, children's social background is the main factor that determines their school career.
Learning3 min«We are a high-performance school even without grades»Since 2017, the Lucerne primary school Staffeln has dispensed with grades during term time. The headteacher and two teachers report.
Learning16 minThe crux of the matter with the notesSchool grades, yes or no? This dossier sheds light on the state of the debate, alternative assessment systems and what children need to learn.
Bullying3 min«Bullying can lead to lifelong trauma»If there are signs of bullying, parents and schools must not lose any time and must intervene immediately, says bullying expert Christelle Schläpfer.
