Columns3 minWhy you should read to your childMikael Krogerus talks about his enjoyment of reading aloud, what it does for him and his children and why parents are tricking themselves in the process.
Family3 minPatchwork: «The road here was often bumpy»It took Christoph and Regine Schmutz a while for their sons to find their place in the new patchwork family.
Calculation disorder dyscalculiaVideos1 min«Dyscalculia - how the brain learns to calculate»Dyscalculia. Early detection of dyscalculia can protect against frustration and fear of failure, says neuroscientist Karin Kucian.
Learning6 minHow children enjoy going to schoolMany children start first grade with joy. For this to remain the case, three basic psychological needs must be met.
Education14 minNew love - new happiness?When parents start a patchwork family with their new love, there are many stumbling blocks waiting for them. However, the family model also offers opportunities - which requires perseverance and empathy.
Health3 minLactose intolerance in childrenDoes your child complain of stomach ache after eating dairy products? The reason could be lactose intolerance.
Education2 min«Education begins practically from birth»The "Das bin ich!" app aims to promote sex education. Co-author Maja Cimerman Sitar explains how this works.
Family5 minThe ambivalent side of praisePraise is not the most effective way of boosting children's self-confidence.
Videos1 minHow much sleep does my child need?How much sleep does a child need? Adolescent physician Rabia Liamlahi provides answers in her lecture.
Autism3 min«Every encounter with an autistic child is an opportunity»There is no typical behavioural abnormality that automatically leads to an autism diagnosis, says autism expert Christina Schaefer.
Family3 min«Parental separation can also be an opportunity for children»Family therapist Sabine Brunner explains how to involve a child in the reorganisation of the family without overburdening them.
Columns3 minHelp, my child only has one girlfriend!Ramona and Niklas' 12-year-old daughter only has one best friend and no other mates. This worries the parents.
Family7 min«Children want to have a say»Should parents shield their children from the flood of bad news? Absolutely not, says social scientist Gisela Unterweger.
Learning6 minThe plight of sheet musicSchool grades stress pupils. Teachers also often find them unfair. Nevertheless, they persist. Why is that?
Blog5 minSurrounded by narcissists?Narcissism is a serious and rare personality disorder. Time for a plea not to use this term lightly.
Learning5 minHow can school become a happy place?People, routines and places can help children master the challenges of a learning environment like school.
Education2 min«Reading should be enjoyable, not a compulsory exercise»Reading expert Christine Roth reveals how to get children excited about reading and what parents should avoid when it comes to holiday reading.
Development14 min«Child development does not have to conform to the norm»Is my child developing normally? Am I doing enough to make sure it makes good progress? Many parents ask themselves these questions. Here's what our experts say.
Development4 minIf the child weighs too littleThe topic of underweight in children and adolescents has met with little response. But how harmless is being underweight really?
ADHD3 minLecture cycle Cosmos Child: All dates and informationKosmos Kind: Experts explain important aspects of child and adolescent development - in a way that is understandable and relevant to everyday life.
Development14 min«Many parents overestimate their child's need for sleep»Rabia Liamlahi advises parents whose children sleep badly in the sleep consultation at Zurich Children's Hospital. She knows which sleep disorders most commonly affect school-age children and what worries mums and dads.
Blog5 minBetween children and needy parentsWhat to do when parents become needy? It often happens gradually and hits our blogger in an already challenging phase of her life.
Education1 minHow do I help my child to deal with difficult issues?War, terror, natural disasters - such news is particularly threatening for children. How you can support your child.
Learning5 minHomework as a bone of contention - essential or outdated?Why does homework harbour so much dynamite and give rise to countless controversial debates? An attempt to explain.
