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Learning5 minHomework as a bone of contention - essential or outdated?Why does homework harbour so much dynamite and give rise to countless controversial debates?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.
Columns2 minThe stress of not being good enoughSocial pressure pushes young people and parents into perfectionism. In the darkest hours, columnist Mikael Krogerus turns to God and asks for salvation.
Education1 minWhat to do in the event of a sibling dispute?Siblings argue. That's normal. It's also normal for parents to get upset. But you don't have to intervene immediately in every argument.
Health4 minDiagnosis of diabetes - what parents should knowContrary to popular belief, diabetes, which used to be called diabetes, is not caused by excessive consumption of sweets.
School6 minWhich school does Switzerland want?The Mercator Foundation wanted to find out from parents in Germany what they would like their child's ideal school to look like. Project manager Daniel Auf der Maur categorises the results.
Columns9 min9 great hikes for families in SwitzerlandMountains, lakes and breathtaking views: hiking in Switzerland is a great experience. Here, the Fritz+Fränzi team presents its favourite family hikes.
Family5 minA weekend in the EntlebuchThe Unesco biosphere reserve in Entlebuch offers adventures for nature lovers of all ages
Education10 minNew love, new happiness - and how are the children?Everyone has the right to fall in love again after a separation. But what about the children? What patchwork families need to look out for.
Development6 minHow do children aged 8 to 12 develop?Relationships with peers are now becoming increasingly important. Find out how children develop in this phase of life.
Education7 min5 ideas on how to make your next childcare weekend a successMany children whose parents live apart are still only with mum or dad at the weekend. Expectations are correspondingly high.
Health3 minIs trampolining really that dangerous?Many broken bones occur during sport or play, says orthopaedic surgeon Thomas Dreher. What children should look out for when jumping on a trampoline.
Blog6 minI have everything, why am I not happy?Many people are plagued by feelings of dissatisfaction. In the search for inner peace, it helps if we look at our lives in a wider context.
Education3 min«Courage needs self-confidence above all»Courage has many facets. Engineer Anne Richter tells us which of her boys tends to be physically courageous and which socially courageous.
Health9 minBroken bones in children - not so bad after allDiagnosis of a leg fracture? Fortunately, a fracture in children usually heals quite quickly. What parents should look out for.
School5 minAn Aargau school breaks new ground without gradesThe Aargau school Rütihof under the then headmistress Lisa Lehner dispenses with grades. With success!
Columns5 minSmartwatches cause new troubleEven primary school children are increasingly wearing GPS watches. How should teachers deal with them and why do parents buy them in the first place?
Columns3 minIt is not your job to make your children happy!Parents should not endeavour to be anxious to relieve their children of every problem, but to take their take their feelings seriously.
Family4 minDance of the bees: A board game promotes environmental awarenessThe family game is not only fun, but also sensitises children to the connections between bees, pollination and biodiversity.
