Development5 minGifted children in everyday school lifeThe promotion of giftedness at school is no longer focussed solely on the gifted. There are now a number of programmes and tools for teachers.
Development2 min«There was a phase when I was less motivated»There was a phase when I was less motivated, says Ella, 13, from Zurich. She has a brother and loves playing football.
Development3 min«It's cooler to make things yourself instead of buying them»Maya, 11, from Zurich has three brothers and loves to realise new ideas.
Development15 minTalent: I can do that really well!Every child is born with talents. But how do they find out which sport, which instrument, which career direction suits them?
Development7 min«Every child has a right to be supported»Geneticist Markus Hengstschläger says that it takes many villages for a talent to develop. But what is talent and how is it created?
Education2 minWhat are your talents?Not every child likes to self-assess. These questions help to find out where the children's personal strengths and interests lie.
Health10 minWhy are parents critical of vaccinations?Few topics are as controversial among parents as immunisation. Why are some parents critical of immunisation against diseases?
Family8 minOff to the dirt!Are farm children healthier? Our author was convinced by her four forest children of the toughening effect of Mother Nature's microbial diversity
Development3 min«It does Justus good when he can talk to someone»When Bettina H. moved to the canton of Bern with her two sons, she initially thought they were all doing well. Until her son grew increasingly distant from her.
Education14 minDepression: Shadows on the soulPuberty is a time of change. Mental illnesses such as depression occur more frequently at this time. How does depression develop and how does it manifest itself?
Health6 min«Suicide attempts among girls have increased significantly»According to child and adolescent psychiatrist Gregor Berger, 90 per cent of victims suffered from a mental illness such as depression in the year before their suicide.
Development4 min«Does it always go on like this, this life?»Stefanie* passed her A-levels this summer. Anyone who meets the upbeat 18-year-old won't believe that she has suffered from depression since childhood.
Family16 minPaths to addictionThe market for substances has grown rapidly in recent years. When should parents be wary? When is too much too much?
Education6 minAlcohol, tobacco, digital media - what parents should knowAdolescents can come into contact with many substances and behaviours that carry the risk of addiction. These are the most common.
Family4 min«I was aware that I was accepting my death»First he smoked pot and drank, then ecstasy, LSD and cocaine became his friends, and finally psychotropic drugs. The words of a friend shake him up.
Health10 minBack pain in children and adolescentsBack pain is a widespread disease - now also affecting children. What is the cause and what can be done?
Family9 minIs writing by hand neglected at school?What learning basic handwriting and writing by hand have to do with brain performance and learning success. With tips for playful writing practice at home.
Education17 minParental burnout: can the breakdown be prevented?Parents place high demands on themselves. Where does the feeling of an eternal race against time come from? Which paths lead to burnout?
Family4 minWhy are so many parents overwhelmed?Peter Sumpf from Elternnotruf talks to overburdened mums and dads. He explains why so many parents run into burnout.
Health4 minSuddenly Dad was no longer ill, but deadIngo Conradin dies of cancer. Mum Conradin and the two children describe how they are coping with their grief.
Health4 min«The grief for Daddy is changing. It's less intense now»What is it like when your father dies? A family talks about how they deal with grief and how it changes them.
Family10 minHow do I help my child in a bereavement situation?Children deal with grief and death differently to adults. It is important to allow grief, to give it space and time. How can parents help their children with this?
Health11 min«Protect your child's nose»As the days get shorter, cold viruses are lurking. Infection specialist Ernst Tabori talks about nasty germs, wet hair and washing your hands properly.
Health8 minChildren's feet: What you should look out for when buying shoesHealthy feet, healthy mind: Why children should walk barefoot as much as possible.
