Career choice4 minKV reform: «We want to focus on the strengths of apprentices»Last year, the biggest reform of commercial apprenticeships came into force. Kathrin Ziltener explains what apprentices can expect from the basic training programme.
Career choice3 minCareer choice: What makes me tick?The better you know yourself, the easier it is to find a suitable job. However, it is not always easy for young people to assess themselves realistically.
Education5 min«Children must learn to fail»Children today are overprotected, says psychologist Peter Gray. This prevents them from doing the most effective resilience training: free play.
Education13 min«Children must become strong themselves - through their own actions»Education expert Herbert Renz-Polster on authority, the art of setting the right boundaries and the question of what makes children strong.
Family5 minA school for allAn article about the importance and role of primary schools in our society and why co-operation between teachers and parents is so important.
Family11 minThe best books for children and young peopleWhich stories and books are suitable for which age? We have put together a selection for you.
Education1 minHow to talk to your child about moneyMoney is a taboo subject in many families. However, in order to teach children how to handle money, we should answer their questions.
Education1 minHow do you become happier as a family?To contribute to your own happiness and that of your whole family, it helps to be grateful for the things you have.
Education1 minHelp, my child doesn't eat anything healthyYour child used to eat fruit and vegetables and now suddenly only eats chips and chicken? No need to worry.
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.
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.
Education3 min4 tips for conflict-free communication with childrenI-messages and no-go words: We show you four strategies for constructive communication with your child.
Education5 min«No one can be empathetic from morning to night»One of psychologist Claudia Brantschen's aims is to support parents in their everyday lives. She explains how communication can strengthen relationships.
Education14 min«Parents need a lot of confidence. In themselves. And in life»Many parents want to bring up their children in a needs-orientated way and primarily fulfil their wishes, says educationalist Inke Hummel. The author of the guidebook believes that the reason for this is a reluctance to engage in conflict that stems from their own childhood.
Education1 min«Needs-orientated does not mean conflict-free»In a video interview, Inke Hummel explains what needs-orientated parenting means and why communication is so important in this context.
Education7 minHow does patchwork work? 10 questions and answersLife with a new partner and their children is challenging. Experts answer questions about patchwork families.
Videos1 minHow much sleep does my child need?How much sleep does a child need? Adolescent physician Rabia Liamlahi provides answers in her lecture.
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.
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.
Education11 minHow does parenting work without scolding?Scolding is part of everyday life in most families: parents scold their children, sometimes more, sometimes less. But boundaries and rules cannot be enforced by shouting at them.
