Female coach in water giving group of children swimming lesson in indoor poolLearning11 minInclusion: Ben and Nina are also swimming alongIs inclusion possible in swimming lessons? And how can the special needs of affected children be identified and taken into account?
Editorial blog2 minFear: Our topic for FebruaryMore and more children and young people are suffering from anxiety. Why is this? When should parents take action? And how can anxiety disorders be treated?
First day at school. Stressed and worried child and father holding hands. Child girl with backpack in first grade of primary school. Concept of back to school crisis, support, protection, togetherness.School5 minChildren's fears are also a major issue in schoolsParents and schools alike are challenged when a child develops fears. Together, they can weave a supportive network.
Mum hugging and comforting her sad son at homeEducation2 minWhat helps during a panic attack?Fear is a basic emotion. How parents can talk to their children about it and what they should avoid doing during a panic attack.
Mum comforting her upset sonPsychology16 minDoes my child have an anxiety disorder?When fear becomes too great, it is referred to as a disorder. Why are more and more children experiencing fear? And how can parents address it?
Psychology7 min«The digital world is a breeding ground for various fears.»Changing family structures and digitalisation are leading to an increase in anxiety disorders, says psychiatrist Gregor Berger.
Family2 min«Matteo has realised that he can control his fear.»Matteo, 11, developed an anxiety disorder after a frightening experience. His mother explains how therapy and family support helped him overcome his fear.
A young woman sits on a sofa during counselling, showing vulnerability and seeking assistance.Psychology4 minPanic attacks: «I was far too much of a perfectionist»As a teenager, Helena suddenly starts having panic attacks. They virtually destroy her social life. Therapy helps.
Psychology3 minWhat happens in the brain during hypnosisHypnotherapy is used successfully to treat many problems. What parents should look for when choosing a therapist.
A blonde little girl with a blanket over her face; we can see shadows cast on her face by the sun shining through the blanket.Psychology10 minHypnosis helps children to help themselvesWhen children play while lost in thought, they are in a trance. Hypnotherapy uses this state to resolve problems and fears.
Columns5 min«I don't want to go to camp with my class»Twelve-year-old Alina's class is about to go to camp. But she doesn't want to go because she can't sleep well away from home.
Education6 min«Overprotected children are blocked in their autonomy»Psychotherapist Joëlle Gut on parents who find it difficult to let go and give their children more responsibility.
Columns12 minMisox - or the story of the dragon queen unleashedEditor Maria Ryser comes to terms with the storm in Misox and takes us on an inner journey that has also helped her grow as a mother.
Videos2 minMy child is always afraidSilvia Zanotta is an expert in anxiety disorders. In the Kosmos-Kind lecture, she explains how parents can help affected children.
Health3 minSchool anxiety: «He can do it, he just doesn't want to!»Joel, 18, has dyslexia. He was terrified of being laughed at by his classmates. How he managed to finish school.
Health7 minDissolve stress in children quickly and easily with tappingExam nerves or stomach ache due to a conflict? With the EFT tapping technique, children can quickly calm down when they are stressed.
Bullying3 min«When Colin was sent to the psychiatric ward, I cried»Colin didn't want to go to school for weeks. He and his mum talk about how they experienced this time and what helped them.
Health2 minSchool anxiety: «I already felt sick at home in the morning»What do you do when your child is so scared that they no longer want to go to school? A girl and her father explain how it came about.
Health16 minWhen school becomes tortureAnxiety is an increasingly common factor in school absenteeism. How should teachers react? And how can parents strengthen their child?
Education7 minGood secrets, bad secretsWhat makes a good secret and what makes a bad secret? How parents can help their child to distinguish between the two.
Family8 minWhat are you painting?Expressing yourself freely while painting encourages creativity, has a relaxing effect and can even help to process stressful experiences.
Health3 minAnxiety disorders: What can parents do?Never before have so many children and young people suffered from anxiety disorders and phobias as today. What's going on? Expert Silvia Zanotti categorises.
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.
Education2 min«Clear agreements promote a sense of security»Larissa and Jan Weile experienced two classic shock moments and developed a strategy to give their children more freedom.
