Learning33 minRethinking schools: Answers to the 20 most important questionsWhat makes a good teacher? How does school work in the age of AI? We answer the most pressing questions about the future of school.
Columns4 min«I hate homework!»Mika is really annoyed that he has to sit at homework for so long every day. This regularly leads to arguments with his mum.
Learning7 minAt school, the child is at the centre, not the parentsIn principle, it is a good thing for parents to seek dialogue with the school - as long as they do not overstep their authority.
Family2 min5 tips for everyday life with a highly sensitive childScratchy labels, sensory overload and homework stress: Life with a highly sensitive child demands a lot from parents.
Learning7 minHomework - the relationship with the child comes firstMany parents say that homework is a burden for their child. With these tips, learning at home will be a success.
Learning6 min«Grades are not a suitable feedback tool»Competence-orientation and grades do not go together, says education researcher Urs Moser. However, he is sceptical about abolishing grades.
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.
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.
School5 minStarting school: 12 questions about first gradeA lot changes for children and parents when they start primary school. Answers to the most important questions about the new school routine.
Learning5 minHomework as a bone of contention - essential or outdated?Why does homework harbour so much dynamite and give rise to countless controversial debates?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.
Education2 min«Noah has to pay the price himself if he's late in the morning»Publisher Ronny Spiegelberg and his teenage son are a well-rehearsed team - even when it comes to dealing with stressful situations.
Education1 minHow do I help my child with maths?Your child is stuck with their maths homework and is getting nowhere. Frustration sets in and your child asks you for help.
Education1 minHow can my child become more independent?Do you sometimes get annoyed when your child constantly asks you for help and - for example - doesn't do anything on their own with their homework?
Education7 min5 Conflicts and how parents can set sensible boundaries herePsychologist Sarah Zanoni comments on 5 typical conflict situations and explains how fathers and mothers can react.
Education3 min5 tips against stress with homeworkSchool is the number one topic of dispute between parents and children. Jolanda Hohl, primary school teacher and learning and family coach, explains what behaviour is appropriate in the event of a conflict.
School6 minHelp me to do it myselfHomework is a regular source of contention in many families. However, it should and can be a bridge to school for parents - and help the child to learn.
School5 min«Parents can have a positive influence on their children's attitude towards school»Psychologist Sharon Wolf has investigated the question of how much parents should be present at their child's school. She explains a programme that aims to improve the relationship between school and home.
Learning6 min«We are happy to make an effort if we are interested in the subject matter»Education researcher Ulrich Trautwein on the desire to learn, what parents and teachers can do when motivation is lacking, and why children should not be made to cram.
Videos1 minDo I really have to take care of my child's Ufzgi?Homework is a constant focal point in many families. What role should you play as a mum or dad?
Videos1 minHow do I motivate my child to do homework?Homework is a source of conflict in many families. What role should you play as a mum or dad? We have a whole dossier on this topic.
Columns16 minDreamy children under pressureConcentrating, listening, working independently: Some schoolchildren find this very difficult. Why do children tend to daydream?
Columns6 minMy child cannot accept helpParents and children often clash when learning together. Our columnist Stefanie Rietzler knows that arguments can be avoided if mums and dads ask more questions.
Education2 min«There's always a row about homework»Homework and media consumption regularly make Astrid Mitchell angry. The mum of two is most annoyed with herself.
Family14 min«There is no shortage of teachers»Beat W. Zemp has chaired the umbrella organisation of Swiss teachers LCH for 30 years. He leaves office this July. The big interview.
