Columns6 minIt's not what we say that counts, but what we doChildren are acutely aware when parents don't practise what they preach. Showing attitude is more advisable than being a role model.
The Barmettler family from Lucerne: father Markus (43 years), mother Jasmin (41 years), daughter Jamelia (12 years) and the younger sister. Photos kostas maros, on 24.7.19 in LucerneMedia4 minWe say: «I realise for myself when enough is enough»Markus and Jasmin from Lucerne rely on trust instead of filters and strict rules when it comes to their daughter's media use. The three of them tell us whether it works.
Media14 minUse your smartphone mindfullyWhat does conscious use of smartphones and tablets look like for children and parents? How do we master the devices without becoming addicted?
Kühne family with 5 children, photographed on 24.7.19 Rigistrasse 94, Basel.Media4 minWe say: «Time quotas for mobile phones help us»Jens Kühne and his family blog while travelling. The children have smartphones and laptops. But media use is limited in terms of time.
The Barmettler family from Lucerne: father Markus (43 years), mother Jasmin (41 years), daughter Jamelia (12 years) and the younger sister. Photos kostas maros, on 24.7.19 in LucerneMedia7 minMrs Willemse, how much smartphone is too much?In order for children to learn how to use their smartphones consciously, parents need to reflect on their own media use and accompany their children. How does this work?
Kühne family with 5 children, photographed on 24.7.19 Rigistrasse 94, Basel.Media2 minNew 3-6-9-12 recommendation for screen time3-6-9-12 has long been a good rule of thumb for determining screen time for children. Now there is a new 3-6-9-12 version that is suitable for smartphones and the like.
