Gaming13 min«A day without a smartphone is a disaster for teenagers»Franz Eidenbenz knows how easily an online addiction can develop - and also what can prevent or cure it: the feeling of being valuable.
Columns4 minWhat happens to our data after death?We all leave a lot of traces and data online during our lifetime. How to organise your digital legacy.
Education7 minHow bad is glandular fever for teenagers?The viral disease is widespread and occurs mainly in small children and teenagers. What role kissing plays in transmission.
Education2 min«Reading should be enjoyable, not a compulsory exercise»Reading expert Christine Roth reveals how to get children excited about reading and what parents should avoid when it comes to holiday reading.
Development14 min«Child development does not have to conform to the norm»Is my child developing normally? Am I doing enough to make sure it makes good progress? Many parents ask themselves these questions. Here's what our experts say.
Development4 minIf the child weighs too littleThe topic of underweight in children and adolescents has met with little response. But how harmless is being underweight really?
Learning5 minHomework as a bone of contention - essential or outdated?Why does homework harbour so much dynamite and give rise to countless controversial debates?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.
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.
School6 minWhich school does Switzerland want?The Mercator Foundation wanted to find out from parents in Germany what they would like their child's ideal school to look like. Project manager Daniel Auf der Maur categorises the results.
Development6 minHow do children aged 13 to 17 develop?Puberty is a time of transformation. Teenagers go through numerous phases that characterise their physical, cognitive and social development.
Family5 minA weekend in the EntlebuchThe Unesco biosphere reserve in Entlebuch offers adventures for nature lovers of all ages
Education10 minNew love, new happiness - and how are the children?Everyone has the right to fall in love again after a separation. But what about the children? What patchwork families need to look out for.
Development6 minHow do children aged 8 to 12 develop?Relationships with peers are now becoming increasingly important. Find out how children develop in this phase of life.
Media3 minThe first mobile phone - dream and nightmareFor many teenagers, their first mobile phone is a big wish come true. However, parents should bear a few things in mind.
Development5 minHow do children aged 4 to 7 develop?A quantum leap in development: a lot happens to a child from the age of four. What physical, psychological and social changes this phase brings with it.
Columns3 minChild development: Our topic in July and AugustEvery child is different - but there are still typical developmental phases. If you know these, you can take a more relaxed approach to everyday family life.
Columns3 minHow do you praise a child correctly?The 14-year-old son of Franz and Berta from Basel is one of the best in his class. He recently complained that his parents didn't recognise his achievements enough.
