Education3 min«Parents must use their power for the benefit of their children.»How can parents strike a balance between setting boundaries and allowing their children to have a say in their upbringing? A conversation with psychologist Katharina Hardegger.
Health3 min«Absenteeism from school can jeopardise development»There are various reasons for truancy. A conversation about risk factors and support options with psychologist Silvia Meyer.
Development4 min«Toddlers are in conflict between closeness and autonomy»How can parents support their defiant child in dealing with their strong emotions? Do they need limits or more freedom?
Development3 minThe new «Cosmos Child» lectures 2025On 28 January, "Kosmos Kind" starts with a new series of lectures. Developmental paediatrician Oskar Jenni presents the programme.
Videos2 minAnger and aggression: understanding, coping, growingAnnette Cina, psychologist and psychotherapist, shows how families can deal constructively with anger and aggression.
Videos2 minHealthy nutrition for children - right from the startPaediatrician Carsten Posovszky shows how to promote healthy eating and avoid malnutrition in the Kosmos children's lecture.
Health3 minSocially well-supported children deal better with traumaHow do traumatic experiences in childhood affect development and which therapies really help?
Health3 minGender-sensitive parenting: an important task for parentsPsychologist Annika Butters knows why a gender-sensitive approach is essential, especially for young children and their identity development.
Bullying2 minBullying - how parents and schools can helpIn the Kosmos Kind lecture, bullying expert Christelle Schläpfer explains why parents and schools need to take immediate action in cases of bullying.
Health3 min«Constraints have a huge impact on family life»Compulsions in children and adolescents: Adolescent psychiatrist Susanne Walitza explains why early diagnosis is important.
Media2 minAre children getting lost in the digital maelstrom?Psychotherapist Sabine Brunner shows ways in which parents and children can remain a family despite the separation of mother and father.
Health3 minSelf-discovery learning overwhelms childrenPsychologist Elsbeth Stern explains what children need to learn and what they don't need in an interview and in the Kosmos Kind lecture on 2 July.
Videos2 minWhat does a child need when the parents separate?Psychotherapist Sabine Brunner shows ways in which parents and children can remain a family despite the separation of mother and father.
Videos2 minDoes my child have autism?Autism. In the Kosmos Kind lecture, paediatrician Christina Schaefer talks about challenges for affected families - and opportunities.
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.
ADHD2 minADHD - just jittery or ill?ADHD. Paediatrician Oskar Jenni explains the challenges and opportunities a diagnosis brings for children and parents.
Health3 minPlay is a mirror of child developmentChildren gain important experiences for their development through play. Paediatrician Caroline Benz knows how parents can encourage children to play.
Health3 minWhen your own child gets on your last nerveDealing with your own anger and the anger of your children can be learnt! Psychologist Annette Cina explains how.
Bullying3 min«Bullying can lead to lifelong trauma»If there are signs of bullying, parents and schools must not lose any time and must intervene immediately, says bullying expert Christelle Schläpfer.
Development3 minOnline addiction: In the maelstrom of the mediaAddiction expert Franz Eidenbenz explains why social media algorithms are so easily addictive, especially for young people.
Videos1 min«Dyscalculia - how the brain learns to calculate»Dyscalculia. Early detection of dyscalculia can protect against frustration and fear of failure, says neuroscientist Karin Kucian.
Videos1 minHow much sleep does my child need?How much sleep does a child need? Adolescent physician Rabia Liamlahi provides answers in her lecture.
ADHD3 minLecture cycle Cosmos Child: All dates and informationKosmos Kind: Experts explain important aspects of child and adolescent development - in a way that is understandable and relevant to everyday life.
Videos1 minAccompanying children's play - what makes sense?In his lecture, Oskar Jenni explains why children play and explains the different forms of play and children's willingness to play.
