Family2 minWhy do we need media?Media play a central role in our society. Explain to your child what functions they fulfil.
Development4 minHow the media influence a child's body imageMany factors have an influence on how satisfied a child is with their body. The media plays a role that should not be underestimated.
Columns1 minWhat is sexting, doxing or happy slapping?Cyberbullying is not the same as cybergrooming. Our glossary explains the eight most important terms relating to online bullying.
Media7 minMedia: 10 questions about mobile phones, tablets and PCsIs it no longer possible to keep your child away from digital media? That's perfectly all right. Electronic media are part of everyday life today.
Columns5 minSmartwatches cause new troubleEven primary school children are increasingly wearing GPS watches. How should teachers deal with them and why do parents buy them in the first place?
Columns5 minTiktok as a gateway drug?Drugs are increasingly being glorified on social networks. With fatal consequences for children and young people. How parents should counter this trend.
Health4 minA healthy self-image protects against false role modelsNutrition, fitness and body worship are omnipresent on social media. This world of filtered self-presentation is often difficult to understand, especially for children and young people. What can parents do to prevent their child from developing eating disorders or other psychological problems?
Media3 minWhat parents should know about Snapchat80 per cent of Swiss teenagers use the Snapchat app several times a day. What parents should know about it.
Media2 minTinkering like a computerProgramming is a school subject in many Swiss cantons. This makes sense and promotes important skills in children.
Media5 minWhat is a sustainable mobile phone?Media competence also means thinking about ecological aspects. Longevity is the key concept here.
Media2 minA short Tiktok profileTiktok is the most popular app among children and young people. The video portal offers plenty of room for creativity. Parents should bear these points in mind.
Columns2 minEducation topics on Google: What are the top hits in 2021?Once a year, Google Switzerland publishes the most searched terms on Google compared to the previous year. Especially for us, Google Switzerland has drawn up a few special top ten lists relating to children and education ...
Media2 minNot just the devil's stuffSocial networks have a bad reputation among parents. Mums and dads often don't realise that their teenagers are creatively active on them.
Blog4 minHelp, our children are on Tinder!After a heartbreak, our son is looking for a distraction. Basically a good idea, says blogger Irma Aregger, until she sees that he's on Tinder.
Development3 min«Emojis cannot replace a conversation»It is important to Sarah Pel, 45, and her husband Oliver, 50, that their children treat others with respect and empathy online too.
Education14 min«Reducing media time is not the solution»Since schools closed, children and their parents have been sitting in front of screens more than ever before. Does this also increase mutual understanding?
Family7 min«Corona is forcing us into digital training at breakneck speed»The closure of schools poses new challenges for parents and teachers alike. German education expert Armin Himmelrath also sees an opportunity.
Columns7 minLearning with apps - 8 tips from the media expertThe virus has paralysed everything: lessons, everyday life, life itself. But just because children are no longer going to school doesn't mean they have to stop practising.
