Columns6 min4 fantastic audio recommendations for children and teenagersAudiobooks, radio plays and music are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in other worlds. Our columnist presents four new releases.
Columns3 minOh dear, our third child is getting their first mobile phone!Mobile phone rules are nothing new to our columnist. Will her experience with her older children prove helpful, or is she facing another defeat?
Media competence16 minWhat effect does hours of scrolling have on young people?When one video follows another, young people find it hard to put their mobile phones down. What are the consequences of endless scrolling?
Columns6 minA healthy culture of debate online: how our children learn thisEven children and teenagers are picking up on the unfiltered tone of speech found online. A healthy culture of debate within the family can help prevent this.
Portrait of a young man using a phone to take a selfie, taking a break from working out in a gym, running on a treadmill, healthy lifestyle and cardio exercise at a fitness clubMedia2 min«Recognising warning signs and keeping the lines of communication open»The allure of the Manosphere? Psychologist Markus Theunert explains how to protect your child from toxic masculinity online.
a young teenager at home looking at their mobile phoneSmartphone3 min«Without rules, I'd be on my mobile for much longer»Elijah, 13, got his first mobile phone when he was 11. He has to hand in his smartphone during lessons.
A father and daughter talking about teenage problemsMedia4 minChildren targeted by online scammersYoung people are often the victims of cybercriminals. These criminals mercilessly exploit adolescents’ naivety and thirst for adventure.
Columns6 minHow AI can support learningHardly any other topic is generating more interest at the moment than AI. We've heard enough about the risks. But what about the opportunities?
Lee and his mother Tamara Parham – a feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageSmartphone15 minConnected 24/7: Friendship in the digital ageThe digital generation: How is the nature of friendships changing? What are the opportunities and risks? And what should parents be aware of?
Smartphone3 min«If someone's always on their mobile, it gets on your nerves after a while»Lee, 13, talks about how he and his friends use digital media. His mum, Tamara, discusses their family's mobile phone rules and what really matters.
Mother helping her daughters to finish school homework during coronavirus quarantine. They are using a laptop.Learning3 min4 tips on how children can use AI cleverly for learningAlmost three quarters of all young people now use AI, mainly in school. What parents should look out for when learning with AI.
Columns5 minLet's talk about porn literacy!Pornography is just a click away on the internet. This makes it all the more important for young people to learn how to correctly classify explicit content.
African girl student watching video course, distance e-learning, studying with online teacher via webcam. Remote education, work from home concept.Learning2 min«Parents who resort to prohibitions are heading straight for disaster.»Tips from education expert Stefan Wolter for parents and teachers on how to support children and young people in their use of AI.
Young child watching films on the laptop at homeLearning10 minIs AI damaging our children's resilience?Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of the everyday lives of children and young people. This raises the question: how much convenience is good?
Young girl uses AI virtual assistant to do schoolwork. Concept of Artificial Intelligence and Futuristic technologyEducation10 min«AI competence in teaching should be a matter of course.»Digital expert Leonie Lutz explains when AI can be a useful tool for your child, where the risks lie, and why guidance is more important than bans.
Social Media3 minSocial media: Why self-esteem is so importantIn the age of social media, young people are under a lot of pressure to compare themselves with others. We would do well to encourage them to develop a sense of self-worth.
Gaming8 minGaming: Why are children so fascinated by Brawl Stars?In front of schools, on the bus or in their rooms: it seems as though all children are playing Brawl Stars. Where does this come from and when can it become problematic?
Plus-size middle-aged mum and teenage daughter working together on a laptop at home, academic support and parental assistanceMedia3 minEnsuring your child's safety onlineAdults need to show children how to stay safe online. An online parents' evening provides helpful tips on this topic.
Development11 min«Young people need to squirm a little in their boredom»Elisabeth Weybright observes that adolescents often struggle with boredom. Are they no longer able to tolerate uncomfortable feelings?
Columns4 minAge limits for social media: take precautions instead of waitingA discussion paper examines the introduction of age limits in social media – and recommends pragmatic action.
Columns6 minFour pitfalls in media educationKeeping up with technological developments is virtually impossible. Parents should keep an eye on these four things.
Media2 minWhy young people use social mediaFor the first time, research has been conducted in Switzerland into young people's motivation for using social media. The results refute many preconceptions.
Media2 minWhen is my child ready for their first mobile phone?The first mobile phone is a milestone. Find out what parents should look out for and how to make the transition responsibly.
Media2 minHow young people use AIA recent report shows how artificial intelligence has become part of young people's everyday lives. Here's how you can support your child in the world of AI.
