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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Columns5 min«Prevention can only succeed if everyone pulls together.»The «freii» app helps children use their mobile phones more responsibly. We asked the project manager how prevention works.
Columns5 minFour cosy games from SwitzerlandAnimal tamer, shadow puppeteer, nature guardian or master of disguise – these four games are not only popular with children and young people.
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.
Columns5 minOMG! They're reading again!!Booktok inspires millions of young people to read – emotionally, digitally and without any pressure. A trend that is causing the book industry to boom.
Columns6 min«Adolescence» – a worthwhile impositionWhat parents need to know about the successful Netflix series and when it is okay for teenagers to watch it.
Columns5 minSelf-diagnosis with Dr. Google and Prof. TiktokThe internet provides answers to all health questions. This can have serious consequences, especially for children and young people.
Columns5 min«Hello mum, this is my new number»There are many attempts at fraud via digital media. Children are also targeted by the perpetrators - and have a clear advantage if they are tricked.
Columns5 minStorytelling made easyChildren have a lot of fun creating a story, a film or a radio play. This is how the first steps work.
Columns6 minHow can I protect my son from violent content?Tiktok, Insta, Snapchat: Social media arouses many fears among parents. Here's what experts say about the most common questions and fears.
Columns3 min«There are social media worlds that are like safe spaces»How Leah (17), Vanessa (15) and Liam (11) experience, use and critically scrutinise social media such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.
Columns16 minWhat fascinates young people about social media?How does the constant stream of social media affect young people? What concerns are there? What can parents do?
Columns3 min«I could delete everything, but the urge isn't there»Mara, 18, can imagine that she will later regret how much time she spent on social media. However, the schoolgirl doesn't want to miss out on the cool sides either.
Columns6 minSocial media: Protecting children - but how?Australia bans social media for children and young people under the age of 16. Is this a good way forward? Five questions and answers.
Columns5 min7 brilliant games for children and parentsIf we get our offspring hooked on interesting games early on, they will be bored with undemanding games later on.
Family2 minWhy do we need media?Media play a central role in our society. Explain to your child what functions they fulfil.
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.
Columns5 minWhat children listen to stories with todayMany audio devices today offer children the opportunity to access stories and radio plays in a playful way - an overview.
Family10 minTablets in kindergarten: is it necessary?Not everyone is equally happy about children using digital devices in kindergarten. What it's all about.
