Health11 minMoving is the best way to learnExercise is fun and good for your health. But does it also make you smarter? A visit to a school class.
Education8 minMucking out with children: The 9 most important insightsEndless collecting? An educationalist and a tidying expert explain how the chaos in the children's room can be controlled.
Family6 minAnd suddenly the teenager loves learning EnglishFrench top and English flop: What parents can do if a language subject is left behind and their child's motivation is in the cellar.
Learning7 minAt home in the school buildingWhether children enjoy going to school also depends on the rooms and the atmosphere they find there. Why little attention is paid to school building construction.
Learning13 min«Sometimes it's really hard to be a child»Many conflicts arise around learning. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Oliver Dierssen advises parents to clearly define their own role.
Career choice2 min«I advise against cancelling the apprenticeship»Expert Peter Heiniger knows the demands of Generation Z and knows when it makes sense to grit your teeth during your apprenticeship.
Kindergarten9 minStarting school: The new role of parentsWhen transitioning to primary school, parents need a lot of sensitivity and relationship strength in their parenting. What is meant by this?
Learning4 minWhat motivates teenagers to learnWhen moving from primary to secondary school, some pupils lose motivation. Three factors help them to stick with it.
Columns7 min«Happiness travels with you»: modern nomadsA family goes travelling and realises that they no longer want to settle down. Three insights that surprised them the most.
Education5 minTrust in the potential of our childrenOur columnist believes that children's interests and strengths should take centre stage at primary school.
Learning6 minHow children enjoy going to schoolMany children start first grade with joy. For this to remain the case, three basic psychological needs must be met.
Media2 minThe end of homework?Chat GPT completes writing tasks at the click of a button. What children need now is not a ban, but inner motivation to learn.
Education1 minEncourage your child's optimismOptimistic people have an easier time in life. They can enjoy everyday life better, are more confident and can even cope better with setbacks and failures. Would you like to help your child become a little more optimistic?
Learning13 minWhat a child needs to learnIn recent years, a lot of research has been carried out on the subject of learning and schools are trying to implement the findings. How does good learning work?
Learning6 min«We are happy to make an effort if we are interested in the subject matter»Education researcher Ulrich Trautwein on the desire to learn, what parents and teachers can do when motivation is lacking, and why children should not be made to cram.
Columns3 minEverything for the childThe happy child is the new status symbol and is becoming the saviour figure who is supposed to save the whole world, says columnist Mikael Krogerus.
Learning11 min20 tips to make learning more funFocussing at the crucial moment is no easy task for many children. Parents can make learning easier for their children with these tips.
Education2 min«Children need guidance and appreciation»Brigit Leuenberger is a mother and teacher. Both professionally and privately, her interactions are based on mutual respect and appreciation.
Family1 min«Pupils should find out what their heart beats for»What do teachers like about their job? What motivates them in their day-to-day work? Our new series explores this question. Part 1.
Family2 min«Kindergarteners feel their way around the world»What do teachers like about their job? What motivates them in their day-to-day work? Our new series explores this question.
Family2 min10 things that make your child happyWe advocate a childhood with fun and a dose of nonsense. Ten tried and tested tips for a break from everyday life.
Columns5 minPraise and perfectionism damage self-esteemParents like to encourage their children, give them compliments and praise them. This is because most adults assume that praise is good for children.
Learning5 minHomework? Don't panic!Homework is a constant source of irritation in many families. STEP course leader Liselotte Braun answers the most frequently asked questions from parents.
Columns1 minHow do I motivate my child properly?Evaluating a child's performance is always tricky. How do parents manage this so that they can motivate their child to achieve more?
