Vape LGBT teenagers. Bisexual lesbian young Caucasian teenage girls in casual clothes vape electronic cigarettes on the street in the park on an autumn evening. Bad habit.Columns5 min«My parents are punishing me for vaping by banning me from using my mobile phone.»Amy, 16, doesn't understand why her parents are so upset about vaping. She seeks advice from our expert.
Tired, sleepy, napping, exhausted, fatigued, overworked, overload, pupil, teenage boy, teenager, sleep, student, lad, teenage generation, man, male, schoolboy, health problem, boring class, lesson, sleeping at table, school. High-quality 4K footageColumns5 min«I'm fed up with school.»Hamza, 15, is tired of school. He feels constantly pressured by teachers and parents. Here is what our expert has to say.
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioEditorial blog2 minAddiction: Our topic for NovemberAlcohol, cannabis, pills or all of the above: why are young people attracted to intoxicants? When does addiction become dangerous?
Addiction dossier Lian PortmannHealth3 min«Cannabis has burned itself into my brain.»At first he smoked weed for fun, then he couldn't function without joints. His cannabis use cost Noah*, 18, two apprenticeships and much more.
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioHealth5 min«We must not leave education to social media.»Philip Bruggmann, chief physician at the Arud Centre in Zurich, on poly-drug use among young people, which is increasingly causing concern in addiction medicine.
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?
Medium shot of a young girl next to her mother who is supervising. The girl is wearing a green jumper and the mother is wearing a brown jumper. They are in the kitchen of their home located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Videos are also available for this scenario.Family life12 minThe art of asking the right questionTalking to children can sometimes be difficult. How can parents keep the conversation going with their children – and when is it better to remain silent?
Caring mother hugging, comforting depressed upset teenage daughter, stressed unhappy teenager girl wearing hood sitting on bed, thinking about problems, feeling lonely and misunderstoodEducation8 minWhere to put all this heartache?Heartbreak eventually passes. But what should you do when your own child experiences heartbreak for the first time? A guide for parents.
Psychology2 minWhat is the legal situation in the event of theft?Youth prosecutor Patrik Killer knows what happens when children or young people steal and what penalties they can expect.
Psychology10 minWhen your child stealsIt is not uncommon for young people to steal. This may be motivated by a desire to belong or by a more serious problem.
Health8 minWhat helps against spots?In the age of social media, acne can be a major psychological burden. Two experts explain what can be done about it.
Career choice6 minAnd suddenly Nora goes her own wayMy daughter Nora is in Year 8 and has to decide on a career path. Will my career choice knowledge be useful in practice?
School5 minThe selection comes at the wrong timeIn the midst of puberty, we decide on the future of teenagers – yet they need one thing above all else: time.
Shy teenage girl looking down, romantic date between students, awkward momentFamily life4 min«I'm stressed because of a crush»Ariona, 13, has a crush. The problem isn't the boy, but the other girls who are spreading the word. That's according to Sarah Zanoni.
Columns3 minHelp, our daughter doesn't like showering!Some twelve-year-olds shower voluntarily, others stubbornly refuse. What should you do if your child doesn't want to? Here's what our team of experts says.
Education13 minBorderline: A life full of extremesEven young people can be affected by borderline personality disorder. Early diagnosis is crucial.
Development5 min«Lack of sleep during puberty can make you ill»Why lively schoolchildren suddenly become night owls during puberty and how parents can deal with their teenagers' sleep.
Blog6 min«What would you like more support from us for?»How you as a parent can get closer to your taciturn teenager with unusual questions and suitable conversation starters.
Education13 min«There is a lot of strength in the menopause»Cycle expert Josianne Hosner on the potential of the menopause and why she sees it as an opportunity for the mother-teenager relationship.
Education6 minShould lessons for young people start later?Starting lessons later could lead to more sleep and better performance, as various studies have shown.
Columns4 minBoredom: «I have no idea what to do»For some time now, 12-year-old Roxana has been plagued by boredom. She simply doesn't know what to do anymore.
Development9 min10 questions about life with teenagersAdolescents are sometimes a closed book for their parents - and vice versa. Experts on stumbling blocks in everyday life.
Development3 min«Distance does not mean an end»Renato's relationship with his mother Tamara broke down during puberty. The two have since got back together.
Development6 min«Parents should encourage development, not slow it down»Sociologist Klaus Hurrelmann explains why it takes much longer for children to cut the cord from their parents today and what the consequences are.