Career choice4 minAn extra year can pave the wayDuring the vocational preparation year, young people can discover their own strengths, clarify their career aspirations and build confidence.
School1 min«I was turned down because I was too young»Emily Probst found it difficult to choose a career and find an apprenticeship. During her transition year, she secured her first-choice apprenticeship.
Luis Fuchs; aged 18; 2nd year; Rossfeld Training and Residential Homes Foundation; resident: Dania BenisattoCareer choice2 minChoosing a career: Where do I feel at home?When choosing a career, it is not only interests, strengths and future prospects that matter, but also the atmosphere within the training organisation.
Health12 minSexual violence: Empowering children, deterring perpetratorsParents cannot protect their child from sexual violence, but they can do a great deal to make it more difficult for perpetrators.
Just ask Sarah5 min«Having your period at the swimming pool – it's so embarrassing»Annika, aged 14, does not want to take part in swimming lessons whilst she is on her period. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Psychology6 min«The importance of childhood is overestimated»To what extent are parents responsible for their children's future happiness? Expert Eva Asselmann puts things into perspective.
School3 minHappiness as a school subject: how does that work?Calls for happiness to be taught as a school subject are growing louder. The Technical Education Centre in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, has put this into practice.
Psychology14 minWhat does it take to lead a happy life?What is the key to happiness? Is a fulfilling life a matter of luck, or is it something we can shape ourselves? A search for clues.
A shot of a young boy talking to his cheerful father as they sit together in a new car on a driving trip, journey, happiness, lifestyle, parent, vehicle, car, hire, safety, insurance, family, parenting, conceptEducation5 minI don't want my children to turn out to be idiotsThat is the title of Silvan Meier's book. The teacher, who has taught on three continents, shares his key insights into education.
School5 minWhat it takes to make schools fairerEducation is not something to be taken for granted, and a fair school system even less so. We must not forget this in any discussion.
A young student reading aloud in the classroomSchool6 minHow to practise speaking and reciting with childrenMany children find it difficult to speak in front of others. However, these speaking situations can be practised, even at home.
Mum comforting her upset sonPsychology16 minDoes my child have an anxiety disorder?When fear becomes too great, it is referred to as a disorder. Why are more and more children experiencing fear? And how can parents address it?
Development10 minAm I too short?What determines a child's growth? And when should you seek medical advice? Two experts explain.
Psychology3 minWhat happens in the brain during hypnosisHypnotherapy is used successfully to treat many problems. What parents should look for when choosing a therapist.
Columns5 min«Can we have a music shower, please?»The pupils of music teacher Sibylle Dubs love experimenting with unfamiliar sounds. Not only does it strengthen their listening skills, it also helps them discover new things about themselves.
Playful child together with mother sitting in the back of the car. They are skateboarding outside in a parking roadEducation8 minHow parents can boost their child's self-esteemTo boost their child's self-confidence, parents do not always have to take the lead. It is more important to treat them with respect.
A blonde little girl with a blanket over her face; we can see shadows cast on her face by the sun shining through the blanket.Psychology10 minHypnosis helps children to help themselvesWhen children play while lost in thought, they are in a trance. Hypnotherapy uses this state to resolve problems and fears.
A boy is sitting on the grass at the edge of a stadium watching football. The boy sits on the grass at the edge of the stadium and sadly looks on as the others play football, a spare playerColumns4 min«People laugh at me because I don't like playing football.»Aaron, 9, doesn't like playing football. The other boys laugh at him because of this and don't choose him for their group during PE.
Development3 min«It was often difficult for Nina at school»Nina, 12, is highly sensitive and reacts strongly to stimuli and social interactions. Dealing with this was a process for the whole family.
Development5 minHow your child develops independenceChildren are often held back when learning to be independent. How parents can encourage their child's independence.
Bullying2 min«We turn children's supposed weaknesses into their strengths»As Bionicman, Michel Fornasier is an advocate for inclusion. Here he explains how children can focus on their strengths.
Education12 minWho is best at what?Be it at school or on social media: Children and young people are constantly comparing themselves. This gives them important information about themselves.
Learning4 minWhat motivates teenagers to learnWhen moving from primary to secondary school, some pupils lose motivation. Three factors help them to stick with it.
Columns3 min«How can I become more popular?»Nine-year-old Jasmina is insecure because her friend dances ballet and is very popular. She asks our expert Sarah Zanoni for advice.
