Development4 minHow sleep worksSleeping is an extremely complex process in which many factors are involved. These seven sleep steps take place every night.
Development3 min7 tips on how parents can promote their child's sleepDiscover 7 tips on how parents can positively influence their child's sleep - from sleep routines to the ideal environment.
Development3 min«That's not enough sleep for old age!»Nine-year-old Emilia can't fall asleep well at night, even though her parents have tried lots of things. This stresses her mum out.
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.
Health4 min10 sleep myths in checkDoes milk help you fall asleep? Does the full moon cause restless nights? Experts dispel sleep myths and provide exciting facts.
Development3 min«Sleeping through the night again for the first time in seven years»The daughter, an extremely premature baby, had severe sleep problems from birth. The parents' concerns were only taken seriously after five years.
Development15 minWhat to do if the child can't sleep well?Sleep disorders are common in children and adolescents. What parents can do to promote their child's healthy sleep in the long term.
Development3 min«The thought journey is a tool that helps us»Anna Walbersdorf's son had trouble falling asleep for a long time. She uses mind travel to counteract the problem of falling asleep.
Columns2 minSleep: Our topic in FebruaryChildren and adolescents also suffer from sleep disorders. What the reasons are, what the consequences are and how parents can help.
Education1 minHelp, my child can't fall asleep!Do you know this too? Your child lies awake in bed for a long time and just can't fall asleep. Our tip in the video will help you stay relaxed in this situation.
Education6 minShould lessons for young people start later?Starting lessons later could lead to more sleep and better performance, as various studies have shown.
Family2 min5 tips for everyday life with a highly sensitive childScratchy labels, sensory overload and homework stress: Life with a highly sensitive child demands a lot from parents.
Family7 minHow your kindergarten child gets enough sleepStarting kindergarten makes even the most lively children tired. We have five tips on how your child can get enough sleep.
Development3 minSleep is important for childrenWe all spend about a third of our lives asleep, children even more. Here's how to explain to your child why this is necessary.
Columns3 minSleeping when the teenagers sleepColumnist Mirjam Oertli could live with a lack of sleep with small children. Now the children are teenagers and she is more tired than ever.
Columns3 min«When my teacher scolds me, I feel insecure»Eight-year-old Amina contacted our expert because her teacher, who she actually really likes, sometimes gets loud.
Education4 min5 tips against school frustrationSchool psychologist Matthias Obrist explains what parents should look out for if their child no longer wants to go to school.
Family3 min7 tips on how parents sleep betterJust one more episode of your favourite series to watch or social media to catch up on. Parents often go to bed later in the evening than is good for them. So you can get to bed earlier.
Family8 minWhen the end of the working day gets longer and longerWhen the evening gets longer and longer Once the kids are in bed, parents finally have time for themselves - and often end up going to bed later than is good for them. Time-outs during the day help to prevent this. Text: Birgit Weid
Videos1 minHow much sleep does my child need?How much sleep does a child need? Adolescent physician Rabia Liamlahi provides answers in her lecture.
Development14 min«Many parents overestimate their child's need for sleep»Rabia Liamlahi advises parents whose children sleep badly in the sleep consultation at Zurich Children's Hospital. She knows which sleep disorders most commonly affect school-age children and what worries mums and dads.
Columns3 minHow wild can sleepover parties be?A mum is worried because her eight-year-old daughter watched too much TV at a sleepover party and didn't get enough sleep. This is what our team of experts says.
Development3 minCan good sleep be taught?Many young people don't get enough sleep. It might help if we explain to them how important healthy sleep is for learning.
Health3 min«Mrs Hug, what can you do about sleepwalking and nightmares?»Doctor Martina Hug explains how parents can recognise the psychological causes of sleep disorders in schoolchildren and how they can be treated.