Social Media3 minSocial media: Why self-esteem is so importantIn the age of social media, young people are under a lot of pressure to compare themselves with others. We would do well to encourage them to develop a sense of self-worth.
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.
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.
Media2 minWhy young people use social mediaFor the first time, research has been conducted in Switzerland into young people's motivation for using social media. The results refute many preconceptions.
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.
Media16 min«Parents need to learn to assert themselves when it comes to mobile phones.»Media expert Daniel Wolff knows how much time children spend on their mobile phones every day – and what they experience online. Parents would do well to supervise them more closely.
Media3 min«At 14, I believed everything I saw on Tiktok»Manyutha, 16, would only allow access to social media from the age of 16. Only then can young people use it responsibly. Before that, they are overwhelmed.
Media3 minSocial media: «You can't do without it either»Meret, 16, is aware of the dangers of social media. For her, the age at which children are given a smartphone is crucial.
Columns3 min«Sometimes I wish for the world back then»Verena, 48, is particularly annoyed by shallow short videos. Nevertheless, she doesn't want to completely ban her daughters, 13, from social media.
Columns5 minWhen social media becomes a problemSocial media offer relaxation, entertainment and fun. But they also harbour the potential for addiction. You can find advice and help here.
Columns5 min«Ask your child what they like in the virtual world»Psychiatrist Susanne Walitza advises parents to talk to their child first if Insta and Tiktok get out of hand.
Media3 min«Social media can be incredibly manipulative»Effi, 16, would recommend social media from thirteen at the earliest and advises parents to set limited screen time.
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.
Media3 min«We were young and had no idea»Malinka, 16, would have liked her parents and school to have prepared her better for dealing with social media.
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.
Columns2 minSocial Media: Our topic in AprilYoung people are captivated by social networks - with uncertain consequences. Where are the dangers, where is the potential? And what should parents look out for?
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.
Education1 minTalk to your child about cybergroomingTiktok, Instagram and online games: these platforms are not only used by older children and young people - but also by paedophiles.
Columns15 min«Children need parents who take time for them»Child and adolescent psychologist Fabian Grolimund on the biggest challenges facing parents today - and how they cope with them.
