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.
Social Media7 minHow useful are tips from momfluencers?Many mothers seek parenting advice on Instagram. Experts warn that this can lead to unrealistic expectations and problematic trends.
Psychology7 min«The digital world is a breeding ground for various fears.»Changing family structures and digitalisation are leading to an increase in anxiety disorders, says psychiatrist Gregor Berger.
Young girl uses AI virtual assistant to do schoolwork. Concept of Artificial Intelligence and Futuristic technologyEducation10 min«AI competence in teaching should be a matter of course.»Digital expert Leonie Lutz explains when AI can be a useful tool for your child, where the risks lie, and why guidance is more important than bans.
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?
