Father and son holding a soccer ball with their heads, playing in the garden, celebrating Father's DayEducation3 min«Parents must use their power for the benefit of their children.»How can parents strike a balance between setting boundaries and allowing their children to have a say in their upbringing? A conversation with psychologist Katharina Hardegger.
Health3 min«Absenteeism from school can jeopardise development»There are various reasons for truancy. A conversation about risk factors and support options with psychologist Silvia Meyer.
Development4 min«Toddlers are in conflict between closeness and autonomy»How can parents support their defiant child in dealing with their strong emotions? Do they need limits or more freedom?
Development3 minThe new «Cosmos Child» lectures 2025On 28 January, "Kosmos Kind" starts with a new series of lectures. Developmental paediatrician Oskar Jenni presents the programme.
Health3 minSocially well-supported children deal better with traumaHow do traumatic experiences in childhood affect development and which therapies really help?
Health3 minGender-sensitive parenting: an important task for parentsPsychologist Annika Butters knows why a gender-sensitive approach is essential, especially for young children and their identity development.
Health3 min«Constraints have a huge impact on family life»Compulsions in children and adolescents: Adolescent psychiatrist Susanne Walitza explains why early diagnosis is important.
Health3 minSelf-discovery learning overwhelms childrenPsychologist Elsbeth Stern explains what children need to learn and what they don't need in an interview and in the Kosmos Kind lecture on 2 July.
Development3 minOnline addiction: In the maelstrom of the mediaAddiction expert Franz Eidenbenz explains why social media algorithms are so easily addictive, especially for young people.
Autism3 min«Every encounter with an autistic child is an opportunity»There is no typical behavioural abnormality that automatically leads to an autism diagnosis, says autism expert Christina Schaefer.
Family3 min«Parental separation can also be an opportunity for children»Family therapist Sabine Brunner explains how to involve a child in the reorganisation of the family without overburdening them.
Health3 minAnxiety disorders: What can parents do?Never before have so many children and young people suffered from anxiety disorders and phobias as today. What's going on? Expert Silvia Zanotti categorises.
ADHD3 min«The environment plays a central role in ADHD therapy»Paediatrician Oskar Jenni explains in an interview why there is no "easy" diagnosis for ADHD.
Development3 min«Waiting is the wrong strategy for dyscalculia»Six per cent of all children in Switzerland have problems with arithmetic. Early diagnosis protects children from frustration, says neurologist Karin Kucian.
Health2 minHow art is good for body and soulPainting something from the soul: Leonhard Thun-Hohenstein is investigating the effect of art on children's well-being.
