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.
a teenage boy lying on the sofa at home and using a laptopCareer choice3 minAI and career choices: what it can do – and what it cannotAI has an answer to every question. But bear in mind: you still have to think things through, try things out and make your own decisions.
Yonatan Paulos, heating engineer, 2nd year; Marti Haustechnik; MenznauCareer choice3 minChoosing a career: Who am I, really?What suits my strengths and interests? Figuring this out is often one of the most difficult tasks for young people when choosing a career.
Psychology7 minWhat makes children happy? – Answers to 9 questionsPositive beliefs, certain character traits or lots of money? Experts discuss myths about happiness and what really brings contentment.
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.
Family3 min«I can do one thing: recognise the good guys»For Marissa, resilience is not a magic power that we draw from ourselves alone. It is more important to be able to count on the right people.
Education10 minHow do I strengthen my child? 11 resilience factorsThere are protective factors that are conducive to the development of resilience and arm children for the stumbling blocks in life.
Education5 minTrust in the potential of our childrenOur columnist believes that children's interests and strengths should take centre stage at primary school.
Education1 minEncourage your child's strengthsWould you like to strengthen your child's strengths? Then it is helpful to first take a closer look at what characterises your child: What does he or she particularly enjoy doing? What interests them? What are they good at?
Education6 min«Character strengths can be trained»"When you build your life around your own strengths, you feel better" Personality psychologist Willibald Ruch explains which factors lead to a happy life - and how you can support your child along the way.
Family11 minAre our children being over-treated at school?For some children, school is a challenge because different skills are required than those in which they are particularly strong.
Family Sebregondi_Self-love Photographed in Weiningen on 3 November 2019Development12 minThe value of loving yourselfThose who love themselves will also be better able to deal with life's difficulties. But how can children be taught to love themselves?
