Addiction dossier Colin RavasioEditorial blog2 minAddiction: Our topic for NovemberAlcohol, cannabis, pills or all of the above: why are young people attracted to intoxicants? When does addiction become dangerous?
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.
Medium shot of a young girl next to her mother who is supervising. The girl is wearing a green jumper and the mother is wearing a brown jumper. They are in the kitchen of their home located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Videos are also available for this scenario.Family life12 minThe art of asking the right questionTalking to children can sometimes be difficult. How can parents keep the conversation going with their children – and when is it better to remain silent?
Caring mother hugging, comforting depressed upset teenage daughter, stressed unhappy teenager girl wearing hood sitting on bed, thinking about problems, feeling lonely and misunderstoodEducation8 minWhere to put all this heartache?Heartbreak eventually passes. But what should you do when your own child experiences heartbreak for the first time? A guide for parents.
Health8 minWhat helps against spots?In the age of social media, acne can be a major psychological burden. Two experts explain what can be done about it.
Columns5 min«is school really the most important thing?»Marvin, 14, is annoyed that his parents and grandparents always ask him about school and never ask how he is or what interests him.
Family3 minHow a «Spiisse» taught me a lesson in parentingWhat to do when your son wants to pull out his own teeth? Our columnist fails spectacularly.
Sexuality14 minHow do I talk to my child about pornography?Today, porn is just a few clicks away on the internet – even for young people. This is a cause for concern for many parents.
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.
Columns3 minAbout Aperol and the fear of losing touchKids! At first she misses out on many things because of them, but as a teenager they keep our columnist up to date.
Career choice2 minApprenticeship: How do I get off to a good start?Starting an apprenticeship is a big step. What helps to overcome this hurdle? Two apprentices and a vocational trainer report.
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.
Family6 minAnd suddenly the teenager loves learning EnglishFrench top and English flop: What parents can do if a language subject is left behind and their child's motivation is in the cellar.
Education6 minShould lessons for young people start later?Starting lessons later could lead to more sleep and better performance, as various studies have shown.
Family9 minSweet drinks with a high riskMany children and young people regularly drink energy drinks. Their ingredients can have a harmful effect on heart health.
Blog6 min«Modern nomads»: Friendships on the roadEven though they often don't see their friends for months on end, the teenage daughters of travel blogger Debora Silfverberg are rarely lonely.
Health5 minRecognising a mental illness in teenagersHow can mental illness in teenagers be better recognised? A new approach is promising.
Development9 min10 questions about life with teenagersAdolescents are sometimes a closed book for their parents - and vice versa. Experts on stumbling blocks in everyday life.
Development3 min«I want to solve problems myself»Tobi, 14, knows that she can talk to her parents Bettina and Fiona about anything - but she still prefers to keep some things to herself.
Development3 min«Puberty also makes some things easier»In the midst of puberty: Manuela and her daughters Sophie and Aline form a patchwork family with Christof and his children Nora and Jarno.
Development16 minHow can puberty be mastered together?Puberty is a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike. A new role awaits everyone involved and they have to find their feet.
Columns2 minPuberty: Our topic in OctoberThe role of parents also changes during puberty. How everyone can get through this time of upheaval more calmly.
Blog6 min«Modern nomads»: Everyday family life in a motorhomeAuthor Debora Silfverberg has been travelling through Europe with her husband and two teenage daughters for four years. How does that work?
