Media competence16 min«Every year without a smartphone is a bonus»Excessive media consumption is harmful to children's brains, says neuroscientist Barbara Studer. How parents can support their child.
A beautiful woman lying on the bed, listening to music through her headphones whilst holding her smartphone at sunsetBullying4 min«It was just a joke» – what can be done to tackle cyberbullying?Bullying is, all too often, a sad reality for young people. This makes it all the more important that parents and friends of both victims and perpetrators do not look the other way.
A young man checking his phone on a street near some blocks of flats, wearing a black puffer jacket and a cap, focused on the screen as he scrolls through messages and notifications; an overcast sky; muted coloursSocial Media4 minHow extremist content is cleverly packagedExtremist content rarely takes the form of an obvious lie. Our author illustrates how this works using two popular examples of fake news relating to asylum.
Social Media9 minRadicalisation: What lies behind online hate speech?Radicalisation among young people is nothing new. However, digital media open up new channels for its spread. What can parents do?
Media4 minOnline hate is also poisoning our young peopleYoung people are particularly affected by hate speech. Not only as perpetrators or victims, but also as witnesses to bad behaviour.
nMedia competence9 minMedia addiction: «Relationships are the strongest protective factor»Child and adolescent psychiatrist Susanne Walitza discusses the impact of social media on young people's mental health and the ban on mobile phones in schools, and explains why parents need support when it comes to teaching their children about media use.
Psychology2 minAt what age are we happiest?Tobias Esch knows that the sources of happiness change over the course of a person's life. The neuroscientist identifies three forms.
Woman as a DIY enthusiast in the garden, varnishing and painting a table as a protective coatingCareer choice2 min«We allow young people to mature»The Dreipunkt Foundation offers support programmes to young people who are struggling to find an apprenticeship.
Sad young woman sitting on the sofa at homePsychology2 min«Straightforward help for troubled young people»The online platform Caremeleon offers professional help to young people with mental health issues. An interview with co-founder Janine Rudari.
Columns4 min«I have trouble falling asleep at night.»Matteo, 13, still can't fall asleep at 9.30 p.m. This stresses him out. Our expert explains why this is and what could help him.
Vape LGBT teenagers. Bisexual lesbian young Caucasian teenage girls in casual clothes vape electronic cigarettes on the street in the park on an autumn evening. Bad habit.Columns5 min«My parents are punishing me for vaping by banning me from using my mobile phone.»Amy, 16, doesn't understand why her parents are so upset about vaping. She seeks advice from our expert.
Tired, sleepy, napping, exhausted, fatigued, overworked, overload, pupil, teenage boy, teenager, sleep, student, lad, teenage generation, man, male, schoolboy, health problem, boring class, lesson, sleeping at table, school. High-quality 4K footageColumns5 min«I'm fed up with school.»Hamza, 15, is tired of school. He feels constantly pressured by teachers and parents. Here is what our expert has to say.
Psychology2 minWhat is the legal situation in the event of theft?Youth prosecutor Patrik Killer knows what happens when children or young people steal and what penalties they can expect.
Psychology10 minWhen your child stealsIt is not uncommon for young people to steal. This may be motivated by a desire to belong or by a more serious problem.
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.
Health5 minRecognising a mental illness in teenagersHow can mental illness in teenagers be better recognised? A new approach is promising.
Career choice6 minWhich way is mine?After the ninth school year, young people have many options open to them. They can transfer to a secondary school or immerse themselves in the world of work through an apprenticeship.
Career choice3 minWhere do I fit in?A young person's potential does not always match the requirements of the desired training programme. This helps
Career choice3 minCareer choice: What makes me tick?The better you know yourself, the easier it is to find a suitable job. However, it is not always easy for young people to assess themselves realistically.
Columns2 minThe stress of not being good enoughSocial pressure pushes young people and parents into perfectionism. In the darkest hours, columnist Mikael Krogerus turns to God and asks for salvation.
Health2 min«Eating is more than just food intake»Top chef Rolf Caviezel visits school classes to cook with the children. The aim is to teach them more about a balanced diet.
Education9 minRemember the condoms!The child is in love for the first time. How does that feel for mum and dad? How should parents ideally behave? And what should they refrain from doing?
Education12 min«Young people are under a lot of psychological pressure»Youth researcher Klaus Hurrelmann says that children have never reached puberty as early as they do today. This changes the parent-child relationship.
Health3 min«We need to reach children who don't move on their own initiative»Exercise and sport are good for children. They learn to deal with winning and losing and experience a social system that shapes and supports them.
