Columns6 minTwo reluctant singers come into their own in music lessonsMusic teacher Sibylle Dubs shows how she gets two of her pupils excited about music lessons through the concept of the sixth sense.
A male student writing on a whiteboard whilst explaining a concept to his classmates at secondary school. A group of focused teenagers delivering a presentation whilst drawing on the board as their classmates watch intently. A teenage boy helping his classmates understand the solution to a geometry or arithmetic problem in the classroom.School6 minChildren shouldn't have to be afraid of making mistakesChildren learn better from their mistakes if we don't punish them, but instead stay connected, talk things through and offer guidance.
Dossier: Authority Magazine – Fritz & FränziEducation19 minAuthority – the comeback: 20 questions about the new parenting styleUnderstanding and supportive – that is how children should be brought up today. How, then, can parents and teachers still establish their authority?
Family life3 min«You just need a bit of courage and confidence»Irina and Raymon make a conscious effort to balance their hectic daily lives with four children by spending relaxed time together as a family, and they avoid the stress of trying to fit everything in.
Education14 min«What matters is how parents behave, not what they say»What role do values such as respect and politeness still play today? A significant one, says child and adolescent psychologist Philipp Ramming.
Julia Wohlfahrt – Feature/report on friendship among young people in the digital ageMedia2 min«Good friendships take time to develop»Julia, 16, is a boarding school pupil on Lake Constance. She knows what it means to maintain friendships across long distances.
First day at school. Stressed and worried child and father holding hands. Child girl with backpack in first grade of primary school. Concept of back to school crisis, support, protection, togetherness.School5 minChildren's fears are also a major issue in schoolsParents and schools alike are challenged when a child develops fears. Together, they can weave a supportive network.
Psychology3 minWhat happens in the brain during hypnosisHypnotherapy is used successfully to treat many problems. What parents should look for when choosing a therapist.
A blonde little girl with a blanket over her face; we can see shadows cast on her face by the sun shining through the blanket.Psychology10 minHypnosis helps children to help themselvesWhen children play while lost in thought, they are in a trance. Hypnotherapy uses this state to resolve problems and fears.
School5 minParents who help shape the school instead of watchingEducation is more successful when teachers and parents pull together - in a trusting and active co-operation.
Education15 minNeeds-based parenting: How does it work?What is important in needs-based parenting? And how can parents do justice to both their child and themselves?
Blog6 minAnd the feeling of guilt greets us dailyIf we parents tend to be overly self-critical, the feeling of inadequacy will also rub off on our child.
School5 minTrust as the key to learning relationshipsNothing is as important for learning success as the relationship between teacher and pupil, writes our columnist.
Columns4 min«My mum doesn't keep her promises»13-year-old Titus is disappointed: his mum has long promised to buy him a new Playstation.
Blog5 minFive questions that help families immediatelyIf we are stuck, the following questions can help us to see the problem from a different perspective.
Education4 min«Letting go is about having the right instinct»It's often not easy for parents to take a step back and let their children do their thing: three situations and how experts would deal with them.
Education3 min«It's not always easy for me to let go in everyday life»Letting go has a lot to do with trust, says Yolanda Andreoli. Agreements and compromises give the family security.
Blog6 minWhat makes a good godmother?Choosing a godfather or godmother can sometimes go horribly wrong. Author Debora Silfverberg shares her unvarnished experiences of godparenthood.
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.
Education2 min«You will make the right decisions»Barbara Baur lives separately from the father of her two teenagers. However, the parents agree on how to deal with parental anxieties.
Columns5 minPreserving the dignity of the childA child often puts up fundamental resistance to the expectation that it should obey. Prevent power struggles and endless negotiations.
Columns5 minChildren need trust, not a digital dog leashEducation is far too important to be left to technical devices. Controlling your child digitally is therefore not a good idea.
The Barmettler family from Lucerne: father Markus (43 years), mother Jasmin (41 years), daughter Jamelia (12 years) and the younger sister. Photos kostas maros, on 24.7.19 in LucerneMedia4 minWe say: «I realise for myself when enough is enough»Markus and Jasmin from Lucerne rely on trust instead of filters and strict rules when it comes to their daughter's media use. The three of them tell us whether it works.
Family7 minA relationship for lifeThe bond between parent and child is of the utmost importance. Time, patience and the willingness to show that you love your child are crucial.
