a boy with a dog walks in the park on a sunny spring evening, sits on the grass, and the dog obeys the command to give a paw. Friendship between man and animal, healthy lifestyle.Psychology2 min«Dogs provide access where words fail.»At «To Dog», children and young people with mental health challenges learn a lot about themselves through working with dogs.
Career choice2 min«Many people still lack maturity when it comes to choosing a career»The Startpunkt Wallierhof bridge programme offers young people who are struggling to choose a career an insight into the world of work.
Simone Hunziker, systemic supervisor and coachSchool14 min«We treat children like objects.»Supervisor Simone Hunziker supports families and schools in crisis. She knows what is lacking when children become aggressive.
Autism3 minAutism: «Don't let anything hold you back»Jalia, 5, has early childhood autism. For her mother Josefine, 35, the diagnosis is no reason to stay away from life.
Autism11 min12 questions about autismAre autistic people incapable of empathy? Experts explain the characteristics, diagnoses, coping strategies and myths surrounding autism.
Autism2 minThe three forms of autismFor a long time, science distinguished between three forms of autism. Today, medicine classifies these forms as autism spectrum disorders.
Autism16 minAutism: What's behind the boom?Autism spectrum disorder as a diagnosis is booming. The pressure on assessment centres is enormous, as is the media hype. What is it all about?
Autism4 min«I tell myself: Be brave and don't think too much!»Nino, 17, from Lauperswil in the canton of Bern, has Asperger syndrome. He has now learned that talking to strangers isn't so bad after all.
Autism5 min«Refusal is not the same as autism»Diagnostician Inge Kamp-Becker knows how to recognise autism spectrum disorder and when parents should take a closer look.
Autism2 min«I like children who are different from me.»Nian, 11, has ADHD and Asperger syndrome. He likes children who are different from him and has a passion for vehicles.
Autism4 min«I wish they wouldn't leave us hanging like this.»Nian has autism. How an assistance dog, visual aids and clear family structures help him cope better with everyday life.
Family2 min«Healthy siblings often get neglected.»When a child has special needs, the needs of their siblings are often neglected. The association Raum für Geschwister (Space for Siblings) offers support.
Family2 min«There are hardly any female role models in sport»The Idée Sport Foundation's "Sportheldinnen" project aims to make female athletes more visible and motivate girls to take up various sports.
Media2 min«Digital media can also be a door opener»The Flo# prevention programme aims to support children and young people in dealing with digital media.
Learning2 min«Despite disadvantages, a good preparation for the Gymi»Go Gymi aims to give children and young people who are disadvantaged due to their family situation the opportunity to attend grammar school.
Education3 min«I was always there for others»Margrit raised five children of her own as well as daycare children. Her daughter Noémie didn't want children until Laurin surprised her.
Education3 minBye-bye, maternal instinct!It is a common assumption that women are biologically predestined to be carers. What does science say about this?
Education7 min8 questions and answers about motherhoodDo mothers have to love all their children equally? Do mothers bring up their children differently to fathers? Experts answer the questions.
Education7 min«Today we are adults and no longer helpless children»The relationship between adult children and their mother can be difficult. Family therapist Claudia Haarmann knows why.
Education4 minFull-time mum: «A lot of joy and a lot of sorrow»Beryll was a teenager when she found out that she and Gian were going to become parents. After years as a full-time mum, she took the plunge.
Education3 min«I had the feeling that I no longer existed»Find out how Corina copes with her life as a single mum, overcomes obstacles and now helps other mothers.
Media2 min«We want to bring current affairs into the classroom»The Inform platform prepares current newspaper articles and radio programmes for use in the classroom, giving young people access to developments in the world.
Education16 minMother: superheroine and scapegoatThe mother between society's ideas and her own needs - a change of perspective is necessary, also for mothers.
Family2 min«We want smart kids, not smartphones»The "Smartphone-free childhood" association supports parents in advocating the responsible use of digital devices.
