parenting guide: useful links for parents

Resources for parents

• Math, spelling, and a whirlwind of energy – what now? Fabian Grolimund and Stefanie Rietzler’s website offers a wealth of learning tips tailored to different age groups, personalities, and challenges. It is truly wonderful to see how they respect the individuality of every child. They are not the problem!
  mit-kindern-lernen.ch
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• For a childhood free from violence
  kinderschutz.ch

• Support for children and parents
  projuventute.ch
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• ‍Does your baby cry a lot? Is it hard to soothe them? Are you at the end of your rope?
  schreibabyhilfe.ch

• Share a story – save a life. Stories put a face on vaccine-preventable diseases. Our collection of videos and written stories is an education and awareness resource for your patients, colleagues, students, clients, and community.
  shotbyshot.org
  

• Are you still looking for postpartum care for the weeks after birth?
  wochenbettbetreuung.ch
  hebammensuche.ch
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• The professional association of Swiss pediatricians provides parents with general recommendations and links to a wide range of topics paediatrieschweiz.ch/eltern/

• Information on the current vaccination schedule
  infovac.ch
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• Is brushing teeth a struggle? Here you will find helpful guides for parents, along with tips on how to involve children through play
  zaza.care
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• In this app, you will find a wealth of valuable information, links, videos, and event notices tailored to your child's current age and stage of development
  parentu.ch
  kinder-4.ch/start

• Well-prepared for life!
  fuerslebengut.ch
  ‍This online magazine offers support for all of life's challenges. "In close cooperation with the child and youth centers (kjz) and career information centers (biz) in the Canton of Zurich, we make both expert knowledge and the personal experiences of those affected accessible – shared straight from everyday life with the goal of helping you be 'well-prepared for life'."

• Sign up here for engaging lectures that matter to parents and professionals alike
  fuerdaskind.ch/veranstaltungen/vortragszyklus
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• Are you running on empty and don't know where to turn? Is your child screaming or acting out and you've reached your limit? Get help!
  re-feel.org

Podcasts

Don't have time to read parenting books or spend hours researching online? Podcasts are a great way to explore parenting issues and other everyday family challenges. Here is an overview of popular parenting podcasts.

• Family Life
  familienleben.ch

Links for Kids

• Make learning for school fun and easy
  anton.app
  ‍The learning app for school, available on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Covers all key school subjects in line with the curriculum. Free and ad-free.

• Read books, answer questions, and earn points antolin.westermann.de
  Antolin offers quizzes on the most popular children's and young adult books. For every correct answer, Antolin awards points, encouraging children to read more.

• This app is suitable for children aged 4 to 12 to explore their own bodies, reproductive organs, and sex education in an age-appropriate way:
  sexedu.eduskills.plus

E-counseling and youth information

• A sex education brochure for teenagers aged 12 and up covering love, sex, contraception, and more
  shop.sexuelle-gesundheit.ch
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• Tschau
  tschau.ch
  Here you will find answers to many questions about your everyday life. For example, what your rights are and what changes as you become an adult. We are also here to help if you are having trouble at school or with family and friends. Plus, we offer tips on how to feel good and enjoy your free time. Have fun!

• Get advice on sexuality, contraception, relationships, violence, body image, and personal issues
  illi.ch/willkommen/
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• Are drugs a topic in your circle of friends? Get informed!
  de.know-drugs.ch