March2013 – Family Matters Switzerland

March 2013: Kids, Teens, Moms and the New Media

We all know that media and technology and their effects are taking more and more time and space in our

I had an idea for a “bunny box” but was having difficulty finding a way to make a box which

Our family loves winter sports, but sometimes we need a warmer alternative. One of our favorite ways to warm up

Twenty years ago, cell phones were rare and the Internet was in its infancy. Today, almost everyone has a smart

Some might not like to hear this, but it is safe to say that technology has become an essential part

My generation used phones with cords and passed notes in class. Today’s youth, however, rely on social media as a

“Mummy?” (Missy pokes at the camera screen and attempts to swipe.) “Mummy? It’s broken! Look!” “Sweetheart, not everything is touch

This essay is written by Frederic Somm, aged 18 years. Young people who are developing into grown-ups will face many

The word “advertise” originates from the Latin word advertere, which means to turn toward or to take note of. The

That can’t be right. I look at the number again: a study reports that 3.9 million mothers blog in the