Fatherhood is in transition. In recent years, the number of minutes parents spend on their children has increased , men’s participation in the perinatal period has increased, whether in visits to the gynecologist or in childbirth classes, and a genuine interest has flourished. for wanting to be more involved in childcare. However, there is still a way. There are many barriers , conscious and unconscious, that limit […] … learn more→
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Parents who get more involved with their children: is a symbolic revolution starting?
How to score an internship during the COVID-19 pandemic
1. Create your own virtual internships While a poll of 283 employers recruiting on college campuses found that 16% have revoked internship offers, the poll also found that nearly 40% of employers have moved to a virtual internship program. Although employers moving online means there is no office to go to anymore, this can open up […] … learn more→
Patrick Van Negri explains benefits of matcha green tea
Green Tea has known to help the body in a lot of positive ways. From reducing weight to just pumping the body with antioxidants for well-being, a lot of you must have tried it at some point, in an urge to adapt to a healthy lifestyle. Instead of using tea-bags for green tea, you could […] … learn more→
The valley of deep (COVID) shit
In my last #pandemicpost I asked – should you quit (go part time or pause) your PhD in this global pandemic? One month later, not to put too fine a point on it: the world is in pretty deep shit. Everyday life has not got back to anything resembling ‘normal’. There’s a dawning realisation that we may […] … learn more→
5 ways parents can support their college-age children who’ve been forced to return home due to COVID-19
1. Empathize Whatever feelings of grief and fear are affecting you are also affecting your college students. Put yourself in their shoes – they are probably under just as much stress, if not more, as they try to complete the semester in unexpected ways. Also, many students might be questioning their decisions to go to college in […] … learn more→
Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow health care workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. Meanwhile a cart-like robot brings food to […] … learn more→
Children’s privacy is at risk with rapid shifts to online schooling under coronavirus
Schools globally have scrambled to adopt or expand use of technology to minimize learning disruptions related to COVID-19. Educational technology has long posed serious privacy and equality problems, and these problems are now reaching a boiling point. Hasty choices now could have long-term impacts. We are part of a seven-year research initiative, The eQuality Project, which examines young people’s experiences with privacy and […] … learn more→
5 ways that colleges and universities are pitching in to deal with the coronavirus pandemic
From conducting crucial research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to transforming student dorms into housing for the sick and quarters for medical personnel, colleges and universities are pitching in to help everyone cope with the new normal. We research how schools contribute to society in ways that go beyond teaching students. These efforts to serve the common good at the local, state, national and global […] … learn more→
Maths, reading and better nutrition: all the reasons to cook with your kids
If you’re schooling your children at home, chances are you’re very time poor. By teaching your children to cook, you could bundle up some learning while also getting dinner or lunch prepared. Teaching children to cook healthy food helps them gain knowledge and skills across a range of subjects simultaneously. The bonus is, you could get a […] … learn more→
Working toward generous scholarship – during and after COVID-19
Academics who are parents and caregivers will likely be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly women. As so clearly articulated by Yolande Strengers and Alessandra Minello, the impact of extended working from home will impact women who work in a wide range of fields. During these difficult times, we are doing our best to support our students, […] … learn more→