Across America, millions of people struggle with issues such as anxiety and depression. Not only do these mental health disorders affect the productivity and quality of life of those who suffer from them, but they also have an impact on the success of our society. Mental health issues are draining the economy in more ways […] … learn more→
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Is poor mental health hurting our economy?
What are some marketing strategies for my small business?
When you operate a small business, allocating money for marketing and development is a challenge. Although we all understand that marketing is essential for business growth, trying to create an effective marketing program without breaking the bank is why many businesses delay this all-too-important task. However, there are multiple marketing strategies for small business that […] … learn more→
Increasing tuition fees at the university: another conception of the public service?
The precarious situation of many students is very often analyzed in light of their resources . But reading their expenses is equally instructive. First and foremost is the rise in tuition fees. An evolution too often advanced as technical and accounting, when it is actually fundamentally political … Increasing tuition fees at the university, often presented as “politically and socially sensitive , “ is […] … learn more→
Five ways parents can help their kids take risks – and why it’s good for them
Many parents and educators agree children need to take risks. In one US study, 82% of the 1,400 parents surveyed agreed the benefits of tree-climbing outweighed the potential risk of injury. Parents cited benefits including perseverance, sharing, empowerment and self-awareness. One parent thought it allowed her son to learn what his whole body was capable of. […] … learn more→
Solo female travel: How you can escape your fear of traveling alone
Traveling the world alone is a brave thing to do. Traveling as a solo female can be even more anxiety inducing, and yet, more people are becoming interested in the endeavor. Between 2016 and 2017, the search term for “solo female travel” increased by 52%. Intrepid Travel, a tour operator, also reported that 70% of […] … learn more→
Positive education, hollow word, or real revolution?
For the past ten years, the expression “positive education”, often linked to benevolence, has been a great success, whether with school institutions or families. A whole series of variations is possible: positive parenting, positive authority or positive discipline. Although its definition is yet to be done, it already appears that it is above all a question of respect […] … learn more→
Don’t despair if your teen wants to major in history instead of science
It might be your worst nightmare. Your child, sitting at the kitchen table, slides you a brochure from the local university. “I’ve been thinking of majoring in history.” Before you panic and begin calling the nearest computer science department, or worse, begin to crack those tired barista jokes, hear me out. This might just be […] … learn more→
Ten rules for succeeding in academia through upward toxicity
Think the way to forge a brilliant career in academe is to produce good research, teach skilfully and mentor generously? That arduous approach works for some – but there is an easier way. Universities sing the song of meritocracy but dance to a different tune. In reality, they will do everything to reward and protect […] … learn more→
When to start teaching a second language to our children?
The families of young children who emigrate to another country, who are going to spend a long season abroad or are composed of mixed couples in which each parent has a different mother tongue end up inevitably asking the same question: When is the best time to start teaching a second language to our children? […] … learn more→
Beyond fact-checking: 5 things schools should do to foster news literacy
When it comes to news literacy, schools often emphasize fact-checking and hoax-spotting. But as I argue in my new book, schools must go deeper with how they teach the subject if they want to help students thrive in a democratic society. As a new poll shows that Americans struggle to know if the information they find online is […] … learn more→
