As Canada opened back up after the COVID-19 lockdowns, many businesses encouraged their workers to head back to the office. Yet, despite restrictions being lifted in Canada and around the world, teleworking as a regular working arrangement has remained popular across different industries. Different polls over the last three years show an increased interest in teleworking […] … learn more→
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Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online
Recent legislation about age verification for adult content sites has sparked an interesting scenario in the Canadian parliament. On Dec. 13, Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material, passed the second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 189 to 133. Surprisingly, most Liberal MPs voted against […] … learn more→
GTA VI, the most anticipated video game of all time
Released on December 5, 2023 and accumulating 150 million views in three weeks, the first trailer for the Grand Theft Auto VI video game has become iconic for gamers around the world, eager to experience this game considered the most anticipated of all the temperature. This trailer is the most viewed video on YouTube in 24 hours , with approximately […] … learn more→
It’s normal for your mind to wander. Here’s how to maximise the benefits
Have you ever found yourself thinking about loved ones during a boring meeting? Or going over the plot of a movie you recently watched during a drive to the supermarket? This is the cognitive phenomenon known as “mind wandering”. Research suggests it can account for up to 50% of our waking cognition (our mental processes when awake) […] … learn more→
1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?
ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s usefulness as a conversationalist and – dare we say – as a potential friend. Some chatbots have left an unsettling impression. Microsoft’s Bing chatbot […] … learn more→
Active or overscheduled kids? How parents can consider benefits and risks of extracurricular activities
From hockey and dance to chess club, families can be pulled in many extracurricular directions. It’s easy for parents to be overwhelmed by the choices of activities for their child — or also, how accessible these are, for reasons like financial barriers or transportation challenges. In the midst of this, parents receive advice to ensure their kids move […] … learn more→
‘Mum, Dad, I’m bored!’ How to teach children to manage their own boredom these holidays
As the holidays progress, parents will no doubt be hearing a classic line from their kids: “I’m boooooored”. We all get bored from time to time and there is nothing particularly wrong with feeling bored. In fact, it is a useful emotion because it is helps us reflect and make changes to what we’re doing […] … learn more→
Why some amateur athletes are giving up on smartwatches
Measuring the number of steps you take every day; tracking your heart rate, your pace or average ascent while jogging; memorizing the total distance you cycle over the course of a year and sharing it with an online community. These practices have become commonplace in the world of sport, even for amateurs. This digitization of […] … learn more→
How to get the most out of a visit to an art gallery with kids
In our house we have a favourite story about the time our toddler was dragged from the National Portrait Gallery kicking and screaming “I want to see more paintings!!!” She needed lunch, we had to go, but she really loved the “Nick Cave Gallery”, as she called it, with his luminous portrait by Howard Arkley on display. […] … learn more→
The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind
Mark Twain apocryphally said, “I’m in favor of progress; it’s change I don’t like.” This quote pithily underscores the human tendency to desire growth while also harboring strong resistance to the hard work that comes with it. I can certainly resonate with this sentiment. I was raised in a conservative evangelical home. Like many who […] … learn more→
