Every year around the world, major natural and technological phenomena (floods, forest fires, cyclones, technological accidents, etc.) cause disasters that cause considerable damage to human life and property. There is broad consensus on the importance of raising public awareness and preparing through effective risk communication. This is a global issue, supported by the United Nations in […] … learn more→
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Faced with natural risks, what prevention tools for young people?
How to train the mind to overcome mental laziness
In today’s society, where immediate returns are valued, it is fair to say that short-termism is in fashion. We live in an age of technology where globalization and unprecedented social interconnectedness are changing the way we live and our social relationships, including our relationships with ourselves . In this context, the search for quick success seems to be […] … learn more→
The risk of viral challenges attracts minors
Would you dare to pour a bucket of ice water over yourself? And pinching your cheekbones on camera until a bruise comes out? Would you lick toilet seats just to show what you’re capable of? The presence on social networks of challenges that encourage users to take certain risks and share images is so common that minors are very familiar […] … learn more→
What the *#@%?! How to respond when your child swears
Parents can often find themselves staring in bewilderment at the little human they helped to create. Sometimes this bewilderment is centred around awe and amazement. Sometimes it is firmly entrenched in shock and embarrassment about a specific behaviour they have just witnessed. When a child swears it can be the latter that engulfs us. Children […] … learn more→
How to take lunch
Recently, I challenged the hosts of the productivity podcast, On the Reg, to take a lunch break four days a week. You can hear it here (from 30:34 to 35:02). My challenge to the hosts Jason Downs and Inger Mewburn was simple: You have to be away from your desk for an hour. You can do no work […] … learn more→
Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: how to help your child take risks at the park
There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development. Keen to ensure the best outcomes for their children, helicopter parents tend to hover over their kids, constantly trying to prevent misadventure or harm. But child experts say this can lead to a lack of resilience and tenacity in children. Children can […] … learn more→
Can ❤️s change minds? How social media influences public opinion and news circulation
Social media use has been shown to decrease mental health and well-being, and to increase levels of political polarization. But social media also provides many benefits, including facilitating access to information, enabling connections with friends, serving as an outlet for expressing opinions and allowing news to be shared freely. To maximize the benefits of social media while […] … learn more→
Useful Cantonese phrases every traveler should learn
With over 85.5 million Cantonese speakers worldwide, it’s no surprise that Cantonese, a key dialect in southern China and Hong Kong, holds a significant place on the global linguistic map. While Mandarin often takes the spotlight as China’s official language, the rich cadences and rhythmic tones of Cantonese carry centuries of history, culture, and stories, […] … learn more→
Does playing with ultra-thin dolls influence the self-esteem of little girls?
Dolls have been part of human cultures for millennia. The oldest that are known, in wood, date from the year 2000 BC . Fashion dolls are among the most popular children’s toys today , with Barbie being one of the best-selling models of all time. However, some of these most popular fashion dolls have bodies so thin that they could never be achieved or maintained […] … learn more→
Socializing over the internet: pros and cons
Today’s society has suffered, in the last two decades, a true revolution in terms of the way of communicating and relating through new technologies. Social networks have experienced exponential growth and have become an integral part of most people. These digital platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, have transformed the way we communicate and socialize. […] … learn more→
