The holidays are a time for family, connection and love. Family traditions are an important component of the holiday season. They are constant and reliable. They allow us to slow down and be in the moment, appreciate each other and express gratitude. The holidays are happy times where generations and families come together to share time with and show […] … learn more→

Since 2020, the world has changed and some say it has become uncertain . The rules of the game have in any case changed, and these are no longer clear. How can human beings and society play with these new rules – or this absence of rules? And how can the specific functioning of games shed light on this new […] … learn more→

More than 15 years ago, numerous experts began to suggest that some behaviors, such as gambling or the use of video games, seemed to be addictive . Some people who carried out these behaviors excessively presented symptoms similar to those experienced by people with addiction to substances (alcohol, cannabis, etc.), for which reason the existence of so-called “behavioral […] … learn more→

After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But what may surprise you is if your friends aren’t feeling the same way. Some may feel worse, some better and some (if they’re lucky) may not feel any of the negative consequences at all. This […] … learn more→

For many children, the arrival of Santa Claus is the high point of the December festivities. But do they really believe that a man with magical powers travels the globe to bring them their gifts? If they believe it, isn’t that proof of their gullibility or their inability to distinguish between fiction and reality? To put things […] … learn more→

Getting caught up in drug or alcohol abuse can be devastating. It can take away from your life and the lives of other people. It can even cause you to become mentally and physically sick. You can look out for several signs that can tell you whether or not someone is abusive of drugs or […] … learn more→

The digital environment can be both helpful and hostile, especially for children and adolescents. When considering when and how we want to introduce minors into the digital ecosystem, adults can provide them with the necessary knowledge to function. Oddly enough, the best way to prepare minors for their presence on social networks is to provide them […] … learn more→

We all lie to our kids. Some lies – telling them their artwork is wonderful, or that Wiggles band-aids are infused with anaesthetic – benefit the child. Others are just a bit of fun. Take the Tiktok trend of telling your kids this weird little gnome is a picture of them as a baby: @brittikitty […] … learn more→

Christmas is approaching for yet another year, and with it the excesses typical of these holidays: family gatherings that are desired or not so much, disproportionate feasts, go-go sweets, alcohol in abundance and compulsive gift shopping. You have to buy in advance the gifts of Three Kings and, lately, also those of Santa Claus. So many […] … learn more→

Don’t say ‘just don’t go online’ because adults wouldn’t do that if something happened in the real world. If you got followed home, it’s not like [they would say]: “Hey, stop leaving the house.” Help the person understand that it wasn’t their fault and try to help them through it – be a shoulder to […] … learn more→