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Do children get fat because of screens?

Do children get fat because of screens?

In the last decades, the different lifestyles at a global level have undergone great modifications. The daily time we spend sitting has increased exponentially , especially in Western and industrialized countries. The same happens with other similar sedentary behaviors, such as watching television and practicing leisure through devices with a screen. These changes have gone hand in hand with […] … learn more→

What music to choose to play sports or work?

What music to choose to play sports or work?

At noon on March 17, 2020, the first health measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic began. Travel is restricted, public and professional spaces indoors are closed. The practice of compulsory teleworking spread almost instantly throughout France. Almost one in 2 people worked from home at least one hour per week during the first four weeks of confinement, while only 3% […] … learn more→

Why Canadian dads are more involved in raising their kids than American fathers

Why Canadian dads are more involved in raising their kids than American fathers

Thirty-five years ago, Canadian and American dads were doing a similar amount of child rearing, relative to mothers. Surveys from the mid 1980s showed that Canadian men spent 38% of the time that Canadian women spent on child care, and American men spent 35% of the time that American women spent on child care. Today, there are significant gaps […] … learn more→

How do social networks influence adolescents?

How do social networks influence adolescents?

Adolescence is a stage marked by the construction and consolidation of one’s identity and personality. During this period, the peer group and social relationships play a leading role. Hence, the incursion and massive expansion of social networks is of great importance in the development of adolescents. Classical authors like Erikson have already postulated that, throughout adolescence, we need […] … learn more→

Food: are social networks helping teens to rethink their lifestyles?

Food: are social networks helping teens to rethink their lifestyles?

Deciphering the consumption practices of adolescents is an important issue for education players but also for brands that seek to identify tomorrow’s trends through weak signals. However, for this generation, called Z, consumer practices and digital practices are strongly intertwined. Born with the Internet, 99% of adolescents frequent social networks with an average presence on 3.9 networks […] … learn more→

Role of addiction counselors in recovery

Role of addiction counselors in recovery

An addiction counselor has a crucial role in an addicted person’s recovery. The following is some information about the role of an addiction counselor: To Provide Support The main role of a substance abuse counselor is to provide support to people who need it. People with drug and alcohol addictions often have to deal with […] … learn more→

It’s not just bad behavior – why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements online

It’s not just bad behavior – why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements online

Good-faith disagreements are a normal part of society and building strong relationships. Yet it’s difficult to engage in good-faith disagreements on the internet, and people reach less common ground online compared with face-to-face disagreements. There’s no shortage of research about the psychology of arguing online, from text versus voice to how anyone can become a troll and advice about how to argue […] … learn more→

Modesty is it the sign of a successful education?

Modesty is it the sign of a successful education?

Can we advocate modesty in a society dominated by competition? Triumphant neoliberalism favors performance. To be successful, you have to be more efficient than others. And social networks, on which young people are so present, encourage a lot of self-staging. How could education, in such a context, propose to value modesty? By advocating modesty, aren’t we condemning those we […] … learn more→

Data and digital rights: what you should know about children's 'apps

Data and digital rights: what you should know about children’s ‘apps

Minors interact with technology at an increasingly early age, which raises concerns about protecting their privacy, security and confidentiality in the digital environment. Despite the fact that in recent years laws have been passed, incorporating specific articles into existing legislation, and creating rules to regulate cookies and illegal advertising, many adults do not know what rules there […] … learn more→