At a time marked by the end of great hopes , humanity seems to be engaged in a race for disaster, where reasons to hope, and to believe in a better and smiling future, are, if not nonexistent, at least very rare. As chaos seems more certain than progress , what sense can it have to be still optimistic? Is an […] … learn more→
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Learning to be optimistic: an educational issue?
The pros and cons of lawsuit loans
Lawsuit loans (or settlement loans) can be tricky affairs, as they can take a fairly long time to get issued. More often than not, companies drag on the lawsuit for years in the hope that you will give up. To counter this stance of companies, many people opt for lawsuit loans which to help them […] … learn more→
Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021
\The air is getting chillier, pumpkins are perched on porches and kids across the country are planning their spooky costumes. As a professor of pediatric nursing and a mom to four young children, I know the excitement and anxiety that pandemic holidays bring to children and parents alike. Halloween 2020 brought creative ways to trick or treat […] … learn more→
To better manage screen time, distinguish between “good” and “bad” practices?
The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives, and in particular the time we spend on screens. The blurred border that exists between recreational and educational uses raises questions that we are only beginning to understand, especially with regard to young people. Even before the onset of Covid-19, screen time was a concern. A 2019-2020 New Zealand survey found […] … learn more→
How does smoking marijuana affect academic performance? Two researchers explain how it can alter more than just moods
In a trend that coincided with the pandemic, marijuana use among college students in 2020 reached levels not seen since the 1980s. That’s according to the latest research from Monitoring the Future – an annual survey that looks at drug and alcohol use among the nation’s young people. Below, Jason R. Kilmer and Christine M. Lee – both […] … learn more→
If you want to support the health and wellness of kids, stop focusing on their weight
Since the pandemic started, people of all ages have gained weight. At the same time, the rate at which youth and young adults are seeking treatment for eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder, has increased. While the reasons for these changes are complex, pandemic-related stress and weight bias – the belief that a thin body is good and healthy, while a […] … learn more→
Reshaping the body: 5 points to get liposuction abroad
Self-confidence starts with your inner determination. But the body type takes part. Are deposits on hips, abdomen, or arms the reasons you feel out-of-tune? Sometimes the optimal diet and regular sport are not the solutions, and you can try liposuction to get rid of stored fat. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures […] … learn more→
How do I know if I suffer from ‘nomophobia’, an irrational fear of not having a mobile phone (or WhatsApp)?
In recent years, the use of mobile phones has grown exponentially, especially after the emergence of smart devices. These have become our pocket (and life) companions who accompany us wherever we go. However, excessive and non-rational use can cause problems of dependency, addiction and fear. Nomophobia (non-mobile-phone-phobia) can be understood as an extreme fear or anxiety of an irrational […] … learn more→
How to help teens overcome social media complexes
According to revelations from the Washington Post published on September 14, 2021, internal Facebook documents show the damaging effects of Instagram on the way teens view their bodies. According to these results of young users living in the United States and the United Kingdom, 40% of those who consider themselves “ugly” say that this impression dates from their subscription to this social […] … learn more→
Learning to “grow”, a battle to be waged with Susan Neiman
What does it mean to “grow up”? The question should haunt all parents, and all those who have the task of accompanying children on their path to adulthood. However, it is rarely asked. Why ? Perhaps, answers the American philosopher Susan Neiman , because the fear of growing up hides the fear of aging, which itself hides the fear of dying, […] … learn more→
