The perimeter of freedom left to children to move around and play alone around their homes has narrowed markedly over the past fifty years, in large part because their parents are worried about their safety, especially in the city . Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has further reduced their activities in autonomy. As a doctoral student in psychology , I looked at the factors that […] … learn more→
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Children who are free to come and go on their own will find their way better in adulthood
Free Guy’s philosophy: could we just be lines of code in a grand simulation?
Have you ever wondered if you’re just a character in some elaborate simulation? You shake the thought off because you’re a real person, living a real life, in a concrete reality. But can you be certain that you are? Isn’t it at least possible that your body and that the world around you are nothing […] … learn more→
The five lessons of Sudoku to face complex problems
According to a study of 10,000 leaders where they were asked about the first quality of a leader for the success of their organization, 97% of them answered: strategic intelligence. However, as another study points out , whether it is a question of lack of time, commitment or knowledge, various reasons lead managers to abandon the work of their strategic […] … learn more→
Meditation is gaining ground among young people
Youth is a period during which the desire for freedom and the taking of risks take precedence. Health is not a priori a priority for young French people, if we are to believe the results of the polls . However, the severe disruptions caused by the Covid-19 crisis in their studies, their career choices and […] … learn more→
‘Goodreads’ readers #ReadWomen, and so should university English departments
Even in the 21st century, women writers are often consigned to what American novelist Meg Wolitzer has called “the second shelf.” Women’s novels are designed and marketed with a female audience in mind and publishers still presume that novels about women won’t appeal to male readers. Unfortunately, even in 2021 there may be some truth to […] … learn more→
4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play
Outdoor play is critical for child development – it decreases stress, increases communication and social skills, attention and physical activity, and enhances physical development. During COVID-19, opportunities for children to socially connect, reduce stress and play outside have been desperately needed but also greatly limited. As understanding of COVID-19 expanded, outdoor spaces emerged as an ideal place for activities to occur […] … learn more→
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?
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
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?
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→
