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→
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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→
Cosette’s doll: when Victor Hugo underlined the importance of play for children
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo has been broadcast all over the world, and, among the many adaptations for young people, often the character of Cosette as a child has been selected to make her a touching heroine, escaping poverty thanks to Jean Valjean. The episode is found in Book III of Part Two. It was Christmas in Montfermeil […] … learn more→
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
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
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→
