A kitchen is a special place in every home. However, this is not only a cooking area but also a place where the whole family gathers. We have compiled the basic rules for organizing the space of the dining area, which can be located both in the kitchen and in the living room. The dining […] … learn more→
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COVID-19: Maintaining normalcy at an abnormal time
The world has been living with coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, for the better part of a year now. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. We were originally told that shutting down and staying home for a couple of weeks would be all that was necessary to contain the virus. And yet, […] … learn more→
The virtues of laughter
Jokes, pleasant surprises and the laughter they can provoke give relief to everyday life. When we giggle or laugh, we can have the impression of making noises that are a bit ridiculous or stupid. But laughing actually takes a lot of work, because it activates many areas of the brain : areas that control motor, emotional, cognitive and […] … learn more→
Six ways to ‘reboot your brain’ after a hard year of COVID-19 – according to science
There’s no doubt that 2020 was difficult for everyone and tragic for many. But now vaccines against COVID-19 are finally being administered – giving a much needed hope of a return to normality and a happy 2021. However, months of anxiety, grief and loneliness can easily create a spiral of negativity that is hard to […] … learn more→
Do children’s games have a genre?
If childhood is frequently associated with learning social rules or experiencing otherness, it is also seen as a time of recklessness and imagination. Without denying the variety of situations experienced, some of which largely hinder this recklessness, the fact remains that social representations make childhood a period of promise and possibility, especially through play. Therefore, we […] … learn more→
9 tips to give yourself the best shot at sticking to new year’s resolutions
For many cultures, the dawn of the new year is marked not only with celebration, but also the opportunity for personal reflection and growth. But as the year progresses, our initial drive for self-betterment can falter. The good news is our tendency to give up can be circumvented. There are various ways we can strengthen […] … learn more→
Digital networks: three barrier gestures to cultivate as a family
To counter infox, hate speech or online radicalization, many issues are at the level of national and international regulations. Faced with the active circulation of misleading messages or false documents, it is easy to feel helpless, in a situation of stress or pandemic fatigue. But at the individual level, a certain number of digital barrier gestures […] … learn more→
A year of blursdays: how coronavirus distorted our sense of time in 2020
Does it feel like 2020 went on forever? Did lockdown drag, and can you even remember how you spent your time when you weren’t living under coronavirus restrictions? You are not alone. For many, 2020 has been the year in which the constancy of time was lost to the upheaval of coronavirus. Objectively, time passes […] … learn more→
Teen summer reads: 5 novels to help cope with adversity and alienation
2020 has been a particularly tough year for those approaching the latter years of high school. Young people have witnessed large-scale economic insecurity and unstable education systems. Teenagers have reported high levels of stress and anxiety. But they have also demonstrated outstanding resilience and resolve in adapting to the “new normal”. During COVID-19, cultural texts have become more important […] … learn more→
Why do children believe (or not) in Santa Claus?
The end of the year holiday season has arrived, with all the myths that go with it, foremost of which is of course Santa Claus. It was around this time that children are told the story of an eternal man, who dwells at the North Pole, knows what every child wants all around the world, drives […] … learn more→