TikTok is the most downloaded application in the world, already with more than 1.6 billion downloads to its credit since the start of the year, according to the firm Sensor Tower . Present in 150 countries, it has around 150 million active daily users. Before winning in Europe, it was very popular in Asia, especially China and Japan. With […] … learn more→
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The privilege unspoken
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of psychological and verbal abuse. If this article causes you any distress, please seek support. There is a form of privilege that we try not to speak about. Society knows this privilege and often casts woeful eyes and aching hearts to those without it but, in academia and science, we cover […] … learn more→
Why questions (good and bad) matter
Children are naturally inquisitive and tolerant. Many constantly ask questions. At some point, most of them – most of us – just stop. Why does this happen? It’s not as if the world starts to make perfect sense after several years of living. There are social pressures to stop. To succeed, to be recognized as smart, children typically feel pressure to stop asking questions […] … learn more→
Initiatives to close the digital divide must last beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to work
As COVID-19 continues to force many schools to operate remotely, cities throughout the nation are stepping up to provide free internet service to public school students from families of lesser means. Washington, D.C., plans to provide free internet access to K-12 students in 25,000 low-income households for the 2020-2021 school year. In Philadelphia, any family with a […] … learn more→
5 Best motivational speeches for ambitious students
Even the most ambitious and motivated students sometimes suffer from a lack of energy. When homework assignments, deadlines, and sleepless nights are piling up, it gets harder and harder to stay positive and focused on your goals. If you feel drained and need a dose of inspiration, you are in the right place. You will […] … learn more→
Getting the perfect selfie smile has never been easier
Dental health costs have a way of adding up quickly. Many people unknowingly pay for extra treatments that aren’t necessary or get surprised with a huge bill when their coverage falls short. Fortunately, there are many ways to save. Here are some of the best strategies for saving on dental health costs and getting that […] … learn more→
Students, what do they have to do on LinkedIn?
“Do you have a LinkedIn account? Every time we ask them this question, at the start of the Personal Branding course we run at ESCP Business School, 100% of the students raise their hands. But when asked about the way they use this social network, their answers converge on this type of comment: “I know I have […] … learn more→
Use the imagination so that your children help you (finally) with household chores
“You should be in bed by now and we haven’t even brushed your teeth yet,” do you despair as your 4 year old son runs down the hallway, knocking over the pile of clean laundry you just put down? This kind of situation may sound familiar to many parents: around the world, the consequences of […] … learn more→
Stressful times are an opportunity to teach children resilience
Between the global COVID-19 pandemic, the associated economic downturn and widespread protests over racism, it’s difficult for everyone. Many people are struggling, consumed with anxiety and stress, finding ourselves unable to sleep or focus. As a developmental psychologist and researcher on anxiety and fear in infants and young children, I have been particularly concerned about the impact of the […] … learn more→
Smartphone addiction: what are the differences between girls and boys?
The smartphone is omnipresent in the daily life of adolescents. Between 10 and 15 years old, 87% own a smartphone. This is even the case for 65% of them since entering sixth grade. As a result, more and more of them fear the loss of this cell phone that connects them to their friends and the world, and feel the need to […] … learn more→
