Psychologist Sigmund Freud famously proposed that our personal development is pretty much determined by events in our early childhood. While many of his ideas are now outdated, some modern psychological theories also suggest that childhood experiences play an important role in shaping our lives. But is there really any evidence that difficult childhood experiences can […] … learn more→

While we often hear about the negative impact social media has on children, the use of sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is not a one-size-fits-all activity. Children use it in a wide variety of ways – some of which are adding value to their lives. There are risks associated with social media use. But […] … learn more→

Facebook recently announced that it now has over 2 billion monthly users. This makes its “population” larger than that of China, the US, Mexico and Japan combined. Its popularity, and with it the influence it has in society, is beyond dispute. But for many the experience of actually using the site fluctuates somewhere between the […] … learn more→

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common operations in facial plastic surgery. Every year, half a million people seek consultation for enhancement of the appearance of their nose. A successful rhinoplasty operation generally improves the health related quality of life and the self-esteem. Nevertheless most of the time a decision about changing our nose is not easily made. […] … learn more→

Most parents view their children’s playing of electronic games as potentially problematic – or even dangerous. Yet many children are engaging with electronic games more frequently than ever. Concerns about electronic gaming do not stack up against the research. So, how much gaming is too much for young children? Electronic games (also called computer or […] … learn more→

Many students and other young people are tempted to travel, either on a gap year before college, while they study, or before starting work once they have graduated. Unfortunately, many put it off due to the cost or fears that it may harm their studies and they never get that chance again. Studying while you […] … learn more→

Words like worm, trojan horse and zombie may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but they’re part of the reality of life online. Now that we communicate, work and entertain ourselves on the internet, these familiar terms start to take on new meaning. They’re just a few of the cybersecurity threats we face. While […] … learn more→

Before settling into my career as a professional college essay advisor and part-time acrobat (one of those things might not be true), I was pretty much a professional job searcher. Pinballing between the worlds of advertising, television promotion, educational marketing and freelance writing, my ability to revise my resume was continuously tested. Over the course […] … learn more→

After a serious accident, you may find yourself wondering where exactly to go next. You may be temporarily or even permanently unable to continue your work as usual. This doesn’t even include your duties at home, with family, or even hobbies that you miss out on. Here are some valuable tips and insight to start […] … learn more→

It’s a lean time for writers, as arts funding shrinks on all sides, journalists are laid off in droves, broadcasting budgets are slashed, and book publishing remains in a state of seemingly unceasing upheaval. It often seems as if the age of living by the pen may be brought to a close by an increasingly […] … learn more→