But mom!
Addictive phone games and day-round cartoons: today most kids as young as 4-5 years old are glued to their phones, missing out on opportunities to explore and socialize. Now setting limits is a battle where kids are fierce warriors: up to 90% of families deal with screen time tantrums.
🖇Surprisingly, researchers discovered that a child's abilities to control actions and emotions (the so-called executive functions) aren’t enough for preschoolers to handle the anger and frustration that comes with those tough transitions away from screens.
Does this mean that parents have lost this battle and it is impossible to turn up the tide? Fortunately, no.
Turns out, real-life play can work wonders. When children can feel the joy of playing with their favorite toy or easily jump into an off-screen adventure — they react much calmer when the time comes to turn off the screens.
Sounds logical: they’ve found exciting ways to have fun without relying on their phones. But that’s not the main reason: for example, even enjoyable family moments like singing, reading, or drawing together don’t seem to keep children from fighting against screen time limits.
What makes play so special is that it helps kids release emotional stress. Through play, they act out impossible wishes, learning to wait for what they want while also finding a safe way to express their negative feelings.
So, next time your child is glued to their phone, instead of scolding them, suggest a fun play activity you can do together later. Make it enjoyable, and you might just see those complaints about screen time limits disappear over time!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#parenting #ChildDevelopment
Addictive phone games and day-round cartoons: today most kids as young as 4-5 years old are glued to their phones, missing out on opportunities to explore and socialize. Now setting limits is a battle where kids are fierce warriors: up to 90% of families deal with screen time tantrums.
🖇Surprisingly, researchers discovered that a child's abilities to control actions and emotions (the so-called executive functions) aren’t enough for preschoolers to handle the anger and frustration that comes with those tough transitions away from screens.
Does this mean that parents have lost this battle and it is impossible to turn up the tide? Fortunately, no.
Turns out, real-life play can work wonders. When children can feel the joy of playing with their favorite toy or easily jump into an off-screen adventure — they react much calmer when the time comes to turn off the screens.
Sounds logical: they’ve found exciting ways to have fun without relying on their phones. But that’s not the main reason: for example, even enjoyable family moments like singing, reading, or drawing together don’t seem to keep children from fighting against screen time limits.
What makes play so special is that it helps kids release emotional stress. Through play, they act out impossible wishes, learning to wait for what they want while also finding a safe way to express their negative feelings.
So, next time your child is glued to their phone, instead of scolding them, suggest a fun play activity you can do together later. Make it enjoyable, and you might just see those complaints about screen time limits disappear over time!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#parenting #ChildDevelopment
❤6💯4🙏2✍1
The Good, the Bad, and the Grading
School's not just about books and homework. It is a real-world training ground for shaping a child's ability to handle life challenges. But is it a helpful ally or a permanent stressor?
Turns out, it can go either way — and it often comes down to the school’s overall quality.
🖇Researchers from Moscow found that teens in top schools have a whole toolkit to handle stress: they are generally good at problem-solving and self-control, they know how to think the situation over and take responsibility for their actions. Teens in low-rated schools, on the contrary, often go straight for confrontation, facing challenges with a bold and aggressive approach.
High-performing schools appear to encourage independence and variety in behaviour. However, struggling schools tend to double down on control and obedience, likely because they face challenges with students who have low motivation or behavioural issues. Yet, this approach often backfires, fuelling even more pushback from teens.
Interestingly, students’ well-being and optimism don’t really depend on their school. Whether an elite schooler or not, teens tend to feel better once they’re past 15 – seems like over time they adapt to their environment whatever it is. Yet, teenagers aged 12-15 turn out to be extremely fragile – during this period they’re in need of extra support from adults.
Supporting teens means focusing on their emotional well-being and promoting autonomy — something they truly cherish at this age. Otherwise, pushing for obedience not only sparks rebellion but also holds them back from building useful coping skills, and ultimately deepens social inequalities.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#TeenageBehaviour
School's not just about books and homework. It is a real-world training ground for shaping a child's ability to handle life challenges. But is it a helpful ally or a permanent stressor?
Turns out, it can go either way — and it often comes down to the school’s overall quality.
🖇Researchers from Moscow found that teens in top schools have a whole toolkit to handle stress: they are generally good at problem-solving and self-control, they know how to think the situation over and take responsibility for their actions. Teens in low-rated schools, on the contrary, often go straight for confrontation, facing challenges with a bold and aggressive approach.
High-performing schools appear to encourage independence and variety in behaviour. However, struggling schools tend to double down on control and obedience, likely because they face challenges with students who have low motivation or behavioural issues. Yet, this approach often backfires, fuelling even more pushback from teens.
Interestingly, students’ well-being and optimism don’t really depend on their school. Whether an elite schooler or not, teens tend to feel better once they’re past 15 – seems like over time they adapt to their environment whatever it is. Yet, teenagers aged 12-15 turn out to be extremely fragile – during this period they’re in need of extra support from adults.
Supporting teens means focusing on their emotional well-being and promoting autonomy — something they truly cherish at this age. Otherwise, pushing for obedience not only sparks rebellion but also holds them back from building useful coping skills, and ultimately deepens social inequalities.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#TeenageBehaviour
❤6⚡6💯3
Elementary, my dear linguists!
What do you do when you come across an unknown foreign word? Do you rush to the dictionary every time? Do you try to decode the word by its parts ("curative" sounds very much like “cure”)? Or do you guess the meaning based on the words around?
It turns out all these strategies are good in their own way – except for the dictionary-first approach. Simply looking up a word isn't enough; even if you come across it multiple times, it won’t stick unless you make an effort to think it through and try to guess its meaning on your own first.
When you try to figure out the word’s meaning, a sentence can give you tons of clues, while understanding how the words are built open up hidden connections between them helping to remember new words easier.
🖇Still, researchers found that one strategy stands out as more helpful – the one where you look for clues in the sentence around the unknown word. What’s interesting is that people use it more often than any other method – seems like it’s both the easiest and the most effective one.
Context is key, right? True, but too much of it can be a distraction – people who try to figure out new words by hunting for clues in large chunks of text are less successful than those looking at words and sentences.
Interestingly, the time you spend with a word or sentence can make a big difference. The longer you engage, the better your chances of cracking the meaning. But here’s where it gets intriguing: each strategy has its twist. For sentences, it’s all about lingering – really soaking in every detail. For single words, though, the first look matters most; give it your full attention right from the start!
We can grasp meaning on different levels as we process a word — in that initial glance or after some time, as we piece together the story told by the sentence. It can be different every time, so the ability to juggle strategies can really take your language skills to the next level.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#LanguageLearning
What do you do when you come across an unknown foreign word? Do you rush to the dictionary every time? Do you try to decode the word by its parts ("curative" sounds very much like “cure”)? Or do you guess the meaning based on the words around?
It turns out all these strategies are good in their own way – except for the dictionary-first approach. Simply looking up a word isn't enough; even if you come across it multiple times, it won’t stick unless you make an effort to think it through and try to guess its meaning on your own first.
When you try to figure out the word’s meaning, a sentence can give you tons of clues, while understanding how the words are built open up hidden connections between them helping to remember new words easier.
🖇Still, researchers found that one strategy stands out as more helpful – the one where you look for clues in the sentence around the unknown word. What’s interesting is that people use it more often than any other method – seems like it’s both the easiest and the most effective one.
Context is key, right? True, but too much of it can be a distraction – people who try to figure out new words by hunting for clues in large chunks of text are less successful than those looking at words and sentences.
Interestingly, the time you spend with a word or sentence can make a big difference. The longer you engage, the better your chances of cracking the meaning. But here’s where it gets intriguing: each strategy has its twist. For sentences, it’s all about lingering – really soaking in every detail. For single words, though, the first look matters most; give it your full attention right from the start!
We can grasp meaning on different levels as we process a word — in that initial glance or after some time, as we piece together the story told by the sentence. It can be different every time, so the ability to juggle strategies can really take your language skills to the next level.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#LanguageLearning
❤4✍3👍3🤓1
“I wouldn’t want someone like that working for me!” “You can't trust them”
The way people with psychiatric disorders – especially those dealing with internally caused conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder – are often treated is bad enough. It gets even darker when they start to believe those negative labels themselves.
"I'll never have a normal life"
– with everything they’re dealing with, it’s easy to see why they might feel like giving up and blaming it all on their condition. Yet, this can actually make the symptoms worse and send them into a downward spiral.
🖇Researchers found that people with newly diagnosed bipolar disorder grapple with intense self-stigma: they long for their "old life" and see little light in their current reality. People with chronic schizophrenia see themselves only through their illness and believe that it would keep anyone from close relationships or success – which only deepens the stigma they face.
In contrast, people newly diagnosed with schizophrenia have a low level of self-stigma. But they are on the flip side – denial. They separate themselves from the stereotypical “mentally ill person” and from others dealing with the condition, which shows that stigma still persists in their worldview.
Interestingly, the relationship between self-stigma and treatment skepticism changes as the illness progresses. Patients newly diagnosed with schizophrenia keep self-stigma low by denying their condition, but as they start accepting the need for help, negative self-views rise. For those with chronic schizophrenia, the higher their self-stigma is, the less they believe in getting help – probably labeling themselves broken beyond repair.
Whether it messes with people’s ability to seek help or not, self-stigma is the real enemy, worsening the struggles of those already suffering. Rooted in the stereotypes running in society, it should be fought by raising awareness about these conditions. But in a clinical setting too, tackling stigma head-on can prevent a lot of negative issues tied to the illness.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthStigma
🔥3🙏3🕊3❤2
Why can’t they just stop
It’s easy to look at someone drunk on the street and think, “Why are they wasting their lives?”. While they may be responsible for the path they choose, before you judge, remember: alcoholism is a psychiatric disorder that changes how the brain works. But more than that, people have different internal abilities to break free from this vicious cycle.
What really influences if a person will spiral deeper into addiction or find lasting sobriety? Most people will make guesses about willpower — and they won’t be completely wrong — but it is rooted in something more basic.
Turns out, the real key is impulsivity — whether a person tends to make hasty decisions and act on impulse. If that’s the case, they’re likely to find it incredibly hard to break free from addiction.
🖇A recent study revealed that patients in remission for less than a year had difficulties holding back immediate reactions and thinking their decisions through compared to those sober for over a year. What’s interesting, though, is that their choices were equally poor, which likely shows how alcohol addiction messes with people's ability to think thoroughly.
Still, those in remission for longer periods pondered their actions more carefully – which boosted their chances to stay sober and, hopefully, to improve their thinking skills. This shows that impulsivity isn’t just a symptom but a target for treatment.
Rehab programs focused on self-control and decision-making might be the next breakthrough in addiction recovery, helping individuals not only beat their addiction but also build a more stable future. And let’s stop blaming them for lacking willpower — maybe they’ve never learned how to pause before making decisions — and that’s exactly what good therapy can teach!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#AddictionRecovery
It’s easy to look at someone drunk on the street and think, “Why are they wasting their lives?”. While they may be responsible for the path they choose, before you judge, remember: alcoholism is a psychiatric disorder that changes how the brain works. But more than that, people have different internal abilities to break free from this vicious cycle.
What really influences if a person will spiral deeper into addiction or find lasting sobriety? Most people will make guesses about willpower — and they won’t be completely wrong — but it is rooted in something more basic.
Turns out, the real key is impulsivity — whether a person tends to make hasty decisions and act on impulse. If that’s the case, they’re likely to find it incredibly hard to break free from addiction.
🖇A recent study revealed that patients in remission for less than a year had difficulties holding back immediate reactions and thinking their decisions through compared to those sober for over a year. What’s interesting, though, is that their choices were equally poor, which likely shows how alcohol addiction messes with people's ability to think thoroughly.
Still, those in remission for longer periods pondered their actions more carefully – which boosted their chances to stay sober and, hopefully, to improve their thinking skills. This shows that impulsivity isn’t just a symptom but a target for treatment.
Rehab programs focused on self-control and decision-making might be the next breakthrough in addiction recovery, helping individuals not only beat their addiction but also build a more stable future. And let’s stop blaming them for lacking willpower — maybe they’ve never learned how to pause before making decisions — and that’s exactly what good therapy can teach!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#AddictionRecovery
👏3🙏2✍1❤1💯1
Axé to your mental health!
Sports have an incredible way of bringing out the best in us, training not only our bodies but also our ability to think clearly and act with intention. On the flip side, athletes may end up with a narrow sense of self, selfishness, and even anxiety. Plus, sports can bring out destructive protest behaviors, such as defiance, nihilism, and escapism.
So, does sport really help to clear the mind, or should sports lovers, on the contrary, be more careful? 🖇Research into the Brazilian dancelike martial art Capoeira leaves no room for doubt.
The longer people do this sport, the stronger they get in all the ways physical activities are meant to help. They handle stress and difficult emotions better — they’re more confident and, contrary to fears, don’t drift into escapism. They get more decisive, navigate uncertainty with ease, take calculated risks, and build solid self-discipline.
Moreover, the longer capoeiristas practice, the better their overall well-being is: they express their needs more clearly, admit their mistakes, and adapt to change quickly. On top, they’re more satisfied with their achievements and life itself.
Capoeira is rooted in philosophy and culture, which really helps with all-around personal growth. But any sport taps into personal strengths, boosting the ability to grow emotionally and find balance. Each in its own way, so it’s all about finding the one that suits you. And remember: stay mindful — don’t get obsessed or fall into laziness — and you’ll get the most out of what sports have to offer.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#SelfRegulation #SportPsychology
Sports have an incredible way of bringing out the best in us, training not only our bodies but also our ability to think clearly and act with intention. On the flip side, athletes may end up with a narrow sense of self, selfishness, and even anxiety. Plus, sports can bring out destructive protest behaviors, such as defiance, nihilism, and escapism.
So, does sport really help to clear the mind, or should sports lovers, on the contrary, be more careful? 🖇Research into the Brazilian dancelike martial art Capoeira leaves no room for doubt.
The longer people do this sport, the stronger they get in all the ways physical activities are meant to help. They handle stress and difficult emotions better — they’re more confident and, contrary to fears, don’t drift into escapism. They get more decisive, navigate uncertainty with ease, take calculated risks, and build solid self-discipline.
Moreover, the longer capoeiristas practice, the better their overall well-being is: they express their needs more clearly, admit their mistakes, and adapt to change quickly. On top, they’re more satisfied with their achievements and life itself.
Capoeira is rooted in philosophy and culture, which really helps with all-around personal growth. But any sport taps into personal strengths, boosting the ability to grow emotionally and find balance. Each in its own way, so it’s all about finding the one that suits you. And remember: stay mindful — don’t get obsessed or fall into laziness — and you’ll get the most out of what sports have to offer.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#SelfRegulation #SportPsychology
❤🔥5👏3👍1🎉1
Food issues are something many of us may struggle with — whether it’s stress-eating chips, or obsessing over body image with extreme diets. Food tracking apps were meant to help build a healthier relationship with food. But too much focus on counting calories can trigger bad eating habits.
Or can they?
📎Researchers from the First Moscow State Medical University found that food-tracking apps, in fact, helped break some harmful patterns. Users quit stress-eating and kept it low even after they stopped tracking calories. They also were less tempted by food when not hungry, but those cravings came back after a month without the app.
Contrary to what one might expect, people didn’t start cutting back on food too much because of the app. Overall, anxiety levels dropped, likely because people felt more in control of their eating. Plus, the app’s news feed, where people shared their thoughts, offered emotional support.
Does this mean, food-tracking apps are a blessing?
As it often goes, it’s not that simple. The dark side of such apps is that the more people used them, the more depressed they became, possibly because they didn't get satisfaction from food anymore. Moreover, even though some eating habits improved, people could still fall into eating disorders more easily. Perhaps, because seeing how many calories they’d consumed or the suggested restrictions made them feel uneasy or negative about their body image. This was especially true for those prone to anxiety.
Should we stop using them then?
Food tracking apps are neither a cure-all nor a pure evil. One thing is certain: they do have the real power to influence our relationships with food. The good news is, now we know which features help, and which are likely to harm, so there’s a way to make these apps more mental-health-friendly. Until that happens, it’s best to use them with caution.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#EatingDisorder
Or can they?
📎Researchers from the First Moscow State Medical University found that food-tracking apps, in fact, helped break some harmful patterns. Users quit stress-eating and kept it low even after they stopped tracking calories. They also were less tempted by food when not hungry, but those cravings came back after a month without the app.
Contrary to what one might expect, people didn’t start cutting back on food too much because of the app. Overall, anxiety levels dropped, likely because people felt more in control of their eating. Plus, the app’s news feed, where people shared their thoughts, offered emotional support.
Does this mean, food-tracking apps are a blessing?
As it often goes, it’s not that simple. The dark side of such apps is that the more people used them, the more depressed they became, possibly because they didn't get satisfaction from food anymore. Moreover, even though some eating habits improved, people could still fall into eating disorders more easily. Perhaps, because seeing how many calories they’d consumed or the suggested restrictions made them feel uneasy or negative about their body image. This was especially true for those prone to anxiety.
Should we stop using them then?
Food tracking apps are neither a cure-all nor a pure evil. One thing is certain: they do have the real power to influence our relationships with food. The good news is, now we know which features help, and which are likely to harm, so there’s a way to make these apps more mental-health-friendly. Until that happens, it’s best to use them with caution.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#EatingDisorder
❤6🌭3👍2🕊2
Forever young!
Getting older is something many people dread. As we age, we often have to let go of parts of our lives, especially when we stop working. Retirement can feel like a gloomy chapter. But it doesn't have to be.
📎Researchers found what helps older adults find joy and fulfilment in life – and how to make it happen for those who haven't yet.
As you'd expect, health plays a big role – it's harder to feel satisfied with life when dealing with a disability. Yet, some elderly people find happiness despite physical challenges. Their secret? They stay focused on the present, keep up with current events, and mentally feel younger than they are regardless of their physical condition.
People with jobs are generally more satisfied, especially with their financial status. That said, the real game-changer is whether they feel younger than their age and keep up with what's happening around. Those who do are optimistic about their lives even without an occupation, but to those who don’t even their job doesn’t bring much pleasure. The same goes for education: while having a degree increases the chances of happy retirement, it only works if the degree holder feels younger at heart.
Religious beliefs hugely help elderly people cope and view their life in the positive light. However, their outlook on life matters even more. Believing in a higher power brings comfort, but constantly thinking about the future steals much of its magic. That’s likely because thoughts of what might come — like boredom or loneliness — make it harder to fully embrace this chapter of life.
Seems like happiness in later life isn’t about circumstances but mindset. Work, education, and faith help, while disabilities put up obstacles. However, the secret lies in living in the present and staying active and curious which leads to feeling younger than the age. Good news is, these are the mental habits that can be nurtured through psychological training. And let’s not forget, we all have a role to play — whether as family or community members — by keeping older adults engaged and valued.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#LifeSatisfaction #Retirement
Getting older is something many people dread. As we age, we often have to let go of parts of our lives, especially when we stop working. Retirement can feel like a gloomy chapter. But it doesn't have to be.
📎Researchers found what helps older adults find joy and fulfilment in life – and how to make it happen for those who haven't yet.
As you'd expect, health plays a big role – it's harder to feel satisfied with life when dealing with a disability. Yet, some elderly people find happiness despite physical challenges. Their secret? They stay focused on the present, keep up with current events, and mentally feel younger than they are regardless of their physical condition.
People with jobs are generally more satisfied, especially with their financial status. That said, the real game-changer is whether they feel younger than their age and keep up with what's happening around. Those who do are optimistic about their lives even without an occupation, but to those who don’t even their job doesn’t bring much pleasure. The same goes for education: while having a degree increases the chances of happy retirement, it only works if the degree holder feels younger at heart.
Religious beliefs hugely help elderly people cope and view their life in the positive light. However, their outlook on life matters even more. Believing in a higher power brings comfort, but constantly thinking about the future steals much of its magic. That’s likely because thoughts of what might come — like boredom or loneliness — make it harder to fully embrace this chapter of life.
Seems like happiness in later life isn’t about circumstances but mindset. Work, education, and faith help, while disabilities put up obstacles. However, the secret lies in living in the present and staying active and curious which leads to feeling younger than the age. Good news is, these are the mental habits that can be nurtured through psychological training. And let’s not forget, we all have a role to play — whether as family or community members — by keeping older adults engaged and valued.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#LifeSatisfaction #Retirement
❤4👏3🥰2
Why are some kids ready for school while others aren’t?
It’s no mystery — it all starts at home. Before kids even pick up a book or pencil, parents can help them build early language skills, setting them up not just for academic success, but for easily connecting with others once they hit school.
What decides if a kid picks up early literacy skills quickly?
Well-read, educated parents and homes rich in books, print materials, and other opportunities to explore language will increase the chances. But more important is one simple question, “Do parents see it as their role to shape their child’s literacy journey?” Some, unsure of where to start, leave it all to teachers. That’s a missed opportunity because the family is the most powerful influence in those early years.
Good intentions, bad execution
Many parents mean well but miss the mark when it comes to how they engage.
📎Take reading together: research by scholars from Mexico shows that while most parents believe in its value, they often treat it like a one-sided lecture. They don’t pause to ask questions and spark curiosity.
Besides, many parents center their language activities with kids on correcting their mistakes, which certainly is important but overdoing it without adding fun can dampen a child’s enthusiasm. Most caregivers also fail to show examples by reading themselves — and kids need role models.
How to get it right
Here’s the good news: creating a thriving learning environment isn’t rocket science. It’s about simple, thoughtful steps that make a big impact.
Make it interactive: turn reading and conversations into shared adventures. Ask questions, spark curiosity, and encourage your child to take the lead.
Mix in rhymes, riddles, and word games. Learning through fun beats endless corrections.
Create a warm, supportive environment where mistakes are okay and exploration is encouraged. Ultimately, it’s about raising confident, curious, and connected individuals ready to take on the world.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#parenting #ChildDevelopment
It’s no mystery — it all starts at home. Before kids even pick up a book or pencil, parents can help them build early language skills, setting them up not just for academic success, but for easily connecting with others once they hit school.
What decides if a kid picks up early literacy skills quickly?
Well-read, educated parents and homes rich in books, print materials, and other opportunities to explore language will increase the chances. But more important is one simple question, “Do parents see it as their role to shape their child’s literacy journey?” Some, unsure of where to start, leave it all to teachers. That’s a missed opportunity because the family is the most powerful influence in those early years.
Good intentions, bad execution
Many parents mean well but miss the mark when it comes to how they engage.
📎Take reading together: research by scholars from Mexico shows that while most parents believe in its value, they often treat it like a one-sided lecture. They don’t pause to ask questions and spark curiosity.
Besides, many parents center their language activities with kids on correcting their mistakes, which certainly is important but overdoing it without adding fun can dampen a child’s enthusiasm. Most caregivers also fail to show examples by reading themselves — and kids need role models.
How to get it right
Here’s the good news: creating a thriving learning environment isn’t rocket science. It’s about simple, thoughtful steps that make a big impact.
Make it interactive: turn reading and conversations into shared adventures. Ask questions, spark curiosity, and encourage your child to take the lead.
Mix in rhymes, riddles, and word games. Learning through fun beats endless corrections.
Create a warm, supportive environment where mistakes are okay and exploration is encouraged. Ultimately, it’s about raising confident, curious, and connected individuals ready to take on the world.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#parenting #ChildDevelopment
❤4👏4🥰3
What’ve been your plans for these winter holidays? Is it turkey and gifts with family at Christmas or a romantic day and KFC like in modern Japan? Or are you skipping Christmas and set to party till dawn on New Year’s? How we celebrate often reflects the norms of our age group and the cultural traditions. In fact, they influence everything, from how much personal space we give to each other to how we go about our day.
But can true creativity thrive within the boundaries of societal norms? After all, many great minds were nonconformists who defied them. So, is it possible to think outside the box while playing by society’s rules?
📎Researchers took a closer look at teenagers, known for questioning rules and authority. Surprisingly, a third strongly aligned with cultural norms, while over half were quite in tune with them — so full-blown rebellion isn’t as common as you’d think.
What about creativity? One set of rules stood out: safety guidelines like “Don’t stay out late” or “Don’t talk to strangers.” Teens with high creative thinking were more likely to break these, driven by curiosity and a thirst for experimentation that often outweighed fear of consequences.
Other than that, creativity and rule-following seem to coexist perfectly. Teens can be imaginative and curious while staying polite, organized, and mindful of boundaries — perhaps a sign of growing maturity and their ability to balance freedom with responsibility.
Human nature is wonderfully complex, able to embrace contrasting qualities and make them work together. This holiday season, we wish for your different sides to always be in harmony. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey with us!
#TeenageBehavior
But can true creativity thrive within the boundaries of societal norms? After all, many great minds were nonconformists who defied them. So, is it possible to think outside the box while playing by society’s rules?
📎Researchers took a closer look at teenagers, known for questioning rules and authority. Surprisingly, a third strongly aligned with cultural norms, while over half were quite in tune with them — so full-blown rebellion isn’t as common as you’d think.
What about creativity? One set of rules stood out: safety guidelines like “Don’t stay out late” or “Don’t talk to strangers.” Teens with high creative thinking were more likely to break these, driven by curiosity and a thirst for experimentation that often outweighed fear of consequences.
Other than that, creativity and rule-following seem to coexist perfectly. Teens can be imaginative and curious while staying polite, organized, and mindful of boundaries — perhaps a sign of growing maturity and their ability to balance freedom with responsibility.
Human nature is wonderfully complex, able to embrace contrasting qualities and make them work together. This holiday season, we wish for your different sides to always be in harmony. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey with us!
#TeenageBehavior
🎄2☃1🎅1
Screens are everywhere! We’ve talked about how to protect teens online and limit screen time for kids, but what about 1-3 years olds?
Colorful interactive games and animated fairy tales all sound good. But more time spent on the screen sends kids struggling with social interactions and even affects brain development, making them crave instant rewards. Is it all black and white though?
📎Researchers from Argentina have sorted it all out. While toddlers’ phone use was around an hour—already very concerning—the real shocker was the 5 hours of background TV kids were exposed to every day! Don't underestimate its impact: it disrupts communication and adds unnecessary distractions. Kids who grew up with TV constantly on usually talk less while playing and have more trouble learning and controlling their behaviour.
Contrary to that, playing together with parents using real toys has a positive impact on kids’ self-control, memory, task-switching, and speech. Sharing toys encourages storytelling, naming objects, moving them around, and making sounds to help the toddler interact. Moreover, parents simply engage more with their kids during toy play than when playing on the phones together.
Does it mean that toddlers should be guarded from screens altogether?
Surprisingly, TV can have some benefits—like helping toddlers respond more when someone tries to engage them in real play. But the downsides outweigh the positives, especially when kids are left alone with screens for long periods. Yet, if parents join in, pointing out characters or situations on the screen, it encourages interaction and reduces the negative effects screens have on kids' development.
Screens aren’t inherently bad, but parents should avoid using them as a quick distraction. Instead, they can be a fun and educational tool when used together, with minimal negative effects, as long as screen time is properly limited. And remember: real play is still the best way to boost your child’s cognitive growth!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#parenting #ToddlerDevelopment
Colorful interactive games and animated fairy tales all sound good. But more time spent on the screen sends kids struggling with social interactions and even affects brain development, making them crave instant rewards. Is it all black and white though?
📎Researchers from Argentina have sorted it all out. While toddlers’ phone use was around an hour—already very concerning—the real shocker was the 5 hours of background TV kids were exposed to every day! Don't underestimate its impact: it disrupts communication and adds unnecessary distractions. Kids who grew up with TV constantly on usually talk less while playing and have more trouble learning and controlling their behaviour.
Contrary to that, playing together with parents using real toys has a positive impact on kids’ self-control, memory, task-switching, and speech. Sharing toys encourages storytelling, naming objects, moving them around, and making sounds to help the toddler interact. Moreover, parents simply engage more with their kids during toy play than when playing on the phones together.
Does it mean that toddlers should be guarded from screens altogether?
Surprisingly, TV can have some benefits—like helping toddlers respond more when someone tries to engage them in real play. But the downsides outweigh the positives, especially when kids are left alone with screens for long periods. Yet, if parents join in, pointing out characters or situations on the screen, it encourages interaction and reduces the negative effects screens have on kids' development.
Screens aren’t inherently bad, but parents should avoid using them as a quick distraction. Instead, they can be a fun and educational tool when used together, with minimal negative effects, as long as screen time is properly limited. And remember: real play is still the best way to boost your child’s cognitive growth!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#parenting #ToddlerDevelopment
❤4🔥2👏2
Have you ever felt the urge to pull back from your work and just do the bare minimum? That’s called “quiet quitting” and it can happen for different reasons – you may feel lack of support and recognition or your priorities have shifted.
📎Spanish researchers focused on teachers — a group especially vulnerable to work stress and burnout. They discovered that while job satisfaction and motivation are generally high among them, it’s not the same story for everyone.
Teachers with less than 5 years on the job often feel more emotionally drained and less committed to their work than their experienced peers. Without the right knowledge, they might not handle stress well or have a clear idea of what to expect. They also have less authority at work, making it harder for them to take initiative.
On the flip side, teachers with over 25 years of experience are less active and flexible than those with 16-25 years under their belt. They face their own struggles: outdated skills and the stress of keeping up with technology. Interestingly, older professors in humanities are often more motivated than their counterparts in science and tech — likely because their fields don’t require adapting to as many new tools.
That said, professors of over 25 years are actually the most satisfied, confident, and emotionally steady — at times more so than their younger, more driven peers. Likely because over time they’ve gained a strong sense of control and understanding of what they need and how to cope.
It doesn’t mean young professionals are doomed to feel burned out or that older workers need to avoid science and tech. Building positivity can help prevent burnout and boost job satisfaction. Plus, workplaces that support and pay attention to both younger and older staff can make a big difference.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#burnout #WorkSatisfaction
📎Spanish researchers focused on teachers — a group especially vulnerable to work stress and burnout. They discovered that while job satisfaction and motivation are generally high among them, it’s not the same story for everyone.
Teachers with less than 5 years on the job often feel more emotionally drained and less committed to their work than their experienced peers. Without the right knowledge, they might not handle stress well or have a clear idea of what to expect. They also have less authority at work, making it harder for them to take initiative.
On the flip side, teachers with over 25 years of experience are less active and flexible than those with 16-25 years under their belt. They face their own struggles: outdated skills and the stress of keeping up with technology. Interestingly, older professors in humanities are often more motivated than their counterparts in science and tech — likely because their fields don’t require adapting to as many new tools.
That said, professors of over 25 years are actually the most satisfied, confident, and emotionally steady — at times more so than their younger, more driven peers. Likely because over time they’ve gained a strong sense of control and understanding of what they need and how to cope.
It doesn’t mean young professionals are doomed to feel burned out or that older workers need to avoid science and tech. Building positivity can help prevent burnout and boost job satisfaction. Plus, workplaces that support and pay attention to both younger and older staff can make a big difference.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#burnout #WorkSatisfaction
❤🔥2💯2👨💻1
What sets our kids up to grow into happy, accomplished adults? Lots of things, sure, but one big factor is their ability to set goals, adapt, reflect, and manage emotions — their “executive function skills”. We’ve seen how playing with real toys helps — but what else can we do to support them?
Painting? Music? Dance? Lots of parents sign their kids up for extracurriculars to help them grow into a well-rounded personality.
📎Researchers in Moscow set to see if these activities really make an impact.
There wasn’t much difference between kids who took extra classes and those who didn’t when it came to visual memory, flexibility, and self-control. Perhaps, that’s because both groups spent much of their time in kindergarten, where they had a good mix of learning and play, which helps develop these skills. Likely, some extra classes could really help those starting out with lower levels.
Yet, one effect did stand out: 6-7-year-olds who attended extracurricular classes for a year had better verbal working memory, the core skill for learning. They could remember details in conversations, follow multi-step directions, guide themselves better through problem-solving and stay focused in tasks. This might be because teachers give out lots of verbal discussions, and kids learn to listen and use what they hear. Besides, kids in extra classes spend less time on screens, which spares them from some negative effects on brain development.
Kids' executive function has many sides, and while extracurriculars boost one, other activities can help too. The key is making them regular, challenging, and supported by an adult, while keeping things fun, motivating, and social. So, get exploring and find what works best for you and your child!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunction
Painting? Music? Dance? Lots of parents sign their kids up for extracurriculars to help them grow into a well-rounded personality.
📎Researchers in Moscow set to see if these activities really make an impact.
There wasn’t much difference between kids who took extra classes and those who didn’t when it came to visual memory, flexibility, and self-control. Perhaps, that’s because both groups spent much of their time in kindergarten, where they had a good mix of learning and play, which helps develop these skills. Likely, some extra classes could really help those starting out with lower levels.
Yet, one effect did stand out: 6-7-year-olds who attended extracurricular classes for a year had better verbal working memory, the core skill for learning. They could remember details in conversations, follow multi-step directions, guide themselves better through problem-solving and stay focused in tasks. This might be because teachers give out lots of verbal discussions, and kids learn to listen and use what they hear. Besides, kids in extra classes spend less time on screens, which spares them from some negative effects on brain development.
Kids' executive function has many sides, and while extracurriculars boost one, other activities can help too. The key is making them regular, challenging, and supported by an adult, while keeping things fun, motivating, and social. So, get exploring and find what works best for you and your child!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunction
❤4🥰2👏2
Remember the Covid lockdowns? Stuck at home for months — a dark time for many. But for some, it was a relief: no more long commutes to class. So, did students truly miss face-to-face learning?
A research team set out to compare how students felt in Portugal and Russia. Different education systems, mentalities, and even digital literacy levels. Yet, remarkably similar in their attitude toward the lockdown.
Regardless of the country, remote learning during Covid felt depressing and isolating for many students. For example, in Portugal, top-performing students turned to anxiety medication, likely because they missed the structure and teacher support they were used to.
Who handled it better, though, – men or women? Since some women had to juggle studies with childcare, you’d think men had it easier — but that wasn’t the case.
In both Russia and Portugal, men struggled more with remote learning — they found it harder to perform well, connect with teachers and peers online, and create a good study environment. They also faced more challenges adjusting to tech demands. Meanwhile, women’s higher motivation likely helped them adapt more easily.
Surprisingly, younger students struggled more with remote learning than those over 23—despite growing up with technology. Perhaps, their older colleagues managed it better thanks to higher motivation and everyday tech use for work.
In any case, that was an uneasy time for many, and the fact that the two countries so different felt the same way shows just how challenging this was. Let’s hope we never face something like that again, but in the meantime, let’s stay motivated to learn so we can tackle anything that comes our way, no matter the circumstances!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#RemoteEducation
A research team set out to compare how students felt in Portugal and Russia. Different education systems, mentalities, and even digital literacy levels. Yet, remarkably similar in their attitude toward the lockdown.
Regardless of the country, remote learning during Covid felt depressing and isolating for many students. For example, in Portugal, top-performing students turned to anxiety medication, likely because they missed the structure and teacher support they were used to.
Who handled it better, though, – men or women? Since some women had to juggle studies with childcare, you’d think men had it easier — but that wasn’t the case.
In both Russia and Portugal, men struggled more with remote learning — they found it harder to perform well, connect with teachers and peers online, and create a good study environment. They also faced more challenges adjusting to tech demands. Meanwhile, women’s higher motivation likely helped them adapt more easily.
Surprisingly, younger students struggled more with remote learning than those over 23—despite growing up with technology. Perhaps, their older colleagues managed it better thanks to higher motivation and everyday tech use for work.
In any case, that was an uneasy time for many, and the fact that the two countries so different felt the same way shows just how challenging this was. Let’s hope we never face something like that again, but in the meantime, let’s stay motivated to learn so we can tackle anything that comes our way, no matter the circumstances!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#RemoteEducation
❤3💊3🤓2
Play is more than just fun for kids — it’s how they learn and grow, as we’ve discussed before. But do teachers truly understand how crucial it is? And more importantly, do they act on it?
Researchers asked preschool teachers in Russia and India, and the answer was a clear ‘yes’ — they admit the full value of play. But when it comes to practice, free play is often overlooked: parental expectations and academic pressures leave little room for it. Still, when children do have the opportunity to play, are teachers making the most of it?
Teachers of the two countries take different approaches, each with its pros and cons. Russian teachers are more engaged, easily stepping into roles and shaping role-play scenarios, while their Indian colleagues prefer to let play unfold naturally, offering support when needed. On the one hand, active involvement is crucial as it helps spot learning opportunities, but too much control can limit children’s creativity and suppress the initiative.
This is especially true for play-fight games, which are often discouraged in Russia. Concerned about safety, teachers calm children down and redirect their attention. However, this deprives kids of essential physical exercise, emotional release, and social development opportunities.
What about digital play?
Contrary to what one might expect, experienced teachers of both countries view digital play rather positively. Likely, their knowledge helps them use digital tools to support educational goals in ways that suit both the child’s current development and future learning stages.
Role-play and active play are key to a child’s growth — and even the debated digital play, when used wisely, has its benefits. Since screens are here to stay, teachers play a crucial role in turning digital time into a learning opportunity. At the same time, it’s a crucial task for teachers to keep traditional play exciting and strike that perfect balance between guiding children and giving them the freedom to explore.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctions
Researchers asked preschool teachers in Russia and India, and the answer was a clear ‘yes’ — they admit the full value of play. But when it comes to practice, free play is often overlooked: parental expectations and academic pressures leave little room for it. Still, when children do have the opportunity to play, are teachers making the most of it?
Teachers of the two countries take different approaches, each with its pros and cons. Russian teachers are more engaged, easily stepping into roles and shaping role-play scenarios, while their Indian colleagues prefer to let play unfold naturally, offering support when needed. On the one hand, active involvement is crucial as it helps spot learning opportunities, but too much control can limit children’s creativity and suppress the initiative.
This is especially true for play-fight games, which are often discouraged in Russia. Concerned about safety, teachers calm children down and redirect their attention. However, this deprives kids of essential physical exercise, emotional release, and social development opportunities.
What about digital play?
Contrary to what one might expect, experienced teachers of both countries view digital play rather positively. Likely, their knowledge helps them use digital tools to support educational goals in ways that suit both the child’s current development and future learning stages.
Role-play and active play are key to a child’s growth — and even the debated digital play, when used wisely, has its benefits. Since screens are here to stay, teachers play a crucial role in turning digital time into a learning opportunity. At the same time, it’s a crucial task for teachers to keep traditional play exciting and strike that perfect balance between guiding children and giving them the freedom to explore.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ChildDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctions
👍4❤2🥰2🤝1
It's just a cartoon, why are you crying?
Last time, we mentioned how digital devices can help preschoolers develop — time to talk
about cartoons. What lessons do they teach kids? And what can a child's reaction to them reveal about their inner world?
As researchers explored how children connect with cartoon characters, they realized they were looking at how a child’s ability to sense right and wrong takes shape. Some children saw the story from the outside: they put themselves in the character’s shoes just to logically understand the situation. Instead of feeling the conflict, they viewed it through the basic moral rules they’d learned from adults.
Then came the next stage — where empathy kicked in. Seeing the world through the character’s eyes, such children picked up on hidden emotions and connected deeply. They recalled their own emotional experiences, layering them onto the story. This let them go beyond simple moral judgments — they truly
understood what the character was going through.
An even more advanced stage is when children could switch between characters — at times
seeing the story through the main character’s eyes, at others identifying with a more objective viewpoint. This flexibility showed their ability to grasp different motivations, balancing emotion with logic as they viewed the story from multiple angles.
Concerns arose with kids who couldn’t connect with any character. Their focus was scattered as if they could not follow a character’s full journey. This could point to a lack of emotional depth or defense mechanism against emotional pressure: in any case, not being able to relate your life to a cartoon or movie means missing out on the power of art that helps us grow, learn, and understand life deeper.
Who knew cartoons could be the perfect test for empathy, emotional awareness, and perception? Next time you watch one with your child, pay close attention to their reactions — you might discover something new! And don’t forget to test yourself too — a bit of self-reflection will never hurt!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ChildDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence
👏3❤2🥰2
“You are just a machine. An imitation of life. Can a robot write a symphony? Can a robot turn a canvas into a beautiful masterpiece?”
AI like GPT-4 is part of our daily lives, assisting us at work and chatting with us when we’re bored. But does it need its own feelings to act human? And can it develop them as it learns — like a child picking up emotions along with language?
Researchers tested ChatGPT-4’s emotional intelligence — and it actually outperformed humans in understanding complex emotions and mixed feelings! And it was no worse than us when it came to managing emotions.
However, when it came to using emotions to think — grounding the right decisions in feelings or connecting sensations to emotions — AI fell short. Unlike verbal understanding, this skill is deeply tied to personal experiences, intuition, and the subconscious — things AI simply doesn’t have.
Here’s the twist: GPT-4 can sound emotional, but this is only to make interaction more comfortable for us. Unlike us, it doesn’t need feelings to think: it can mimic emotions flawlessly, but those emotions don’t shape its thoughts or decisions — they’re just part of the script.
What’s interesting, when GPT-4 makes mistakes, it tends to do one of two things — either give a meaningless answer with no explanation or back its response with wrong logic. Funny enough, that’s how people often get things wrong too — either missing the bigger picture or thinking in unexpected ways. So maybe, just maybe, some parts of our thought processes aren’t that different after all.
Still, GPT-4 doesn’t have emotional intelligence like we do. But hey, at least it’s a good actor! So, if saying ‘thank you’ or ‘please’ to GPT makes you feel better, go ahead — let's keep the good manners going!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#MachinePsychology #AI
❤4🔥2👾2
Caution! We’re entering the Norm Distortion Fields
The Internet offers endless opportunities, but also a shield for those who exploit its anonymity. Cyberbullying thrives in this moral grey zone, but what kind of mindset fuels it? What beliefs and traits make someone more likely to be a bully?
Researchers from Lomonosov MSU found that those who justify harmful behavior online often see communication as a way to manipulate others and believe that only strict control can keep society in order. In contrast, those who make ethical choices are guided by universal moral values and choose to support and protect the well-being of others.
But there’s more to the story. People who truly understand what cyberbullying is are far more likely to take the ethical route. This means, some unethical actions aren’t intentional but happen because people fail to see how their actions harm others.
Here’s what’s interesting: people with strong communication skills are much better at spotting cyberbullying and handling it without harming themselves or others. So, online cruelty may stem from both a lack of awareness and struggles to understand others.
That’s good news because then education can be the cure — teaching people how their online actions affect others may be the key to wiping out internet bullies.
We live in a blended reality where our online actions shape our real-world behavior too. The more important it is to stay alert — and, above all, stay human—both on and off the screen.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#CyberBullying #MoralDevelopment
The Internet offers endless opportunities, but also a shield for those who exploit its anonymity. Cyberbullying thrives in this moral grey zone, but what kind of mindset fuels it? What beliefs and traits make someone more likely to be a bully?
Researchers from Lomonosov MSU found that those who justify harmful behavior online often see communication as a way to manipulate others and believe that only strict control can keep society in order. In contrast, those who make ethical choices are guided by universal moral values and choose to support and protect the well-being of others.
But there’s more to the story. People who truly understand what cyberbullying is are far more likely to take the ethical route. This means, some unethical actions aren’t intentional but happen because people fail to see how their actions harm others.
Here’s what’s interesting: people with strong communication skills are much better at spotting cyberbullying and handling it without harming themselves or others. So, online cruelty may stem from both a lack of awareness and struggles to understand others.
That’s good news because then education can be the cure — teaching people how their online actions affect others may be the key to wiping out internet bullies.
We live in a blended reality where our online actions shape our real-world behavior too. The more important it is to stay alert — and, above all, stay human—both on and off the screen.
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#CyberBullying #MoralDevelopment
👏3🥰2💊2
Put your own de-stress mask on first before assisting children
Kids today are facing more mental struggles than ever, which affects their confidence, focus, emotional balance, resilience, and ability to trust themselves in the future. And perhaps, only you — their parents — have the power to change that.
Researchers found that the way mothers treat their children makes all the difference. Punitive methods – strict discipline and control – naturally raise stress levels, especially if they involve yelling or physical punishment. Contrary to that, when mothers show warmth, support, and are involved with their children emotionally, it helps keep stress levels in check.
It all sounds very logical; however, in many cases, mothers are not really to blame. Many choose punitive parenting because they’re stressed themselves. When parents are overwhelmed, their focus shifts to managing their own stress, leaving less time, patience, and energy for positive interactions with their children.
What’s interesting, when mothers are stressed but still act supportive, their kids may remain upset. This might be because kids are very attuned to their mothers’ moods, and even if stress is hidden, they can still sense it. Remarkably, the stress levels of mothers and children often mirror each other, suggesting that their bond is tighter than one might think.
One thing’s for sure: to feel safe and confident, kids need that special person by their side, always ready with a hug or a comforting word. So, if you want your children to thrive, start by taking care of yourself. Find ways to unwind and recharge in this busy world — it’ll make all the difference!
Kids today are facing more mental struggles than ever, which affects their confidence, focus, emotional balance, resilience, and ability to trust themselves in the future. And perhaps, only you — their parents — have the power to change that.
Researchers found that the way mothers treat their children makes all the difference. Punitive methods – strict discipline and control – naturally raise stress levels, especially if they involve yelling or physical punishment. Contrary to that, when mothers show warmth, support, and are involved with their children emotionally, it helps keep stress levels in check.
It all sounds very logical; however, in many cases, mothers are not really to blame. Many choose punitive parenting because they’re stressed themselves. When parents are overwhelmed, their focus shifts to managing their own stress, leaving less time, patience, and energy for positive interactions with their children.
What’s interesting, when mothers are stressed but still act supportive, their kids may remain upset. This might be because kids are very attuned to their mothers’ moods, and even if stress is hidden, they can still sense it. Remarkably, the stress levels of mothers and children often mirror each other, suggesting that their bond is tighter than one might think.
One thing’s for sure: to feel safe and confident, kids need that special person by their side, always ready with a hug or a comforting word. So, if you want your children to thrive, start by taking care of yourself. Find ways to unwind and recharge in this busy world — it’ll make all the difference!
❤6🥰3🙏3
Out of the pixelated rabbit hole
Preschoolers spend twice as much time on screens as they should. Too many cartoons and video games can make it harder for kids to control themselves and stay focused — and yet, their still-developing brains easily fall into the screen trap. But is it all that bad? And if so, what can be done?
Indeed, researchers found that too many videos and games throw off kids' ability to control their impulses, switch tasks and understand new rules. However, the impact was not as strong as expected, possibly because 2 hours a day is — true, exceeding all the limits — but not too as extreme as 9 hours for teenagers.
It’s surprising how screen time actually helped boys in one thing: those who played games and watched cartoons seemed to remember better, whether it’s something they just heard or saw — perhaps, their memory could sharpen somewhat while completing digital quests. But for girls, it’s the opposite — those hooked on digital entertainment struggled with short memory more.
So, digital devices aren't all bad, but the effect is still mostly negative if left unchecked. Limit screen time? But we all know how tough screen tantrums can be. Plus, kids pick up screen habits from their parents and friends. So, what’s the answer?
Here’s a twist that could hold the key: mind-sharpening exercise works much better when combined with movement. Plus, being active helps kids stay off screens while doing what comes so naturally: running around, exploring, tumbling — in other words, just being kids! Looks like sports is the ultimate ally for brain function, so some changes in lifestyle are needed — and perhaps, not just for kids!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ExecutiveFunctions
Preschoolers spend twice as much time on screens as they should. Too many cartoons and video games can make it harder for kids to control themselves and stay focused — and yet, their still-developing brains easily fall into the screen trap. But is it all that bad? And if so, what can be done?
Indeed, researchers found that too many videos and games throw off kids' ability to control their impulses, switch tasks and understand new rules. However, the impact was not as strong as expected, possibly because 2 hours a day is — true, exceeding all the limits — but not too as extreme as 9 hours for teenagers.
It’s surprising how screen time actually helped boys in one thing: those who played games and watched cartoons seemed to remember better, whether it’s something they just heard or saw — perhaps, their memory could sharpen somewhat while completing digital quests. But for girls, it’s the opposite — those hooked on digital entertainment struggled with short memory more.
So, digital devices aren't all bad, but the effect is still mostly negative if left unchecked. Limit screen time? But we all know how tough screen tantrums can be. Plus, kids pick up screen habits from their parents and friends. So, what’s the answer?
Here’s a twist that could hold the key: mind-sharpening exercise works much better when combined with movement. Plus, being active helps kids stay off screens while doing what comes so naturally: running around, exploring, tumbling — in other words, just being kids! Looks like sports is the ultimate ally for brain function, so some changes in lifestyle are needed — and perhaps, not just for kids!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#ExecutiveFunctions
❤5🔥2👏2
Was everything really better back in the day, or is that just nostalgia talking?
Well, we won’t say for sure, but researchers found that today’s teens feel much more anxious, angry, and sad than those in the late ‘90s — and there are some reasons why.
First off, they feel less motivated — they’re often do things out of obligation rather than genuine desire. Plus, they feel less in control of their lives and struggle to set and chase goals in a way that feels meaningful.
Since school takes up much of their day, some educational reforms might be to blame here — like those in 2000s Russia, where schools merged into large complexes, and standardized knowledge was prioritized over deep and diverse interests. Of course, this might be just one piece of the puzzle.
Teens today also feel less connected to their friends and family. One reason might be social media replacing meaningful connections and weakening the sense of community.
Girls are affected harder than boys – possibly because they are usually more stressed over education and more vulnerable to bullying and negative comparisons that have risen on social media.
While a more personalized education system will help, a little emotional support goes a long way — it reminds them they're not alone and shows them they can take charge. So, look out — your rebel sister or defiant son might need you more than you think!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#TeenWellbeing #EmotionalWellbeing
Well, we won’t say for sure, but researchers found that today’s teens feel much more anxious, angry, and sad than those in the late ‘90s — and there are some reasons why.
First off, they feel less motivated — they’re often do things out of obligation rather than genuine desire. Plus, they feel less in control of their lives and struggle to set and chase goals in a way that feels meaningful.
Since school takes up much of their day, some educational reforms might be to blame here — like those in 2000s Russia, where schools merged into large complexes, and standardized knowledge was prioritized over deep and diverse interests. Of course, this might be just one piece of the puzzle.
Teens today also feel less connected to their friends and family. One reason might be social media replacing meaningful connections and weakening the sense of community.
Girls are affected harder than boys – possibly because they are usually more stressed over education and more vulnerable to bullying and negative comparisons that have risen on social media.
While a more personalized education system will help, a little emotional support goes a long way — it reminds them they're not alone and shows them they can take charge. So, look out — your rebel sister or defiant son might need you more than you think!
Join us to explore the human mind together!
#TeenWellbeing #EmotionalWellbeing
❤4🏆2👍1🤝1