How best to educate teenagers? A hard hand or a relaxed approach?

Mara Schär

How to educate teenagers is a question that many parents ask themselves. A hard hand or a relaxed approach - which method is best suited for the upbringing of teenagers? It is important to note that every child is unique and has different needs. What kind of child works cannot be the right choice for another. Therefore, there is no clear answer to the question of whether you should raise teenagers strictly or easily. Boundaries Too strong focus on strict can lead to conflicts and distance between parents and children. Teenagers who grow up under a very authoritarian education can...

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The toxic positivity: if too much optimism can become harmful

Mara Schär
By force positive thoughts, we deny our true feelings or experiences. Toxic positivity is an over -generalization of optimism and happiness in certain situations and denies impending problems or inhibits unpleasant emotions (Quintero & Long, 2019). More precisely, even if we go through difficult situations, we have to completely suppress negative emotions and force a positive attitude or positive thinking, since negative emotions are considered unacceptable or bad. If there is exaggeration and forcing in such situations, the effects can object to expectations.
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How do I recognize a good online life coach?

Mara Schär
A good online life coach can help you change your life in a positive way and achieve goals. Here are some important qualities that a good online life coach should have:
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The power of positivity and self -sensitive prophecies

Mara Schär
Positity and a good attitude can have an enormous force when it comes to influence and improve our lives. There are many studies that show that positive thoughts and emotions are directly associated with better physical and emotional well -being.
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Depression and the serotonin hypothesis

Mara Schär
The serotonin hypothesis is one of many theories about the causes of depression and antidepressants that increase serotonin levels are one of many treatment options. However, it is important to note that depression is a complex disease that can be attributed to several factors. Serotonin is only part of the puzzle and there are other factors such as genetic, environmentally and psychosocial factors that can play a role.
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Emigrate - what does this decision bring with it?

Anamaria Iosif
Is the grass really green on the other side? Many seem to think that. It has after a YouGov study emphasized that 55% of the Germans surveyed temporarily Or even live abroad forever would. In one Yougov wanted another study Find out whether and especially where the respondents abroad for professional reasons pull down.
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