ADS ADHD difference - ADHD/ ADHD/ ADD/ ADS: Critical thinking! Normal high energy or disturbed behavior?

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There is a debate about whether ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is diagnosed too often. Some argue that there is an overdiagnosis, especially in children, since many of the symptoms can also occur in other diseases or simply with normal behavior within the framework of development. However, others emphasize that ADHD is an actual neurological disorder that occurs in many people and that undersupply can be harmful, since untreated ADHD can lead to problems in school, work and relationships.
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The Flynn effect! Are children smarter than their parents?

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The Flynn effect refers to the observed tendency of increasing intelligence test performance over generations. The effect was named after New Zealand psychologist James Flynn, who discovered this effect in the 1980s.

Whether this means that today's children are "really wiser" depends on the definition of intelligence and cleverness. However, it is known that the environment in which children grow up plays an important role in their cognitive development. 

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

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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

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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?

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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

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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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