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Strategies to Combat FOMO in Young People
The digital age is our new reality; the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is more than just a trendy term – it’s a genuine and growing concern, especially for youth navigating the complexities of social media. As a social worker in preventive youth care and youth at risk (0-18), I have seen the impact how…
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Embracing the Kaleidoscope of Parenting: Navigating Different Environments with Kindness and Empathy
Parenting is an incredible journey, but let’s be real—it’s not always a walk in the park, especially when we’re navigating through different environments alongside our kids. Picture it like this: the relationship between a parent and child is akin to a kaleidoscope, ever-changing with each turn, influenced by angles and light. In this colorful journey,…
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Finding Their Voice: A Journey to Empower Kids
For the past couple of years, I’ve been on a mission to help kids discover their voices. As a child, my voice might not have been the loudest, but I struggled to convey to my teachers why I was so direct and why adapting to new environments was challenging for me. We understand the importance…
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From My School Days to Empowering Bystanders: A Personal Journey
Navigating two different educational systems in Greece and Luxembourg, my life’s purpose became clear amidst the challenges of bullying during my school years. Now, I am dedicated to crafting interventions that empower bystanders, creating safer and more empathetic environments within schools and communities. The Crucial 10 Seconds: Bullying, a haunting experience from my past, left…
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Adaptation: The ‘reverse horseshoe’ of life
Changes often occur in our lives. They can be small adjustments or even major transformations, such as the beginning of a new school year, moving to a foreign country, the birth of a child, or the loss of a loved one. For me, adaptation resembles a reverse horseshoe’ , which brings luck to many cultures…
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“Navigating Change: The Art of Adaptation for All Ages”
Adapting to new circumstances can be a formidable journey, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions for both children and adults alike. Picture yourself as a crystal-clear glass of water, pristine and untouched. Now, imagine introducing a bouillon cube that gradually transforms the water’s color. Initially, our instinct might drive us to eliminate the cube, hoping…
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🚫 The TikTok Egg Challenge: A Warning for Parents and Educators 🚫
The trending egg challenge on TikTok might seem harmless, but its negative impact on a child’s school performance and friendships can be far-reaching. What starts as a fun online trend can quickly turn into real-life consequences, potentially leading to bullying behavior towards peers.As someone who values preventive interventions, I believe in addressing these issues head-on.…
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Αναπηρικό Αμαξίδιο: Μια Εξέλιξη της Σκέψης για Περισσότερη Ενσωμάτωση
Το 2017 ξεκίνησα ένα ταξίδι που θα δοκίμαζε την αντίληψή μου για την αναπηρία και τη γλώσσα. Μέσα από τη δημιουργία της βραχείας παρέμβασης “ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΖΩΗΣ” για την ΕΛΕΠΑΠ, με στόχο την ενσωμάτωση των ατόμων με αναπηρία. Ωστόσο, μια σημαντική ερώτηση από έναν νεαρό μαθητή κατά τη διάρκεια μιας από τις πρώτες επεμβάσεις μου σε…
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Symphony of Multilingual Sounds: Unveiling a Toddler’s Language Exploration
In a world where language weaves cultures together, the journey of a multilingual toddler becomes a captivating narrative of discovery and creativity. Picture this: a little one effortlessly navigating the linguistic landscape, recognizing animals across languages, yet seamlessly infusing their own symphony of sounds. Imagine the scene: the toddler points to a cat, the universal…
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💔 Embracing Grief: A Lesson in Growth 💔
Today, I had a profound experience as I had to explain to a child the weight of grief and the power it holds over us. It reminded me of something essential – the importance of a person remains etched in our hearts even as we journey through the depths of grief. Grief is an inevitable…
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Preventive Youth Care and Youth at Risk (0-18)
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