The 3 phases of old age: physical and psychological changes

Article by: The Mind Is Wonderful What is old age? What three phases of old age do we find and what characterizes them? According to Orosa (2014), cited in an article by Martínez et al. (2018), old age is an abstract concept, considered a stage of life. On the other hand, authors such as María del Carmen Amaro (2016), have considered it a socio-anthropological construction. TO…

Self-Affirmation in Children: Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors

Article by: LaMenteEsWonderful Around the age of two, children enter a stage characterized by opposition. If you have a little one of this age, you will probably find him saying "no" to everything, constantly challenging you, and expressing himself in anger or crying when he can't get his way. These behaviors are typical of self-assertion, a ...

The importance of socialization for brain development

Article by: LaMenteEsWonderosa We are social beings and as such we need to be in contact (socialization) to survive. Our human condition is defined by culture, and culture does not develop in isolation. It can even be said that interacting with other people is the best way to fully develop the brain. Therefore, it is of utmost importance ...