I saw this YouTube video by NatGeo, which was shared and also reflected on by TransCultural Group. It's about the key to species survival. We know of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution that says "Survival of the Fittest." While the theory says "fittest", it does not actually mean the strongest. "Fittest" refers to the reproductive ability of the species, as well as their ability to … [Read more...]
Confirmation Bias: Believing What You Want to Believe In
Most of the time we get into a debate or an argument, we always believe that we are right. Then we go ahead and give evidences that support our opinions and beliefs. If you have ever tried looking into facts and evidences that support otherwise, then well and good, but most likely, that is not what happens, right? Right! This tendency is called "confirmation bias". Let us learn more … [Read more...]
Implicit Bias on Children: 4 Tips on How You Can Help Manage It
Have you noticed some people stereotyping or being biased towards others without being aware of it? This is known as implicit bias. Without you knowing it, you may have your own biases, too. Your children, even if they are as young as six years old, also have their biases. If not managed early on, there is a danger for these implicit biases to get stronger and affect their future lives and … [Read more...]
Understanding and Embracing Cultural Diversity
In our world where there is a lot of travel, migration, union, and communication going on, there is no doubt that we are continuing to witness and experience cultural diversity. It is such an enriching experience, but there is no denying that such diversity can also be also challenging. What is cultural diversity? What are its benefits and challenges? How are people reacting to cultural … [Read more...]
Cultural Intelligence 101: Key to Successful Leadership
Cultural Intelligence? The world has indeed become more and more interconnected than ever. And I say that with all conviction—whether we like it or not. With the rise of different inventions like mobile phones, the internet, and even social media, it's almost impossible not to assume so. Everywhere we go—be it physically or virtually—it has become part of our normal to see people of … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Accelerate Remote Learning
It can be hard to find the motivation to learn while at home, at home there are million distractions, and a million other things that you could be doing. There are also other responsibilities to up hold all around you. But, you can make time to learn at home by breaking down your learning sessions into twenty minutes time periods. Make sure you are also interested in what you are learning or you … [Read more...]
Journey Through My World
As a child I was an avid reader and my parents gave me a lot of books to help with my English and I was always reading. It was fun to explore new worlds through the words that I was reading and my parents were of course supportive. Once I grew older I realized that English wasn't the only language I needed to know, it was hard at first to broaden my horizons but it was worth it. We need to step … [Read more...]
Are Parents Too Overprotective in the West and Too Lax in the East?
People in eastern countries such as China tend to be much more lax when it comes to how strangers react to children. It isn't uncommon for Chinese women to come up to infants in a restaurant and bring them back for the waitstaff to dote on them. Many westerners feel as though this is highly dangerous since child trafficking is an issue, even in the east. However, easterners claim that the warmth … [Read more...]
The Cultural Battleground of Sleepovers
When you and your partner have children, undoubtedly, there will be differences in how each person was raised. How you were raised will have an effect on how you raise your own children, and the way your partner was raised will effect how your own children will grow up. One of the things that will come up is the issue of sleep overs. Some parents are fine with them and others have a lot of anxiety … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Introducing Sport To Young Children #AD
Sports are good for children to get into to help them understand different aspects of life that they will need throughout. One of the best things it provides is exercise, regular exercise is important for a long and healthy life. It also helps with socialization, it gives them an idea what it feels like to be part of a team of people who enjoy the same thing. It's also important to experience … [Read more...]