Middle Child Syndrome has been consistently brushed off as a myth, but it is very, very real. What Is Middle Child Syndrome? Middle Child Syndrome is not a clinical syndrome. However, it is a known psychological phenomenon with numerous effects on children due to their birth order. Middle Child Syndrome…
We admire busy people for keeping on top of everything, but there may be something they’re not telling us. We all like to be busy. It keeps us from laziness and boredom and provides us with more opportunities for success and satisfaction. Everyone has busy people in their life -…
Emotional strength can seem like an abstract term. It’s an essential part of responding to difficult situations, but many of us don’t know we have it. When times get tough, it can sometimes feel like we can’t handle it. Emotional strength is an essential skill that most of us don’t…
The meaning of life is one of those questions that make you think deeper about things. It is one we all ask ourselves, but one which encompasses so many other questions. Finding the meaning of life can be almost impossible. It depends on who you are, how old you are,…
Formalised by the great Greek thinkers, the philosophy of love has influenced how we view love and relationships. There are four important distinctions in the philosophy of love. These are Philia, Eros, Storge, and Agape: the different kinds of love. Each category examining the philosophy of love has its own key thinker…
Oscar Wilde wrote that ‘with age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone’, so how do we know if we are becoming wise, or just becoming older? While age is a given, becoming wise is something we all strive for as we get older. Yet, it is difficult to know at…
The messages behind popular stories for kids are what really gives the Christmas its festivity. As a kid, I loved Christmas films. They were a staple Christmas tradition in my family. As I got older, I realized they were teaching me valuable lessons. These are some of my favorite of…
Confucius inspired centuries of philosophy with his teachings. They are an integral part of Chinese education and teach us so much about inner peace and happiness. First of all, let's first talk about the biography of this legendary philosopher. Who was Confucius? Confucius was a Chinese philosopher in 6th Century…
