Validate the loss
Infertility is the cause of much distress in couples. Research has shown it to be a causal factor for depression and anxiety disorders. Learning that you cannot have children does not only take away your chances of
How can I speak to my partner about my infertility? – Part 1 of 2
Not having children is a choice for a fair few, but a consequence of nature for others. According to available statistics, it is roughly estimated that about 10% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15 – 44
Il-Partner Marret Festival Mingħajri
Xi ġimgħatejn ilu kont qed nitkellem mal-partner fuq xi pjanijiet li kellna għal tmiem il-ġimgħa. Hi qaltli li kien hemm festival li xtaqet tmur ma’ sħabha. Il-partner tiegħi hi tip ta’ persuna soċjali ħafna, taf tmur man-nies u
Attachment parenting, baby carriers, mindful parenting … are we asking too much of parents? – Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this blog we talked about attachment having two important aspects that involve 1) providing safety and comfort and 2) allowing exploration. In this part we will look at some practical examples of do’s and don’ts from
Experimenting with drugs. Am I an addict?
If the title of this blog caught your attention, you may be someone who uses drugs. You may also be a parent of a teenager who wonders if your son/daughter is using drugs, or you may be the partner of
Budgeting in Summer
Summer can be a very exciting time to relax, have fun and enjoy the outdoors. Since the days in summer are longer, one might be more energetic to engage in activities than in winter. In Malta, there are a lot
Making your CV more appealing
Whether you need to apply for a new job, or just need to update your recent accomplishments, filling in a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is not as easy as filling in a template, despite popular belief. Developing a CV is often
It-tifel għandu resit u ma jridx jistudja
“Is-sena skolastika fl-aħħar spiċċat… wara sena iebsa fl-aħħar nista’ nistrieħ… imma LE, għandi resit!” It-tifel tiegħek qiegħed f’din is-sitwazzjoni? Mhux żmien faċli biex jistudja, speċjalment jekk sħabu qed igawdu s-sajf, iżda hemm modi kif tista’ tinkoraġġieh u tgħinu jistudja.
Dealing with FOMO in Summer
It’s summer, the period of time where most of us flock to the beach or to the pool to cool down from the hot summer, or we’re heading off to a bar to meet some friends over a cold beer.
How to tell my parents that I don’t want children
The idea of providing the role of grandparents to your parents is a persistent concept, especially in the small context of Malta. It tends to be perceived as embarrassing or disappointing if you had to tell your neighbours that your