“That man should show respect to man, irrespective of class, race or creed is fundamental to the humanist attitude to life. Among the fundamental moral principles, he would count those of freedom, justice, tolerance and happiness … the attitude that
How to Bounce Back after a Failure?
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison
We all desire to be successful in life. Our achievements help to define our sense of being successful, but so do our failures. Failures, when added
Mental illness does not go on summer vacation – Part 2 of 2
In part one of this blog, I wrote about how while summer is generally associated with fun, relaxation and socializing events, persons who are struggling with mental illness might experience added hurdles and stressors during this period. I spoke about
Mental illness does not go on summer vacation – Part 1 of 2
While preparing to write this blog, I spent some time searching on the internet for pictures that are related to summer. The result was brightly colored pictures of the sunny outdoors, people having fun on the beach, or relaxing while
The Ideal Summer Body
It’s already summer again, and this means that it’s back to short shorts, t-shirts, tank tops… and various other pieces of clothing aimed at revealing as much skin as possible, to give the steam coming off our bodies more space
My child got good exam results, but I wish they did better
One of the most stressful periods children go through is when they have exams. Frequently, the stress is not only felt by the children but by their parents too. Academic achievement tends to be considered as very important by a
Travelling with a toddler
Travelling with a toddler can be a nightmare, an adventure or somewhere in between. Planning helps make it the best experience possible for us and our families. Here are some tips to help make it fun and smooth-going for everyone
My son is spending most of the Summer indoors playing games
Today it is possible to live online – we socialise, buy our groceries, pay our bills and even get medical advice without having to step outside. The internet is also a great source of entertainment, with online gaming being very
I get depressed around summertime
Contrary to what most people believe, the highest suicide rates registered globally are actually during the spring and summer months. People tend to associate good weather with a good mood when in reality there are many circumstances in which this
Should I punish my child for failing an exam?
An age old question, to which answers will be given within a range between yes and no and everything in between. Let’s start with this premise; trying to link exams and the word punishments will only make children dislike examinations