It is that time of year – the school calendar has ended and the summer holiday season is about to start. Many are those who like to plan a summer holiday, knowing the benefits of spending time together as a
Should my teenager have a summer off or find a part-time job?
To relax or to work? After a busy year at school, with lots of studying and tough exams, during summer time teenagers don’t have to worry about homework, exams or anything school related. There are many parents who seek advice
The relationship between parents and child-carers
Jessica loves her work at the childcare centre, especially the creative aspect of finding new ways to engage the children in her care. One of the daily difficulties she faces is when Jamie’s father, one of the children who joined
How do I raise a boy in 2019?
Boys and Girls ARE different but not the way we thought
In 2019 we know more about the way our brains develop. This includes differences between girls and boys, because, yes, they are different!
We already know that the early
How can I make sure that my children are not affected by my Depression?
Depression, like any other mental health illness, does not only affect the individual but may also have an impact on the person’s loved ones who are generally able to note and experience emotional and behavior changes in their relative. Relatives
Qiegħda naħdem part-time imma mhux inlaħħaq mal-istudju
Hija r-realta’ ta’ ħafna nies bħalissa li jistudjaw u anke jkollhom xogħol part-time. Il-vantaġġ ta’ dan huwa li tkun qed tiġbor ċertu esperjenza fid-dinja tax-xogħol, anke mill-għad li meta tapplika għax-xogħol li tixtieq wara li tistudja, tkun tista’ anke titkellem
What should I tell my child whilst driving to an exam?
The exam period can be stressful for both the children themselves, and also for the parents. Most of the time, parents need to support their children by helping them with revision, comforting and motivating them to study harder in order
Preparing kids for their career… is it too early?
When discussing the topic of career-related learning with young children, many show concern that there is the risk of making our children grow up too fast. Although such concerns are understandable, through different activities, children can engage in career-related learning
The struggles of fatherhood – Part 2 of 2
This second part of the blog shall continue delving into some of the experiences of fatherhood that might be challenging. I would like to note that such experiences are subjective and do not reflect what all fathers go through. However,
The struggles of fatherhood – Part 1 of 2
Finding out that you’re going to become a father can bring up many different thoughts and emotions. Even though most books, media programmes and seminars about parenthood generally tend to focus on the mother, fathers too may struggle and experience