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 … Read more
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 … Read more
How to Survive a Family Holiday
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more