Help me read
Frequently we encourage children to read and tell them that it is very important that they learn how…
Dealing with a panic attack
John went to the beach with his friends. When he got home he started to sweat, have palpitations…
Is it important to explain this to our children? – Part 2 of 2
The first part of this blog introduced the importance of speaking to children about changes or difficulties that…
Is it important to explain this to our children? – Part 1 of 2
Certain experiences and changes, such as the birth of a new child, loss within the family, changes in…
Let’s talk about suicide..
When we think of individuals who completed suicide or just think about the term in itself, most of…
How do our emotions affect our body?
I have recently been meeting many individuals who feel that as time goes by, life seems to be…
When is enough, enough?
The use of drugs, alcohol and other substances is a much-debated topic in our society: how much can…
Help! My Child wants to know about sex! – Part 2 of 2
In the previous blog we started to discuss how to start a conversation about sex, sexuality, and gender…
Help! My child wants to know about sex! – Part 1 of 2
Possibly one of the most dreaded questions or topics to come up for parents is when their child…
Ready, steady, go… Time to exercise
We all know that engaging in sports is beneficial for physical health. However, this is not the only…
Employability Skills – Do I have them?
Unlike what several people think, many skills that are essential for employment are already within us. They are…
Going back to education as an adult
Several factors affect one’s decision to return to education after a long period away from studying and “school”….