The use of drugs, alcohol and other substances is a much-debated topic in our society: how much can I drink before I am not fit enough to drive? Is there such a thing as controlled use of drugs? Will smoking … Read more
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 with children and teenagers. In this blog, we will continue to explore more openings and conversation starters.
When it comes to teens, … Read more
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 starts to question about sex, sexuality, or gender. There was a time when explaining that babies are brought to parents via storks, … Read more
Ready, steady, go… Time to exercise
We all know that engaging in sports is beneficial for physical health. However, this is not the only benefit. There is evidence to suggest that physical activity enhances mental health and wellbeing. Sometimes, exercise is prescribed by medical professions as … Read more
Employability Skills – Do I have them?
Unlike what several people think, many skills that are essential for employment are already within us. They are not specific skills learnt at school or at work, but ‘transferrable skills’ which we have learnt through life. These skills are developed … Read more
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”. Moreover, since it is not the traditional route of furthering one’s studies straight after compulsory schooling, some challenges are faced by those … Read more
Polarities: Active-Passive
In the initial blog about polarities, I explained what polarities are and how it affects us in different ways. If you have not read that blog yet I urge you to read it prior to engaging with this blog.
Polarities
I decided to write a series of blogs in relation to the concept of polarities. Due to the fact that some of these polarities affect each and everyone of us at any given point. This series of blogs will tackle … Read more
When our adult children leave home – Part 2 of 2
This blog is a continuation of part 1, where I discussed some of the changes that families may experience during the phase when adult children move out of the parental home. In this second half of my blog, I wish … Read more
When our adult children leave home – Part 1 of 2
During its lifetime, a family typically goes through a number of developmental changes. These developmental changes are the transitions that a family would move through over time. For instance, if a couple decides that they want to become parents, then … Read more