Dyslexia seems to affect around 5-17% of students (Rollins, 2014). Dyslexia refers to having a difficulty in reading, spelling and writing. Having these difficulties does not mean it is a disability as a lot of people view it. Due to … Read more
Welcome to my first year of life
When you are new to parenthood, you might frequently end up asking yourself whether your child is reaching the expected developmental milestones or not. You probably wonder whether children who are the same age as your child act similarly. If … Read more
Should I stay in touch with my friends since I’m in a relationship?
Picture this: a friend who was a social butterfly, then suddenly entered a romantic relationship and it feels like they both disappeared from the face of this earth. Seems relatable right? So this begs the question should individual’s remain in … Read more
Useful tips for the hot summer months…
Summer is with us and most families enjoy days at the sea and the great outdoors. However, it is very important that we keep safe during the long summer days:
- Apply sunscreen regularly and be aware of the total time
Why do I feel like I do not fit in? – A CBT Perspective
I have heard this statement from others and I always wonder whether this has to do more with the individual or the system that one finds oneself in. Some individuals find themselves moulding the way they present themselves depending on … Read more
The beauty of connection
Connecting with others can take many forms. It might be someone’s words before you on a screen, your voice in my ear or a hug from a loved one just when you need it the most. These are all forms … Read more
Irid bilfors li dejjem inkunu flimkien
Jiena mara u għalija l-karriera hija importanti. Ilni miżżewġa mar-raġel ftit iktar minn sena u nofs, u konna minn qabel ma żżewwiġna tkellimna fuq il-karriera tiegħi u kien aċċetta li għalija waħda mill-prioritajiet; anzi kien qalli li hekk għandu jkun. … Read more
How ‘wants’ make me happy
Happiness is one of the few things which all, or at least most, people want. We strive for it, and we evaluate our lives on how happy we were – how happy we were in a relationship, how happy our … Read more
Can I come out more than once?
Coming out as a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer or Intersex spectrum is a continuous process throughout one’s life. We usually associate ‘coming out’ as a one-time event, usually when someone starts becoming open about their sexuality … Read more
What to look out look for when hiring a childminder?
A child-minder can have a huge influence on the children when under their care. On the other hand parents need to feel that the childminder they hire is trustworthy.
Hiring a childminder for your children can have a lot of … Read more