As stated in my previous blog, where I mostly talked about Alzheimer’s disease, in this blog I will talk about Vascular Dementia which is another illness that falls under the umbrella term dementia. As previously said, dementia is NOT a … Read more
How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 1 of 2
Today, I would like to speak about a topic which is often stigmatised within our society; dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term, which encapsulates different diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, and Vascular Dementia. In general, dementia is a clinical condition … Read more
Time to fly with the kids
Travelling; a word which used to make you feel happy and excited. Exploring a new country, seeing new things, learn about new cultures, taste amazing food, be away from work, relax, have time to yourself and the list goes on! … Read more
What was I saying? I can’t remember!
Did you ever catch yourself thinking about something you shouldn’t be thinking during a meeting or during a lecture? You are trying to focus but all of sudden you realise that your mind just wandered and you have no idea … Read more
Yours, Mine, and Ours- Blended families – Part 2 of 2
In my previous blog, I introduced information about stepfamilies, also referred to as blended families, and focused on elements which may influence the experience of building close and supportive relationships in these families.
In a chapter written by Greene, Anderson, … Read more
Yours, Mine, and Ours- Blended families – Part 1 of 2
In this blog I would like to focus on writing about relationships in stepfamilies, also referred to as blended families. Parents of children who have experienced either marital separation or divorce, may sometimes opt to start dating, repartner, and in … Read more
Some things to think about when planning to have a child – Part 2 of 2
This blog is a continuation to my previous blog entitled Some things to think about when planning to have a child- Part 1. In my previous blog, an emphasis was placed on the couples’ right to choose whether and … Read more
Some things to think about when planning to have a child – Part 1 of 2
Traditionally, having children was the prime function of a marriage. It was often considered as the obvious next step for a married couple to become parents. I still experience that children are highly valued by many couples nowadays, but a … Read more
Holding your child’s hand from a distance
As a parent your instinct is to protect your child from harm, to hold them tight and to love them unconditionally. Helping your child to thrive and be successful may come natural. However, could you be overdoing it by overprotecting … Read more
More than just play
Have you ever looked at your child playing and stated “Oh how I wish I were still a child, all I would have to do is just play”? The importance of play may be underrated as during playtime children are … Read more