Child Care
In recent years, there has been a spike in dual-career families, this in turn has increased the need…
Finding the Balance
During our lives we take on numerous roles. The two main ones being those related to our job…
Nibza’ li t-tifla tieghi attiva sesswalment
Ghaziz Matthew, Qed niktiblek ghax ninsab vera nkwetata li t-tifla z-zghira ta’ 15 il-sena qedgha tkun attiva…
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender Dysphoria is defined by strong, persistent feelings of identification with the opposite gender and discomfort with the…
Searching for Meaning (Part 2)
2. I remember that I have much less control – if I have any at all – about…
Searching for Meaning (Part 1)
During one of my very first job interviews, quite a number of moons ago, the interviewer asked me,…
Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by severe high and low moods and significant changes…
I cannot handle my child (Part I)
It is not uncommon for parents to encounter hard times, especially with unruly children. Times become more testing…
Helping children understand death
It may seem unusual to talk of children and death in the same sentence since in our struggle…
What helps children most when there is a death in the family ?
Keep the child’s life as “normal” as possible after the death of a loved one. For example, if…
Is Masturbation a sign of Sexual Abuse in children? – Part 2/2
In my previous blog I explained the normality of the physical exploration of children on their bodies. Yet…
Is Masturbation a sign of Sexual Abuse in children? – Part 1/2
Do not panic. Masturbation is NOT ALWAYS a sign of sexual abuse. I would like to assure parents that…