One thing I wish to avoid is to give parents the advice to focus on the positive, just for the sake of focusing on the positive. Many parents have challenged this proposal and have vigorously asked me to focus on … Read more
Positive Parenting
Parenting is difficult, there is no exact right or wrong way to go by it, however through positive parenting you can improve the relationship with your child.
Positive parenting can be defined as an approach to childcare that aids the … Read more
The shape our family gives us
Many say that our upbringing has some effect on our personality. Some psychologists also believe that it is also affected by one’s place in the family, or rather, the birth order.
Some studies show that first born are likely to … Read more
Sibling Rivalry
In a relationship between siblings, it is almost inevitable that conflict will arise and this may prove frustrating and stressful for parents.
Sibling rivalry usually happens when children are competing for parental attention or when they feel they are being … Read more
I cannot handle my child – Part 3
Today I continue my series, I cannot handle my child with an important topic. One drawback that certain parenting campaigns may have is that they tell you what you should not do. And this leaves you without options when you … Read more
I cannot handle my child – Part 2
In my last blog I explained that dealing with a difficult child requires a complex collection of skills and habits. We discussed last week that shouting, although may seem effective, can teach all the wrong lessons. Today I encourage parents … Read more
How illness affects the family
When a person suffers from a serious illness, it is not just the afflicted who experiences anxiety and stress. Their loved ones hurt with them when a sinister diagnosis is made. Consequently, the whole family starts to experience dread as … Read more
Ma jistax ikollna tfal
Ghaziz Mr. M. Bartolo.
Ahna kopja mizzewga. Ilna mizzewgin ghal dan l-ahhar 10 snin u issa ilna sentejn nipruvaw ghat-tfal. Qed naqtaw qalbna ghax ghamilna hafna testijiet u kulhadd jghidilna li fizikament u medikalment m’ghandna xejn hazin. Dan l-ahhar hu … Read more
Tghid mhux jiehu pjacir?
Ilni mal-boyfriend tieghi ghal din l-ahhar sena u nofs u t-tnejn li ahna vera attivi sesswalment. Ikolna x’naqsmu xi erbgha darbiet fil-gimgha. Il-problema tieghi hi li filwaqt li jiena nuri li qed niehu pjacir waqt l-att hu ma tantx ikollu … Read more
What is your partner’s attachment style? – Part 2/2
- Dismissive-avoidant attachment style:
People with this attachment style feel comfortable without close relationships, it’s important for them to feel independent and self-sufficient. They don’t like to depend on others and have others depend on them. They may desire freedom, pushing … Read more