Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that starts in childhood. For a conclusive diagnosis to be reached, several symptoms need to have been present before the age of 12. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) describes … Read more
Għandha Tmien Snin u Qed Tirrifjuta li Tidħol L-Iskola
Jista’ jagħti l-każ li l-ġenituri jaħsbu li tfal żgħar biss jirrifjutaw li jidħlu l-iskola. Però, dan mhuwiex il-każ għax din il-ħaġa jistgħu jesperjenzawha wkoll tfal akbar fl-età u saħansitra adoloxxenti. Tinduna li t-tifel jew tifla tiegħek ma jkunux iridu jmorru … Read more
How do I tell my child I’m taking them to a therapist?
As a child psychologist, one of the most common questions I get asked by parents is “how do I tell my child I’m taking them to a therapist?” This is a very valid question and the concern usually arises because … Read more
My teen wants to meet her online girlfriend. What should I do?
As your children grow into their teen years, the next drive they will experience is that for intimacy and to develop romantic, even sexual, relationships. As parents it is only natural for us to worry about the heartache and turbulence … Read more
How to cope with children being at home all day
Covid-19 brought about a number of different insecurities regarding one’s health. Moreover, some question whether it is safe to send their children to school. In fact, following the easing of restrictions and the opening of schools some parents are still … Read more
Has the Age of Puberty Decreased?
“They’re growing up too fast!” is an expression with which every parent is all too familiar. In what often feels like the blink of an eye, their child goes from needing help tying their shoelaces to learning how to navigate … Read more
My Daughter’s Friend is a Bad Influence
One day or another, your child might pick someone, as a friend, who is not to your likings. In fact, it is very common for parents to dislike their children’s friends. The old saying, birds of a feather flock together, … Read more
My teenager refuses to go to school
The adolescent years are definitely the most challenging years, not only for the parents but even for the teenagers themselves. Parents argue that sometimes their adolescent refuses to attend school and the reasons or excuses behind this vary a lot.… Read more
Why Does my Child Lie?
Sometimes, you might think that children do not lie. However, in reality, children do it at one point or another. When addressing this problem, children’s age, circumstances and reasons for the lie, and frequency need to be taken into consideration. … Read more
Summertime: Life of a student
The academic year tends to be quite hectic for students but the last month of school is usually the most exhausting, due to deadlines of assignments and exams. Students want to do well to feel satisfied for all the hard … Read more