How do you know you are ready to have children?
Having children is considered to be a controversial subject as different people have different opinions. Some plan children…
Developing Healthy Sleep Routines for Babies
This month I attended a webinar by Becky Gingell, who is a sleep coach for babies, and she…
4 skills you should know by 21
1. Time Management In this fast-paced life, and most working environments, it is a key life skill to…
How to Better Understand Parental Alienation
The term parental alienation was coined by the child psychologist, Dr. Richard Gardner in 1985. Parental alienation happens…
My 5-year-old son told me they’re a girl
Delving into the lives of transgender individuals and the hurdles they experience sheds light on numerous difficulties faced,…
I Suddenly Have Two Mothers
Accepting the new mother in your life means mourning the loss of a father. It is a transition…
If your child is stuck in extended adolescence
One of the main problems I tackle in my day-to-day practice is the problem of confluence i.e. the…
My teenager is watching pornography. I don’t know what to do.
In our society, sex and sexuality are still regarded as a taboo topic by some. Talking about sex,…
How do I raise a multicultural child?
We live in a world where we have an opportunity to explore other cultures and countries…
ADHD – A Family Affair
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that starts in childhood. For a conclusive diagnosis to be reached,…
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…
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…