Category: Children and Adolescents

Back in March, schools closed quickly and suddenly, shocking parents and kids alike. There were no goodbyes and nobody had any idea of what was to come. These past months have not been easy and the summer “holidays” seem to … Read more

I can clearly recall that once, during a lecture, the tutor told us that children can take in the information we give them according to their development. Thus, if my son can understand about electricity and I speak about this … Read more

A couple of months ago I attended an online conference by Devon Kuntzman on ‘Raising Toddlers’ and one of the points mentioned was tantrums. When we think about tantrums, we must keep in mind the child’s age; the ability to … Read more

Bħala ġenitur, waħda mil-iżjed affarijiet li tkun tixtieq għal uliedek huwa li tarahom kuntenti fil-ħajja tagħhom. L-iżvilupp tat-tfal irridu nħarsu lejh b’mod ħolistiku. Dan ifisser li t-tfal għandhom oqsma differenti li jaffettwa l-ħajja tagħhom u kemm ikunu kuntenti. Wieħed minn … Read more

As parents, we usually try to impart our knowledge onto our children, trying to provide them with the life lessons we learned the hard way. Expecting them to take in this wisdom with such a fascination. Unlike when we were … Read more

This period, where schools have stopped and we have been requested to abide to social distancing measures, can be particularly difficult for you if you are in your teens. You may find yourself missing your friends, while still trying to … Read more

Weeks have passed since schools have closed due to COVID-19. This has surely affected the lives of parents who had to adapt their lifestyle to be able to care for their children 24/7. Unfortunately, some parents might have lost their … Read more

Parenting during COVID-19 is challenging for most parents but it can be even more so for parents who have children with special educational needs. Besides the parents, children themselves may also be experiencing these times as challenging. Some of these … Read more

Last time I was browsing the internet and I came across an image of a mother pushing a supermarket trolley with her child in its seat. An ordinary image right? However, this parent had to attach a note to her … Read more

Each student presents with a set of strengths and areas of need. Identifying how students learn best is important for a teacher as this will help his/her students maximise their potential. When students have special educational needs, some additional considerations … Read more