In the previous blog we started to discuss how to start a conversation about sex, sexuality, and gender with children and teenagers. In this blog, we will continue to explore more openings and conversation starters.
When it comes to teens, … Read more
Possibly one of the most dreaded questions or topics to come up for parents is when their child starts to question about sex, sexuality, or gender. There was a time when explaining that babies are brought to parents via storks, … Read more
This blog is a continuation of part 1, where I discussed some of the changes that families may experience during the phase when adult children move out of the parental home. In this second half of my blog, I wish … Read more
During its lifetime, a family typically goes through a number of developmental changes. These developmental changes are the transitions that a family would move through over time. For instance, if a couple decides that they want to become parents, then … Read more
Some sentences are so deeply buried in the subconscious mind that you will never get rid of them again: “Math just does not suit you”, “You are unmusical” or “Laziness is in your bones”. Children cannot oppose the words of … Read more
“Go and play with other kids, honey!” mom on a playground is trying to encourage her son to play with kids he has never met. This seems normal, as we know that humans are social creatures. Playing with peers, making … Read more
Being a parent is arguably the hardest job in the world, you are in charge of another human being and you are aware of all the responsibility you hold; which is why the pressure is always on. In this modern … Read more
Travelling with little children can be daunting. Whether it is your very first trip or your fifth one planning ahead and staying grounded is key. The following write-up will give you some tips not only to survive but enjoy the … Read more
In many households, television plays a role as a part of daily routine, even when we do not attend to it at times. The content and programs vary through the channels and time of the day, and while adult audiences … Read more
In this blog, I wished to share a few reflections around the bond between brothers and sisters; the sibling relationship. Looking back at our childhood when growing up with siblings, probably many of us can remember so many memories of … Read more
