Certain experiences and changes, such as the birth of a new child, loss within the family, changes in employment, and the illness of a loved one, tend to impact the relationships, routine and structure of a family. When children are … Read more
Help! My Child wants to know about sex! – Part 2 of 2
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
Help! My child wants to know about sex! – Part 1 of 2
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
When our adult children leave home – Part 2 of 2
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
When our adult children leave home – Part 1 of 2
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
Self-fulfilling prophecy in schools
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
Why is your kid shy?
“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
How Parenting Affects Attachment
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
Should I travel with a 4 year-old and a 2 year-old child?
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
Infants and Toddlers Television: How is this a good idea?
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