Category: Children and Adolescents

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

Should you invite children to your wedding? Is it worth the extra stress? Will they get bored during the reception? Will they misbehave? What if you don’t invite kids? Will the parents be offended? What if I told you that … Read more

13 Reasons Why, a Netflix series, that quickly gained its popularity especially amongst teenagers and young adults. A series that covers graphically many heavy topics for young people, including suicide, sexual assault, substance abuse, online and in person bullying, and … Read more

As we saw in the previous blog, there are several ways in which one can help their teenage son/daughter in the career decision making process. Below we will find a few more tips on how one can further support.

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Has your son/daughter just finished their compulsory schooling? Is he/she still unsure of what to do or where to go? Are you at your wit’s end with how you can help?

This is a common feeling that parents go through … Read more

During summer, there is so much to do with young kids on our small island. Swimming, having fun in playground, running around in open spaces like San Anton Gardens and Upper Barakka. It is a time where families can bond … Read more

A house that is adult-friendly can have safety issues for a small child. So how can I child-proof my home without saying ‘no’ or ‘do not touch’ every five seconds? Here are some tips:

• Burns or scalds – Keep

Dyslexia seems to affect around 5-17% of students (Rollins, 2014). Dyslexia refers to having a difficulty in reading, spelling and writing. Having these difficulties does not mean it is a disability as a lot of people view it. Due to … Read more

When you are new to parenthood, you might frequently end up asking yourself whether your child is reaching the expected developmental milestones or not. You probably wonder whether children who are the same age as your child act similarly. If … Read more

A child-minder can have a huge influence on the children when under their care. On the other hand parents need to feel that the childminder they hire is trustworthy.

Hiring a childminder for your children can have a lot of … Read more