“My parent is in prison” – Part 1 of 4
Children who have a parent behind bars, incarceration are not just a sentence served by a single individual….
Grieving the loss of a child – Part 2 of 2
For many bereaved parents the relationship with their child goes on. It is common for parent to continue…
Grieving the loss of a child – Part 1 of 2
The death of a child is one of the most devastating and painful events that a parent can…
Dads are babysitters and Mothers are Mothers! – Part 2 of 2
I guess it is natural for people to assume that a mother is mothering her child. It is…
Dads are babysitters and Mothers are Mothers! – Part 1 of 2
I am an avid proponent of equality between men and women. But I am no fool and I…
Why do children ask for the latest toy?
A research done by Allison Pugh which later got published as a book called Longing and Belonging: Parents,…
Back to school!
It’s that time of the year again! Holidays are over! Whilst there could be some emotional tears while…
The impact of terminal illness on a child 3/3
In the previous blog, we talked about the questions that arise. In this blog we will look into…
The impact of terminal illness on a child 2/3
As stated in the previous blog, we will look into how to deal with the children’s questions. When…
The impact of terminal illness on a child 1/3
When we hear the words “terminal illness” or “cancer”, most of us shiver and stop dead in our…
“I just need a minute to unwind after work.” Your kids do too! (Part II)
It is our responsibility to facilitate transitions and help children adjust to the upcoming task. Perhaps I can…
“I just need a minute to unwind after work.” Your kids do too! (Part I)
Hats. We wear so many of them every day. Each one represents a different role that we occupy…