Category: Children and Adolescents

In my previous blog I explained the normality of the physical exploration of children on their bodies. Yet I want to highlight that not all sexual behaviours are normal. Before we further into the topic, we should understand the impact … Read more

Do not panic. Masturbation is NOT ALWAYS a sign of sexual abuse. I would like to assure parents that there is such a thing as normative sexual behaviours in children. What this means is that children exhibit certain behaviours of … Read more

In my last blog I went through rather briefly what goes on during homework time. We all accept how hard a time it is for parents. My job now in this blog is to give practical tips which may help. … Read more

My dear parents, I am sure that welcome the return of school after summer. Our children are now settled in schools and we as parents can have a little more time to concentrate on other things. That, of course, is … Read more

Recently I had the privilege to observe a group of parents discussing parenthood. This experience was very illuminating for me, as I always find that different people resolve similar problems in very creative ways. At one point, one of the … Read more

How often did you want to know how to stop your child from misbehaving? I have been involved in hundreds of discussions with parents and professionals attempting to find magical ways to stop misbehaviour. Well … so far I have … Read more

Therapy traditionally consists of sitting on a sofa while talking to a counselor. But in this digital age, online therapy is not only just as beneficial , but so much more convenient than conventional therapy. This may be the main … Read more

For someone who does not self harm, it may come across as deviant and incomprehensible behavior. However, those who self harm see it differently and state that it is the ‘only’ way to cope with problems. “It helps me to … Read more

After explaining ADD, it is a good idea to follow through with the hyperactive-impulsive disorder and the famous ADHD.

Hyperactive-impulsive disorder is more common in boys than in girls and since the behaviour is usually very visible, it is … Read more

The term ADHD has been overly used recently. By parents, teachers and sometimes even by the youngsters themselves. What is it really? If a child is energetic and maybe sometimes a bit mischievous, does that mean that he or she … Read more