Supporting a loved one with terminal illness can be very challenging. Most common thoughts are likely to be; ‘what do I say?’, ‘What do I do?’, ‘How can I support?’ and ‘How can I support my loved one?’ Apart from
The Myth of being the Perfect Mother
The concept that there are perfect mothers is an outright myth. Just like there are no perfect relationships, no perfect children, and no perfect fathers either. The need to be perfect mothers is causing a great amount of pressure, which
Working with Teen Parents
The moment that a person realises they are going to become a parent, their life changes. When parents are going to have a baby, they go through several emotional and psychological changes. Additionally, when the mother is pregnant, she also
I Caught my 13-Year-Old Sexting – What do I do?
A lot of parents are caught off guard when their child starts experimenting sexually in their early teens. It’s difficult for a parent to accept that their child that was playing with dolls and monster trucks up until a few
Taking my parenting to the next level – pt.2
While it is useful to have some general guidelines when it comes to effective parenting, examples usually make things clearer to understand and easier to remember.
To clearly demonstrate how the basic rules of positive parenting can be used in
Taking my parenting to the next level – pt.1
Back in the past, there was no such thing as “parenting style” or names for different techniques. Why? Dr. Glenn Lathamthe author of the book ‘The power of positive parenting’ states the necessity of parenting today is a result of
6 ways to foster your Kid’s Creativity
Do you want your kid to be the next Mozart? Van Gogh? J.K. Rowling?
We are here to give you some relevant clarifications and some colorful tips.
What comes to mind when you hear the word creativity? And, is
How can I promote better emotional health in my child?
Most of our society is becoming more advanced and does not stigmatize against the role of emotions. The reason for this is that we are taking a step beyond looking solely at physical health and putting more focus on our
Why Should We Eat Together as a Family?
Family life can be very hectic at times, with everyone’s targets and commitments dictating the family’s priorities. One of the few times during the day when a family may come together is during breakfast or dinner. This also may depend
My ex-partner is alienating my kids from me. What can I do?
Navigating a divorce or separation is rarely an easy experience and when children are involved, it can be even harder. Among other things, one parent may seek to alienate the children from the other parent through various tactics, which may