A quick google search will show how the answer to this question is not a straightforward one. Traditionally we think of a family consisting of a mother, father and children. This is called a nuclear family. However, as cultures become
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‘The vast increase in divorce and diverse marital and partnership transitions is one of the main demographic changes that have occurred in Western societies over the last few decades’ (Suanet et al, 2013).
Our society has faced many changes in
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There is a reason why man’s best friend is such a popular statement, when the topic of dogs comes up. Whether you are a dog lover or not, you may have some questions on how people become so attached to
The Reality of Kids Raised by a Same Sex Couple
Upon Malta’s legalisation of same-sex civil union and adoption in 2014, concerns about the wellbeing of children in same-sex families arose. Professor Angela Abela, Malta’s leading family expert, informed the parliament’s consideration of the bills at that time that it
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Supposedly, when we’re adults, long gone are the days where our parents dictated who we marry or which profession we choose (for some of us). Yet, despite the changing times, helicopter parents are still on the rise. These helicopter parents
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As streets light up with decorations and music fills the air, some of us are caught in an uncomfortable place between joyful excitement and deep sadness. Happy smiles and seasonal greetings are a reminder that somebody near and dear to
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The Coronavirus has brought about lots of changes that required us to quickly adapt our lives. Losing a loved one is always a challenging experience that evokes a multitude of emotions. Losing a loved one in the time of a
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By now, some families have been together at home for a good number of weeks during the current partial lockdown. While to an extent, some may have started to adjust to some of the changes that they were required to
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It-telfa ta’ xi ħadd li jfisser ħafna għalina tista’ tinħass partikolarment diffiċli fi zminijiet li s-soltu naqsmuhom magħhom. Importanti li ngħidu li kullħadd jesperjenza s-sens ta’ telfa b’mod differenti fi żminijiet differenti; mhux kullħadd l-istess. Pero’ festi bhal l-Għid, fejn
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Laughter is taken for granted. Think about it? When was the last time you made a conscious effort to throw a joke? Or perhaps allowed yourself to laugh and truly enjoy that laugh?
Research indicates the powerful effects of laughter