Losing a child is undoubtedly a devastating time for any parent. Although such a unique and difficult time can bring the parents closer together, it is not uncommon for relationships to struggle during this time.
One reason that causes such
I had to be strong for her when we lost our child
The loss of a pregnancy may be considered as one of the most difficult experiences that someone can go through. Unfortunately, research and experience show us that parents who lose their children may experience severe psychological stress, and the healing
MUMMY … DADDY… LET’S PLAY!
‘Love doesn’t have goals or benchmarks or blueprints, but it does have a purpose. The purpose is not to change the people we love, but to give them what they need to thrive. Love’s purpose is not to shape our
I never knew my grandmother went through so much
“You never know what you have until it’s gone” … that is what they say… and us humans have this tendency to take things and people for granted. We do it with material possessions, such as our car, our phone,
Attachment parenting, baby carriers, mindful parenting … are we asking too much of parents? – Part 1 of 2
As I recall my early experiences of motherhood I remember lots of beautiful memories, but I also remember a gripping anxiety. Is my baby breathing? Is my baby feeling loved? Is my baby feeling safe? Are they in distress? In
How to Be a Happier Parent
In a world with helicopter parenting, the constant search for balance between children, work, relationships, social life and additional pressure from various trends of “perfect” Instagram families it is easy to lose sight of happiness and become an unhappy parent.
Attachment parenting, baby carriers, mindful parenting … are we asking too much of parents? – Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this blog we talked about attachment having two important aspects that involve 1) providing safety and comfort and 2) allowing exploration. In this part we will look at some practical examples of do’s and don’ts from
How to tell my parents that I don’t want children
The idea of providing the role of grandparents to your parents is a persistent concept, especially in the small context of Malta. It tends to be perceived as embarrassing or disappointing if you had to tell your neighbours that your
My parents keep pressuring me to get married
The parent-child relationship is one of the most long-lasting and emotionally intense social ties. Parents continue to influence children’s well-being well into their adulthood, and although often positive and supportive, such relationships may be characterised by feelings of irritation, tension
Coping with hosting family members in summer
It sounds like something everyone should be able to do, right? Not quite, spending too much time with our families can place a great amount of stress on us and can require weeks to recover to our emotional balance.
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