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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Parental Pressure when you’re an adult
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 … Read more
Coping with Sadness this Christmas
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 … Read more
My father passed away and I couldn’t bury him
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 … Read more
3 tips to survive a full house during partial lockdown
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 … Read more
L-Ewwel Għid mingħajr in-nanna
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 … Read more
Is old age a laughing matter?
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 … Read more
5 tips on how to work from home with your kids around
With the current ongoing measures safeguarding the health of people in Malta, many have been adapting to a number of changes in our routines and plans. With the closing down of schools, more working parents are now making arrangements with … Read more
How can I keep my kids entertained while schools are closed?
While we all tend to look forward to some holidays, the situation surrounding the COVID-19 is quite different; while schools are in fact closed for the time being, families are encouraged to stay home as much as possible. In addition … Read more