Category: Family

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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.

We … Read more

Wara li żewġ persuni jiżżewġu huwa komuni li jkunu jridu jqattgħu iżjed ħin flimkien wara ħafna preparamenti u mumenti li jistgħu jkunu pjuttost stressanti. Għalhekk, bosta koppji jagħżlu li wara t-tieġ imorru vaganza flimkien biex ikunu jistgħu jirrilassaw u jgawdu … Read more

It is that time of year – the school calendar has ended and the summer holiday season is about to start.  Many are those who like to plan a summer holiday, knowing the benefits of spending time together as a … Read more

Jessica loves her work at the childcare centre, especially the creative aspect of finding new ways to engage the children in her care. One of the daily difficulties she faces is when Jamie’s father, one of the children who joined … Read more

This second part of the blog shall continue delving into some of the experiences of fatherhood that might be challenging. I would like to note that such experiences are subjective and do not reflect what all fathers go through. However, … Read more

Finding out that you’re going to become a father can bring up many different thoughts and emotions. Even though most books, media programmes and seminars about parenthood generally tend to focus on the mother, fathers too may struggle and experience … Read more

If you have been a single father for a while or whether it’s a recent transition, researchers have identified the following struggles which single fathers may experience:

• Overwhelmed, stressed and arguments with partners
• Isolation, loneliness and dating
• Lifestyle choices

Overwhelmed, … Read more