Childhood anxiety disorders are common and are experienced between 5 – 10 % of children (Thirwall, 2013). Anxiety disrupts many aspects of children’s development, the social aspect, the emotional side and the academic development. It also presents later life risks … Read more
My Teen Doesn’t Talk To Me Anymore
When you have kids, each stage of their development brings with it certain challenges. However, there are some stages which offer more challenges than others; adolescence being one of them. Although some of their behaviours may be concerning to you … Read more
‘You never wake up to tend to the baby!’
How do inaccurate perceptions of our partners’ sleep affect our relationship?
Many of us have surely heard of the notorious sleep-deprived couples who have just welcomed a baby into their family. The transition of a couple to parenthood – especially … Read more
My teenager is watching pornography. I don’t know what to do.
In our society, sex and sexuality are still regarded as a taboo topic by some. Talking about sex, especially with your own children, can make some parents feel uncomfortable. When parents discover that their teenager is watching pornography it can … Read more
My teen wants to meet her online girlfriend. What should I do?
As your children grow into their teen years, the next drive they will experience is that for intimacy and to develop romantic, even sexual, relationships. As parents it is only natural for us to worry about the heartache and turbulence … Read more
How to cope with children being at home all day
Covid-19 brought about a number of different insecurities regarding one’s health. Moreover, some question whether it is safe to send their children to school. In fact, following the easing of restrictions and the opening of schools some parents are still … Read more