Parental rage (1): why you can get so angry at your children
In the first of a two-part article, Charlene Aquilina discusses how parents may lose their temper with their kids even if they love them more than anything else in the world
Students have their say: getting to school safely
Naya Fenech, a European Studies student at St Benedict College, Secondary School, Kirkop, did some research and conducted interviews to find how children can get to school by bike and on foot more safely
Students have their say: dreams vs plans
Owen Polidano, a European Studies student at St Benedict College, Secondary School, Kirkop, says students are likely to give up their dreams to pursue a more financially rewarding career. He shares the results of a survey he conducted.
Our role with our children: a reflection on self-care
Counsellor William Hayman gives some advice to help parents quell doubts and fears they might unnecessarily have about raising their offspring
Malta’s teenage girls rank among heaviest for episodic drinking
Claudette Abela Baldacchino and Stephanie Dimech from the Foundation for Social Welfare Services share the findings of a Mediterranean project
New tool offers support to teens who get pregnant
Simonne Pace learns about an interactive kit intended to guide teen mothers-to-be and professionals in ‘complex’ journey
The benefits of positive co-parenting
Research suggests that children fare better in their development and their relationships when both parents adopt a collaborative co-parenting approach. Charlene Aquilina gives some advice.
‘My kid’s best friend is a chatbot’
Alexiei Dingli says resisting the new AI reality is futile and provides tips for parents and educators on how they can guide children to use this technology responsibly
The right nutrition for your child
Nutritionist and dietitian Manuel Attard gives age-appropriate guidance to parents and caregivers in order to better manage their children’s food intake
Explaining the war to a child
Children do not need all the answers, but presence and support, says counsellor Karen Decelis