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Embracing a growth mindset
Being resilient in the face of adversity is an important life skill and it is especially significant during challenging times. Sandy Calleja Portelli discusses the importance of teaching children to persevere in whatever they do, not just academically.
De La Salle College celebrates carnival
On February 17, De La Salle College Junior School educators and students came together to celebrate carnival. Preparations…
Documentary aims to shatter stereotypes
JCI Malta film highlights importance of inclusivity and leadership in youth
Encouraging children to get off the couch
Ensuring regular fitness in a child’s life is one way of preventing them from getting overweight or obese, besides other health benefits. However, helping kids find the motivation to exercise is not always easy. Child has some tips.
Keeping an eye on your child’s vision
Detecting eye problems at an early age is crucial to prevent vision complications, says orthoptist Celine Pace
Cultivating generosity
Sharing and giving do not generally come naturally to children. However, they can grasp these concepts with some gentle coaching, says Charlene Aquilina.
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
When parents get too distracted
Are we more attuned to our social media accounts than to our children? Francesca Sammut delves into the concept of ‘technoference’ and its repercussions on a child’s development.
Explaining the war to a child
Children do not need all the answers, but presence and support, says counsellor Karen Decelis
Big little lies
As children transition into teens, their desire to seem more adult and attain more independence might see them lying to parents and caregivers more and more often. Jessica Arena discusses this phenomenon and gives advice on how parents can avoid such a scenario.