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Child development
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Big feelings: 5 ways to help children manage emotions
Parents play a critical role in helping their young ones learn to regulate emotional ups and downs
How everyday play builds STEM skills
Researchers find that certain toys or play materials can support children's STEM learning and cognitive development
Comfort them or let them tough it out?
Joshua Pate explains how parents shape a child’s pain response
Promoting physical activity among female adolescents in Malta
In the last 20 years, there has been a notable decline in the well-being of female adolescents, putting them at risk of mental health issues, writes Carmel Cefai
When is a good time for a child to start music lessons?
Although it is never too late to learn music, starting music lessons before the age of nine offers a specific benefit parents should keep in mind, an expert says
Navigating adolescent anxiety
Counsellor Anton Falzon stresses the importance of understanding and supporting teen mental health
Waddling into words: a board game for language disorders
Regular use of this game will help children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) which is often underdiagnosed in Malta
ADHD, parents and my own struggles
Counsellor Daniel Liam Cutajar shares his own experience of ADHD and some advice for parents
Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters
Kindness serves as a foundation for empathy and strong relationships, both of which are essential for social-emotional learning, says Amina Yousaf
Managing meltdowns in young children
Meltdowns are an involuntary emotional response when children's senses become overwhelmed. Counsellor William Hayman gives advice on how to handle them.