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Children, technology and the myth of the safe app
In a world overflowing with ‘safety apps’ and digital promises, the only real safeguard children have is their parents, says Roberta Bezzina
Easing back-to-school anxiety
Counsellor Mary Rose Baldacchino gives advice to parents on how to help their children approach school with more confidence
Navigating adolescent anxiety
Counsellor Anton Falzon stresses the importance of understanding and supporting teen mental health
ADHD, parents and my own struggles
Counsellor Daniel Liam Cutajar shares his own experience of ADHD and some advice for parents
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.
Parenting children with challenging behaviour
Kids' behaviour often drives parents crazy. But with understanding, support and some effective strategies, families can live more harmoniously, says Johanna Cutajar.
How parents can support a child who feels lost at school
In the second part of this article, Nicolette Camilleri gives parents advice on how to help their children cope with school challenges
Understanding and managing parental burnout
Counsellor Nicolette Cachia gives some advice on how to manage the situation when everything seems to be crashing down on you
Dare to dream: embracing the fear of failing and the fear of dreaming
In our desire to protect our children, we may also unintentionally limit their growth, says counsellor Jessica Azzopardi
The circle of trauma: from childhood to adulthood and back again
Actions by adults who forget that they were once children could potentially have a knock-on effect on their own children. Mark Bonello explains the consequences