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Embracing your inner child: a journey of healing and self-discovery
By embracing our inner child, we teach our children that it is okay to acknowledge and heal from past hurts, Jessica Azzopardi says.
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.
Nurturing children’s minds one page at a time
Ruth Falzon discusses the enduring value of bedtime reading
‘Sharenting’: balancing sharing and privacy in the digital age
While offering a sense of community and validation for parents, recent research highlights significant risks associated with sharing children’s content on social media platforms. Jeanine Balzan Engerer urges parents to reflect on this practice
Understanding parental pressure and how it affects a child’s well-being
In the pursuit of nurturing their children’s growth and development, parents often walk a fine line between encouragement and excessive pressure, says Joselle Camilleri
Empower your children to grow into independent adults
According to Adlerian psychology, all children want to connect, feel capable, count and have courage. Counsellor Maud Muscat explains how these crucial four Cs help them grow into independent adults.
Dealing with your stubborn teen
Many parents find this period in their offspring's life ever so challenging. Counsellor Nicolette Camilleri says communication is key
Supporting parents of children with cancer
Beatrice Oscini looks at the psychosocial impacts and how parents may get some relief from all the stress they might experience
‘To teach our children self-confidence, we must first believe in ourselves’
Jessica Azzopardi discusses the importance of nurturing and sustaining self-confidence. She is adamant that despite the difficulties one may encounter along the way, it is a journey that is worth the effort.
Fostering resilience through parent-child play
Counselling trainee Beatrice Oscini explains how playing with parents in the early childhood years is vital for developing resilience and that it helps future adults deal with stress, adversity and anxiety