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Parenting
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‘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.
July 3, 2023
‘No, I still want that!’
How to help kids let go of old toys and stuff they no longer need
July 1, 2023
How to foster a closer sibling relationship
A sibling can be a best friend for life with some little help from parents, Charlene Aquilina says
June 27, 2023
Nurturing dads raise emotionally intelligent kids
On Father’s Day, Kevin Shafer explains how fathers can help make society more respectful and equitable
June 18, 2023
Father’s Day: get the kids involved
Even the youngest ones can help prep this simple dip to go down with dad's beer.
June 17, 2023
Why positive education doesn’t have to exclude punishment
Psychologists and families reviving the debate around constraint or sanction-free education, otherwise known as ‘positive education’
June 15, 2023
Flying for the first time with your toddler? Here’s what to do
A guide to making your family's flight a smooth ride
June 10, 2023
Explaining tragic events to children
Parents might want to protect their children from distressing news stories, however, ignoring such topics might leave children feeling frightened and lost, counsellor Karen Decelis says
June 5, 2023
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
June 1, 2023