by Nathan Abela | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve explored positive parenting, you’ve likely heard this advice: stay calm, validate emotions, and co-regulate instead of punish. It’s powerful guidance — but many parents still ask: “Does that mean I have to drop everything whenever my child is upset? Am I...
by Nathan Abela | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog
As both a psychologist and a mum of two young girls growing up here in Malta, I know how tempting it can be to rely on digital devices to keep children entertained. Screens are everywhere, and the pressure to give kids ‘smartphones’ or ‘tablets’ “because everyone else...
by Nathan Abela | Aug 29, 2025 | Blog
As a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a mum of two young girls living right here in Malta, I’ve seen firsthand how important sports and physical activity are—not just for our children’s bodies, but for their mental health too. In today’s busy world, our...
by Nathan Abela | Jul 28, 2025 | Event
The ‘Parents as Partners’ programme will now be offered on a national level following the successful completion of its pilot phase which began in 2023. This programme, which has already made a positive impact, is designed to help couples with young children strengthen...
by Nathan Abela | Jul 25, 2025 | Blog
As a clinical psychologist and family therapist, I’ve spent years working closely with families, parents, and teens — helping them navigate the often stormy waters of adolescence. I’m also a mum to two young girls, ages 6 and 4, so while I may not be parenting teens...
