by Charlene Aquilina | Oct 26, 2026 | Blog
The arrival of a baby is often imagined long before it happens. Parents may picture the first cuddle, introducing their baby to family, bringing them home, and slowly finding their feet together. But sometimes, the beginning looks very different. Recently, a family...
by Charlene Aquilina | Sep 21, 2026 | Blog
Pregnancy loss can be deeply painful, yet the grief that follows is often unseen. Understanding what happens emotionally after miscarriage can help us respond to ourselves—and to others—with greater compassion. A miscarriage can change your life in ways that are...
by Charlene Aquilina | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog
As parents, most of us have been there. You’re trying to leave a birthday party, and your child refuses to put on their shoes. You say it’s time to go, and suddenly they’re on the floor crying, shouting, and refusing to move. Other parents glance...
by Charlene Aquilina | Jul 27, 2026 | Blog
As a clinical psychologist and family therapist, I am often invited into the lived realities of families navigating complex and demanding circumstances. In recent years, I have worked with a number of parents whose work requires them to be away from their children for...
by Charlene Aquilina | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
Recently, I was invited to deliver a talk to parents as part of the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Alliance Malta seminar series on The Father’s Role in Early Family Life: Supporting Paternal Wellbeing for Stronger Families. The discussion highlighted an important...
