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 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...
by Philip Cachia | Apr 17, 2025 | Blog
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since my last blog post, as life has been busy yet fulfilling as a working mummy of two. Recently, many of my closest friends have welcomed babies, reminding me of those early days of parenting—whether with a newborn or juggling two...
by Philip Cachia | Mar 22, 2024 | Blog
The increased demand to learn more and to improve in our efficacy as parents is something ever-growing. As a psychologist, I am encountering more parents who wish to become more self-reflexive and to make sure they are doing all they can with their little ones, or...
