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...
by Charlene Aquilina | May 22, 2026 | Blog
A gentle reminder for parents in the middle of the everyday If you’re raising children, you probably know this feeling: You’re trying to keep up with everything—school, activities, routines, behaviour, emotions… life. And at the same time, there’s this quiet pressure...
by Charlene Aquilina | Feb 9, 2026 | Blog
Grief is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face — and when children are involved, it can feel even more overwhelming. Many parents and caregivers ask themselves: Should I protect my child from this pain?Am I saying the right things?How do I...
by Charlene Aquilina | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog
Adoption is a profound act of love. It offers children safety, stability, and the chance to grow in a nurturing environment after early experiences that may have been difficult or painful. Yet adoption is not a “happily-ever-after” moment — it is a lifelong...
