AT THE DENTIST It is an unfortunate fact that children of all ages can suffer injuries to their teeth during the course of their daily activities. Injuries can start as early as the first teeth being present in the mouth. Falls or cot injuries may affect newly erupted teeth by loosening them, intruding them into […]
Fees paid for Children's Cultural & Creative Courses If your child is under sixteen years of age you may be entitled to a tax deduction. If the cultural or creative course is registered with the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts you can claim a deduction against your chargeable income for the amount of […]
Words by Yolande Kleinjan Four years ago I moved from the Netherlands to Malta with my husband and two sons (they were 6 and 9 at the time). The first summer I explored the island, together with my two sons. They had, after all, a never-ending summer of 3 months! As a semi – tourist […]
How to engage with technology as a family There can be no argument about the pervasiveness of technology in today's world. Whether at work, school or home – it is everywhere. And as technology evolves, it becomes ever more accessible and affordable. The advent of touchscreen devices has done away with the need to read […]
Children should usually start having regular dental checkups from the age of two. Screening for tooth and jaw abnormalities is introduced gradually as the child’s development progresses and your dentist will know if and when your child needs to be referred to an orthodontist for assessment. How young is too young to start considering braces? […]
ASK THE DENTIST 1. WHEN SHOULD WE BEGIN USING TOOTHPASTE AND HOW MUCH? A very small amount of toothpaste recommended for the child's age group can be used as soon as teething starts. A soft toothbrush for applying this, combined with a regular daily routine, goes a long way towards establishing positive lifelong oral hygiene habits […]
The developing brain: Did you know that there are over 100 billion nerve cells in the human brain? During development we “prune pathways” to help us grow & learn. Different stages of childhood are key to left and right brain development which leads us to becoming healthy, purposeful adults. Current scientific research has demonstrated how […]
Claire Bonello is the mother of a 5 year old girl and a mischievous 3 year old boy. Claire is a lawyer and a newspaper columnist with The Sunday Times of Malta. She lives in Sliema, close to the sea and her favourite haunts. Around the Island with Claire Bonello Here are Claire’s suggestions for […]
Moms are busy ladies and unfortunately, pampering is usually the first thing they sacrifice when they're swamped. Myoka Spa Breaks are the perfect way to rebalance the body and revive the soul. The best thing for busy moms to do is to take a little time out of each day to dedicate to themselves and […]
