After two long months of holidays, the start of the 2023-2024 school year is here! We know that it has always been a problem to find the best places to buy school equipment for your children: books, pens, clothes etc… That's why we've put a list of the best places to do your back-to-school shopping […]
A little planning now means a smoother start to the school year. To help, here is our Back to School To Do List, filled with tips and resources for saving money, time, and your weekday morning sanity. We hope this school year is your best yet! 3 weeks before Get your kids involved in Back […]
In their development and growth, children often find themselves in stressful circumstances. Frustration is a challenging and critical component in a child's developmental growth, which if not overcome, will often manifest itself in outbursts of anger. We live in a culture where so much emphasis is placed on performance, achievement and on delivering quick results. […]
Words by Daniela Farrugia Camoin BA, MA Youth and Community Studies and Personal Performance Coach Founder of Positive Parenting Strategies Child maltreatment is certainly not a new phenomenon. Unfortunately it has existed since the beginning of recorded history. Even more unfortunate is that it is on the rise across the globe. We often associate child […]
This article was written by Andrew Azzopardi, consultant for ibrowsesafely.com.mt, Vodafone Malta Foundation Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat….the list of social media sites is already very long and as time goes on, it is bound to get longer. Parents need to involve themselves in their children’s online lives to help guide their progeny through the ever-changing cyber-world. MCA’s […]
Words by Steve Libreri – Social Worker and Parent Coach Communication within the family is nowadays an important consideration. In an era of technology which is supposedly intended to eradicate all potential barriers to communication, communication breakdown sounds like quite a paradox. However, the frequency of reports and complaints by parents and caregivers about their […]
Swimming classes with mum or dad are a fun activity promoting bonding and attachment and providing a great multi-sensory experience. It is also extremely rewarding for any parent to watch their child’s progression and enjoyment. The benefits of regular baby swimming are many: 1. Water awareness, confidence and lifesaving skills – Lessons teach respect for water […]
