By Lorena Bernal In the Netflix series Adolescence, there’s a powerful moment when Jamie, a 13-year-old schoolboy accused of a devastating crime, chooses his father—not his mother—as his appropriate adult in the police interview. It’s a detail that, while fictional,...
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Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys: A Guide for Parents
Parenting is not easy. If you’re reading this article, it’s because you care—and that is the most important step. Caring about what we’re doing means we want to do a good job, that we love our children, and that we take the responsibility of raising the next...
What Not to Say to Your Kids on Exam Results Day
Exams have always been a source of stress and anxiety for students. The anticipation, the preparation, the high stakes—all of these factors contribute to a whirlwind of emotions. On results day, these feelings culminate into a moment that can either bring elation or...
Building Stronger Connections: 5 Mindful Questions to Ask Your Kids About Their Day
Communicating with our kids is something many of us struggle with. We often think communication is just about words, but it’s much more than that. Our children are constantly connecting with us on a heart level, perceiving our emotions through our body language,...
Helping Your Child Prepare for the New School Year: How to Ease Their Worries
As the new school year approaches, it’s completely natural for both parents and children to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Whether your little one is starting school for the first time, moving up to secondary school, or entering those crucial exam years, these...
Mindful Strategies for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition: Easing Anxiety and Building Confidence
As summer winds down and the start of a new school year approaches, many parents find themselves navigating the challenge of helping their children transition back to school. Whether your child is moving to a new school, entering an important exam year, or simply...
How To Help Your Kids Love Themselves
The journey to self-acceptance is not smooth sailing. We start life unburdened by societal pressures and slowly they creep up on us, affecting how we think and feel about ourselves. But with social media playing such a huge part in our lives now – and even influencing...
Embracing Our True Selves: Helping Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin
In today’s world, finding an adult who is completely comfortable in their own skin and willing to share their true selves with others is quite uncommon. We often hold ourselves to certain standards of perfection in looks and behaviour, feeling better the closer we get...