May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although we have come a long way as a society to be more open about asking for help, there are...

Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and, yes, the occasional worry. As parents, it's natural to want to protect our...

As parents, we understand that change is an inevitable part of life. Yet, when faced with significant transitions, such as moving to a...

You have a big work project ahead of you and it feels like it's the size of Mount Everest! How do you motivate yourself to get the task...

Children face a lot of challenges as they navigate their academic journey, and among the most significant challenges can be emotional...

Ever find yourself stuck in the classic "How was your day?" loop with your 10-year-old? Been there, done that! It's like pulling teeth...

In the fast-paced world we live in, where academic achievements and extracurricular successes often take center stage, it's easy to...

"How was your day today?" you ask your 10-year-old as he jumps into the car after school. "Fine", he says. What would your response be to...

Happy new year to you, dear Reader! Whether you read my blog posts as a young adult, adult, teen or parent my wish for you is simple: May...

The Covid-19 pandemic has come and gone and life has returned to (somewhat) normal (“What is normal?” you might even ask.) One would...

If you are living in the Northern hemisphere, then autumn is most likely in full swing and the days have become shorter and darker......

Have you noticed yourself getting caught in the trap of jumping to conclusions without having the necessary evidence to prove this...

If you are a parent and your child has recently gotten a diagnosis, or if you are a parent thinking about having our child assessed for a...

Many of us have been programmed with the idea that to rest is something we only do for 2 weeks of the year during our yearly holiday. If...

Life is not always fair. Things happen that are unexpected, unpleasant and unwanted. When we judge every experience by its perceived...

If you're living in the Netherlands (or elsewhere in Europe), the new school year is around the corner. What are some of your wishes for...

Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for...

Your child is going through a difficult time. Something happened that they find distressing, challenging, disappointing or upsetting....

The summer holidays are approaching in Europe. If you're living around Europe and have kids who need to be kept occupied, have a read...

"I am going to count from 3 to 0 and then you need to be done playing..." "I said 10 minutes ago that you need to get ready to leave..."...