Tag: mental-health
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Dealing with Behaviour and Discipline Issues: A Key Parenting Challenge
Parenting is a rewarding journey but not without its hurdles. Among the biggest challenges parents face is managing their child’s behaviour and ensuring discipline — a task that tests patience, consistency, and understanding every day. Why Behaviour and Discipline Are Difficult to Handle Children are naturally curious, impulsive, and full of energy. As they grow,…
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Managing Screen Time and Technology: A Modern Parenting Challenge
In today’s digital world, managing screen time has become one of the toughest and most confusing parenting challenges. Screens are everywhere—phones, tablets, computers, TVs, and even smartwatches. While technology offers immense benefits, its overuse can harm a child’s development, behavior, and health. Let’s explore why this is a growing challenge and how parents can tackle…
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The Unseen Tug of War: Balancing Work and Family Life as a Parent
Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys in life, but it is also among the most demanding. One of the greatest challenges modern parents face is balancing their professional responsibilities with family life. In a world that demands productivity, performance, and presence at work, how does a parent ensure they are equally present, loving,…
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12 Real Challenges Every Parent Faces — And How to Overcome Them
Parenting is a beautiful journey — filled with joy, love, and deep satisfaction.But let’s be honest: it’s also confusing, exhausting, and at times overwhelming. Every parent — whether of toddlers or teenagers — grapples with certain universal challenges. Recognizing these struggles is the first step to handling them better. 1. Balancing Work and Family Life…
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Why is My Teen Acting Out? Understanding Teen Behaviour and How Parents Can Help
“Behind every moody teenager is a child figuring out how to grow up. Be their guide, not their judge.“ Teen behaviour problems are not signs of bad parenting or bad kids — they are signs of growth. With patience, empathy, and communication, parents can guide their teens safely through this stormy but exciting phase of…
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What is EMDR and How Does It Help?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized form of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. It was originally designed to help people process traumatic memories but is now used for a wide range of emotional difficulties. What is EMDR? EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories sometimes get “stuck”…
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What is Grief Counselling and How It Helps?
“Grief is love with nowhere to go. Grief counselling helps love find its voice again.” Grief is one of life’s most painful and personal experiences. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even the loss of health or a job, grief can shake the very foundation of our…
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The Silent Trap of Overthinking: How to Recognize It and Break Free
Overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren’t even there. It’s that mental spiral where you replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, and try to control outcomes that are far beyond your reach. At first, it feels like you’re being thorough. But soon, it becomes a mental quicksand — the more you struggle, the deeper…
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Why Viewing Sexual Content Harms Children—and How Parents Can Help
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easier than ever for kids to stumble upon sexual content—sometimes accidentally, sometimes out of curiosity. Whether it’s through YouTube, TikTok, video games, or pop-up ads, the internet is full of messages that kids simply aren’t ready to process. As parents, it’s natural to feel alarmed. But instead of reacting with…
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Why Some People Struggle to Be Happy: The Trap of Expectations and the Power of Acceptance
Happiness isn’t always about what we have — it’s often about how we think. Some people seem naturally content, while others constantly chase happiness but never quite reach it. Why? A big part of the answer lies in two powerful forces: expectations and acceptance. 1. High Expectations, Low Satisfaction We all carry an internal script…
Dr. Alfred D'Silva 