ADOLESCENTS

Barbara Blanco

What is my Child Trying to Tell me Through Their Behaviour?

Parenting is a constant process of learning and growth, a journey which allows a parent and child to learn from each other. When...

Barbara Blanco

Children and Grief

There is no right or wrong way to grieve; this process is an individual experience. Healing takes time, and it isn’t linear. Children...

Barbara Blanco

Let’s Talk About Consent and Boundaries

We should frame conversations with children about their bodies and consent. Abuse happens and it’s never too early or too late to...

Barbara Blanco

Help your Child Talk with You

We should concentrate on having conversations with children. Research has shown that the brain structure of young children changes when...

Barbara Blanco

Good Communication at Home: Assertiveness

Communication is an essential building block of a strong relationship. There is nothing wrong with having problems between family...

Barbara Blanco

Punishment: Why it is not Effective

Punishment promotes an education based on fear and prevents learning. There are more effective ways to help children. Getting children to...