In this section we feature articles written by our members, other parents and professionals who have contributed information, insight and shared experiences for you to read and know.
This blog will give you information about the Family Center in Luxembourg. The centre provides support in the areas of psychotherapy, family mediation, information and support group session and in particular psychological services for the LGBTI+ community.
Pam is an educational consultant, long associated with Passage and with years of experience working with the international community of parents and children in Luxembourg. In this blog she outlines the early steps that can help you understand and intervene, when your child is struggling academically.
Lynn explores how has the mental health of our children and teens been affected by all the testing, mask-wearing, social distancing, and general levels of stress and anxiety of the past 2-3 years? And what can we as parents, and people who care for young people, do going forward?
Back in October 2021, Lynn took part in an interview for the RTL radio programme “Conversations with Lisa Burke”. At this time, she asked her to talk about what we could do in our families to boost our happiness levels through the winter months. In response to this came up a 6-point plan which included “Tune In, Touch, Talk, Take Action, Time Out and Trust”. Five months later, and with little light at the end of the tunnel for an end to the crisis, we are faced with a new and disturbing problem – the disrupted mental health of our children and adolescents…
The African proverb “It takes a Village to Raise a Child” has been used many times to highlight how we need the support of a whole community in the raising of healthy, happy, and well-rounded adults. Community is what gives our children a sense of worth and belonging. It is much more than just education and health services, it is also about the services that support our families by providing information that is accessible and unbiased, advice that helps us to make informed decisions, and opportunities for our children to learn new skills and develop a sense of something bigger than themselves…
The summer holidays are nearly here, and for most children, that means excitement, vacations, sports or activity camps, and long days to relax or play at home. But for parents, this season can bring a mix of anticipation and stress. Managing eight weeks of childcare while juggling work, family visits, and everyone’s expectations is no small feat. Soon what’s meant to be a relaxing break can quickly become a source of tension.
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