As parents, it’s our duty to say “no” and to teach children that things are earned. But even if our “no” comes from a place of wisdom, there are times we wish we could say “yes.” So what’s the best way to handle it when you want to give your child something but can’t due to financial reasons? Counselling psychologist Dr Stephanie Borg Bartolo explains.

Women demanding to know who is responsible for allowing dangerous pregnancy supplements on the market, new support services for victims of crime, and longer school hours needed …. here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.

From an early age, sport has been central to athlete Diana Muscat. As she grew older, her passion for physical activity evolved - from playing basketball at a competitive level, to discovering the freedom and challenge of cycling. In this piece the top female cyclist talks about how, what began as childhood play on a bicycle after school, developed into a lifelong commitment to fitness, resilience, and self-discovery.

When Janice Fenech became a mother she was overjoyed. But as time passed and she became overwhelmed with the demands of motherhood, she felt like she was losing herself. In this guest post, Janice shares how she found her way back to dance and regained a little part of herself with the support of her son

Have you ever felt “off” but couldn’t quite explain why? That’s the thing about emotions - they don’t always introduce themselves clearly. Unless we stop and tune in, they can end up running the show from backstage. Emotional Intelligence lecturer and author Natalie Kenely walks us through how to tune in.

Women protesting to take control over their reproductive rights, miscarriage leave that pays off, and weight loss injections…. here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.

Shipping carries over 90% of international trade, yet women represent less than 20% of the maritime workforce onshore. To mark the International Day for Women in Maritime we caught up with Karin Orsel who was awarded a gender equality award, as well as Claudia Vella Casagrande, secretary general of the Malta International Shipowners’ Association.

Writing always felt therapeutic to Sarah Piscopo Mercieca. As she graduated and began her career in psychology - while also embarking on her personal journey into motherhood - she turned to the power of words to make sense of her experiences and co-founded ‘MUSE: Mothers Uniting in Stories and Emotions’.

In an age replete with Artificial Intelligence, we can all use robots to write for us and, as a result, end up sounding the same. For this reason, Veronica Stivala believes we crave authenticity more than ever. This is why she recently founded her boutique content company Ittra.

Banning social media for young teens, taking menopause seriously, and separating miscarrying women from pregnant mothers… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.