How can we regain children's attention?
The more accustomed we become to navigating a world full of stimuli, the harder it becomes to foster attention. Opinion piece by Elsa de Barros.
When a child witnesses a relationship lacking respect
The relationship has turned into a battleground. The question stops being 'endure it or leave' and becomes: which hurts a child less — living in a home without respect, or growing up apart from one of their parents?
Babies are watching a lot of YouTube: an expert's advice on screens
Parents are in a dilemma over screens, which have become part of family life. With very young children, any content should be viewed together to encourage transfer of learning.
Adult children living at home and the battle over household chores
Three adult children, all living at home, and a daily struggle over household chores. Where does dialogue end and parental authority begin?
Could saying "no" to yet another present be an educational act?
Are children receiving too many presents? What is the ideal number of toys? Has Christmas stopped being a time for gatherings and become an exercise in consumption?
Portugal’s ‘2025 baby names’ all very traditionally Portuguese
In spite of moving with the times – and allowing all kinds of foreign names for babies born in Portugal – the names of 2025’s babies have remained very traditionally The post Portugal’s ‘2025 baby names’ all very traditionally Portuguese appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Christmas with separated parents: how to handle it?
When parents separate, Christmas stops being just a celebration: it also becomes a negotiation. How can children — and adults — be protected from the battle over timetables, comparisons and guilt?