How to support your child’s confidence?

How to support your child’s confidence?

As a parent, you want the best for your child(ren). Some parents say that if their child is happy, they are happy. But children are not always happy and confident. What if they struggle? What if they lack confidence, blame themselves for their mistakes or feel...
Two steps forward, one step back with Selective Mutism

Two steps forward, one step back with Selective Mutism

By Jet Sichterman Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder that inhibits the ability to speak with some people or in some situations, while people suffering from this disorder are capable of talking in other situations. When your child is struggling with selective...
When children won’t speak

When children won’t speak

By Jet Sichterman Language is an important way of communication for us humans. When children do not (learn to) use language as expected, this is usually noticed relatively early on and is reason for grave concern of the parents. There may be a variety of reasons why...
Learning how to Learn

Learning how to Learn

By Jet Sichterman During this month’s Forum, Elize Burgess of Learning Plus informed us about the factors that contribute to learning, and how parents can support their child’s learning.  Among many things, Elize shared that learning is a unique process. A human brain...
How does international life affect your child’s attachment?

How does international life affect your child’s attachment?

Part three of the interview with Sara Domingues By Jet Sichterman As an international parent, you may have a different lifestyle compared to most parents but you still want what is best for your child. You would go far and beyond to see your children grow up happy and...
How to recognize a secure attachment?

How to recognize a secure attachment?

Part two of the interview with Sara Dominguez By Jet Sichterman As an international parent, you may have a different lifestyle compared to most parents but you still want what is best for your child. You would go far and beyond to see your children grow up happy and...