When caregiving forces you to take unpaid leave, it can trigger guilt, worry, and a sense that you are falling behind, at home and at work. This article uses an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens to help parents respond with more compassion and flexibility. You will learn how to unhook from harsh thoughts, make space for difficult emotions, refocus on the present, reconnect with what matters, and take small, realistic steps that support both your family and your wellbeing.

When anxiety shows up in our teens, it can be hard for parents to know what is really going on beneath the surface. In this article, Clinical Psychologist Lisa reflects on three youths featured in 8World’s Tuesday Report – Troubled Youths: Anxiety, and gently explores how expectations, loss and school stress affect them, and what parents can do to better support anxious teens at home.

Preschool can bring big feelings for little ones, and parents too. This gentle guide shares practical ways to build familiarity, practise short separations, ease into routines, and partner with teachers so your child feels safe, settled, and ready to learn.

The transition from K2 to Primary One can feel exciting, overwhelming, or a mix of both for children and parents. New routines, growing independence, and big emotions are all part of this journey. This gentle guide helps families understand these feelings and navigate the shift together with confidence, connection, and compassion.

Scary headlines can unsettle children, even when the event happened far away. If your child is clingy, worried, or asking repeated questions, they are seeking safety. Here are practical ways to respond, limit exposure, and help your child feel calmer and steadier again.

Parents often wonder how to tell the difference between normal childhood fears and anxiety in children. Fears are usually short-term and linked to clear triggers, while anxiety tends to be more persistent, harder to soothe, and can affect a child’s daily routines and well-being.