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Iftaħ Qalbek, Triq il-Kbira, Qormi (2026)

16/03/2026

Separation doesn't have to mean distress for your child or for you. With the right scaffolding before, during, and after the goodbye, you're not just managing a moment. You're building something far more lasting: a child who trusts that the people they love will return.

That's attachment security in practice. Small rituals, consistent language, and intentional reconnection are the tools that make the difference.

25/02/2026

Not all children separate the same way, and that's completely normal.

Some cling and cry. 😢 Some seem almost too fine with it. 🙂 Both are learned strategies that make complete sense when you understand the attachment science behind them.

What research actually shows: childcare isn't just "managed absence." It's a genuine developmental environment where children build new relationships, 👭 practise social skills, and for some, it even acts as a buffer during difficult times at home. 💛

The goal isn't a tearless goodbye. It's understanding your child's pattern so you can respond in a way that builds their sense of security.

📌 Save this if you're navigating the childcare transition right now.

20/02/2026

Did you know that sending your child to childcare doesn't weaken your bond, it actually gives them space to grow? 🌟

Attachment science shows that healthy parenting isn't about being together every moment, but about being a steady, reliable presence your child can always return to.

Swipe through to learn how language, routine, and a little trust in yourself can make all the difference. 💛

19/02/2026

This month we will pause the teen depression and su***de attempt series to explore Childcare and Attachment.

We will look at how sending your child to childcare doesn’t weaken attachment, it can strengthen it when done with intention. We will look at what attachment science actually tells us about separation, secure bases, and raising resilient children. 💙

Rest assured that the adolescent series will continue in March, because it is a topic that is worth exploring over many weeks, and I urge you to seek help if in doubt or if crisis arises.

30/01/2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 💙
𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨

This series will discuss: su***de attempts, self-harm, family crisis and difficult emotions.

If this content feels overwhelming:
➡Take breaks between posts
➡Reach out for support as you read
➡Know that these topics, while heavy, come with hope

Remember: we're here to help, not to frighten

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 🕊️
Because hope exists and knowledge can save lives.

🛟 𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪

If your teen is in immediate danger:
📳 Call emergency services
🏥 Go to the nearest emergency room
👥 Don't leave them alone
❗ Remove access to means of harm

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
📞 179 (Appoġġ)
📞 1770 (Su***de Helpline)
🏥 Mater Dei Emergency Department

You don't have to wait to understand everything. If it's urgent, act now.

26/01/2026

A Note on This Series 💙

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
This series will discuss: su***de attempts, self-harm, family crisis and difficult emotions.

If this content feels overwhelming: take breaks between posts, reach out for support as you read, know that these topics, while heavy, come with hope.
Remember: we're here to help, not to frighten.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 🕊️
Because hope exists and knowledge can save lives.

🛟 𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
If your teen is in immediate danger:
📳 Call emergency services (112)
🏥 Go to the nearest emergency room
👥 Don't leave them alone
❗ Remove access to means of harm

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
➡ 179 (Appoġġ)
➡ 1770 (Su***de Helpline)
➡ Mater Dei Emergency Department

You don't have to wait to understand everything. If it's urgent, act now.

***dePreventionMalta

17/01/2026

A Note on This Series 💙

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
This series will discuss: su***de attempts, self-harm, family crisis and difficult emotions.

If this content feels overwhelming: take breaks between posts, reach out for support as you read, know that these topics, while heavy, come with hope.
Remember: we're here to help, not to frighten.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 🕊️
Because hope exists and knowledge can save lives.

🛟 𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
If your teen is in immediate danger:
📳 Call emergency services (112)
🏥 Go to the nearest emergency room
👥 Don't leave them alone
❗ Remove access to means of harm

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
➡ 179 (Appoġġ)
➡ 1770 (Su***de Helpline)
➡ Mater Dei Emergency Department

You don't have to wait to understand everything. If it's urgent, act now.

***dePreventionMalta

09/01/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀.

How are families affected?
How can I support my teen during turbulent times?
What should I look out for?

As always, these resources do not replace therapeutic help, but are meant to serve as guidelines and support in between appointments.

The information is based on the training I attended last November: 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦.

Follow us as we explore this important subject, and share with others who might need it. Let's raise awareness and stop the stigma, mental health is important for everyone during every life stage.

01/01/2026

As one year comes to a close and another begins, we wish to thank all those who have trusted us with their stories, growth, and healing.

This new year, we hold space for gentleness over pressure, presence over perfection, and compassion over comparison. Wherever you find yourself on your journey, you are enough.

May the year ahead bring balance, connection, and care; for yourself and for one another.

Happy New Year from Iftaħ Qalbek

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Hekk kif sena tintemm u tibda oħra ġdida, nixtiequ nirringrazzjaw lil dawk kollha li fdawna bl-istejjer, it-tkabbir u l-fejqan tagħhom.

F’din is-sena l-ġdida, inħallu spazju għall-ħlewwa minflok il-pressjoni, għall-preżenza minflok il-perfezzjoni, u għall-kompassjoni minflok il-paragun. Tkun fejn tkun fil-mixja tiegħek, int biżżejjed.

Nittamaw li s-sena li ġejja ġġib magħha bilanċ, konnessjoni u kura; lejk innifsek u lejn xulxin.

Is-Sena t-Tajba mingħand Iftaħ Qalbek

25/12/2025

Hope this day represented a day of peace and hope, for those whom it does not we hope they take the first step and look for support.

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