Iftaħ Qalbek

30/08/2025

This August, create (or revisit) a small family ritual:
💬 A shared meal
📝 A summer journal
🧺 A picnic in the living room

It doesn’t need to be perfect.
Just consistent, warm, and yours.

27/08/2025

🌞 Summer memories fade, but family rituals stick. 💛

They shape who your child becomes.

26/08/2025

Excited to be part of a panel of speakers discussing “Redefining Parenting Partnerships” during this year’s Baby Talks conference

Parenting is a team effort... but the team dynamic doesn’t always come naturally!

As a Systemic Family Therapist, Karen Quintano supports couples as they navigate the identity shifts, communication challenges, and role changes that often surface during early parenthood. With training in the Gottman Method, Bringing Baby Home, and Parents as Partners, she brings a trauma-aware, attachment-based approach to family life.

At Baby Talks 2025, Karen joins the panel REDEFINING PARENTING PARTNERSHIPS to explore how we can build stronger, healthier relationships while showing up for our children and each other.

Be sure to join us for a fantastic two days of learning, sharing and discovering local resources available to new parents!

📅 6–7 September 2025
📍 Oracle Conference Centre, DoubleTree by Hilton Malta
🎟 www.showshappening.com/babytalks/2025

25/08/2025

You don't need big talks.
Small, emotionally-attuned responses over time = big change.

This August, slow down 🐌 and tune in 📡

You're not just managing emotions, you're shaping a secure, reflective mind 🧠

22/08/2025

Your child is changing all the time.

Keep updating their Love Map ❤️🗺

It's one of the most powerful ways to stay connected, no matter their age!

20/08/2025

Want to strengthen your bond with your child?
Start with a Love Map 💛🗺️
(And you don’t even need to leave the house)

13/08/2025

Remember: In a world 🌍 rushing toward the next milestone, play is your child's invitation to simply be present, be curious, 🔍 and be connected. 💝

Accept that invitation, their developing brain 🧠 depends on it.

11/08/2025

The power of play 🤸

Even a short burst of truly engaged play, as little as 10 minutes, can foster significant brain development in children. 🧠 Think of it as a vital nutrient for their minds, cultivating lifelong cognitive and emotional advantages. 🌱

This is a gentle reminder that consistent, present interactions are far more valuable than a perfect schedule. ✨

07/08/2025

Part 2 is here!

It's not about the hours you've logged, but the moments of connection you've made. ❤️

Being a "lighthouse" for your child means being steady ⚓, focused 💡, and fully present.

Let's explore how to create that space for authentic connection ✨.

04/08/2025

Research continues to challenge our assumptions about parenting. As someone who works with families daily, I've seen firsthand how this plays out - it's not about cramming more hours into our already packed schedules, ⏰ but about being truly present in the moments we have. 🏠✨

The lighthouse metaphor really resonates with me.

What are your thoughts on this approach to parenting? 💭👇

31/07/2025

August is all about building stronger 💪 bonds with the little ones in your life. 🫶 With many families on vacation 🛅 it’s the perfect time to slow down and connect.

This month, we’re spotlighting simple, meaningful ways to nurture your kids’ emotional world. 💛

Stay tuned for tips, activities, and insights to help you grow together!

27/07/2025

Parenting isn't a solo mission 🤝

Your village could be family, friends, teachers, neighbors, or fellow parents. Never hesitate to ask for help, whether you need someone to listen, lend a hand, or offer professional guidance.

The strongest parents are the ones who know when to reach out 💪

Who's in YOUR parenting village? Drop a ❤️ for your support squad!