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What Children Really Need to Thrive: Understanding Core Emotional Needs
As parents, caregivers, educators, or mental health professionals, we all want children to thrive — emotionally, socially, and developmentally. But thriving doesn't just happen through academics or routines alone. It starts with something much deeper: meeting a child’s core emotional needs. These needs are the psychological nutrients every child requires to feel safe, valued, and emotionally well. When these needs are consistently met, children are more likely to develop conf
Dr Germaine Gergis
May 34 min read


Supporting Healthy Attachment: Foundations for Lifelong Wellbeing
Attachment—the deep emotional bond between individuals—plays a crucial role in shaping our emotional development, relationships, and...
Dr Germaine Gergis
Sep 9, 20254 min read


Understanding the Impact of the First 1,001 Days on Lifelong Mental Health
From the moment a baby is conceived until they turn two, something extraordinary happens — their brain develops faster than at any other...
Dr Germaine Gergis
Aug 19, 20252 min read
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