Help! My Kid is Calling Me by My First Name!
This is a common problem; your older child or teenager comes home one day and starts calling you by your […]
October 2014
Educating Your Child About Sex And Safety
You may feel uncomfortable and out of your depth discussing these topics, but it’s extremely important, as research shows that
When an Adult Child Behaves Badly
What happens if your 18-year-old or older child is behaving badly? What do you do then? This is a predicament
The Curse Of The Short Nap
I honestly do not know why we always tell moms: “Sleep when your baby sleeps”. I remember when my son
The Slim Down On Dieting
Winter has come and gone and perhaps, like most people, you gained a few extra kilos over the past few
Quit Smoking This Spring
Spring is such a wonderful time of new beginnings and lovely fresh foliage and sweet scented flowers. What better time
Mommy Wars
Having been through the birth of a new baby three times, I can tell you that there have been few
True Or False: You Cannot Breastfeed and Sleep well?
A big resounding FALSE! I recently spoke to 11 beautiful women about teaching their children how to sleep well and
Changing The Homework Blues Into A Success Story
I have recently been asked to give a talk to parents on how to survive and indeed avoid, the “Homework
Do Sunscreens Really Prevent Skin Cancers?
Not long now and you may be heading off to your summer holiday at the sea, which brings me to
Drugs And Our Children
The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) Committee suggest that infants as young as two years old need to be screened
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF CO-SLEEPING
Parenting is fraught with tough, controversial decisions. What makes the decisions tough is that there are such varied opinions and
Confessions Of A Sleep Therapist
There is a saying that goes: “The cobbler’s children go unshod”. Simply put, the son of the shoemaker has no
Is Grassfed Really Better?
A lot of us are horrified by how animals are treated in feedlots and as a result, there is a
Vitamin Antagonists
Do you think you eat healthily enough and yet you are still prone to frequent occurrences of infections and other
Depression and Suicide: The Unseen Killers Suicide in South Africa takes its toll
South African Stats 1) 10% of all non-natural deaths in adults and 9.5% in youth are due to suicide. 2) +/- 23
Brain Food For Exams
Our brain, a mass of fat and protein weighing about 1.4 kilograms (equal to 3 bricks of butter), is the
Healthier Environments Build A Healthier Nation
This World Heart Day the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA is putting the spotlight on creating heart-healthy environments, enabling people
ADHD and Diet – is there a link and what should parents of a child with ADHD consider?
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome diagnosed in many children. The exact percentage of children with ADHD
My Friend Cayla
Sept 2014 sees the South African launch date of a revolutionary new generation of toy – My Friend Cayla. Powered
When Children Are anxious About Making Mistakes It Inhibits Their Learning
I often see children who are anxious when faced with new challenges, worrying that they might make a mistake. The
High blood pressure is killing South Africans
South Africans have one of the highest rates of hypertension worldwide, so this Heart Awareness Month the Heart and Stroke
Interesting Information About Your Infant
I was recently in the United States for 10 days to attend a Sleep Sense Conference. The content was phenomenal
Introducing A New Baby To The Family
We forget sometimes that wonderful events, like a new arrival in the family, can also be pretty stressful. If you
