The Importance Of Career Assessment
Psychological career assessment and vocational guidance are often a last resort for many individuals at a critical career cross-roads in […]
February 2015
Imaginary Friends In Childhood
It is a common idea that children with imaginary friends have issues for which they are compensating, and while this
The Big Issue With Self Esteem
What is all the fuss about and what can parents do to improve their children’s self-esteem? In recent years self-esteem
The Un-Motivated Teenager
An unmotivated teenager can be frustrating for parents and other authority figures such as teachers. In addition, the teenagers themselves
Teenager Self-Harm & Cutting
Self-harm, self-mutilation or self-injury behaviour all mean an action that is deliberate on the part of the adolescent to hurt
Depression And Anxiety During And After Pregnancy
Pregnancy is generally assumed to be a wonderful time in the life of a family, a time of abundance and
Getting Back Into A Routine
The holidays have come to an end. No more getting up at half past eight. No more getting done when
Childbirth Education Can Save Lives
Knowledge is the key to a safe, successful pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. At the very least childbirth education will
PG 13
It’s a busy, busy world. There is too much to do and not enough time to do half of it.
The “REAL” Before Baby Checklist
I strongly believe that nothing changes your views on parenting, quite like being a parent… I know every mom is
Good Divorce Behaviour
Divorce is an all too common reality for many families in South Africa. It is often a painful journey with
Common Toddler Issues
Managing toddlers can be a huge effort at times, especially when the parent has to get something done or be
Peer Pressure
The powerful lure of peer pressure is synonymous with adolescence. The adolescent essentially has a need firstly to “belong” and
I Am Just So Tired
Sometimes I complain about motherhood and every time I do, somebody somewhere somehow gives me the same speech… Enjoy it before it’s
Six Parenting Resolutions
Refrain from using a loud voice Children learn how to communicate by the models the adult caregivers set for them.
