Rock Around The Clock Tonight: Braving Sleep Training
Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it […]
April 2015
One Easy Way to Stop Complaints and Whining
It can be incredibly difficult to hear your child complain when you do so much for her. And then you
Why Is Vocabulary So Important For Reading
Vocabulary plays an important part in learning to read. Beginning readers must use the words they hear out loud to
Time to get my Sexy Back!
My life has changed completely since having children. Some of it has been quite shocking, like my boobs that look
The Myth of The Happy Family
Your family is dysfunctional. I know you were hoping that if you just used the power of your mind or
Hurt Children… Hurt Children
What has always interested me most about bullying is who is bullying the bully? Bullying is never just a cut
Friend Or Foe? When food becomes the enemy
By Janine Shamos When Jenny was 14, she and her mother went on a diet for Lent. When Lent ended,
The Benefits Of Learning Sight Words
“One of the most important ways for a beginner reader to become a fluent reader is to be able to read & recognize
Mysmartkid – The Smart Choice
From the moment that you engage with the Smartbox from Mysmartkid, you will be hooked and more importantly, so will
Give Your Kids THIS, NOT THAT!
If you have attended any of my local workshops or have read any of my content, you know that I’m
Solving The Math Problem
Shockingly low Mathematics results at Senior School level are cause for concern: the average score for Grade 9 learners who
How To Hear What Isn’t Be Spoken – anxiety in children
by Dessy Tzoneva According to the South African Stress and Health Study, anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health
Autistic Spectrum Disorders In Children
Autistic Spectrum Disorder is essentially an umbrella term that incorporates Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Autistic Spectrum Disorder is not a
The Art Of Listening To Your Child
Listening to your child is an invaluable skill that forms part of your child’s social, emotional and life skills. This
8 Truths About Teens That Every Parent Should Know
Raising teenagers can be an incredibly difficult job for adults, especially when they often seem to behave strangely. One workshop
The Beggar Dilemma
It’s a lovely day and you’re cruising along with your windows open, enjoying the light summer breeze, when you spot
Learning Difficulties Linked To Headaches
It is the start of the school year and many children are refreshed after the summer holidays. Unfortunately some children
IS IT POSSIBLE TO BREASTFEED WHILE SICK?
The first thing that a nursing mom will worry about when she gets sick is the possibility of infecting her
The Benefits Of Multi-Sensory Learning
As human beings we rely heavily on our senses to process information. If children use more than one sense when
Treat Headaches Safely During And After Pregnancy
Being a new mother can be an exciting time for many women. Taking care of a new child can be
Cathay Pacific’s Top Tips For Travelling With Children
As families prepare to board their flights for local and international holidays during the Easter period, Cathay Pacific offers some
