Tips You Can Try TONIGHT To Help With Your Child’s Sleep Problems
Would you like to know one of the most important steps parents can take in order to get their child […]
July 2016
Picky Eating Revisited
Picky eaters come in all shapes and sizes and so do their parents. I define a picky eater as someone
Could you be the reason for your child cheating?
Mrs M, with her short straight black hair and angular face, peered suspiciously at us, pacing the grade five class,
Experiential Education: How holiday camps are valuable teachers
There are many things that simply cannot be studied from the pages of a book, and essential life and social
Power-Up Your ‘Hands On Dad’ Function
The detached dad, turning up his nose at parenting duties has changed dramatically over the years. Do you even get
Is Your Child Suffering From ADHD or ADD?
Do you have a busy child who is always running around, struggles to fall asleep before 10 at night, shouts
Advice For Dating With Children
You’ve met someone really nice and you’re starting to think he/she may just be the “one”. There’s just one little
Cultivating Confidence
Our kids are living in a very different world to the one we grew up in. Gone are the days
5 Things to do to avoid hearing NO
It is incredibly frustrating when our child says “NO” to us. If we react to it, they could feel more
5 Steps to study success for working parents
In today’s challenging economy, many parents are taking on further studies, often in an effort to better provide for their
Buckle Up
I’m quite shocked as I drive around town just how many parents have their kids running wild in the car,
Leave Me Alone!
The realities of teen loneliness, depression and suicide attempts in South Africa By Janine Shamos “There’s no point to this
Parents most at risk for colds and flu
As South Africa braces itself for another onslaught of cold and flu infections this winter season, the biggest risk factor
Parental Control report reveals chats, games and narcotics most popular among children
Kaspersky Lab’s latest report shows that children around the world spend most of their time online using communication tools such as social
Auditory Processing – Another Buzz Word?
Auditory processing has become quite a buzz word amongst school teachers and therapists recently. And rightly so, as it is
Increased screen time can lead to higher need for OT therapy in South African children
Occupational specialists warn that too much TV and electronic time can affect physical and social development in children, leading to a
Exercise During Pregnancy
So you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Suddenly everything in your life centres around the new little person you’re expecting. There’s so much
Breastfeeding could save the lives of thousands of infants affected by drought
South Africa is currently suffering one of the worst droughts in recorded history. This poses a major health risk to
Advice on keeping your children safe during winter holidays
Parents and guardians should make sure their children follow basic personal safety rules throughout the year, to protect them from
Gorillas, Alligators and Compassion
Accidents happen. All the time. Yet another occurred this week. Another toddler with an animal – first it was the
Dyslexia: Fact or Fiction?
Megan struggles to read. She is eight years old and everyone in her class seems to read better than her.
