Four Ways We Teach Children – Can you think of others?
Asking Questions. Our children are smarter than we give them credit for. We are so worried that they are not […]
October 2016
ADD/ ADHD And Alternative Treatments
Over the past years there have been many debates and controversy discussions around what Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention
Setting the stage for a successful Matric
At the end of this month, the country’s latest cohort of aspiring matriculants will begin to write the 2016 National
Kids Behaving Badly When Mom’s In Charge
First of all, it’s not just moms. It seems to be whoever the female primary caregiver is; grandmothers, stepmoms, foster
Aggressive Behaviour in Young Children
First Comfort the Victim. The next time you witness younger children fighting or hurting one another, your first response should
Travelling with your children
What’s the one job in the world, that doesn’t pay a cent, has no formal working hours and doesn’t offer
Punishment And Your Children
Punishment is a tool designed to make a child “pay for what they did” and to feel bad about the
Bonding with your baby
Every mother will tell you that one of her deepest unspoken fears, particularly for first-time moms, is whether or not
It’s okay to fail!
From very young we are taught that getting something wrong is a bad thing. Mistakes are something to be ashamed
Take time to reflect
While most parents spend considerable time preparing for the beginning of the school year, not much thought is given to
I spent my Mother’s Day plotting how I can become a more selfish mom
Like most moms out there, my plate’s more than full. I’m a wife to an amazing husband who I fall
Drawing Attention to #GlobalHandwashingDay
Global statistics reveal that 1.7 million children do not reach their fifth birthday caused by diarrhoea and pneumonia. This is
Do your children know what integrity is?
Our children are the ones who have to live in this world when we are gone. They are the ones
Protection vs Prevention: In disservice of the child
Let me begin with a flaming neon disclaimer. This is something of an opinion piece and needs be taken in
Looking after your little one’s skin during summer
Summer is just around the corner, and the chance to “unwrap” your little one from their layers of clothing is
Look beyond the book
We all know why it is important for children to read, and that developing a love for reading from a
Nurture yourself – nurture you child
We’ve heard it a thousand times: “look after yourself first and then you will be able to look after your
Make a play for new skills
While robots are most likely do most of the mundane tasks that humans do today, they will never be able
Make shopping fun with your Toddler
Shopping can be a complete nightmare for most parents with a toddler and we tend to try and fit it
Connect, Communicate and Care
In my practice I work with people experiencing suicidal thoughts almost every day. These individuals range on a continuum from
How to handle a picky eater
Does your child turn their nose up at the sight of green vegetables? Or perhaps pick at their plate and
How to improve your child’s fitness
Recent statistics show a rapid increase in overweight children – a reminder for parents to prioritise fit and healthy lifestyles.
Spring allergies and breathing difficulties
While families are gearing up for spring after a cold winter, planning picnics and hikes with children, others are dreading
The role of parenting in raising tomorrow’s effective leaders
Marlinie Ramsamy, CEO of FranklinCovey South Africa, discusses ways that parents can teach their children the skills they need to
