Introducing Proteins To Your Baby
I am continually amazed at how parenting manages to derail and confuzzle us mammas. The second we think we have […]
March 2017
Every Dad Can Be a Hero
By using four simple, yet powerful steps from the Love and Logic Institute, parents can give their children the gifts
Children and Sexual Curiosity
The famous human sexual response researcher, William Masters (1925 – 2001), an American gynaecologist, was known to play a game
Step-Parenting
You fall in love with the perfect person; he is everything you want from a life partner. Sure he has
Combating Stress and Taking Control of Your Fertility
In a fast paced world where people are constantly chasing time, deadlines, and are driven by the need to succeed,
Finding The Cause Of Misbehaviour
Understanding misbehavior is the first step to both preventing it and dealing with it when it happens. Our modern lifestyles
The Best Kept Secret
Having a baby is a beautiful and wonderful thing, but it can sometimes feel traumatic, depressing and frightening. A woman
Back to School: why team sports is the first thing your child should sign up for!
Going back to school after the long December school holidays is usually a very exciting time for children. For many,
Staying Calm at Bedtime
There’s nothing quite like coming to the end of a busy day with small children, desperate for a bit of
Is my tween ready and responsible enough for a cell phone?
Deciding if your tween is ready and responsible enough to own a cell phone is something that at some point
Best Diet for your Genes
Ever wondered why some people lose weight on one type of diet and others don’t and why is there is
A Pragmatic Response to Bullying
No parent wants to see their child suffer at the hands of a bully. As much as we would like
Infant Food Fallacies – “Whole grains are good for you.”
This is partly an excerpt from the “Unlearn” chapter in my book Mila’s Meals: The Beginning & The Basics. Disclaimer:
Discovering Your Child’s Style of Learning
“Kids are pure potential.” Don’t you just love this statement? It sums up our children’s infinite ability to learn and
What is the difference between rewarding and bribing your child in order to enhance positive behaviour?
What are your thoughts on rewarding children? “I honestly think using rewards to change or enhance behaviours in children
Confessions of an Educational Advocate
When I graduated with my MA my favorite job was working in a program as an educational advocate for children
Purposeful Parenting: Up your game with goal-setting
We set goals for all sorts of things in life (get a degree by 25, save up to buy a
Reasons You’re Tired ALL the Time
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired?” Do you feel like no matter how much sleep you get,
HAVING THE SEX TALK
Like any parent, I used to lie awake at night, fearful of the day [in the not so distant future]
Tips To Improve Healthy Eating In the Home
A hungry child is a less fussy child. After School is a great window of opportunity to get your child
Working Moms: Stop feeling guilty
In a study conducted by Harvard Business School graduates in the US, it was found that women whose moms worked
Private parts: Are we raising proud or shameful children?
All children are born with sexuality as an inherent part of their being. The famous human sexual response researcher William
Did You Know that Weather Can Cause Your Headaches?
Most people know that certain foods, lifestyle issues and exercise, can lead to migraines and headaches but few people realise
Learning to Say No
How many times have you said yes or committed to something and later regretted it? And then find yourself looking
Homeschooling Your Child In South Africa
With controversy surrounding the public school system and with soaring school fees for private schools many parents are starting to
Is it conflict?
“There was no conflict, when you pushed and I lay down. There was no argument when you took and I
Who Are You and What Have You Done With My Child?
Let’s face it, the pre-teen and teen years have nothing on the “terrible two’s.” Somewhere between the hormones, braces, and
Hooting Doesn’t Help!
I find watch people fascinating. I get to do quite a bit of it too driving to my various clients
Caesar babies – more prone to allergies?
If you read between the lines on a study done in 2007(1), it seems that babies born by caesarean section
Ready for your girls’ first period?
Puberty follows a reasonably consistent sequence in girls. At a quick glance, this is what you can expect: first the
