Stress in the family
Family Stress can cause extreme anxiety in the child and it is complex with many different factors contributing to the […]
April 2017
When children read well, yet lack comprehension
A common reading disorder goes undiagnosed until it becomes problematic, according to the results of a five-year study published online
Is your child coping in class?
We’re a couple of weeks into the new school year, this is a good time to assess how your child
Toddlers and food
Solving a complex problem at work, finally achieving a personal goal is nothing compared to your child finishing a whole
Are You Allowing Your Child’s Creativity To Flow?
Our creativity is directly linked to the way that we think and is a direct expression of who we are.
Three Pieces of Valuable Advice for Single Dads
Not so long ago, when a couple with children split, the mother was almost always declared the primary custodian. But
Is crawling important ?
As the saying goes, “You have to crawl before you can walk.” While there have been cases of babies bypassing
Helping Your Teen Decide on Their Future
Any parent that has been through a matric exam with their child will be able to tell you that it’s
Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude
Did you know that the word appreciate has two meanings – to be grateful for, and to grow. That is
Taming our toddlers…
We have all had it happen, our toddler has turned from this gentle and calm individual to suddenly biting, hitting
Peer Pressure- Good or Bad?
When one considers the connotation of peer pressure, negative images are always conjured in our mind. We tend to think
Why First Borns Fuss, Seconds are Resilient and Last Borns Like to Laugh
How can two or three children in the same family be so different? They are brought up in the same
Are you putting your child at risk with their daily body care routine?
Would you clean your child with a chemical that is also used to degrease car engines? Well the startling fact
Parenting Teenagers – 5 Minutes A Day to Connect With Your Teenager
You drive them to school. You attend their sports games. You even have an occasional meal with them. Yet, you
When To Get Involved (And When To Butt Out)
Problem: A Playdate is Going Downhill Stay OUT If… The tiff is rankling your nerves, not theirs. A good example
Infant Massage
Infant massage has a long history in cultures in Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa. In particular the practise
Healthy Sensory Habits for 21st Century Parents
Twenty first century parenting is difficult. The demands and influences are escalating and we are continuously being judged by the
The Importance Of Speaking To Youth About Underage Drinking
Part of growing up is trying new things and at some point most teenagers experiment with alcohol. It is difficult
The Dangers of the Internet for your Child
“Had I only known what she was up to, I might have prevented this “. These were the words of
Setting a bad example: children unimpressed by parents’ online behaviour
Social media gives us the freedom to communicate with our loved ones, whenever and wherever we want. However, this freedom
Things you Should NEVER Say to a Pregnant Woman
This is a very serious post! A pregnant woman has more hormones and generally get less sleep than a new
Raising financially smart kids
Type ‘teaching children about money’ into a search engine and most of the information you’ll find makes the point that it’s seldom
Children with Disabilities in Dire Straights
Over 597 000 South African children with disabilities did not attend school in 2015, almost double the 280 000 estimated in 2001.
