Encouraging Literacy
Finally, your child can read. For parent, teacher and child, the process of learning to read, of understanding sounds and […]
May 2017
Little Tikes
Little Tikes is a range of toys for indoor and outdoor play that will entertain your child while helping them
Prima Toys launches new Peppa Pig range
Peppa Pig is an energetic piggy who lives with Mummy, Daddy and little brother George. Good news for fans is that
Sofia the First adored by little girls!
Sofia the First has become a firm favourite for little girls, especially those aged three years and older. Sofia the
Potty Talk…
Potty training isn’t the easiest thing to do, but for the most part it runs fairly smoothly – a couple
Top 10 Fun Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids
A happy kid makes a happy parent. And what a better way to make your kids happy than by letting
Toddler Food Battles
Solving a complex problem at work, finally achieving a personal goal is nothing compared to your child finishing a whole
Play Therapy
Essentially play therapy is psychotherapy for children. As children communicate by means of play, this is the most effective form
Help Your Child to Read
Helping your child learn to read and to love reading is probably the greatest gift you can give them. Reading
Childhood Allergies
Spring is set to arrive soon and what a wonderful time of the year it is, unless, of course, you’re
Should We Get a Pet?
Every parent has heard these words “Please can we get a pet?” Children are drawn to animals and just love
Anxiety In Children
Most psychologists and other mental health professionals use The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition Revised
Helping the Highly Sensitive Child
There are many children incorrectly diagnosed as being either ADHD or as having Oppositional Defiance Disorder who are really just
No Such Thing As A Naughty Child
Naughty children, naughty corners, treats for good behavior, consequences for bad behavior, identifying one child as the naughty on and
Detecting Body Image Issues in Teens
In a country run by social media, teens often struggle to compete with the rigid and difficult to obtain beauty
Give your Children the Building Blocks they Need to Find Balance
By Marlinie Ramsamy, CEO of FranklinCovey South Africa Our children are growing up in a different world to the one
Matrics: Public University or Private Institution?
With the rapid growth of private higher education in South Africa, prospective students now have a wealth of options when
Embracing The Digital Gap
It is human nature to find fascination with things that are off limits. The DO NOT ENTER sign ignites our
IS MY CHILD UNRESPONSIVE TO SLEEP TRAINING?
Sleep training. What a heated debate. Ask any parent that has been parenting in this century and they are sure
How to Coach a Teen to Drive Safely
Our youngest turned 16 this year and before too long, she’ll be driving. We already have a used car parked
What to Get the Tech-Savvy Mom
Incredible Connection Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we all want to make sure that our mom’s feel appreciated and
Depression in Youth – Spot the Signs
Ryan G Edmonds A new year can often bring an anti-climax, as people realise that the problems of the previous
Having a baby? Have you considered birth photography?
That moment when you hear the baby crying for the first time always brings a lump to my throat. Watching the
Can We Keep It In A Jar?
A parent recently sent me this question via email: “Our preschool daughters caught a lizard in the backyard and my
Cravings, Cravings, Cravings
‘Cravings’ are often the cause of overindulging and cheating on everyday healthy eating that contributes to weight gain. But…did you
HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method
Birth is a deeply spiritual event, mysterious and miraculous. The arrival of a newborn is awe inspiring and ultimately life
