Steps to Successful Baby Massage
There are a few small steps to follow to make infant massage successful. Get yourself ready. Make massage part of […]
June 2017
HypnoBirthing – Taking the birthing world by calm
The world for the pregnant woman is one filled with excitement, anticipation, anxiety and, in many instances, a very real
The key to dealing with your child’s fever
Most parents will attest that watching a child go through the discomfort of a fever can be very stressful on
Feeding Problems in the Early Years of Life
When you’re a new mom or dad, it can be a huge challenge to parent a baby who’s always cranky.
Brain food – Eating for optimum brain function
As parents we always want what is best for our children, but we don’t always necessarily know what that might
Subject Choices: Plotting Your Future Options in Grade 9
In coming months, Grade 9’s will have to select the subjects they want to pursue from next year until they
Flu – Don’t hesitate. Vaccinate…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), every year there are around 5 million cases of severe flu with between
The Joys of Breastfeeding
On this months letter we would to share some benefits of breastfeeding, correct positioning, soreness and tenderness. “A baby nursing
Tobacco smoking threatens childhood development
Smoking in SA – the good and bad by numbers Smoking rates in South Africa have decreased from 33% to
Grade 11: The Year that TRULY holds the Keys to your future options
With mid-year exams only a few weeks away, an education expert has warned Grade 11 learners to take this year,
How to take better photos of your family
Sometimes it rains just enough to dirty your car. Inevitably the rain arrives right after you’ve washed it. Sometimes there
Owning How We Feel
Recently, I reviewed an article I found online after a very serious discussion evolved from one of my lectures with
Refusing to Vaccinate Children could fuel rise in Antibiotic-Resistant Super-Bugs
The recent spike in measles cases in Gauteng and the Western Cape is as a direct result of parents refusing
Five Leadership Skills You Can Use at Home
Before I became a parent coach, I spent 30+ years in corporate America. I worked my way up from employee
Tackling the Fussy Eater
Selective eating or fussiness is a common phenomenon among toddlers, children and even adults. This may be a more serious
What is Reflux?
Reflux is a very common problem in tiny babies. It is also known as possetting or spitting up and happens
BWRT: Reworking our Emotional Wiring
A short time ago, I attended a weekend seminar that introduced myself and several notable psychologists and psychiatrists to an
The Importance of Spelling and Handwriting in a Digital Age
It’s a fair question for parents to consider: why should my child learn to master the skills of spelling and
Signs Of Reading Readiness
Parents raise readers and teachers teach reading The best advice I can give you is, do not rush your child into
Why is my baby crying?
When your baby is crying a cold sweat accompanied by the question “WHY?” is the likely reaction. While we would
Feeding Teenagers
As teens become more independent in their food choices, they tend to make wrong choices- even teens who are brought
Your Child’s Language Development and How it Affects Later Success
I recently attended a fascinating lecture by Suzy Styles, who is a professor of Psychology and Linguistics at the Nanyang
Why sleep is important?
Every function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks of sleep deprivation are much
How to Avoid Toddler Tantrums
You’ve all seen other toddlers performing, screaming, lying on the floor and causing a scene in the shop or restaurant.
Private Doesn’t Always Mean Perfect: How to Choose the Right School for your Child
With registrations for the new school year now open, thousands of parents are considering sending their children to private schools.
So many photographers…. How to choose one?
There he was, a kid with a budget to spend in a toyshop. Turns out it wasn’t just torture for
Kangaroo Care for Baby
Whilst in recent years, Kangaroo Care or Skin-to-skin care for babies, has become a very popular method of treatment particularly
