Stress in the family
Family Stress can cause extreme anxiety in the child and it is complex with many different factors contributing to the […]
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Step-Parenting
You fall in love with the perfect person; he is everything you want from a life partner. Sure he has
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,
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
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
HAVING THE SEX TALK
Like any parent, I used to lie awake at night, fearful of the day [in the not so distant future]
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
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
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
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
Hooting Doesn’t Help!
I find watch people fascinating. I get to do quite a bit of it too driving to my various clients
