Understanding Temperament
Temperament is defined as an individual’s behavioural style and characteristic way of responding. Therefore, it is how the child, adolescent […]
School Holidays Don’t Have To Be A Complete Circus!
School’s out and without their usual after-school play dates, sports and activities, how are your kids going to beat the
Adolescence And Suicide
Suicide is a devastating tragedy which is a grim reality in most parts of the world. If you suspect that
The Effects Of Trauma On Children
Unfortunately, trauma is an all too common occurrence in South Africa. Trauma has many different guises and can encompass anything
ADHD And The Foods We Eat
ADHD: The most common childhood disease ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood disease and is said to affect approximately
The Mommy Blues
Mutual regulation refers to a communication system that allows a mother to read emotional signals from her baby and meet
A New Fact On Migraines And Participating In Sport
Claims that participating in sporting activities is detrimental for migraine patients are untrue – a new study found that participating
Values, Discipline & Respectful Communication
Every child, just like every adult has a set of values, a hierarchy of things that are from most to
Your Guide To Making Blended Families Work
Do you fear that you’ve become the evil step-monster? It’s so easy to feel like that, especially with blended families
Tips For Choosing A Family Car
Buying a car when you are young, single and have just started working is very different to when you are
Nobody Warned Me
Charming perceptions of motherhood in the magazines, Mothers comforting their babies, it seems so precious, suggesting that graceful feeling that we all
Tips For When Your Tween Wants To Go Out With A Group Of Friends
As children get older, the milestones don’t stop, they just get different and pull at their parents heart strings a
The Oppositional Defiant Child
Child psychologists at Johannesburg’s Sandton Psychology Centre are often consulted by worried parents who are concerned about their child’s disruptive
Do You Take Your Day Out On Your Kids?
As the year gets going, life tends to get busier and busier. Most parents I speak to are overwhelmed with
Type 2 Diabetes in the Youth
Dr Kuben Pilay is a paediatric endocrinologist in private practice at Westville Hospital, Durban. In the last 20-30 years there
ADD And ADHD In Adolescence
Adolescence is the period in a child’s life which is filled with much turmoil and changes. Not only are there
The Importance Of Career Assessment
Psychological career assessment and vocational guidance are often a last resort for many individuals at a critical career cross-roads in
Imaginary Friends In Childhood
It is a common idea that children with imaginary friends have issues for which they are compensating, and while this
The Big Issue With Self Esteem
What is all the fuss about and what can parents do to improve their children’s self-esteem? In recent years self-esteem
The Un-Motivated Teenager
An unmotivated teenager can be frustrating for parents and other authority figures such as teachers. In addition, the teenagers themselves
Teenager Self-Harm & Cutting
Self-harm, self-mutilation or self-injury behaviour all mean an action that is deliberate on the part of the adolescent to hurt
Depression And Anxiety During And After Pregnancy
Pregnancy is generally assumed to be a wonderful time in the life of a family, a time of abundance and
Getting Back Into A Routine
The holidays have come to an end. No more getting up at half past eight. No more getting done when
PG 13
It’s a busy, busy world. There is too much to do and not enough time to do half of it.
Childbirth Education Can Save Lives
Knowledge is the key to a safe, successful pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. At the very least childbirth education will
Good Divorce Behaviour
Divorce is an all too common reality for many families in South Africa. It is often a painful journey with
Common Toddler Issues
Managing toddlers can be a huge effort at times, especially when the parent has to get something done or be
Peer Pressure
The powerful lure of peer pressure is synonymous with adolescence. The adolescent essentially has a need firstly to “belong” and
Six Parenting Resolutions
Refrain from using a loud voice Children learn how to communicate by the models the adult caregivers set for them.
Forms Of Discipline
One of the biggest rules in parenting, a cardinal rule that must be taken into account at all times is:
