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
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,
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
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
Why sleep is important?
Every function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks of sleep deprivation are much
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
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
Anxiety In Children
Most psychologists and other mental health professionals use The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition Revised
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
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
HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method
Birth is a deeply spiritual event, mysterious and miraculous. The arrival of a newborn is awe inspiring and ultimately life
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
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
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
