Are You Spending Too Much Time Fighting Fires?
We can take two approaches to anything that we dedicate ourselves to maintain in our lives: proactive steps to avoid […]
Cognitive Skills Determine Learning Ability
Research has shown that cognitive skills are a determining factor of an individual’s learning ability. Cognitive skills are mental skills
Raising a Food Smart Kid
I often find myself reminding parents that children learn to eat much in the same way that they learn to
Making Learning Fun
The early years are regarded as most critical for establishing the foundation for development and academic success for children. Play
Happy Parent, Happy Child
Two pianos were sitting next to each other in a room. A person sitting at one piano pressed one key,
Feeling Guilty? Think Again
When I was homeschooling my son, I was concerned that he was spending too much time with me. I worried
Is Dyslexia a Brain Dysfunction? An Alternative Interpretation of the Facts
Research indicates that the dyslexic’s brain differs from that of a “normal” reader. Does this mean that dyslexia is caused
What happens when you can’t sound out a word?
“Help Mom, I am stuck on this word?” What is your first reaction, “just sound it out”. Good advice? Actually,
What is the right age for chores?
Parents have many questions about assigning children household chores. As children, some parents were assigned heavy chores, some were paid
Responsibility comes with practice
Chewing gum with mouths wide open, speaking on cell phones loudly in public places, forgetting to say please or thank
14 Days for Loving Your Child
FEB 1: HIDE LOVE NOTES OR SURPRISES – Toddlers to teens love to be surprised. Hide a small valentine, an encouraging
10 Parenting Resolutions for the New Year
Become Aware Of Moments Of Frustration Getting frustrated is a part of being human. When your child is not being
How to End Childhood Swearing
There is a tried and true psychological principle that says, “Notice something you don’t like about your child, show some
Three Myths About the Brain
Brain Myth #1: You only use 10 percent of your brain. The 10 percent myth has been around for a
10 Ways to Teach Your Children the True Meaning of the Holidays
For the month of December, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Pancha Ganapti, Boxing Day, Bodhi Day or some
Having a Baby After Cancer
While having a baby after cancer is generally considered to be safe, there are special circumstances that can make it
My Son Wants to Quit an Activity… Should I Force Him to Play?
This was the question I received from a mother who told me that her son suddenly wanted to quit the
Are you raising a brat?
Every child is born a loving , gentle individual and every child is prone to bratty behavior at some phase
Teaching your children the value of money
Teaching our children to be responsible with their finances is essential as financial habits are formed early. Most of what your
The guilt-hood of a single mom
Flying solo can sound wonderful, and as you adjust to a new lifestyle , new surroundings and new friends the
Make time for National Bullying Prevention Month
Bullying can take many forms between young kids as well as with older teenagers. It can involve verbal or physical
Cyber-Bullying has reared its ugly head!
In a previous article that we published on bullying amongst our children in South Africa, we touched lightly on cyber-bullying
Breast Milk vs Formula – What are the differences?
Undoubtedly we all want what is best for our newborn baby’s, so what are the benefits surrounding breast-milk and commercial
Decorating your baby’s nursery
One of the enjoyable tasks involved with having a baby is planning and preparing a warm and welcoming space in
7 Things to Prepare Your Kids for School
Shut Down Summertime Leniencies. As school approaches or starts, set up a family meeting (whether you have a significant other
When it is the right time to wean your baby off the bottle?
When is it the right time to wean your little one off of the bottle? Paediatricians are now recommending that
Bullying – Empower your child
The topic of bullying has become the focus of increasing attention and concern in recent times. Whereas in the past
10 Super ideas on how to empower your domestic worker or nanny
There are approximately one million, mainly African women, who are domestic workers and nannies in South Africa. According to CASE
A Teacher Breaks Through to Tough Teens
On a recent episode of my public access television show, I interviewed Mr. Dan Blanchard, an author and speaker on
Help, I’m turning into my mother
My mom turns 70 this month and I’m thinking about what I will do to celebrate Mother’s Day with her.
