The Criticism Cycle
The competition starts before we are even aware. We begin the competition from the day we are born. Parents actually […]
7 Things Every Child of Divorce Needs
PARENTS WHO LISTEN MORE AND SPEAK LESS. A child’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviour may be unstable during this difficult time.
The Importance Of Being A Loving And Involved Dad
Some time ago, I went to a talk on gender issues at my sons’ school by Prof Cheryl de la
How Does Debt Counselling Work?
Debt counselling is the process of assisting consumers who have debt related problems. With the total consumer debt exceeding R1.4
The Amazing Sleep Trainer for Young Children
Toddlers are inquisitive little people. Their heads are filled with new exciting ideas, their hearts are full of adventure and
Tech Solutions Can’t Solve Learning Problems
As technology becomes an ever increasing element of our daily lives, educational specialists will gather to discuss how best to
Netcells Biosciences releases its first cord blood unit for transplant
Netcells Biosciences, Africa’s leading stem cell laboratory and cryogenic biobank, has confirmed that it has released its first cord blood
Appropriate Boundaries In Parenting
What do parents most want from children? Is it obedience – for children to do what parents think is best
Bully Proof Vests
The chances of your child being bullied or the bully at some point in their 13 years of formal schooling
4 Things to Help Your Kids to Dream Big
I watched my grandparents work every day of their lives, doing what they became good at and because it paid
Installing A Car Seat For The First Time
Installing a child-safety seat correctly is no easy feat. It’s a big deal, the seat has to be properly installed
Introducing The Down Syndrome Association
The Down Syndrome Association Western Cape (further referred to as DSAWC) was founded by Mike and Gloria Botha in 1976,
Diabetes – Who Will Be There For Your Child When You Can’t Be?
The one thing that all parents seem to agree on is that children are unique and those who have diabetes
Can Our Actions Increase Or Lessen Fear?
Fear consumes our lives. We base all of our decisions on our fears. Fear is not a rich or poor
Going Beyond “Fine”
It’s a typical complaint that the majority of parents have – that their kids don’t tell them about what is
Bullying Is Real
Bullying has been around for a long time, and has increased its area of ruin. Recently it has been
Good Parenting Boosts Happiness
I have worked with children my entire life up to this point in time. I have raised four children, and at
What Forms A Memory?
There are moments in time, that are imprinted in our minds, and often we replay them over and over. If
When You Feel Like Your Best Is Not Enough
Your role as “Providing Parent” is a lot more work that you initially thought it would be and you just
Fewer Tears With Colief®
Colic is extremely common, affecting between one and three out of ten babies1, often causing excessive and inconsolable crying when
Emotional Pain Of Bullying
Bullying takes root in children, who many times have been the victims of intimidation themselves. To soothe their own injured
Nurturing Parents
It takes perseverance to steer and guide the child throughout their childhood. Iron-clad skin is a must, along with the
Questions To Ask Your Prenatal Exercise Trainer
There is a lot of information out there on the benefits of exercising during pregnancy. Simply put; it increases mothers’
Should You Read Your Child’s Social Media Posts?
There is a lot being written about whether parents should be reading content their Child’s post on social media channels.
Health Benefits Of Breastfeeding
Becoming a new mom is an exciting time, but can also be daunting as you make numerous decisions before the
The Busy Parent’s Guide
The days of housewives and lazy weekends in the garden are almost extinct. Most parents that I know these days
Rethinking The Way We Plan Our Children’s Diaries
As schools reopen for the second half of the academic year, parents will once again be forced to make decisions
HYPERTENSION AND YOUR PREGNANCY
Embarking on the journey of motherhood should be a pleasurable and memorable experience. For many women though, pregnancy can be
When Your Child Doesn’t Get An Invitation
Following one of my parent workshops, a woman related an incident in which another parent called her at home to
Bullying Ends When Adults Stop Bullying
I am not surprised, when adults and the media go on and on about futile attempts at stopping the increase
