Give Your Kids THIS, NOT THAT!
If you have attended any of my local workshops or have read any of my content, you know that I’m […]
Solving The Math Problem
Shockingly low Mathematics results at Senior School level are cause for concern: the average score for Grade 9 learners who
How To Hear What Isn’t Be Spoken – anxiety in children
by Dessy Tzoneva According to the South African Stress and Health Study, anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health
Autistic Spectrum Disorders In Children
Autistic Spectrum Disorder is essentially an umbrella term that incorporates Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Autistic Spectrum Disorder is not a
The Art Of Listening To Your Child
Listening to your child is an invaluable skill that forms part of your child’s social, emotional and life skills. This
8 Truths About Teens That Every Parent Should Know
Raising teenagers can be an incredibly difficult job for adults, especially when they often seem to behave strangely. One workshop
The Beggar Dilemma
It’s a lovely day and you’re cruising along with your windows open, enjoying the light summer breeze, when you spot
Learning Difficulties Linked To Headaches
It is the start of the school year and many children are refreshed after the summer holidays. Unfortunately some children
IS IT POSSIBLE TO BREASTFEED WHILE SICK?
The first thing that a nursing mom will worry about when she gets sick is the possibility of infecting her
The Benefits Of Multi-Sensory Learning
As human beings we rely heavily on our senses to process information. If children use more than one sense when
Treat Headaches Safely During And After Pregnancy
Being a new mother can be an exciting time for many women. Taking care of a new child can be
Cathay Pacific’s Top Tips For Travelling With Children
As families prepare to board their flights for local and international holidays during the Easter period, Cathay Pacific offers some
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
Understanding Temperament
Temperament is defined as an individual’s behavioural style and characteristic way of responding. Therefore, it is how the child, adolescent
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
