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.
10 Things That Will Fight A Dangerous Addiction
It’s like a drug, they can’t get enough. They’ll mysteriously forget about homework assignments just to get it. They’ll fight
10 Simple Ways To Love Our Earth
Anyone who knows me knows that I love my quotes and use them every day for inspiration. This particular quote
Teaching children the importance of recycling and caring for their environment
From a tender age, we’re filling our children’s absorbent minds with need–to-know information. As parents, our goal is for perfect
Choosing a good sunscreen for your family
According to CANSA South Africa has the second highest incidence of skin cancer in the world after Australia, as far
Homework Hell: How to Turn It Around
Are you nagging your kids to do their assignments and fighting with them over each maths problem? If you and
Myths About Infertility
Infertility is a universal problem that impacts many people across the world. It is also a growing problem in spite
We Choose to Hover
My husband and I have live under constant scrutiny for our helicopter parenting style. Not only don’t other parents understand,
We Choose to Hover
My husband and I have live under constant scrutiny for our helicopter parenting style. Not only don’t other parents understand,
