WHY DO CHILDREN LIE?
The question of why children lie begs the greater question of why any of us lie. If you think back […]
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids…
Did you know that in the languages of Sweden, Norway and Finland, where they experience long snow-filled winters, there are
ARE YOU ENCOURAGING YOUR CHILD TO REBEL WITHOUT KNOWING IT?
Control and freedom. We all want both. We like to feel some sense of power and authority and we definitely
HOW TO ENCOURAGE A GROWTH MINDSET IN CHILDREN
Have you heard of a growth mindset? It’s become somewhat of a buzzword lately and that’s because it really does
How To Be Angry Without Destroying Your Kids’ Self-Confidence
All too often I hear parents trying to repress their anger around their kids. Now this is not only unhealthy
Play Is Learning
I’m always touting the importance of allowing your kids time to just be – not proving their worth through academics
Taking “Me” Time Without The Guilt
We can only give in relation to how much we have. If we are drained, our needs are not being
Is there a superior parenting style?
There are many trends in parenting styles that change from decade to decade or even year to year – helicopter
Calming a Child with Sensory Processing Difficulties
Many people are unaware that there is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown. While both may involve screaming,
Teen Privacy
Teenagers are in a stage of life that entails high growth and a lot of personal development and investigation. Time
HOW TO PREVENT EMOTIONAL DAMAGE DURING SEPARATION?
There may come a time in your marriage where you realise that your partner’s negative behaviour is becoming detrimental to
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LIKE ONE CHILD MORE THAN THE OTHER
We all have times where we favour one child over another. Children go through different phases and some of these
SPECIAL NEEDS OR NEEDING SOMETHING SPECIAL
My children simply did not fit into the mainstream schooling system. They’re both very bright and along with that come
LETTING GO OF THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Behind most things that we want, at the core of what we think we are looking for, is this one
Surviving matric results- a parent’s guide
I have a friend who used to work at the BBC going through the raw footage of all the horrors
The Discipline Issue…
Even though 6 months have passed since our courts made it illegal to spank your child, there are still parents
Why We Should Replace Time-Outs With Time-Ins
I realize that parents are frustrated with a lack of options with regards to disciplining their children. First we’re told
10 Tips For Raising Creative Kids…
The word out of Silicone Valley is that none of us should be making goals beyond 3-5 years. Why? Because
Reactive Parenting…
We’ve all said it at some point: “I’m never going to be like my mother / father”. We know we
Back off your Matrics
I will be 42 this year, and I still from time to time have nightmares about my matric exams. I’ve
To Answer or Not To Answer? That Is The Question.
When I first had kids I thought it was important to answer them when they asked a question. So when
What I learned from my journey through Postnatal Depression…
I’m no stranger to depression. From as far back as I can remember I’ve had bouts of it, some severe,
Questioning Questions: Why your child needs to ask ‘why’…
There comes a time in the life of every parent when you wish the word “Why” had never been invented.
Silent Children
When I first had my own kids I knew immediately that the responsibility I felt towards them extended to all
Bringing Death Into Your Parenting
This may sound morbid at first, but hear me out and you’ll see that death has the ability to radically
Motherhood is a journey, not a destination
Philips Mother and Child Division Mother’s Day – a day to celebrate the mother of the family, motherhood, maternal bonds,
Should We Be Giving Our Teens Condoms?
I don’t think there is a parent on the planet who wouldn’t cringe at the thought of their 12 year
Lighting Up the Dark Issue
Almost all children become afraid of the dark at some point – usually around the age of 2-6 years old.
Holiday Blue’s
December: Time for festive lights and great food and fun with the family and holidays and presents and singing and
The unwrapped gift of the gifted child
When we think of gifted children the first name that springs to mind is usually Einstein. I can’t help but
