Hurt Children… Hurt Children
What has always interested me most about bullying is who is bullying the bully? Bullying is never just a cut […]
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Friend Or Foe? When food becomes the enemy
By Janine Shamos When Jenny was 14, she and her mother went on a diet for Lent. When Lent ended,
The Benefits Of Learning Sight Words
“One of the most important ways for a beginner reader to become a fluent reader is to be able to read & recognize
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
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
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
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
Crying Through The Ages
Newborn The newborn baby is typically much calmer and cries less than you would expect. Many parents are surprised that
Changing Our Minds
My husband and I recently set out for a long drive around the city, while our neighbourhood’s lights were out,
Bipolar Disorder- Growing Up, Pregnancy & Motherhood
It has taken me a long time to write this post. It is something so deeply personal, but I can’t
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
Lamaze Product Review
My 15 week old son, Dylan, and I were asked to do a review on four Lamaze toys. I am
Teenage Slang and Language: A Guide to Understanding Teenagers
When trying to communicate with your daughter, it can sometimes seem as though she is speaking another language; full of
How to Work from Home with Kids
Thanks to the modern workforce, many employers allow some employees to work from home when circumstances exist, such as inclement
The Dummy Mummy
So is a pacifier good or bad? My answer to this is it depends. Let’s start with the good…. Dummies
The Unintended Comparisons We Make As Mothers
We are always told not to compare kids to each other, but forget that the same applies to ourselves. We
Introducing Shopkins
One of the worlds best loved collectible ranges aimed at girls, Shopkins, now launches in South Africa just in time
The Words We Use
Once a word leaves your mouth, you cannot chase it back even with the swiftest horse. –Chinese Proverb Teachers and
How to Stop Your Child’s Whining
Few things are more irritating to a parent’s ears than the sound of whining. It’s not just the tone of
Play Is Very Important For Your Child’s Development And Education
As parents we constantly worry that we are not giving our children the very best educational foundations to prepare them
Games Are Fun And Really Good For Us
One of the easiest and fastest ways for grown-ups to feel like kids again is to play games with them.
