WHY DO CHILDREN LIE?
The question of why children lie begs the greater question of why any of us lie. If you think back […]
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Four Classic Reasons a Child Misbehaves
I’ve been working with parents and other caregivers for over 20 years, helping them find solutions to their children’s challenging
What to do With Kids Who Always Want, Plead, Beg or Demand
I was shopping for a child relative’s gift and was looking at items in the toy section of a large
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
How to Teach Kids to Care
I hear parents complain that their kids don’t appreciate what they have. So much is available to our kids today
Chores And Responsibilities- Getting Your Kids To Clean
Getting children to do their chores is not about making our lives easier but it is about encouraging cooperation and
Encouraging Baby’s First Words
When can you expect to hear your baby’s first words and how you can encourage speech development in your baby
The negative affects of pulling a child up by his arm
Picture walking along with your toddler – he stumbles and your first reaction is to pull him up by his
How To Encourage Your Baby’s Mobility
When we talk about your baby’s mobility, what ideas come to your mind? Things like, rolling, crawling, walking, etc. All
Why teach your children to be a team player?
A team player is constantly reliable day in and day out, not just some of the time. You can count
Four Questions to Ask Before You Discipline
In my work with parents and teachers on solving behavior challenges with children, I help them identify the problem, possible
How to assist your child in developing their language of learning
Mom is strolling around the supermarket with a six-month-old infant in the baby seat. Not once does she engage in
WHAT IF MY CHILD WON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER?
If you’ve said no firmly and you’re child is wearing you down, avoid doing what many parent do when they
FOUR STEPS TO BECOMING A HAPPIER PARENT
Do you consider yourself to be a happy parent? Have you ever asked another adult in your life if they
Teaching a toddler how to cut
We are often asked by moms in our classes – “When do I start to teach my toddler to cut?”
Chicco Ultra Soft Baby Carrier
Now in South Africa on an even bigger scale, the world-famous Italian baby products Chicco bring you the fantastic Ultra
Chicco Cosmos Car Seat
Chicco car seats are known for being some of the most high quality, yet affordable car seats in the world.
Chicco Boppy Nursing Pillow
The Boppy Pillow from Chicco is a revolutionary product that has taken the world by storm – not just for
12345…maths for your toddler!
If you always thought that mathematics only revolved around numbers, think again! “There is a myriad of concepts that can
When your toddler’s language takes its time to develop
As parents we spend the first year worrying about our children becoming actively mobile and then generally secondly worrying about
Why is music important to the development of children?
Music in its basic form – rhythm and melody – stimulates brain activity (the release of neurons) in a child’s
Best tips for travelling while pregnant
The truth is that a woman should not travel much when pregnant. It is time to stay close to home
15 Lessons from a second-time mom
Congratulations on your second pregnancy! Wondering what lies ahead – besides a couple of extra stretch marks, additional lost sleep
Making Your Home Toddler-Proof
In South Africa, a child is most likely to injure themselves at home – far more so than anywhere else. This is
Connecting with your teenager
As a mother of four teenagers, it would be plausible for me to hail myself as all knowledgeable on the
What to do if your teenager is depressed
Growing up can be an emotional rollercoaster, during which a young person has to contend with many high and lows,
6 Tips on choosing the best breast pump for you
If you are wanting to breastfeed your baby you most likely have thought about getting yourself a breast pump. At
Me do it !
Me do it! A popular cry from most two to three year olds. Sound familiar? This is usually followed by
How to teach kids the value of money
Raising your children to be money smart is an essential skill that will benefit them for the rest of their
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
