The Discipline Issue…
Even though 6 months have passed since our courts made it illegal to spank your child, there are still parents […]
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How to stay sane through your child’s early years
By René Yeoman, Assistant Teacher at Trinityhouse Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge We’ve all heard the saying, “Being a Mom is one
Empower your children to deal with a crisis
Parents have been urged to empower their children to know how to respond to any crisis or act of criminality,
Playdate Rules
Put more than one toddler in a room with toys and it’s a recipe for disaster. We want our toddlers
Is Stress Holding Your Teenager Back?
Teenagers grow up and eventually become the parents of teenagers! The circle of life is such that we forget, often
Toddlers, technology and learning language
Today, technology is part of our everyday lives – a telephone call, a quick SMS or WhatsApp, a glance at
The things our kids really need don’t need to cost a lot
As young parents, we often worry about our kids’ early development. We want to give them the best opportunities possible
Sensory Diet
As a parent you are very aware of giving your toddler a balanced diet. Five fresh fruit and vegetables a
Gearing university education for employability
More young people have university degrees than ever before. Between 1995 to 2016, the percentage of people with tertiary qualifications
How to help your child overcome peer pressure
Merriam-Webster defines peer pressure as: “A feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age
Making sense of the world
A toddler’s day to day job is to play and not to be learning the ABC’s and doing math. Many
Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you
There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a rise in the number of
Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children
To become inspired, we need to inspire others. Remember that what we teach others, we teach ourselves. Imagine, then, the
What is PROM and is it a Cause for Concern in Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful miracles of nature, to have a human being formed inside us. This is
MYTH BUSTERS BABY SLEEP EDITION
Keeping your baby up longer at night/between naps will encourage her to fall asleep faster and sleep better. This is
Crossing The Midline
There are many terms that teachers, psychologists and other professionals may use that, at times, are perhaps not explained effectively
Your Child’s Hearing
Hearing is an essential part of development as it enables babies to take in information about the world around them.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E
MBI Attorneys, share advice on the subject of divorce and reveal this law firms unique approach. How often as parents
Play Therapy
Essentially play therapy is psychotherapy for children. As children communicate by means of play, this is the most effective form
Anxiety In Children
Most psychologists and other mental health professionals use The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition Revised
No Such Thing As A Naughty Child
Naughty children, naughty corners, treats for good behavior, consequences for bad behavior, identifying one child as the naughty on and
Three Pieces of Valuable Advice for Single Dads
Not so long ago, when a couple with children split, the mother was almost always declared the primary custodian. But
Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude
Did you know that the word appreciate has two meanings – to be grateful for, and to grow. That is
Aggressive Behaviour in Young Children
First Comfort the Victim. The next time you witness younger children fighting or hurting one another, your first response should
How to Avert a Parent’s Nightmare
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that your child is now 16 years old. It’s a week night
Cultivating Confidence
Our kids are living in a very different world to the one we grew up in. Gone are the days
Why do children insist on defying their parents?
Our children as wonderful as they are, aren’t exactly obedient all of the time. Suddenly your child may be refusing
Living Out Loud: Teaching Children Through Words and Actions
One day when my son was about 8, we were driving into town to pick up some supplies at a
What Makes A Strong Family
The study to the aforementioned question emanated from the University of Nebraska’s Family Strength Research Project by John DeFrain and
Holiday Guilt
Mothers, particularly, are notorious for the amount of guilt they carry around. It starts right from the birth… the natural
