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 […]
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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
Holiday Guilt
Mothers, particularly, are notorious for the amount of guilt they carry around. It starts right from the birth… the natural
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
You Don’t Trust Me
The teenage girl came out of her room and walked into the family room where her parents were sitting. With
How Sugar Can Affect Our Children
Sugar is addictively awesome, but is the long term health effects really worth that momentary indulgence? It is blamed for
Picture Perfect: The Pressure On Girls & Woman To Look Perfect
I had seen a movie clip of Dustin Hoffman getting emotional during an interview about the movie “Tootsie”, in which
Making Time For Your Children When Working In The Corporate World
For those people who know me well, they will know that I call a spade a spade and what you
Safety Tips For All Kinds Of Kids Transport
The “have a password” tip was a great one that circled around the internet for a while. If you didn’t
Healthy Ways To Spend Time Together As A Family
It might seem like technology has taken over our lives, but there are still so many activities we can do
The First Glimpse
My nerves were so high I broke out in hives, I couldn’t think straight. I was struggling to sleep until
Down Syndrome Awareness
Children with Down syndrome are keen to be social and their interactive communication skills (the ability to understand and participate
How To Role-Model Healthy Technology Use For Your Children
When I provide my talks to school children on cyber sense, they often nod in agreement when I mention that
The Ultimate Balancing Act
When it comes to balancing family and career there is no more harassed adult than a parent. If you do
Going Back To Work After Maternity Leave
So as you all know by now, I have some issues regarding maternity leave in South Africa… and having to return to
When should a child be referred to an occupational therapist?
Following is a few easy questions that could help you to determine if a child should be referred to
Should Kids Get An Allowance?
One thing that parents do is connect chores with allowance…. bad move! But they think that their kids are automatically
Redefining The Perfect Mother
Due to the work I do with parents I find that people often look to me as an example of
Alternative Therapy For ADD / ADHD?
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive learning strategy that works to improve the brains ability to produce certain brainwaves without the need
Understanding Your Child’s Concentration Problems
As the mid-year exams loom, children will write tests to measure how much they remember what they have learnt. Being
Establishing A Good Sleep Routine
Feeling jaded and sleep deprived? You are in good company. Less than half of all babies sleep through before the
How Drained Is Your Brain?
Of paramount importance in dealing with ADHD and other learning and behavioural issues, is nutrition. Granted, it may not be
Your Role In Your Child’s Education
from Foundation Phase to Intermediate Phase The Parent: The first step, as a parent, is realising that your child is
10 Things To Do With Children Who Don’t Take Disappointment Well
Eight year old David is playing a board game with his sister. Everything is going along well until the girl
Learning To Love After Loss
I’m the mother of two boys, both dark haired, big eyed and extremely precious to me. The only thing is; only
Healthy Habits For Families
How much time do you really spend together as a family? We are all overscheduled including our kids but it
Tolerance doesn’t = lack of opinions & values
Your child comes to you and tells you that her best friend’s dad is a Muslim and because he wears
Salt Swaps – 8 Easy Exchanges
Most of us eat too much salt, which can lead to high blood pressure and eventually to heart disease and
Teenagers and ergogenic aids: Part 2 (sports foods and medical supplements)
Navigating the world of sports supplements can be overwhelming. While some supplements have been proven to provide physical support for
Teenagers and Performance Supplements
The term ergogenic aids derives from the Greek words ergon (work) and genes (born), and mean any way of improving
