Maths Matter: Why it’s worth sticking it out when the going gets tough
In senior high school, the Mathematics syllabus becomes more challenging than ever, and many learners may be tempted to ditch […]
parenting skills
The Discipline Issue…
Even though 6 months have passed since our courts made it illegal to spank your child, there are still parents
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
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
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
Sensory Diet
As a parent you are very aware of giving your toddler a balanced diet. Five fresh fruit and vegetables a
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.
Guidelines For Step Families
Stepfamilies are very common in today’s world. However, the complications can be numerous and it can be a significant amount
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
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
Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude
Did you know that the word appreciate has two meanings – to be grateful for, and to grow. That is
‘Super Allergies” Could Hit SA This Summer
Last year was the hottest year on earth since record-taking began, but 2016 is expected to blow this record out
Cultivating Confidence
Our kids are living in a very different world to the one we grew up in. Gone are the days
SLEEP, BREASTFEEDING AND YOUR BABY- A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
When should my little one be sleeping through? Every baby and toddler has a unique sleeping and feeding pattern, so
Holiday Guilt
Mothers, particularly, are notorious for the amount of guilt they carry around. It starts right from the birth… the natural
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
