Playdate Rules
Put more than one toddler in a room with toys and it’s a recipe for disaster. We want our toddlers […]
Parenting
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
Little friendlies starlight sounds polar
Sleep time is invaluable – and tech toys are the way of the future when it comes to augmenting nurturing
Parents, let’s get our thinking right when it comes to money and what our kids need.
Figuring out what is important, allows us to focus and live the lives we really want. When we think about
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
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
Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude
Did you know that the word appreciate has two meanings – to be grateful for, and to grow. That is
Purposeful Parenting: Up your game with goal-setting
We set goals for all sorts of things in life (get a degree by 25, save up to buy a
Hooting Doesn’t Help!
I find watch people fascinating. I get to do quite a bit of it too driving to my various clients
Introducing BabyLine
Parenting is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or
‘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
Your Teen May Be Allergic to You?
Adolescence can be a very tough time for both the teen and the parent. I say ‘can be’ because not
Teaching with routine and sameness
Have you ever noticed how your children love to catch you making a mistake, especially when you do something out
What Happens When You Make A Mistake?
If you haven’t snapped at your child, forgotten something you were suppose to do for your child, arrived late for
