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 […]
Parenting
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
Five Best Markets For Kids
Make the most of Summer – Winter is on its way! Visiting local markets is a great way to spend
Popular Kid’s Take-Out Meals Contain Alarming Levels Of Salt
Did you know that at least one in 10 children in South Africa are already diagnosed with high blood pressure?
5 Tips For Choosing Your Child’s High School
Choosing a high school for your child can often be more stressful than choosing their primary school. High schools come
IMPERIAL Road Safety shows its support of the new Car Seats Legislation
Niki Cronje, Group Marketing at IMPERIAL I-Pledge From 30 April 2015, South African motorists will need to take a more
Insane Parenting
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” – Albert Einstein. There are times in
National Road Safety Awareness Week
May 5 – 11 this year is National Road Safety Awareness Week. In a speech focusing on the 2015 Easter
Neurofeedback: The Missing Piece of the Concentration Puzzle
Concentration is the key to academic success, and indeed almost every task, but what if our Brain has actually never
One Easy Way to Stop Complaints and Whining
It can be incredibly difficult to hear your child complain when you do so much for her. And then you
Time to get my Sexy Back!
My life has changed completely since having children. Some of it has been quite shocking, like my boobs that look
The Myth of The Happy Family
Your family is dysfunctional. I know you were hoping that if you just used the power of your mind or
Mysmartkid – The Smart Choice
From the moment that you engage with the Smartbox from Mysmartkid, you will be hooked and more importantly, so will
Give Your Kids THIS, NOT THAT!
If you have attended any of my local workshops or have read any of my content, you know that I’m
Autistic Spectrum Disorders In Children
Autistic Spectrum Disorder is essentially an umbrella term that incorporates Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Autistic Spectrum Disorder is not a
The Art Of Listening To Your Child
Listening to your child is an invaluable skill that forms part of your child’s social, emotional and life skills. This
8 Truths About Teens That Every Parent Should Know
Raising teenagers can be an incredibly difficult job for adults, especially when they often seem to behave strangely. One workshop
Learning Difficulties Linked To Headaches
It is the start of the school year and many children are refreshed after the summer holidays. Unfortunately some children
IS IT POSSIBLE TO BREASTFEED WHILE SICK?
The first thing that a nursing mom will worry about when she gets sick is the possibility of infecting her
Treat Headaches Safely During And After Pregnancy
Being a new mother can be an exciting time for many women. Taking care of a new child can be
The Benefits Of Multi-Sensory Learning
As human beings we rely heavily on our senses to process information. If children use more than one sense when
Cathay Pacific’s Top Tips For Travelling With Children
As families prepare to board their flights for local and international holidays during the Easter period, Cathay Pacific offers some
Understanding Temperament
Temperament is defined as an individual’s behavioural style and characteristic way of responding. Therefore, it is how the child, adolescent
Adolescence And Suicide
Suicide is a devastating tragedy which is a grim reality in most parts of the world. If you suspect that
The Effects Of Trauma On Children
Unfortunately, trauma is an all too common occurrence in South Africa. Trauma has many different guises and can encompass anything
ADHD And The Foods We Eat
ADHD: The most common childhood disease ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood disease and is said to affect approximately
The Mommy Blues
Mutual regulation refers to a communication system that allows a mother to read emotional signals from her baby and meet
A New Fact On Migraines And Participating In Sport
Claims that participating in sporting activities is detrimental for migraine patients are untrue – a new study found that participating
