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Advice Column Self Confidence Activities For Children October 24, 2017 KaboutjieEnsuring that your child has good self confidence is very important. For your kid to... Advice Column 5 Parenting Tips For Children With Autism October 20, 2017 KaboutjieWhen autism is diagnosed early the long term outcome is almost always better since you... Advice Column Why is early childhood education so important? October 19, 2017 Parenting HubBy... Chantelle Anderson - Head Directress and Owner at Montessori Nosipho pre-school As an early childhood educator... Advice Column Four qualities important for your child’s self-esteem October 17, 2017 Raising Kids PositivelySearching for some easy ways to help your kids feel good about themselves? A practical... Advice Column Myth busters: Baby Sleep September 28, 2017 Petro ThammKeeping your baby up longer at night/between naps will encourage her to fall asleep faster... Advice Column Children’s Nightmares and Snoring Can Lead to Headaches September 22, 2017 The Headache ClinicYou may want to pay closer attention the next time your child wakes you up... Advice Column Letting Go of the Guilt and Enjoying Our Kids September 13, 2017 SkidzAs parents, but especially mothers we tend to be so hard on ourselves. We easily... Advice Column Bedwetting Myths Debunked by Dr Michael Mol September 11, 2017 Parenting HubBedwetting is a common occurrence in many South African households. Research has shown that up... Advice Column Sensopathic Play – More Valuable Than Parents Realise September 8, 2017 Parenting HubIn a fast-moving digital world, where children are glued to the couch with a handheld... Advice Column Loveys, Blankies, Burpies, Teddies…. September 7, 2017 Petro ThammLinus from the "Peanuts" comic strip is infamous for carrying around his security blanket while... Advice Column Teaching Your Child How to Save September 6, 2017 Parenting HubBy Thami Cele, Head of Savings & Investments, at Absa Retail and Business Banking To... Advice Column Stimulating Language and Listening Skills August 31, 2017 SkidzLanguage is considered a verbal behaviour which is learned by means of the environment. A... Advice Column Technology and Tots August 29, 2017 Meg FaureBy Meg Faure Embracing technology is essential in this day and age, and I am certainly... Advice Column Crossing The Midline August 28, 2017 Parenting HubThere are many terms that teachers, psychologists and other professionals may use that, at times,... Advice Column Your Child’s Hearing August 24, 2017 Parenting HubHearing is an essential part of development as it enables babies to take in information... Advice Column Struggling with a teething baby? August 23, 2017 Tanya FourieIt’s 3 ‘o clock in the morning and your baby just won’t settle down. She’s... Advice Column Mastering the Fear of the Toilet August 21, 2017 Mandy RodriguesMeet Felix, my three-year, nine-month-old son. He’s potty trained. You don’t know me, so you... Advice Column Lower Your Standards July 24, 2017 Natalee HolmesThis evening my husband came home and said to me, “Your hair looks lovely!” and... Advice Column Reading with your baby July 24, 2017 Star-AchieversBabies can have fun with books long before they know any words, and they’ll also... Advice Column Infant Stimulation - What is the big deal? July 15, 2017 SkidzWhen it comes to stimulation in babies, there seems to be two camps: On the... Advice Column Do you hate bedtime? July 15, 2017 Petro ThammA correct bedtime routine can really help your child transition to sleep As a parent,... Advice Column How early learning builds a child’s other abilities July 14, 2017 SkidzWe often read articles and speak to Early Childhood Development experts such as Paediatricians and... Advice Column What is sensory integration? July 10, 2017 Carla GroblerSensory registration Our senses gather information from our surroundings, this is called sensory registration. This... Advice Column 10 reasons why you should use a Childcare recruitment agency July 7, 2017 Aupair ExclusiveI have been placing staff in homes to take care of children for 11 years... Advice Column Crèche Syndrome July 7, 2017 Paarl DietitiansParents whose children attend crèche or playgroups are very often faced with crèche syndrome. Crèche... Advice Column Toddler Teeth July 4, 2017 Dr Gerald B KaplanTeething is a painful experience not only for the young child but certainly for the... Advice Column What to do About Kids Cussing July 3, 2017 Bill CorbettWhy do kids and teens cuss and what can we do about it effectively? Here... Advice Column What is Sensory Processing? June 10, 2017 Clever MeHOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD/STUDENT HAS A SENSORY ISSUE Adequate awareness, interpretation and use... Advice Column How to Avoid Toddler Tantrums June 9, 2017 Sharon AtkinsYou’ve all seen other toddlers performing, screaming, lying on the floor and causing a scene... Advice Column Why sleep is important? June 9, 2017 Parenting HubEvery function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks... Advice Column Play Is Learning May 30, 2017 Mia Von SchaI’m always touting the importance of allowing your kids time to just be – not... Advice Column Potty Talk… May 29, 2017 Mia Von SchaPotty training isn’t the easiest thing to do, but for the most part it runs... Advice Column Top 10 Fun Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids May 26, 2017 KaboutjieA happy kid makes a happy parent. And what a better way to make your... Advice Column Toddler Food Battles May 26, 2017 Parenting HubSolving a complex problem at work, finally achieving a personal goal is nothing compared to... Advice Column Help Your Child to Read May 25, 2017 Sharon StandsfieldHelping your child learn to read and to love reading is probably the greatest gift... Advice Column Childhood Allergies May 24, 2017 Lynne BrownSpring is set to arrive soon and what a wonderful time of the year it... Advice Column Anxiety In Children May 22, 2017 Parenting HubMost psychologists and other mental health professionals use The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental... Advice Column No Such Thing As A Naughty Child May 18, 2017 Mia Von SchaNaughty children, naughty corners, treats for good behavior, consequences for bad behavior, identifying one child... Advice Column Give your Children the Building Blocks they Need to Find… May 16, 2017 Parenting HubBy Marlinie Ramsamy, CEO of FranklinCovey South Africa Our children are growing up in a... Advice Column Embracing The Digital Gap May 10, 2017 Mia Von SchaIt is human nature to find fascination with things that are off limits. The DO... Advice Column How weighted blankets and toys help with sleep, anxiety and… May 5, 2017 Clever MeWeighted blankets and toys are designed to help children and adults with difficulties such as... Health Depression in Youth - Spot the Signs May 5, 2017 Kim-YoungRyan G Edmonds A new year can often bring an anti-climax, as people realise that... Advice Column Can We Keep It In A Jar? May 3, 2017 Bill CorbettA parent recently sent me this question via email: “Our preschool daughters caught a lizard... Advice Column Toddlers and food April 26, 2017 Parenting HubSolving a complex problem at work, finally achieving a personal goal is nothing compared to... Advice Column Dealing with Your Child’s Power Struggles April 20, 2017 Bill CorbettPower struggles develop every day at work, at the store, and even jockeying for that... Advice Column Four Questions to Ask Before You Discipline April 19, 2017 Bill CorbettIn my work with parents and teachers on solving behavior challenges with children, I help... Advice Column Taming our toddlers... April 18, 2017 Parenting HubWe have all had it happen, our toddler has turned from this gentle and calm... Advice Column Are you putting your child at risk with their daily… April 14, 2017 Parenting HubWould you clean your child with a chemical that is also used to degrease car... Toddler Developmental Milestones - 0 -3 Years April 14, 2017 Clever MeAlthough we know all children are different and develop at their own pace, parents still... Advice Column Children and Sexual Curiosity March 28, 2017 Maz -Caffeine and FairydustThe famous human sexual response researcher, William Masters (1925 – 2001), an American gynaecologist, was... Advice Column Finding The Cause Of Misbehaviour March 23, 2017 Mia Von SchaUnderstanding misbehavior is the first step to both preventing it and dealing with it when... Advice Column Staying Calm at Bedtime March 22, 2017 Mia Von SchaThere’s nothing quite like coming to the end of a busy day with small children,... Advice Column A Pragmatic Response to Bullying March 20, 2017 Jen HancockNo parent wants to see their child suffer at the hands of a bully. As... Advice Column Calming a Child with Sensory Processing Difficulties March 9, 2017 Mia Von SchaMany people are unaware that there is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown.... Advice Column Why Playgrounds are so Important February 23, 2017 Jump Leap FlySlip, slide, bump, bash, climb, wibble and wobble! Who knew so much fun could be... Advice Column Introducing BabyLine February 15, 2017 BonitasParenting is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting.... Health Infant Food Fallacies - “Rice cereal is the best first… February 7, 2017 Catherine BarnhoornThis is an excerpt from the “Unlearn” chapter in my book Mila’s Meals: The Beginning... Advice Column Healthy skin tips for your little one December 19, 2016 Parenting HubGlossy magazines keep us well-informed on keeping adult skin moisturised, cared for and looking beautiful.... Advice Column Ambidextrous kids - disorder or gift? December 15, 2016 Mia Von SchaI watched a film once where the main character was completely ambidextrous – he could... Advice Column Flying with kids? Remember your tablets and rooibos December 14, 2016 Parenting HubAs the December holidays loom, many of us are planning some well-earned family time. Reconnecting... Child 10 Reasons to homeschool December 8, 2016 ImpaqYou know someone who knows someone who teaches their children at home and you’ve read... Advice Column Children and Technology November 29, 2016 SkidzBy Juazel de Villiers (née Pieterse), Clinical Psychologist Technology has become integrated in our daily... Toddler Developing reading skills to help children triumph against dyslexia November 24, 2016 Edublox - Reading & Learning ClinicThere were two important educational issues in the local and international spotlight during September and... Advice Column Are You Raising a Praise Junkie? November 21, 2016 Bill CorbettExtensive research has been done to show the amazing results of praise. It can motivate... Education Choosing a Preschool November 17, 2016 Mia Von SchaAs a first time mom, finding and choosing a school for my daughter was one... Advice Column An open letter to divorcing parents November 16, 2016 South African Divorce Support AssociationDear Parents, Divorce/separation sucks for the simple reason that when two people get together and... Advice Column 8 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses for Peaceful Mornings November 9, 2016 Hilary SmithAs parents, getting our sons and daughters out the door every morning can be a... Advice Column Four Ways We Teach Children – Can you think of… October 31, 2016 Bill CorbettAsking Questions. Our children are smarter than we give them credit for. We are so... Advice Column ADD/ ADHD And Alternative Treatments October 28, 2016 Parenting HubOver the past years there have been many debates and controversy discussions around what Attention... Advice Column Aggressive Behaviour in Young Children October 25, 2016 Bill Corbett First Comfort the Victim. The next time you witness younger children fighting or hurting... Toddler 3 Powerful Methods For Handling Challenging Behaviour October 20, 2016 Bill CorbettWhen I deliver a live parent lecture, I sometimes ask my audience to raise their... Advice Column How to Get Kids to NOT Hide Their Mistakes October 17, 2016 Bill CorbettIt’s a week night and your 16-year-old is stressing over a test at school the... Toddler Nurture yourself – nurture you child October 7, 2016 Helen HansenWe've heard it a thousand times: “look after yourself first and then you will be... Advice Column Look beyond the book October 7, 2016 ImpaqWe all know why it is important for children to read, and that developing a... Advice Column Make a play for new skills October 6, 2016 StudyChampWhile robots are most likely do most of the mundane tasks that humans do today,... Advice Column Four Classic Reasons a Child Misbehaves October 6, 2016 Bill CorbettI’ve been working with parents and other caregivers for over 20 years, helping them find... Advice Column Make shopping fun with your Toddler October 6, 2016 MunchkinsShopping can be a complete nightmare for most parents with a toddler and we tend... Advice Column Setting Limits Can Be Painful September 30, 2016 Bill CorbettOne day in 1994, my 9-year-old daughter called me at my office to tell me... Toddler Children and Play September 28, 2016 SkidzIt can often seem overwhelming trying to keep up with the many demands in our... Toddler 12 steps to choosing the perfect pram for you &… September 19, 2016 Aupair ExclusiveWhat kind of terrain will you be strolling on? For bumpy or twisty roads, or... Advice Column Tummy Time September 9, 2016 BabyLegends HugseezAs a new parent, you have more than likely been told by your doctor that... Health Living with Costello Syndrome September 8, 2016 Parenting HubWhen Aidan was diagnosed with Costello Syndrome, something instinctively within me knew... this was building... Advice Column Tips You Can Try TONIGHT To Help With Your Child’s… July 29, 2016 Petro ThammWould you like to know one of the most important steps parents can take in... 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June 30, 2016 Parenting HubBy Chantel Nortje, BSc Physiotherapy (Hons), UCT Physiotherapist with special interest in paediatrics In today’s... Education Make every day fun! June 27, 2016 ImpaqIt is almost school holidays again, and to prevent your children from complaining that they... Advice Column Does it get any easier? June 22, 2016 Natalee HolmesMy early morning meeting began today with a rather frazzled mother of three rushing in... Advice Column Time for bed! June 15, 2016 Doug BerryAn eye-opening estimated 70% of children are not getting enough sleep or enough quality sleep... Advice Column Divorce and children June 9, 2016 The Dad JourneyTelling my children that their mom and I were getting divorced was probably the hardest... Advice Column Autism and the Senses – A Parent’s Guide May 30, 2016 Parenting HubAll around the world famous landmarks have been lit up with blue lights - a... Advice Column Help your toddler survive your divorce May 11, 2016 Doug BerryDivorce is unpleasant, emotional and can be a downright hurtful experience. The problem is that... Toddler Digital Parenting Challenges May 4, 2016 Hilary SmithDo you remember gathering all the baby books and magazines you could find to read... Toddler Introducing Little Tikes April 25, 2016 Prima ToysLittle Tikes is a range of toys for indoor and outdoor play that will entertain... Toddler Why Dads Matter April 14, 2016 The Dad JourneyA year after my divorce, my son Luke decided to come and live with me.... Advice Column A, B, Zzzz April 6, 2016 Parenting HubSleep is a basic physiological need – it is crucial for our health because when... Advice Column 90 Things To Do With Kids April 1, 2016 Parenting HubSometimes during school holidays or on the weekends the kids will be looking for fun... 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Advice Column Teaching with routine and sameness January 20, 2016 Parenting HubHave you ever noticed how your children love to catch you making a mistake, especially... Toddler 15 Chores a toddler can do January 6, 2016 Parenting HubHelping out around the house is a normal part of being in a family. And... Advice Column Guilt: No Parent Can Escape It December 7, 2015 Parenting HubIf most working parents are honest with themselves, they’d agree that with Monday morning comes... Advice Column Listening Tips For Parents December 3, 2015 Parenting HubWe all want our kids to listen to us, but how often do we really... Health Holiday Guilt November 26, 2015 Parenting HubMothers, particularly, are notorious for the amount of guilt they carry around. It starts right... Advice Column 9 Things You Absolutely Must Know About Little Girls November 20, 2015 Parenting HubThey are show offs My daughter knows just how to turn it on. She knows... Advice Column Stopping Night Feeds In A Young Toddler November 18, 2015 Petro ThammBY ANN RICHARDSON It is important to note that everyone wakes up spontaneously many times... Advice Column Childhood Obesity: Large solutions needed for large problems November 16, 2015 Parenting HubThe Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) shines a spotlight on ending childhood obesity.... Advice Column Your Child’s Development – Making it Fun! October 15, 2015 Parenting Hub“Just as my maternity leave was coming to an end, I was asked by Parenting... Advice Column Food Fun For Fussy Families October 13, 2015 Parenting HubIf you think that everyone is going to love food as much as you, you’re... Favourite Things A Simple Solution To Sleep October 9, 2015 Parenting HubIf your child is anything like my children, early morning is what it is all... Advice Column 7 Things Every Child of Divorce Needs September 24, 2015 Parenting HubPARENTS WHO LISTEN MORE AND SPEAK LESS. 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Advice Column Understanding Your Child's Hyperactive Behaviour July 23, 2015 Parenting HubJamie has always been an extremely 'hyperactive' child. At only a few months old I knew... Favourite Things Cetaphil Daylong Kids SPF 50+ July 11, 2015 Parenting Hub As South Africans, we all love our long hot summer days. We know that... Advice Column Learning Through Play July 8, 2015 Parenting HubResearch shows that children who actively engage in imaginative play and other sorts of play... Motor safety 8 Ways To Be A Better Role Model On The… July 7, 2015 Parenting HubProviding a list of rules to teach your kids about road safety may be useful,... Advice Column Safety Tips For All Kinds Of Kids Transport June 30, 2015 Parenting HubThe “have a password” tip was a great one that circled around the internet for... Advice Column Down Syndrome Awareness June 19, 2015 Parenting HubChildren with Down syndrome are keen to be social and their interactive communication skills (the... 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