The exam period can be stressful for both the children themselves, and also for the parents. Most of the time, parents need to support their children by helping them with revision, comforting and motivating them to study harder in order … Read more
Preparing kids for their career… is it too early?
When discussing the topic of career-related learning with young children, many show concern that there is the risk of making our children grow up too fast. Although such concerns are understandable, through different activities, children can engage in career-related learning … Read more
The struggles of fatherhood – Part 2 of 2
This second part of the blog shall continue delving into some of the experiences of fatherhood that might be challenging. I would like to note that such experiences are subjective and do not reflect what all fathers go through. However, … Read more
The struggles of fatherhood – Part 1 of 2
Finding out that you’re going to become a father can bring up many different thoughts and emotions. Even though most books, media programmes and seminars about parenthood generally tend to focus on the mother, fathers too may struggle and experience … Read more
I am a single father
If you have been a single father for a while or whether it’s a recent transition, researchers have identified the following struggles which single fathers may experience:
- Overwhelmed, stressed and arguments with partners
- Isolation, loneliness and dating
- Lifestyle choices
Overwhelmed, … Read more
Considerations when Choosing a Child Care Centre for your Child
This week I had a conversation with someone close to me who is looking around to choose a childcare centre for her daughter. She told me that she was considering centres close to her mother’s home, since it would be … Read more
Eat, sleep, study, repeat
During this time of year, families are revving up for school exams. This can be a very stressful time for old and young alike as students attempt to stay in to study and prepare for the final tests and assignments … Read more
ADHD and Exams
Studying can be challenging for most students. However, for students who have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), studying for exams can be even more challenging. Daley and Birchwood (2010) discuss that academic impairments arise because of the ADHD symptoms and underlying cognitive … Read more
You’re not crazy, you’re not damaged, you’re not a bad person …
During the course of our lives as many as 50% of us will experience at least one or more traumatic events that can leave a significant negative impact on our mental health!
We usually think of traumatic events being disasters … Read more
How to enhance my performance – Part 2 of 2
Improving my performance during exam season
In my previous blog, I have discussed factors that can contribute to performance anxiety. In this blog I will be providing some tips and recommendations of how we can improve our performance during the … Read more