Do you have a teenage son or daughter? Do you feel like your relationship with them is dithering? Teenage years are a time of change in the life of a human being. Not that life is not characterised by an … Read more
Victimization of Prostitutes
Prostitution has been around in society since the concept of payable services was conceptualised. Thus sex work stemmed due to a need from a minority population in order to survive. Despite this, their chosen means to achieve this goal didn’t … Read more
Communication is key
Most of the problems which couples encounter can easily be solved through open communication. Then why is it so difficult to communicate with one’s partner? Perhaps one’s busy life takes over and does not permit time to communicate. It could … Read more
The Nature of Coming Out
Individuals who identify themselves as having a sexual orientation other than heterosexual are likely to go through the coming out process. This is primarily due to the expectation in society which describes that, most people one will encounter are heterosexual.… Read more
The Rise of Play Therapy – Part 1 of 2
Play therapy, as the name suggests, is a type of therapy that utilises play as the medium for communication and it helps clients resolve or prevent psychosocial issues. Play therapy dates back to the Ancient Greek era however it is … Read more
My dinners lost their fun. Getting on top of the mealtime routine
The final routine I have for you in my miniseries is the meals routine. This may totally useless for some families. Really and truly, some families do not experience trouble during meal times. Yet, research has found this time to … Read more
I think I hate homework just as much as my child. Getting on top of the homework routine
Now it is turn of the third routine. I must say this is a tricky one. I have tried a wide array of techniques and unlike the previous two, this routine necessitates much adjustment. I have never appreciated how different … Read more
My Kid just won’t go to sleep. Getting on top of the bedtime routine
Routine number 2! In my last blog I gave you my take on the morning routine, which is obviously very important. Equally as important is this routine – the bedtime routine. This blog is not about the sleeping needs for … Read more
Getting my kids to school is a nightmare. Getting on top of the waking up routine
I want to start first with the waking up routine, because obviously it comes first in the day. I remember my mother waltzing inside the room each morning singing to my siblings and myself a song she made up for … Read more
Steve’s miniseries on Routines. Getting children on track
October is back and so are schools. This time is generally a return to a more structured routine, bringing to a close a more relaxed summer; for some. Notwithstanding whether you had a full hectic summer, or whether you were … Read more