The news about a pregnancy usually brings a lot of joy into a newly created family. It also means that the roles within a family setting are going to change. It involves not only new parent-baby relationships but also it … Read more
Does your teenage child behave differently from other kids his age? – Part 2 of 2
It is interesting for me that when I explain this to parents; they seem to digest it very well. Yet, I frequently meet a “however”. It is not uncommon for parents to feel that their child’s behaviour is uniquely explosive. … Read more
Does your teenage child behave differently from other kids his age? – Part 1 of 2
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