Travelling with a toddler can be a nightmare, an adventure or somewhere in between. Planning helps make it the best experience possible for us and our families. Here are some tips to help make it fun and smooth-going for everyone … Read more
Should I punish my child for failing an exam?
An age old question, to which answers will be given within a range between yes and no and everything in between. Let’s start with this premise; trying to link exams and the word punishments will only make children dislike examinations … Read more
Should my teenager have a summer off or find a part-time job?
To relax or to work? After a busy year at school, with lots of studying and tough exams, during summer time teenagers don’t have to worry about homework, exams or anything school related. There are many parents who seek advice … Read more
How do I raise a boy in 2019?
Boys and Girls ARE different but not the way we thought
In 2019 we know more about the way our brains develop. This includes differences between girls and boys, because, yes, they are different!
We already know that the early … Read more
How can I make sure that my children are not affected by my Depression?
Depression, like any other mental health illness, does not only affect the individual but may also have an impact on the person’s loved ones who are generally able to note and experience emotional and behavior changes in their relative. Relatives … Read more
What should I tell my child whilst driving to an exam?
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
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
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
Why does my teen self-harm?
Self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as the act of intentionally hurting oneself, in response to negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, anger, guilt or shame amongst others. Self-harm can include cutting, biting, burning, scratching, hair pulling, head banging, … Read more