This may sound strange, but in the eyes of a child it is not clear whether he should follow parental instructions or satisfy the expectation of the parent. It is even stranger to accept that these are NOT one and … Read more
Why teenagers fire their parents
Parents often complain that their teenage children do not talk with them. It gives some assurance to see children turn to us for advice and comfort. When our children decide to turn to someone else to share their issues, it … Read more
Fear works miracles. The torturous method that survived through time.
Would you like a method that guarantees compliance? Use fear. If you do, be prepared to face some lashing from people. Society heavily sanctions the cruel use of fear with the aim of causing submission. This is most evident in … Read more
Parenting, the only job no one receives training on
Most countries offer some form of voluntary parenting training. There is a wide range of pre-birth and post birth programmes that aim to enhance the preparation of parents to address parenting issues. Books are widely available and online support forums … Read more
Should my children take part in Pageants?
Whether to involve children in pageants is dependent on the parents’ and to some extent the child’s desire. This article will present a balanced overview of what pageants entail and involve.
During competition the child is given the space to … Read more
How do I help my child study? – Part 2 of 2
In the previous blog we listed a few tips to help your child in their school work and studying. In this blog we will continue to overview practical ways to be of support to your son/daughter.
- Try something different
It … Read more
How do I help my child study? – Part 1 of 2
Do you ever feel stuck when helping your son/daughter in their homework or studying? Certain basic tips can make things easier and thus, in the coming blogs we will have a look at some simple, yet effective, suggestions which can … Read more
Autism and Play
Autism is a wide spectrum and the common symptoms are difficulties in social skills and communications skills which can be developed through play time. Play is an essential part of a child’s development. Through play children will develop their gross … Read more
Helicopter Parenting – Part 2 of 2
In this blog, I will be addressing the parent’s invasion of children’s privacy. As children grow into teenagers research shows that parents who invade their children’s privacy typically end up knowing less about what their children are doing since children … Read more
Helicopter Parenting – Part 1 of 2
Lately, I was intrigued by an episode called Arkangle from Black Mirror. It is a story of a single mother, who enlists her daughter in an experimental surveillance programme. By doing such the mother can control all her daughter’s movements … Read more