I hate his son
In the United States, stepfamilies are becoming more common than the biological family. This generally would entail that…
My mum expects me to be naughty. My mum wants me to obey. What shall I do to make her happy?
This may sound strange, but in the eyes of a child it is not clear whether he should…
Why teenagers fire their parents
Parents often complain that their teenage children do not talk with them. It gives some assurance to see…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Autism and Play
Autism is a wide spectrum and the common symptoms are difficulties in social skills and communications skills which…
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…
Helicopter Parenting – Part 1 of 2
Lately, I was intrigued by an episode called Arkangle from Black Mirror. It is a story of a…
“My parent is in prison” – Part 4 of 4
In the last part of the blog I will be discussing the phase of the incarcerated parent coming…