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
“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 out of prison and re-entering prison which is another difficult process both the parent, caregiver and child has to go through .… Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 3 of 4
In this blog we will be talking about the strategies that can be used for the best visitation and support techniques for both the children and the incarcerated parent.
Research shows that maintaining and strengthening the relationship between child and … Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 2 of 4
It is known that early experiences and relationships deeply affect the development of children’s brain from birth up till the age of three. These strengths such as the ability to take the initiative, engage in a strong mutual-attachment relationship, and … Read more