Building resilience in children
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources…
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Time to fly with the kids
Traveling often brings excitement, offering opportunities to explore new countries, experience different cultures, and enjoy time away from…
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Some things to think about when planning to have a child – Part 2 of 2
This blog is a continuation to my previous blog entitled Some things to think about when planning to…
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Some things to think about when planning to have a child – Part 1 of 2
Traditionally, having children was the prime function of a marriage. It was often considered as the obvious next…
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Holding your child’s hand from a distance
As a parent your instinct is to protect your child from harm, to hold them tight and to…
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More than just play
Have you ever looked at your child playing and stated “Oh how I wish I were still a…
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I hate his son
In the United States, stepfamilies are becoming more common than the biological family. This generally would entail that…
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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…
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Why teenagers fire their parents
Parents often complain that their teenage children do not talk with them. It gives some assurance to see…
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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…
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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…
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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….
