For many parents, and the general public, adolescence is seen as a troubling stage in life, hence the term terrible teens. The troublesome behaviour of teens is greatly depicted in the media and in movies, portraying teenagers as capable … Read more
Co-Parenting
This is also known as partnered parenting; an arrangement where people who have had children are not in a conventional relationship anymore but still find ways to raise their offspring together to provide a harmonious and nurturing upbringing. However, it … Read more
Give your child some reflection time
Sometimes the parent-child relationship is overloaded, the child is uncooperative and the parents are about to lose their poise. A possible solution to this situation is a reflection time– this is a time when both parties can separate for a … Read more
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
In today’s busy life, as adults, indulging in hobbies may be seen as a ‘waste of time’. Similarly for children, academic and extracurricular activities are taking over, leaving little time for play, resulting in the loss of its numerous benefits.… Read more
To protect or Not to protect children? That is the question – Part 2 of 2
Children are curious beings. Curiosity is their natural drive to explore the world. It is their manner of learning about the world. Along the way they will fall. They will get dirty, tear their clothes and lose hair pins. They … Read more
To protect or Not to protect children? That is the question – Part 1 of 2
This world may be a dangerous place for our children. Young kids are dependent on adult protection to live, which makes a degree of parental protection a necessity for survival. It is so important that there is actually an evolutionary … Read more
Helping you choose between homework and play
The answer seems easy. Generally most parents show themselves to be convinced that responsibilities must come first. It is one of our cultural norms to work first and give enjoyment the second place – at least in our part of … Read more
Surviving Multiples – Part 1
Multiple births can prove to be a challenge for most couples who wish to sustain the relationship with their partner. This is the first of a series of blogs that explores the experiences of parents of multiples, as found through … Read more
The perfectionist parent
Every parent wants their child to get the best marks in school, to be successful in every field they are in. Unfortunately, nobody can be perfect. Attempts to be perfect can sometimes cause more harm than good. The risk of … Read more
Types of Play Therapy
As promised in the last blog, we will now discuss two types of play therapy. These include: child-centered play therapy and filial therapy. Both types have several ideas in common but differ in some aspects. Many other forms of play … Read more