Steve’s miniseries on Routines. Getting children on track
October is back and so are schools. This time is generally a return to a more structured routine,…
Parenting Teens
The changes which teens go through during puberty and adolescence will undoubtedly affect them, but it will also…
Adolescence: A developmental milestone
For many parents, and the general public, adolescence is seen as a troubling stage in life, hence the…
Co-Parenting
This is also known as partnered parenting; an arrangement where people who have had children are not in a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Surviving Multiples – Part 1
Multiple births can prove to be a challenge for most couples who wish to sustain the relationship with…
The perfectionist parent
Every parent wants their child to get the best marks in school, to be successful in every field…
Types of Play Therapy
As promised in the last blog, we will now discuss two types of play therapy. These include: child-centered…