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
My child does not love me. Don’t be so sure – Part 2 of 2
Unfortunately, this may well be the origin of problems in the future. This situation will give birth to the foundations of that relationship. Think of how you usually act around people whom you believe dislike you. Chances are that whatever … Read more
My child does not love me. Don’t be so sure – Part 1 of 2
The love between children and parents is a special thing. It is possibly one of the most beautiful connections in nature. There is usually a blissful moment when parent and child stare down in each other’s eyes.
This wonderful relationship … Read more
Misbehaviour is the natural choice of Kids. The Lie rethought – Part 3
However, the idea presented here is not alien, nor is it groundbreaking. The notion of confusion in infants is often hinted to in research, although it can be underlined more clearly. If we take what we know about children, we … Read more
Misbehaviour is the natural choice of kids. That’s a lie – Part 2
Think about it. If have a system of consequence in place, are we not actually expecting the children to misbehave? If not, we would not have it in the first place. If we accept that kids do what is expected … Read more
Misbehaviour is the natural choice of kids. That’s a lie – Part 1
Children need adults to help them socialise. Without adults, children cannot learn the ways of adults and in this way they could never receive the chance to be a meaningful part of society. It is this very thought which fuelled … Read more
My life is a Roller Coaster and I am just a Passenger
Does your life feel like a roller coaster? Are you familiar with the feeling of helplessly travelling on a high speed voyage, which seems to have little purpose and no enjoyment of the journey? If yes, you are part of … Read more