Category: Children and Adolescents

It is interesting for me that when I explain this to parents; they seem to digest it very well. Yet, I frequently meet a “however”.   It is not uncommon for parents to feel that their child’s behaviour is uniquely explosive. … Read more

Do you have a teenage son or daughter? Do you feel like your relationship with them is dithering? Teenage years are a time of change in the life of a human being. Not that life is not characterised by an … Read more

Individuals who identify themselves as having a sexual orientation other than heterosexual are likely to go through the coming out process.  This is primarily due to the expectation in society which describes that, most people one will encounter are heterosexual.… Read more

Play therapy, as the name suggests, is a type of therapy that utilises play as the medium for communication and it helps clients resolve or prevent psychosocial issues. Play therapy dates back to the Ancient Greek era however it is … Read more

The final routine I have for you in my miniseries is the meals routine. This may totally useless for some families. Really and truly, some families do not experience trouble during meal times. Yet, research has found this time to … Read more

Now it is turn of the third routine. I must say this is a tricky one. I have tried a wide array of techniques and unlike the previous two, this routine necessitates much adjustment. I have never appreciated how different … Read more

Routine number 2! In my last blog I gave you my take on the morning routine, which is obviously very important. Equally as important is this routine – the bedtime routine. This blog is not about the sleeping needs for … Read more

I want to start first with the waking up routine, because obviously it comes first in the day. I remember my mother waltzing inside the room each morning singing to my siblings and myself a song she made up for … Read more

October is back and so are schools. This time is generally a return to a more structured routine, bringing to a close a more relaxed summer; for some. Notwithstanding whether you had a full hectic summer, or whether you were … Read more

The changes which teens go through during puberty and adolescence will undoubtedly affect them, but it will also affect the parents.  Recognizing and adapting to these changes is important in preventing negative developmental outcomes which may have a ripple effect … Read more