One thing I wish to avoid is to give parents the advice to focus on the positive, just for the sake of focusing on the positive. Many parents have challenged this proposal and have vigorously asked me to focus on … Read more
Sibling Rivalry
In a relationship between siblings, it is almost inevitable that conflict will arise and this may prove frustrating and stressful for parents.
Sibling rivalry usually happens when children are competing for parental attention or when they feel they are being … Read more
I cannot handle my child – Part 3
Today I continue my series, I cannot handle my child with an important topic. One drawback that certain parenting campaigns may have is that they tell you what you should not do. And this leaves you without options when you … Read more
I cannot handle my child – Part 2
In my last blog I explained that dealing with a difficult child requires a complex collection of skills and habits. We discussed last week that shouting, although may seem effective, can teach all the wrong lessons. Today I encourage parents … Read more
Child Care
In recent years, there has been a spike in dual-career families, this in turn has increased the need for children to attend alternative care arrangements.
Parents may question the effect this will have on their child. Concerns may include attachment … Read more
I cannot handle my child (Part I)
It is not uncommon for parents to encounter hard times, especially with unruly children. Times become more testing when the children grow up. It is for this reason that parents must make the right investments and equip themselves with the … Read more
Helping children understand death
It may seem unusual to talk of children and death in the same sentence since in our struggle to protect them from the subject of death we render it taboo. However, in so doing, we are sending the message that … Read more
What helps children most when there is a death in the family ?
Keep the child’s life as “normal” as possible after the death of a loved one. For example, if the child’s parent dies, it is much better for the child to keep living in the family home as this provides them … Read more
Is Masturbation a sign of Sexual Abuse in children? – Part 2/2
In my previous blog I explained the normality of the physical exploration of children on their bodies. Yet I want to highlight that not all sexual behaviours are normal. Before we further into the topic, we should understand the impact … Read more
Is Masturbation a sign of Sexual Abuse in children? – Part 1/2
Do not panic. Masturbation is NOT ALWAYS a sign of sexual abuse. I would like to assure parents that there is such a thing as normative sexual behaviours in children. What this means is that children exhibit certain behaviours of … Read more