As parents, we often prioritise teaching our children to be polite, and respectful. While these qualities are undoubtedly important, it is equally crucial to empower children by allowing them to express their boundaries and say “no.” Encouraging children to assert … Read more
The Effects of Comparisons on Family Dynamics
Families are the foundation of our lives, serving as the first social unit where individuals learn and grow. Within families, whether intentional or unintentional, comparisons often surface, shaping the dynamics and interactions among its members. The impact of comparisons within … Read more
Equipping Kids for Relationships Challenges
Parenting and child-rearing are immensely difficult tasks. Parents often worry about protecting children while allowing freedom. Perhaps this question comes up in particular when children start taking more of an active role in their lives. The start of this is … Read more
Explaining Death to Children.
Death is a part of life, and sooner or later, children will encounter it in some form, whether it’s the loss of a pet or the passing of a loved one. As parents or caregivers, it’s our responsibility to help … Read more
Early elimination communication
Elimination communication is also known as baby led potty training where one uses the baby’s cues, signals, and intuition to understand when the baby needs to eliminate waste. Therefore, the baby is then held over the potty instead of using … Read more
8 Ways You Can Teach Your Kids Discipline
Do you feel your kids are misbehaving and you struggle to deal with it? Do you feel they lack discipline and wonder how to teach them?
The first step is understanding the developmental phase they are in: teaching discipline to … Read more
How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognise, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. It is important for success in many areas of life.
Emotionally Intelligent Paths
Research has shown that individuals with high emotional … Read more
What is Play?
What is Play?
Play is an activity that is chosen by the child and is also directed by the child. There is an intrinsic motivation to engage in this activity and it is also guided by mental rules whilst being … Read more
Adopting a positive ‘back-to-school’ attitude
School has been a difficult time for children with all the changes that COVID brought. Thus, it is important to adopt a positive attitude for the upcoming scholastic year. Children need all the help and support that they can be … Read more
6 After-School Activities
Children require attention and need to be entertained. Although it might be tempting to turn on the television and leave the kids in front of the tv, which they might seem to love, this might not be ideal. Hence this … Read more