Are You Meeting Your Child’s 5 Vital Emotional Needs? As the school year begins, many parents carry a quiet, familiar worry. Walking their children to class, they ask themselves: Am I doing enough? Am I shaping a confident child, or unknowingly planting future insecurities? These fears are natural, because every child grows up with core […]
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Moving to a new home is often considered a fresh start, but for some children, it can become an experience fraught with emotional challenges that leave lasting scars. Childhood trauma resulting from frequent relocations can have profound effects on a child’s mental and emotional well-being. Children thrive on stability and routine. Frequent moves can disrupt […]
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Having a fussy eater is more common than you think and there’s nothing like a food battle with your offspring to raise your stress and anxiety levels. Paediatric Dietician Kath Megaw says that fussy eating in children isn’t just common, it’s completely normal. ‘While we don’t know exactly why kids become fussy, neophobia (the fear […]
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When a child is involved, there is no real end to the relationship between parents. With a young child, you have a lifelong ‘connection’ to your ex. So instead of holding onto grudges, a better option would be to put aside all past differences and learn to co-parent effectively. Easier said than done, you might think. But […]
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When your child has a chronic illness, you become the primary caregiver. And, knowing what to do when needed the most can make a huge difference in your lives. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana Finding out that your child has a chronic condition can make you feel sad, guilty, angry and powerless. And keeping up with your […]
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Keeping the kids entertained during the lockdown period can be made easier and fun with these wonderful online resources for kids. Here are 5 oline learning resources for kids: 1. The national department of basic education has complied online resources to assist home learning. #Covid19SA We've put together online resources to support learning at home […]
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Children are taught to obey rules, be polite and not start trouble. But, they are not trained the correct way to assert and defend themselves. If they lack these skills, they can be prone to teasing, peer pressure and bullying. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana Being assertive does not come naturally to many children, and they don’t […]
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With the Constitutional Court ruling that corporal punishment is illegal in South Africa, here are healthy and effective ways to discipline your children.
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