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Cyberbullying

by Sarah Hoffman | anxiety, cyberbullying | 0 comments

Bullies have always existed. However, in the digital age, the bullying we are seeing is worse than ever before for several reasons:

The Momo Scare : 4 Ways to Manage It

by Andy Cohen | anxiety, being present, emotions, internet, social media | 0 comments

By Andy Cohen, a Psychoanalytic Candidate, Community Art Counsellor, artist and mother of 2. She is also the author and illustrator of Wish You Were Here, a children’s book which explores loss and parenting with a light-hearted touch. Momo is this year’s boogeyman....Read more

Why friendship is the most important factor in your child’s life

by Mia Von Scha | health, self-esteem, Self-esteem | 2 comments

Here are 10 things that you can focus on to help your children to develop these kinds of relationships that will protect their health, brains and happiness…

Ensuring your teenagers are safe online

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, internet security, rules, technology | 0 comments

There’s no escaping it… Kids and technology usage are a reality and the sooner parents realise this, the better. Instead of trying to keep your child in the dark ages (which seems to be the 90s for kids of today) perhaps parents ought to equip themselves with important information that will assist them in keeping tabs on their child’s internet usage without being over-intrusive, especially with teens.

Keep your child safe online with LucidView Enforcer

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, technology, technology | 0 comments

Would you ever consider driving your kids around without buckling them up in a seat belt? How about riding their bikes without a helmet? No, you wouldn’t. Why then are we allowing our kids to use the internet without any safety or security measures in place?

Becoming mom to a teenager

by Fatima Kazee | motherhood, teens | 10 comments

And so it has arrived… the year my son becomes a teenager. Looking back to the time he was born, I remember how so many parents were willing to give me all kinds of advice about having a baby. (Some not so welcomed but taken nonetheless) But as they get older and reach different phases of their lives (and mine), it seems the advice runs drier. Grandparents often tell stories about when we were their age but times are so different that it’s as though we’re dealing with a new species of human.

The Discipline Issue…

by Mia Von Scha | behaviour, boundaries, discipline, tantrums | 0 comments

The word discipline comes from the word disciple, which means to lead. Leading means being a good example of how things are done rather than telling people what to do. Leading does not involve hitting people or banishing them from your presence. Great leaders are generally patient because they can remember how it feels to not know what they do now and how to assist their disciples in going beyond their current state.

Bullies and bullying

by Carol Surya | addiction and depression, bullying, cyberbullying, suicide | 4 comments

Bulling isn’t an inevitable part of growing up. Research shows that whether your child is being bullied, being the bully, or watching their friend being bullied, they need help. It affects everyone (even you as parents) and often has a major impact on children’s developing sense of self, school performance and self-esteem (even into adulthood).

#metoo: guiding your children

by Mia Von Scha | boundaries, communication, human rights, Self-esteem, violence | 0 comments

The main way that children learn consent is by getting to practice it themselves. They need opportunities to say “no” and also to have “no” said to them and to learn the appropriate responses. As adults, we violate this in so many subtle ways every day.

3 EQ Tips for exams

by Julie McCarthy | exams, Self-esteem | 0 comments

EQ 4 Exams mean managing anxiety levels, keeping a positive frame of mind and attitude, visualising the goal and remaining calm within mind and body through the exam process.

How much do grades matter – a kids perspective

by admin | education, exams, learning, teens | 4 comments

No one wants to fail but the pressure may become too much for some kids. All I’m saying is that parents and teachers need to take it easy, calm down, have a cup of tea and let us do our thing. No amount of walking around like a prison warden is going to make me get an extra 10 marks in my exam!

4 steps to help kids through exams

by Julie McCarthy | anxiety, emotions, exams | 1 comment

Children at a very young age have a huge amount of pressure to succeed. They also lead very busy lives with homework, extra murals, therapies, social engagements etc. When it comes to exam time, there is even more pressure on them as many schools weight the exam mark to count for a high percentage of the term mark.

Encouraging independence in children builds their self-esteem

by Carol Surya | self-esteem, Self-esteem | 2 comments

All children have a wealth of inner wisdom, creativity and problem-solving potential, if only we give them a chance to use them. Once you step back and allow more chances for independence, you’ll be amazed at just how capable they are.