How to ditch your device and go on a digital detox
We have been spending most of our time staring at screens, but now might be a good time to take a break and consider a ‘digital detox’.
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Perhaps Seeking Attention is a Good Thing?
Often we make the mistake of thinking attention seeking is a bad thing, when in fact, all your child is saying is I Love You. I Need You.
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Positive Parenting Webinar by Crawford International
Join Crawford International for the #LiveYourBestLife series.. a wellness webinar on positive parenting
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What to do when your teen wants to start dating
The prospect of your child wanting to date is a little unnerving – what if they get hurt, are manipulated, get in over their head, or have their heart broken? Yet as uncomfortable or scary as it may feel, dating is a normal, healthy, and necessary part of any young adult’s emotional development. In fact, romantic relationships are a major developmental milestone.
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The Festival of lights at Joburg Zoo promises awesome family entertainment.
The Joburg Zoo is excited to bring to you the annual Festival of Lights once again
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Is academic pressure the right approach?
How much academic pressure are you consciously or unconsciously placing upon your children ? Are you creating anxiety and stress? If so, is it really necessary and does it work?
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Reward your kid for always being a star!
In an age of materialism and instant gratification, it can be tricky knowing how to reward your kid appropriately for a job well done. How do we reward them for tidying their rooms effectively or performing well at a particular task?
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Kid friendly restaurants with playgrounds – an absolute chill out
Family and kid friendly restaurants that can keep children happy at play while the adults chat away, make the ideal venue for playdates, catch-up, or even special occasions.
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How to keep visiting safely in Lockdown Level 2
It’s so tempting to go back to completely relaxed socialising and let down our guard. We must, however, remain cautious. A second surge of COVID is to be avoided!
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Lockdown Dads
By now we are familiar with the term Lockdown. It is on everyone’s lips. If it was in the ancient days, children who are born in this period will be named after various keywords. NomaLockdown; Locki, Locko, Cororo; Virina; and more… But who is a Lockdown Dad?
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Five tips on how to motivate your teen during lockdown
To motivate your teen to study can be a real challenge. Many teenagers are stereotyped as lazy and unmotivated children who want nothing more than to sleep in, socialise with friends and entertain themselves with their smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles. But this stereotype isn’t really fair at all. It’s understandable because this behaviour is what parents see, but it’s ultimately misguided.
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Help for parents with kids braving school
Level 3 Lockdown. As parents, how do we adjust to the new norm at school? Our social feeds are flooded and somewhat overwhelming: different opinions, different stats, different advice. If you are looking for help for school in this new phase, there’s an...Read more
Positive discipline in the time of a lockdown.
Submitted by Adv. Veerash Srikison – Director of Fair Practice Mediation Services.( online services available) For more information on resolving your disputes go to www.fairpractice.co.za or email info@fairpractice.co.za. This article is not legal advice. The...Read morerecent posts
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