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Positive discipline in the time of a lockdown.

by Veerash Srikison | discipline, behaviour, COVID-19, parenting | 0 comments

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 more

Lockdown Memories in the making

by Fatima Kazee | COVID-19, being present, communication, family time | 1 comment

The Lockdown forced me to re-valuate re- prioritse what matters, to be present for my kids and to feel grateful for whatt we have.

Being present: A reminder from an 8yr old

by David Du Preez | being present | 7 comments

The morning run of dropping my kids off at school has been at best routine and even sometimes mechanical UNTIL this morning.

October is ADHD Awareness Month

by Lorian Phillips | ADHD, being present, hyperactivity | 2 comments

The term ADHD has been rolling off the tongues of many parents and teachers alike. But what is it, really? And how do we cope with it? October is ADHD Awareness Month. Learn why these four letters have become common, and find support from parent seminars to help you manage it well.

How to be a Healthy Role Model for your kids

by Jozikids | health, being present, health, health | 0 comments

Why it’s important to be healthy role models for your kids – and how YOU can get started.
You may not know it, but your day-to-day behaviour – from the way you drive or the tone of your voice to how healthy you are – is shaping the way your child will act for the rest of their life.

Anger and anger management: tips for parents

by Lizette Erasmus | being present, emotions, respect | 1 comment

As parents we have the responsibility to teach our children how to deal with their anger and other emotions in effective and appropriate ways. The following tools can help you manage your anger more effectively..

Load shedding – a blessing in disguise

by Analytikal Mama | family, being present, indoor | 1 comment

Use load shedding to have some fun with your kids and family and take a break from the digital world. Here are some valuable ideas of what you can do.

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

School Holidays : A-Z ideas that will keep kids busy

by Danielle Barfoot | Christmas crafts, bonding, play | 1 comment

December has barely started, and you’ve already tried every boredom busting activity you can think of. Don’t worry, here are 26 fun and festive ideas to keep the kids entertained during the holidays.

Before you know it…

by Fatima Kazee | being present | 4 comments

Remember those carefree days when you were a kid? When the biggest decision you needed to make was whether you wanted chocolate or strawberry milkshake as your treat? And then, before you knew it, you were a teenager and worries were about how good your hairstyle was or if your clothes were fashionable enough.

Is there a superior parenting style?

by Mia Von Scha | being present, discipline | 0 comments

There are many trends in parenting styles that change from decade to decade or even year to year – helicopter parenting, tiger parenting, respectful parenting, attachment parenting… So which one is best?

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.

Why We Should Replace Time-Outs With Time-Ins

by Mia Von Scha | behaviour, discipline | 12 comments

When a child is in a time-out, I absolutely guarantee you that they are not thinking about the wrongness of their behavior, what they can do to make amends, or how they can improve in the future. What they are thinking about is either how much they hate you and how they can get revenge, or how much they hate themselves and what a terrible, unworthy human being they are.