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Managing kids’ anxiety during an overwhelming time

by Nikki Temkin | anxiety, anxiety, COVID-19, COVID-19 and kids, emotions, health | 0 comments

By Nikki Temkin, a functional health and wellness coach in Johannesburg. She helps clients recover from anxiety, stress, burnout, kids anxiety and other health conditions to achieve balance, joy, vitality and wellbeing. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook. As...Read more

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..

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

Book review: Powerful by Alicia Thomas-Woolf

by Fatima Kazee | bullying, emotions, music CDs | 0 comments

It’s the start of the new school year and for many children it’s an exciting time. For some though the return to school may be riddled with anxiety and stress, possibly caused by bullying. A parent’s first reaction may be one of rage and anger, no parent wants their child to be the subject of bullying. I’ve come across a lovely book and CD by Alicia Thomas-Woolf that will help parents teach their kids to deal with bullying positively.

Helping kids face new beginnings

by Carol Surya | behaviour, communication, emotions, independence, siblings | 0 comments

It helps to remember that because children are still developing, they are more vulnerable to any big change (i.e. like starting ‘big’ school, moving homes, cities, the birth of a sibling). Big changes (especially if not prepared for) may easily show up in negative behaviours and/or affect their emotional security (foundation).

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.