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.
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Are you struggling with tantrums, sudden bursts of anger and slamming doors? Did your once sweet angel suddenly become a little gremlin who screams and cries for the smallest thing? Are you worried because you are not that great with discipline?
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On a basic level manners help us get on with people in a specific society, at a specific period in time. Manners are time and culture specific, so our discussions around manners with our children can go beyond where and when we are right now and help them to be world citizens
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I know that this is a dilemma faced by many South African parents as most schools rely on fundraisers to upgrade sports facilities, make classrooms more interactive, etc..In my experience these events are fraught with problems where parents feel pressured to spend too much money on the one hand, and also worry about the lack of supervision which can lead to abuse by older children.
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The battle still continues within me about whether ADHD actually exists and whether my son indeed has been blessed with its tendencies. Either way, there are definitely a few things I have learnt along the way and which I try to apply most days:
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Winter holidays are here, which for some of us means lazy mornings in bed, hot chocolate with movies, and… shopping with the kids…
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