My child struggles to make friends – what can I do to help?
Cast your mind back to your childhood years: what made you happiest? When I sift through my childhood and teenage memories, my friends are what stand out. They brought laughter and silliness to my life, and provided a much needed support system. Friendships help you...
What if my child fails their exams?
Society has conditioned us to believe that the WORST POSSIBLE experience in life is failure. This notion of success being a perfect one-size-fits all goal is unrealistic, unfair and actually just detrimental. So, if your child comes home with a report that states the...
Parental burnout – I’m just too tired to adult
Parenting is not for the faint-hearted. In fact, even the strongest barely make it out alive. And, finally, even medical journals have recognised that. Parental burnout is characterised by a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. It leaves parents...
My child is addicted to technology. What can I do?
South African children are rated the world’s second largest technology addicts – higher than the global average. Now, it is not often that South Africa can compete on a global scale when it comes to international standards, but this particular statistic is one...
Cyberbullying – Here’s what you should know
There are very few people in this world who have not fallen victim to some kind of bullying. Some people most definitely have it worse than others, and those people carry the scars and memories of their experiences with them for a very long time, if not for the rest...Have you connected with us?
