3 Fun Ways For Family’s To Share The Love This Valentine’s Day

There is a time and place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners, but when kids are involved, those plans might need to be adjusted. Instead, consider switching things up with fresh and fun family-friendly ideas that everyone can enjoy. After all, a family-oriented Valentine’s celebration can be just as enjoyable—and much more affordable! This month we […]

A Fresh Take on New Year’s Resolutions

In an interview with Steve Bartlett, Trevor Noah talked about his new-found appreciation for the long lines at amusement parks. Trevor loves roller coasters and fast rides so whenever he gets the chance he goes with his close friends to enjoy a fun day out. But, he adds, he has always hated standing in those […]

Giving, Receiving & Goodness: Very Human Need, Indeed

Not only is Christmas a major religious holiday but it’s also a commercial phenomenon, for good reason. Why is this? Because beyond the wish lists, the gifts and all the gatherings, Christmas speaks to some very core human needs which resonate deeply with everyone, whether you celebrate it or not! This month our resident psychoanalyst […]

Tips To Support Your Child Finish The School Year Strong

Around this time of year, we often start checking out mentally and projecting ourselves onto the beaches and braais in the not-so-distant future. The trouble is, there is still this final stretch of school to get through, and we all need to button down and finish what we started strong. So, what can parents do […]

Five Ways To Foster Strong Sibling Bonds

When it comes to sibling relationships, we often picture a healthy mix of love and laughter, with a sprinkling of rivalry. As parents, it’s our job to cultivate these bonds, especially while our children are still young. But how do we encourage really strong connections while also helping them manage conflict? Let’s consider five ways […]

Five Fun Ways To Celebrate Your Own Culture This Heritage Day

South Africa is a unique country that blends so many cultures. There is something so important about helping your child connect to their own culture as a way to help them feel grounded and to instil pride. In this month’s blog, we bring you five fun ways to celebrate your own heritage and connect with […]

Inside Out 2 – A Psychoanalyst’s Perspective

Inside Out 2 recently hit cinemas and the kids are loving it! Actually though, so are the adults! This film has really hit that sweet spot where it is as much for adults as it is for kids. Why is that? Well because we all have feelings we don’t know what to do with, and […]

Three Tips To Encourage Mindful Eating For Kids

How do you begin to help your child be more mindful around eating and develop a good relationship with food? In this month’s blog we consider how to help your child connect with their tummies and minds, creating a healthier outlook on food and a better relationship with eating and themselves. What is mindful eating? […]

The Beauty of Dads

Whether you had a very present dad or you lost yours at an early age, whether you were a little intimidated by yours, or if your dad was your ‘everything’, a father is a powerful symbol that affects us from an incredibly early age. Dads forever inscribe what your child will consider acceptable and loving. […]

What does anxiety and leap frog have in common?

Anxiety is a horrible state to experience and can really dominate the lives of those who suffer from it. It’s also quite serious when you consider that roughly 301 million people worldwide – that’s 4% of the global population – who suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder. Never mind the ordinary anxiety we all […]