7 Ways Dad’s Are Different
We all know that dads are great at rough and tumble play and are always ready for a bit of fun, but what lies beneath the surface of fatherhood? Fathers – or father figures – play a really meaningful role for children, as they are often the first representation of the outside world to a […]
Why Does It Feel So Hard to Say “No” to Our Kids?
In this month’s blog, we think about why it can sometimes feel so hard to say “no” to our kids. Often, this dilemma provokes difficult feelings in us parents, like guilt, sadness and anger, and can often lead to us being worn down by seriously persistent kids who strong-arm us into getting what they want. […]
Is It OK If My Child Is Left Out?
As a parent, it can be heart-wrenching to watch our children struggle with feelings of exclusion. Whether it’s being left out of a playdate, not invited to a party, or feeling disconnected from their friends, it’s really natural to want to protect them from these difficult “left out” feelings. However, while it can be tough, […]
Five Tips To Encourage Kids To Be More In Their Bodies
In today’s digital age, it seems like our kids are spending more and more time on screens than ever before. We are well aware that screens have fast become a household staple, and while technology definitely has its perks, there’s a growing concern around how much time children are spending disconnected from their physical bodies. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Are We Allowed To Help Our Kids Slow Down?
We live in a culture that encourages rat-race living with intense pressures all around, propelling us to fill our children’s time with loads of activities, extra-murals and all-around busyness. In this month’s blog, we think about what might be driving this intense activity, and how we can empower our kids to step out of the […]
How To Help Your Shy Child Make More Friends & Thrive
It can be surprisingly tough for a parent to manage having a shy child. But ‘shy’ isn’t necessarily a personality type. It can also be a way of managing the world and mediating pressuring situations. So how can we think more carefully about what may be going on for that shy kid and how can […]