Instilling self-esteem in a child is possibly the most difficult task confronting parents. The modern child tends to be very dependent on a parent to entertain them, being at their beck and call, do things for them which they might find difficult, play with them, sit...
To understand the rising trend of impulsivity in today’s kids, we need to understand our role as parents. One of the 10 Commandments in the Bible is ‘honour thy father and mother’. In other words, we should be the centre of the child’s universe...
I have observed a number of very worrying trends that are taking place amongst a large number of learners which I have found is mainly as a result of compassionate parenting. The new age of compassionate parenting where parents are encouraged to over-protect,...
Tool 1: Roster If you have more than one child, a roster is imperative as it ensures fairness and also minimises sibling rivalry. A roster can be drawn up by starting with the eldest child’s name at the top, followed by the second eldest and so on. The following day,...
Why has there been such a dramatic increase in the number of children who are impulsive? Did you know – every human child is born self-centred and impulsive? From the moment a tiny tot becomes aware of the world around them and they want something, they will take it,...