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,...
(Disclaimer: The purpose of this article is not to question the integrity of speech and occupational therapists.) Speech Therapy Speech therapists have a very important role to play for speech disorders that develop in childhood. The goals of speech therapy include...
Why are so many families in a crisis? There appears to be an increasing number of children being assessed, in therapy, and/or on some or other form of medication. Parents are experiencing more and more difficulties with their kids, having no clue how to manage them in...
‘A child can only become an adult with the help of an adult.’ This definition by well-known Dutch educational psychologist MJ Langeveld sums up the vital role that the parent plays in the healthy development of the child. It is unfortunate that the primary educators...
SmartChoiceParenting – The Better Alternative Dr Ken Resnick has developed and evaluated by way of a doctoral thesis a unique and very effective parenting programme which he has called Smartchoiceparenting (SCP). During his research, he became aware that...
Should you sit and help your child with their homework every day? The answer is no. While it’s natural to want to assist your child, excessive parental involvement can inadvertently hinder their development of independence and problem-solving skills, and could...