The Joy of Parenting. Managing my child’s power seeking misbehaviour.
We said children misbehave because they want attention, because they want to control the parent, they want to get back at the parent with revenge, or just give up and say “I cannot “. Children don’t know their misbehaviour has a goal. They may also use the same misbehaviour to seek different goals. A parent’s […]
The Joy of Parenting. Managing my child’s attention.
We said children misbehave because they want attention, because they want to control the parent, they want to get back at the parent with revenge, or just give up and say “I cannot “. Children don’t know their misbehaviour has a goal. They may also use the same misbehaviour to seek different goals. A parent’s […]
The Joy of Parenting. Why do children misbehave
Children are born with different unique temperaments. Some are calm , others active, some loners and others want people around them; A child inherits certain traits from parents, something that cannot be changed; The environment in which the child grows up also has an influence on the development; The first child growing up with a […]
The Joy of Parenting. Does my parenting style work?
As parents we need to know and understand, not only our child, but also ourselves. An important starting point is to know what your typical parenting style is. Do you give orders? Do you give in? Do you give your child choices? Giving Orders There is a difference between a request and an order. Orders […]
The Joy of Parenting. How do I bond with my child
It is said the bonding process starts when the baby is developing in the womb. How we think about the baby, talk to the baby, and even sing to the baby. The more relaxed and peaceful the parents are the more peaceful the baby will be. Healthy bonding and attachment is developed when the child […]
The Joy of Parenting. Cutting The Apron Strings
At this stage the child is starting to separate self from the parents. Friends become very important, and in the eyes of the child, the parents are ignorant. Adolescence (12 to 18 years) The peer group is very important and also has a strong influence on the child’s life; This is the stage that a […]
The Joy of Parenting. What can I expect at different stages of development?
Infants/Babies ( birth to 18 months) This is the time your child learns to trust or mistrust. Children develop a sense of trust when as parent you provide reliability, care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust. This is the time for developing the bonds that will last a lifetime providing the […]
Body Safety & Consent
Body Safety and Consent Education aims to empower children with skills and knowledge that will lessen the likelihood of them becoming victims of childhood sexual abuse. In South Africa it is estimated that 1 in every 3 girls and 1 in every 5 boys are likely to experience some form of abuse in their lifetime. […]