The first week or two of school are usually the most challenging event in the beginning of a new school year. Being away from your precious child either for the first time or after a long festive holiday. Children might get clingy at the school gates or cry at the classroom door. You might have […]
Pitfalls to Avoid When it Comes to Chores Don’t insist on perfection. No one is perfect, and it’s better to have a more relaxed approach to how well your kids do their chores. Otherwise, you might have a struggle on your hands. Or you might jump in and do it for them, which would undermine […]
What to look for if you suspect someone is suffering from heatstroke There are six key signs to look for: Headache, dizziness and discomfort Restlessness and confusion Hot flushed and dry skin A fast slowing down in the level of response A full bounding pulse Body temperature above 40°C What you need to do – heat-stroke • Quickly […]
A child’s mouth, divided into the upper teeth and the lower teeth, start developing in the front of both sections with the central incisors. The lower ones come in first, anywhere from six to 10 months, whereas the upper set emerges between eight and 12 months. The central incisors tend to fall out between ages […]
Small children have not yet learned how to communicate their needs and emotions effectively, thus they might bite or pinch their friends to give them the message that they are not approving of the current situation. In most of these cases the child is feeling angry, frustrated, irritated or even overly excited. They have a […]
This is a question often asked by parents. The Gr R child is NOT SUPPOSED to read yet, but some children begin to show signs of interest. In order for children to be ready to read comfortably they should: TALK and easily understand the language they are going to read in; Possess a good VOCABULARY […]
Children who have breakfast, are more energetic, participate in more physical activities, have higher concentration levels and eat healthier in general. Breakfast boosts your child’s metabolism and it helps maintain a healthy body weight. Without the correct breakfast, children may be more irritated, restless and tired. Not only is it important to make sure your […]
How to Grow your brain Want to be sharp enough to whip your best friend at the latest video game? Wish you could ignore your little brother long enough to get your homework done? Hoping to raise your grade in math? Well, guess what? Exercise may be just the ticket. Moving around, also called physical […]
By Lawrence Ross PhD As Halloween draws near many parents wonder whether allowing their children to watch horror movies can be harmful for them. It is true that many children and adolescents are drawn to horror movies, It is equally true that many of these same children experience negative effects of trouble falling asleep, nightmares,fear of […]
