Messages for MothersYes. The experts say it is better for most children to be at school. It is understandable that parents may feel worried about their children returning to school. But, it’s important to note children are less likely than adults to catch COVID-19, and most children will not be sick at all or will only have […]
Many of our teen children are spending more time on electronic devices, playing online games on a phone or connecting with friends on social media. Keeping socially connected is important at this time of physical distancing but as caregivers we have to remain very aware about how our children are using technology. Age-inappropriate games, online […]
Resilience is the word we use to describe our ability as human beings to adapt in challenging circumstances, like the one we are facing now with COVID-19. Children are very resilient because they are learning new skills all the time as they grow; from learning to tie their shoe laces, to working out how relationships […]
Supporting children with additional or special needs can be difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic is a time that has brought up feelings of anxiety, confusion and uncertainty for everyone. For children with additional needs this time may be even more difficult. As a parent of a child with additional needs, this may be a tough time […]
Parents, are you feeling overwhelmed by all the change? You are not alone. If you are a working parent, being around the children all the time is very different. If you were not working, having the children home during school hours is also an adjustment. You may be feeling tired, frustrated, bored, helpless, guilty and […]
Why is my teenager more irritable than usual? Why is my child so quiet and withdrawn these days? Why has my child become so clingy and needy all of a sudden? Why are my children fighting more than usual? Our children are trying to make sense of this upside-down world that we all find ourselves […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many children more vulnerable to abuse. During lockdown, many parents are more stressed than usual, don’t have access to their usual support networks and may have lost their income. This can put children at greater risk of being abused or neglected, or witnessing domestic violence that also has a harmful […]
You have the power to help your child shine Your relationship with your child nurtures their physical, emotional and social development. It lays the foundation for your child’s personality, life choices and overall behaviour. It can also affect the strength of their social, physical, mental and emotional health. From the day you brought your child […]
Dealing with your child’s feelings and behaviours during the pandemic: Taking care of children in ‘normal’ circumstances can be very stressful. Taking care of children in a global pandemic can be much harder than usual. It is normal for parents to get angry, feel frustrated, or lose their patience, and especially so at this time […]
Your best efforts are valuable and important to your children Whether you have formal education or not, you are the most important adult in your child’s life. You know a lot about your child; what makes them sad and what makes them happy or interested. You know what makes them scared and how to comfort […]