Superheroes are ordinary people
I doubt there’s one of us who at some stage or another hasn’t daydreamed of being a superhero….the definition of a superhero/superheroine according to Wikipedia is, ‘a stock (ordinary) character that typically possesses...
Encouraging children to read
As I write this post, I am reminded of a recent conversation I had with one of our staff members. She has a nine-year-old daughter who is an avid reader. She also has a three-year-old daughter who enjoys being read to. The...
Fresh start – change is possible
Here at DCYCC we believe in fresh starts. The Developmental Approach which we subscribe to has as one of its principles the premise that all, ALL people have immense potential to be whole and effective within their daily life,...
Reflecting on the year and all the lessons learnt
As with previous years, this year has not been without challenges. Challenges invariably call for some form of action from us. We can run and hide, or stand firm, facing the challenge head on. Child care requires that we work...
How to help our kids stay healthy
Covid restrictions caused both children and adults to adjust to a lifestyle deprived of healthy activities. Remember that going for a run or playing a contact sport wasn’t possible when Covid hit. And even after the restrictions...
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
We live in a world that constantly bombards our children with messages suggesting that happiness, recognition, ……life itself, is a result of what we can accumulate; material possessions, likes on Instagram, selection for the 1st...
Let’s promote individuality and uniqueness
All children are unique in their own way, and one of our top priorities as care givers is to identify and nurture those qualities that make our children who they are. It’s not as easy as it sounds, especially because life is...
How to help a child with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviours. Children with ADHD may also have trouble focusing their attention on a single...
Happy Youth Day
“We, the people of South Africa, have journeyed far since the long lines of our first democratic election on 27 April 1994, when we elected a government for us all. We began to tell a new story then. We have lived and renewed...
Child protection is everyone’s business – and mothers have an important role to play
Child Protection is everyone’s business! And mothers have an important role to play in this regard, as the home is the seat of learning values, beliefs, cultural and societal norms, and life skills. During this month of Child...
