Being mindful of our mental health during times of social unrest
At the beginning of this year, who could have guessed that we would see ourselves battling the third wave of the pandemic and protests across KZN and Gauteng triggered by the arrest of Jacob Zuma. As the protests progressed into...
Youth month – daring to dream
The Month of June is celebrated as “Youth Month” in South Africa, in remembrance of the massacre of school children during the Soweto Uprising of 1976. The purpose of this time includes paying tribute to the brave young people...
Importance of a father in a child’s life
Fathers, like mothers, are crucial for a child’s healthy development. Children look to their parents, both mum and dad to provide for their needs. They look to their parents, especially their fathers to provide them with a...
Care givers need self care
‘Self-care’, sounds so indulgent, doesn’t it? "Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what's left of you" ~ Katie Reed Well you will be pleased to know that self-care really does matters! And if we are to be...
Dealing with anger in children
Dealing with an angry child is exhausting and may often leave you feeling helpless and even hopeless. As parents we often react, which invariably exacerbates the anger, not helping the child and later leaves us feeling guilty...