New year, fresh new start
There is something so light and bright about the new. Spirits are lifted with an expectancy, an excitement. Think of the birth of a baby, a different hairstyle, a new love interest, a new diary, a new dress……I could go on for...
Another holiday season during a pandemic – all round safety matters
As another year draws to a close and we are faced with having to navigate through a second festive season marred by a pandemic, we need to be mindful of the myriad of feelings that we as well as many people will experience as we...
Helping your child prepare for exams
Exam time has always been nerve-wracking for children, but more so for their parents! Covid-19 has notched the level of nervousness into overdrive. Extended periods of school closure, uncertainty around school holidays, the...
Awareness of cultural norms and values is important for a child’s development
South Africa celebrates Heritage Day on the 24th September each year. This public holiday was introduced at the time of our country’s democracy to highlight the many people from different cultural backgrounds who together...
To the smart, brave and phenomenal women of DCYYC
As women’s month draws to a close, I feel the need to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal women who have over the years impacted on the lives of our young people, more specifically our girl children. This diverse group of women,...
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...
