Parents vs Teachers
I was sitting in a meeting with a group of teachers that were discussing issues that they feel they are facing within the classroom,...
How do you handle Halloween?
For many years Halloween remained a bit of a non-event in South Africa. The high walls and fences, guard dogs and armed response around...
With all due respect…
R.E.S.P.E.C.T
In my previous post I began looking at four qualities that are found in people of character: Integrity, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion. Last time...
What gossip tells you
I read this statement recently,
"The things you say about others, say a lot about you."
That's quite challenging, isn't it? Gossip tells you a lot...
Cluttered space, cluttered mind
Growing up, how many times a day did your parents have to tell you to clean your room? Lucky for me, I was naturally...
Are you your own worst enemy?
We all set ourselves goals in life. Losing those few extra kilos; gaining top marks in our next examination; landing that promotion; or cancelling...
Whose advice should you take?
One of the most vital things any parent can have is information. Babies, while being wonderful and priceless, have one major flaw: They arrive...
Raising children in the tech age
We are living in a day and age where technology is advancing at a rapid rate! So, it's no surprise that technology has been...
Gifts you should give to your children
The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. – Denis Waitley
Children can be really...
What to do about selective hearing?
One of the most frustrating aspects of raising a child is when you, the parent, struggle to make yourself heard. With enough on your...