All children crave attention, but some demand far more than others
The Attention-Seeking Child
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Primary School
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning deficits can make it difficult for children to organise and self-regulate
Permission to Fail
Child-development experts argue that, in our efforts to shield our children from temporary pain, we are raising a generation of permanent quitters; by not allowing our children to fail, we are failing our children.
Helicopter Parenting – Hovering Doesn’t Help Your Child
Parents who try to protect their children from every knock in life are not doing them any favours. The parenting challenge is to get the balance right.
How Fantasy Play Helps Children Cope with Life
There is no need for parent to be concerned if their child engages in fantasy play. It is one of the way in which children ‘practise’ to be grown up.
The ABCs of Extramurals
Help build well-balanced, well-rounded children by choosing the right extramurals for them
Hope for Children with Asperger’s
Asperger’s is difficult to diagnose but with proper support and professional assistance, children with Asperger’s can lead a good and productive life
Common Developmental Problems
Teachers identify some of the most common developmental problems they deal with in their classrooms
Imaginary Friends – Child’s Play Or Something Sinister?
Most of the time parents don’t need to panic when imaginary friends appear in the home. Here’s what you need to know about your child’s invisible play
Choosing the Right School: Here’s How
Choosing a school is about so much more than facilities and pass rates and choosing the right...
Managing Dyslexia: Kate’s Story
Identify reading challenges such as dyslexia early so that intervention can target foundational...
Make Maths Marvelous at Home
Make maths fun at home with these simple ideas from Step Up Education Centres
How to Keep Children Learning During Lockdown
Most of us are uncertain of what the (rest of the) school year has in store for our children. Here are some tips on how to keep your children learning during lockdown, whether you have chosen home-schooling or not.
SOUTH AFRICAN BOOKS FOR ALL AGES AND STAGES
It’s HERITAGE MONTH, so let’s celebrate all that our local authors have to offer with a range of...
HELP YOUR CHILD NAVIGATE THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ AT SCHOOL
With more grades returning to school in coming weeks, parents and guardians should keep the lines of communication open through frank conversations and feedback, an education expert says. Here are some tips for parent to help prepare their children or the ‘new normal’ when they return to school.
SIMPLE TIPS TO MAKE LOCKDOWN LEARNING EASIER
Important insights and some tips from teachers at St Martin’s, to help parents, guardians and students make lockdown learning and homeschooling easier.
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