17 July 2018
The Psychological  Benefits of Family Time

The Psychological Benefits of Family Time


We love our families and spend so much effort trying to make money to provide them with a comfortable lifestyle — but sometimes we forget that givin...
03 July 2018
Dealing with regret – Part 2

Dealing with regret – Part 2


I couldn’t believe I’d been so naïve. I couldn’t change what I’d done, but I could take my new set of circumstances and challenges and plan a...
26 June 2018
Dealing with regret

Dealing with regret


I recently read an article written by Lori Deschene. She was quite candid about how she dealt with her own personal regrets.I have always conditioned ...
19 June 2018
Understanding suicidal behaviour – Part two

Understanding suicidal behaviour – Part two


» Continued from last week 7. The common cognitive state in suicide is constriction. Suicidal thoughts and plans are frequently associated with...
12 June 2018
Understanding suicidal behaviour – Part one

Understanding suicidal behaviour – Part one


Given the recent acts of suicide locally and internationally; many conversations have again begun as people try to make sense of the possible reasons ...
05 June 2018
Why is having a  supportive parent so  important for teenagers?

Why is having a supportive parent so important for teenagers?


The influence that you have over your child is more dependent on a trusting relationship than it is on how much authority you dish out and how many le...
29 May 2018
Motivation in the early years

Motivation in the early years


Motivation in babies (birth to around 18 months)
Babies are becoming familiar with their surroundings and those around them. They seek attention by smi...
22 May 2018
Recognizing  potential in your child

Recognizing potential in your child


I just simply love the lyrics of the very famous song by Whitney Houston in which she said. “I believe that children are the future, teach them w...
15 May 2018
What is respect?

What is respect?


Respect must be earned through trust
Respect has great significance in daily life. As children, we are taught to respect ourselves, our family, people,...
08 May 2018
The Health  Benefits of Silence

The Health Benefits of Silence


Be quiet; stop talking; these are some of the requests or commands we may hear at different times from persons who may be totally saturated by all the...