The comparison game
Have you ever played the comparison game? It's the game where no-one wins and everyone loses. Why is comparison such a tricky thing that...
Habits of happy moms
A happy mom, what is that? What does it look like or feel like? As a mom I feel like I go between an...
Allowing your children to face challenges
Set up for a loss
I read a really interesting blog post this week about why Generation Y folks aren’t happy. It was interesting for...
Physical Attraction And Dating
So, you're in a fairly large friendship circle and your friends are pressuring you into dating a guy or girl in the group, but...
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...
Keep the love alive after having kids
It’s no surprise that some marriages take strain when you add kids to the mix. Relaxing moments, down time, and peace and quiet seem...
Separation Anxiety In Parents
Tamara Ecclestone, the Formula One heiress, has revealed that she suffers from parental separation anxiety. As mother to three-year-old Sophia, she admits that her...
Angry with your kids? Watch that temper
Ask any parent whether they love their child and hopefully the answer would be a resounding "Yes". Ask the same person if they ever...
How do you discuss terrorism and crime with children?
It’s been a particularly harrowing week. Between the bombing of a refugee bus convoy in Syria and the attack at a concert in Manchester,...
The low down on Fidget Spinners
There have been many dialogues via social media, radio, TV, as well as open debates regarding Fidget Spinners. Some of you may have already...