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Dealing with Post Natal Depression Information provided by Dr Terri Henderson for Spice4Life.co.za on this common, potentially serious and often misunderstood health problem.
The All-Too-Common Strep Throat Strep thoats are so common among kids of a school-going age that they are often referred to as the 'Occupational disease of school children'. This article from DrSpock.com offers advice for parents on diagnosing and treating strep throat infections.
Five Reasons to Stop Saying 'Good Job' Rewards and punishments are not opposites at all; they are two sides of the same coin. And it is a coin that does not buy very much. This is the view of Alfie Kohn, considered an leading figure in the progressive education by movement by many, including Oprah who has twice featured the author on her show. Whether you agree with his views or not, this article makes interesting reading.
Dads: How to be More Involved with Your Baby A few quick tips on how dad can help build the important father-baby bond.
Q & A with Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish have had several of their parenting books featured on the New York Times bestseller list, including 'How to Talk So Kids Will Listen' & 'Listen so Kids Will Talk' which has sold over 2 million copies. Here they answer some of the questions that they are most often asked by parents of adolescents and teens.
Parenting with Attitude A collection of articles showing how it is our general attitude as parents, rather than any one specific parenting approach, which has the greatest influence on our child's behaviour and self-esteem later in life. The articles are based on the book 'Parenting with Attitude', in which author Ed Wimberley Ph.D describes attitude in terms of the difference between using discipline & authority (good) or punishment & power (bad) to shape our children's behaviour.
Learning to Read through Story-Telling A fun approach to developing literacy in younger children - building their understanding of the relationship between written and oral communication, while at the same time encouraging them to express themselves through story-telling.
Learning Styles and Study Techniques South African educational psychologist Melanie Hartgill explains the three main learning styles favoured by children when studying: visual learning, auditory learning and tactile learning. The article shows how to tell which style best suits your child, as well specific study guidelines for each style and tips on improving exam concentration.
Bedtime Resistance A classic article by Dr Benjamin Spock on dealing with Baby's bedtime resistance problems.
Menus for Toddlers (1-3 years) Dietician Dr Ingrid van Heerden discusses many of the common misconceptions regarding what, when and how often you should feed your toddler.