The Importance of Pre-Literacy Skills
Research has shown that children who develop pre-literacy skills are at an advantage of learning to read and write when they start primary school. These skills begin to form very early in life as young ones learn to use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to express themselves. Pre-literacy skills are derived from consistently being exposed to language-and print-rich environments. […]
A Short Guide to Bonding with your Newborn
The first three months of your baby’s life is one of the most important times for bonding and attachment. Much development is still taking place in the tiny body and it can be a challenging time for your newborn as they adjust to the outside world. Luckily, there are many ways to bond with your newborn in […]
How often should you have your child’s vision and hearing checked?
Children’s senses play a major role in how they learn, interpret, develop and adapt to their environments. Therefore, it is important to test your child’s vision and hearing very early on to ensure correct development and to tend to any problems that may emerge over time. To evaluate your child’s vision and hearing, you should have several professional tests […]
What to say to a shy child
In today’s video blog I wanted to chat about the language we use around our children when they are not feeling confident. I see it happen so often. A child may be in a public space when her parents and unexpectedly she is confronted with an unfamiliar person, or even someone she knows but hasn’t […]
How to repair a broken parent-child relationship
The relationship between a parent and a child is incredibly valuable. This relationship is one that nurtures the emotional, social and physical development of the child. But often even the best of intentions are not enough to avoid strain and even fights between parent and child. If the relationship has become strained or tense, it […]
Secondary Trauma and how it affects children
In last week’s video blog we discussed Childhood Trauma and the effects it has on children. Both in terms of physical and mental health. This week I wanted to chat to you about Secondary Trauma. What is Secondary Trauma? Let’s perhaps start by first defining primary trauma. Primary trauma is what happens when children directly […]
Childhood Trauma and it’s effects
Most of us logically and intuitively understand that when children experience trauma, it is likely going to affect them. But it is not until recently that neurological studies have helped us understand just how devastating and long lasting the impact of childhood trauma can be. What is childhood trauma? Childhood trauma is defined as […]
How To Raise Confident Children
Confident children are more likely to succeed in school and achieve their personal goals. Unfortunately, fear is one of the biggest enemies of confidence. Children who lack confidence may be hesitant to try new things because they are afraid of failing or disappointing themselves or others. While it is a good learning school for children […]
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
The ways in which children develop in the early years have major effects on their physical, social and emotional well being in the future. Therefore, it is incredibly important to understand the role that early childhood education (ECE) plays in children’s lives. During the period of birth to eight years old, the brain develops the majority […]
Poverty as a barrier to learning
Many factors influence how children learn and develop, both in the classroom and at home. One of the major challenges is poverty. Unfortunately, in South Africa, poverty affects millions of households. But how exactly does it impact children’s ability to learn? Let’s delve into the topic of poverty as a barrier to learning: Children from […]
