Empower your child to navigate peer pressure with confidence. Learn effective strategies and tips for helping kids thrive socially
SA Mommy Blogs written by Lynne Huysamen - pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, parenting and more.
Our job as parents is to help your child become independent and self-sufficient, here are important life skills to teach your kids.
Most children go through a phase of being scared of something, overcoming common childhood fears is a process that you can help your child with.
Discover compassionate strategies to support children coping with parental incarceration. Learn how to provide stability and understanding.
A narcissistic parent is a parent that has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The effects of narcissistic parenting can be traumatic and damaging.
Having a child who sleepwalks can be scary, and often we know what not to do, but what about the Must DO'S for Child Sleepwalkers?
Child development is the process in which children go from being completely dependent on their parents to becoming more independent. This journey typically happens over time, and it can be seen throug
When two parents decide to part ways, supporting and encouraging a continued relationship between the child and both parents is important. That way, you're sure that the child's needs are met. However
Vacations are time for family members to unwind, reconnect and create lifetime memories away from the pressures of everyday life. However, for divorced families who co-parent, vacations usually need c
Reading is not only fun, it has many great benefits, here are the reasons to develop the reading habit in your child.
Experience the whimsical journey of '10 Lives' movie, releasing Friday, April 26, 2024. Join Beckett and friends on a heart-warming adventure.
As a parent, it is not always easy saying no to your child and some days it feels as if all you’re doing is saying NO. It can be a challenge saying the word NO without your child having a meltdown.
we want them to learn how to regulate their emotions so that they don't cause long-term damage. Here are some tips on how to do that.
When using an authoritative approach to parenting as described in here, it’s important for parents to keep in mind their long-term goals.
Parenting tips from the Babywise Mom. Get tips to be the best parent you can be. Find potty training tips, dates with kids ideas, and much more!
The results of a new Kaspersky study reveal that 66% of parents from South Africa surveyed find it hard to be role models for their children and occasionally don’t follow the rules they set for their
Check out this Q&A with a Montessori school, and find out what sets them apart from other traditional forms of education.
As the world progresses into a digitalized era, more and more technological advancements are taking over. These advancements get controlled and managed through the means of coding languages. For that
Motherhood is an incredibly rewarding journey that brings immeasurable joy and love into a woman's l
Foster empathy in children with our guide for parents and educators. Learn effective ways to teach kids empathy. Start today
Special needs parenting will leave you feeling exhausted, drained, embarrassed, worn out and powerless! Tanja shares her personal experience parenting her special needs son.
Bedwetting can be a frustrating issue for both children and parents. Try effective ways to manage bedwetting and help your child stay dry at night.
With such huge advances in technology in recent years it has become clear that GenZ and GenAlpha need to do school differently.
First Born Child and Birth Order. The traits of a first born child and how an oldest child develops personality traits. Tips for parenting a first born.
Childhood friendships are an integral part of a child's social development. They teach valuable less
Just recently I read a post from Mother.ly about The One Thing to Always Say When Disciplining Your Child. (*Spoiler alert,*
When life is hard and we go through emotional trials it's important to be mindful of how we help our children work through those tough moments.
How to Overcome Mom Guilt When Pregnant. Tips for accepting life as is when you are pregnant and have other children to take care of.
As we have all come to realize pandemic homeschooling is not the same as homeschooling and it has no
I’ve been wanting to write this post for months but the truth is I haven’t had the guts to. What would my readers say? What would my mom say if
Preparing your daughter for menstruation - Empower her with knowledge and support during this important milestone
Trauma can have a significant impact on the brain, resulting in changes in neural pathways, neurotransmitters, and brain structures. Trauma activates the amygdala, which is the fear centre of the brai
From an early age, my mom would tell me I loved babies. I never dreamt having a baby would mean dealing with miscarriages and IVF
Calming a temper tantrum isn't always easy! In fact, it's much easier preventing one than calming one!
Sleepwalking can be scary, but when you have Sleepwalking Children it can be even more scary! Are Sleepwalking Children common or is it worrisome?
We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.If you are like me you love to hear labor and delivery stories. They are always so interesting! Here’s Corbin’s birth story: It was October 12th and I was 40 weeks pregnant. I waddled in to my OBGYN appointment praying he would say… Read More They started the Pitocin at 1:15pm
Seven ways that I raise and teach my toddler Spanish as a nonnative Spanish speaker at home using the MLAH bilingual parenting approach.
I don't know about you, but I often feel like a fish swimming upstream. Especially when it comes to parenting. God has so kindly given us His Word containing clear instructions about how to live. How to
This article is written by Tyler E. Johnson For more on this topic, check out the full Pregnancy Through Postpartum collection Cutting my hair was somewhat of an impulsive change I made one day when I was secretly having a melt down. An action that was birthed from a moment of despair has blossomed into...
Mistakes are vital for kids to have learn how to be responsible and take control of their own lives. You need to allow mistakes to be made.
Learn how to be a confident mom with these 7 ways to build self confidence! Take these steps to feel better about yourself and your parenting...
I know that I am not the perfect mother, in fact there have been plenty of days when I have thrown w
As our kids grow up, it's important we teach them basic life skills that they'll need to be successful in the future. 4 ways to do that here.
Touch makes you baby feel nurtured, protected and safe in his new environment. Fostering your new bo
We saw Wonder, and it is WONDER-ful! As the mom of a special needs child, this movie made me laugh, cry, and cherish the journey that not all are called to walk, but we all are called to respect. #bekind #specialneeds #wonderthemovie
Organisational skills help children create order in their environment & the world & they feel empowered to take on increasingly more complex tasks
