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P.E.T. South Africa
Oct 243 min read
Embracing Emotions at Home
Are you tired of the daily battles and emotional rollercoasters that come with parenting? If you're nodding your head in agreement,...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jun 13 min read
Building a Strong Foundation for Fatherhood
With Father's Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the essential role fathers play in their children's lives....
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P.E.T. South Africa
Mar 82 min read
Supporting Your Child's Friendships: Tips for Parents
As our children grow, so does their world. From the comfort of our homes to the playgrounds of school; alongside academics, friendships...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jan 302 min read
From Chaos to Connection: Create Family Bonds through Conflict Resolution
Imagine this: Your house throbs with the familiar chaos of family life. Schedules clash, homework demands attention, and extracurricular...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Parenting in festive times
Families in South Africa are already caught up in the holiday season with celebrations and family gatherings. Amidst the excitement, many...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jun 29, 20233 min read
Mastering the Art of Saying "No" as a Parent
As parents, it's common to feel overwhelmed and pulled in many directions. Saying "yes" to every request can lead to neglecting our own...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Healthy screen habits, happy family: 3 basic tips
As a parent, setting healthy limits on screen time for your child is a crucial part of ensuring their overall well-being. It's essential...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Helping Your Child Achieve and Maintain Optimal Blood Sugar Levels
Maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is crucial for children's overall health and well-being. High blood sugar levels can lead to a...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Dec 13, 20222 min read
How to make the holidays with your kids awesome
The holidays are a time for family, and with the hustle and bustle of dealing with friends and extended family this season, it's easy to...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Oct 7, 20223 min read
3 Good reasons to let your child fail and not feel guilty about it
As parents, we are often eager to place ourselves between our children and failure. We want to protect our children from hurt,...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Your child and stress
Stress is a normal response to changes and challenges. And life is full of those — even during childhood. Although parents can't prevent...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Children and Bullying: 3 Basic Tips
Children will encounter many ups and downs in life, and one of the worst challenges is coming across a bully. Bullying is wrapped in...
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P.E.T. South Africa
May 13, 20222 min read
Are our expectations setting our children up for failure?
By Heidi Malan, Director of Parent & Educational Training Parenting can be uncertain in many ways. As parents, we often feel anxious...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Nov 23, 20213 min read
How to manage screen time during holidays?
The December holiday is around the corner. Unfortunately, Covid-19 budget concerns will most likely see many families staying home for...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Supplements to help your child's mood swings
It's been another rollercoaster of a year. But, can you believe that we are slowly approaching the finish line of the school year?...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Aug 19, 20213 min read
The basic principles of effective listening
By Heidi Malan, Director of Parent & Educational Training Who doesn't like a good story? Storytelling has been omnipresent in all...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jun 6, 20213 min read
4 Tips on how to listen to your child
Written by Erica Strydom In the course of my work with parents, I often get asked the question, "what is the single best piece of...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jan 22, 20213 min read
3 Ways to help your child cope with back-to-school jitters
The uncertainties around children going back to school have parents facing unfamiliar challenges. Fear and anxiety levels are bound to...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Calming chaos - 3 Communication tips to tame tantrums
Many parents are unaware of the vital role they play in the emotional development of their child. You've come a long way from throwing...
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