(Written by a mom who is a psychologist) TODDLERS WORKSHOP assists you to objectively learn through observing your child by using eye contact rather than over explaining yourself verbally and with ineffective praise. The mother’s full attention is given to the child’s individual needs Participation happens on an equal basis and increases self-empowerment of the [...]
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‘n Vriendin kuier onlangs uit Australië by my. Haar dogtertjie wat pas twee geword het, kan nie genoeg kry van al die opwindende nuwe speelgoed in die speelkamer van my werkswinkel nie. Ons sit en kuier sommer net daar terwyl sy opgewonde voortspeel. Na ongeveer twee en ‘n half uur se speel, besef die ma [...]
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Playing with sand provides many learning opportunities. Rather than spending a fortune on plastic toys, you can, with a little effort, create a dream world for your developing child. A child can start playing in sand from the day he/she can sit up comfortably. The sooner you expose him to sand, the sooner he will [...]
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- Getting the “inside” information Planning to have a baby or expecting a baby? A lot of planning and thinking today goes into important logistics such as choosing your gynaecologist and paediatrician, attending ante-natal classes, booking the hospital of your choice, writing a birth plan, extending your home to accommodate the new baby, buying the [...]
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Andalene Salvesen, co-presenter of Evergreen Parenting and founder of Monster to Munchkins (the South African super granny), will be in PE on Wednesday 13 May to answer the most common questions parents normally ask. Andalene is an amazing speaker and has a beautiful sense of humour. Be sure to book for this event through Lynette [...]
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Hettie Brittz, die skrywer van die boeke Kweek Kinders met Karakter en Kweek Gesonde Gesag, het onlangs haar bestaande ouerskapkursus met die insigte van Andalene Salvesen gekombineer en omskep in ‘n opwindende DVD-reeks met meegaande werkboeke. Hierdie kursus is al die afgelope ses jaar in Presbiteriaanse-, NG-, Baptiste- en Charismatiese kerke aangebied en praatjies daaroor [...]
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