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The rugby world cup is not just a thrilling sporting event; it's also a reminder of the importance of teamwork, communication, and...
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Sep 21
- 3 min
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
- Aug 19
- 3 min
The Art of Letting Go: Avoiding Overparenting
We all want the best for our kids, don't we? From teaching them how to tie their shoes to helping with homework, it's only natural to...
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Jun 29
- 3 min
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
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Raising Tech-Savvy Tweens: How to Communicate
As we all know, technology plays a huge role in our children's lives, especially for tweens who are becoming more independent and...
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Mar 3
- 2 min
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
- Feb 1
- 2 min
6 Positive Tips for Navigating Teen Meltdowns
Parenting a teenager can be a challenging experience, especially when they go through mood swings and emotional outbursts. It can be...
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Jan 6
- 2 min
5 Tips on How To Address Bullying in The Digital Age
Bullying in the digital age is a growing concern for parents as more and more children and teenagers use the internet and social media....
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Helping a child make sense of stress
South African families are under a lot of stress. Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, unrest, and socio-economic issues are at a peak....
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
10 reasons why you should upskill as a parent
Written by Lynn Pretorius In this day and age of constant improvement, further education, and career progression, we are continually busy...
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
Parents - How to control less and talk more
Naturally, as parents, we have a desire to control. We don't like to hear our children struggle with emotions, relationships, and...
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P.E.T. South Africa
- Jan 22, 2021
- 3 min
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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