P.E.T. South Africa6 days ago3 minStop trying to fix your child's feelingsPeople have lost the ability to listen effectively. In Parent Effectiveness Training we call this tool Active Listening and here's why...
P.E.T. South AfricaJun 34 min4 Common causes of stress in childrenA child can easily interpret a harmless situation as frightening, and without a parent to help them make sense...
P.E.T. South AfricaApr 298 minOnline learning: How to help your kids thrive - tips from a homeschooling parentTo take on a child's education on your own might seem like a daunting task but some parents have been doing it for years.
Guest ContributorApr 238 minFrom Dinosaur Dogs and Bird Lakes: How I'm Surviving Lockdown with A Two-Year-OldAn extraordinary situation calls for exceptional skills and the lockdown opened my eyes to how remarkable the P.E.T. skillset is.
Guest ContributorApr 94 minHow Parent Effectiveness Training Helps Me During LockdownI am thankful I have the P.E.T. skills in my pocket during this time because...
P.E.T. South AfricaApr 73 minHow to Navigate Your Family Ship in Uncertain TimesOne thing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has certainly taught us, is that life isn’t always smooth sailing. Family ships have been k...
P.E.T. South AfricaMar 33 minRoutines: Why They MatterA routine reduces the fear of the unknown. It is comforting to a child because it helps them feel in control of their world.
P.E.T. South AfricaFeb 44 min3 Tips for managing meltdownsTantrums and meltdowns rank among the top issues parents face. Luckily, there are effective parenting techniques to help weather-the-storm.
P.E.T. South AfricaJan 83 minStarting big school? How to handle the big emotionsFour helpful tips on how to help your child prepare emotionally for the first day of school.
P.E.T. South AfricaOct 3, 20192 minExam time - 5 Steps to setting rulesNo parent wants to see their child crack under pressure to perform. Therefore, it's wise to approach the rules and boundaries we set during
P.E.T. South AfricaSep 4, 20193 minHelp! I've messed up parentingSimple ways you can turn your mess-up into a learning opportunity for you and your child.
P.E.T. South AfricaAug 5, 20192 min3 Tips for parenting in the digital ageParents play an important role in teaching children healthy tech habits; on how to use these devices moderately and appropriately.
P.E.T. South AfricaJul 4, 20193 minHow to help your child identify and express emotionsMany parents are unaware of the vital role they play in the emotional development of their child.
P.E.T. South AfricaMay 19, 20193 minMy children won't stop fighting! - 4 Ways to handle sibling rivalryNothing makes a parent feel more helpless and dispirited than the sounds of siblings shrieking, shouting, bickering, competing... at time...
Guest ContributorApr 23, 20193 min4 Tips on how to listen to your childIn the course of my work with parents, I often get asked the question “what is the single best piece of parenting advice that you would g...
P.E.T. South AfricaMar 20, 20192 minHelp! My child has a problemA child will come across many ups and downs in life. They will have many strong feelings, thoughts, or problems and as a parent, it’s not...
Guest ContributorFeb 19, 20193 min10 reasons why you should upskill as a parentIn this day and age of constant improvement, further education and career progression we are continually busy to improve, learn and grow....
P.E.T. South AfricaJan 17, 20193 min4 Tips to prevent morning meltdownsGetting an entire family up; washed, dressed, fed in the early morning is no doubt a minefield for potential meltdowns. And let's face it...
P.E.T. South AfricaDec 13, 20183 minHow to approach the holiday 'screen time battle'The December holiday is here. Across South Africa, parents and children are rejoicing the end of another school year. No more early morni...
P.E.T. South AfricaOct 30, 20183 minThe days of physically disciplining your child in South Africa are numberedSouth Africa's Department of Social Development has officially published the Children’s Amendment Bill for public comment. In short, this...
