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Sep 8
2 min

Sibling Rivalry: The Benefits of Being a Parent-Facilitator

With the family holed up at home during a global pandemic, chances for sibling rivalry is rife. The last thing a household needs is...

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How to help your child manage COVID-19 confusions

P.E.T. South Africa

Aug 3
3 min

How to help your child manage COVID-19 confusions

It is not easy to read the signals of anxiety. Children deal with stress in numerous different ways and it can manifest in behavioural...

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Stop trying to fix your child's feelings

P.E.T. South Africa

Jul 6
3 min

Stop trying to fix your child's feelings

People have lost the ability to listen effectively. In Parent Effectiveness Training we call this tool Active Listening and here's why...

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P.E.T. South Africa

Jun 3
4 min

4 Common causes of stress in children

A child can easily interpret a harmless situation as frightening, and without a parent to help them make sense...

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Online learning: How to help your kids thrive - tips from a homeschooling parent

P.E.T. South Africa

Apr 29
8 min

Online learning: How to help your kids thrive - tips from a homeschooling parent

To take on a child's education on your own might seem like a daunting task but some parents have been doing it for years.

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From Dinosaur Dogs and Bird Lakes: How I'm Surviving Lockdown with A Two-Year-Old

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Apr 23
8 min

From Dinosaur Dogs and Bird Lakes: How I'm Surviving Lockdown with A Two-Year-Old

An extraordinary situation calls for exceptional skills and the lockdown opened my eyes to how remarkable the P.E.T. skillset is.

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How Parent Effectiveness Training Helps Me During Lockdown

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Apr 9
4 min

How Parent Effectiveness Training Helps Me During Lockdown

I am thankful I have the P.E.T. skills in my pocket during this time because...

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How to Navigate Your Family Ship in Uncertain Times

P.E.T. South Africa

Apr 7
3 min

How to Navigate Your Family Ship in Uncertain Times

One thing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has certainly taught us, is that life isn’t always smooth sailing. Family ships have been k...

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P.E.T. South Africa

Mar 3
3 min

Routines: Why They Matter

A routine reduces the fear of the unknown. It is comforting to a child because it helps them feel in control of their world.

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P.E.T. South Africa

Feb 4
4 min

3 Tips for managing meltdowns

Tantrums and meltdowns rank among the top issues parents face. Luckily, there are effective parenting techniques to help weather-the-storm.

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Starting big school? How to handle the big emotions

P.E.T. South Africa

Jan 8
3 min

Starting big school? How to handle the big emotions

Four helpful tips on how to help your child prepare emotionally for the first day of school.

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Oct 3, 2019
2 min

Exam time - 5 Steps to setting rules

No parent wants to see their child crack under pressure to perform. Therefore, it's wise to approach the rules and boundaries we set during

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P.E.T. South Africa

Sep 4, 2019
3 min

Help! I've messed up parenting

Simple ways you can turn your mess-up into a learning opportunity for you and your child.

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P.E.T. South Africa

Aug 5, 2019
2 min

3 Tips for parenting in the digital age

Parents play an important role in teaching children healthy tech habits; on how to use these devices moderately and appropriately.

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How to help your child identify and express emotions

P.E.T. South Africa

Jul 4, 2019
3 min

How to help your child identify and express emotions

Many parents are unaware of the vital role they play in the emotional development of their child.

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My children won't stop fighting! - 4 Ways to handle sibling rivalry

P.E.T. South Africa

May 19, 2019
3 min

My children won't stop fighting! - 4 Ways to handle sibling rivalry

Nothing makes a parent feel more helpless and dispirited than the sounds of siblings shrieking, shouting, bickering, competing... at time...

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Apr 23, 2019
3 min

4 Tips on how to listen to your child

In 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...

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P.E.T. South Africa

Mar 20, 2019
2 min

Help! My child has a problem

A 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...

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10 reasons why you should upskill as a parent

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Feb 19, 2019
3 min

10 reasons why you should upskill as a parent

In this day and age of constant improvement, further education and career progression we are continually busy to improve, learn and grow....

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P.E.T. South Africa

Jan 17, 2019
3 min

4 Tips to prevent morning meltdowns

Getting an entire family up; washed, dressed, fed in the early morning is no doubt a minefield for potential meltdowns. And let's face it...

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