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P.E.T. South Africa
Feb 4, 20204 min read
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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P.E.T. South Africa
Jan 8, 20203 min read
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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P.E.T. South Africa
Oct 3, 20192 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20192 min read
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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P.E.T. South Africa
Jul 4, 20193 min read
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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P.E.T. South Africa
May 19, 20193 min read
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...
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Apr 23, 20193 min read
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...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Mar 20, 20192 min read
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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Guest Contributor
Feb 19, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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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P.E.T. South Africa
Dec 13, 20183 min read
How 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...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Oct 30, 20183 min read
The days of physically disciplining your child in South Africa are numbered
South Africa's Department of Social Development has officially published the Children’s Amendment Bill for public comment. In short, this...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Oct 4, 20182 min read
How to help your child cope during exams
For children across the country, October marks the start of their final examination period. Soon all jokes will be set aside, teachers...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Sep 3, 20183 min read
5 Steps to solve the 'veggie war'
If there is one frustration that parents around the world have in common, it's the so-called 'veggie war.' The battle between children...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Aug 2, 20183 min read
4 Reasons why you should let your child fail
As parents, we are often eager to place ourselves between our children and failure. We want to protect our children from the thorns that...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jun 29, 20183 min read
4 Things you need to face as a work-at-home parent
The idea of working from home might be tempting, but there is a lot to consider before deciding to move your office plants. Working from...
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P.E.T. South Africa
Jun 1, 20183 min read
3 Simple ways to approach the bedtime battle
Parents, we've all been there! You've just put the kids to bed, and with your cup of tea, or something stronger, you've nestled yourself...
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P.E.T. South Africa
May 2, 20182 min read
Parenting: A sticky situation
Like gum stuck to the sole of a shoe, stress is one of the stickiest matters to control and get rid of. Stress sticks to just about every...
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