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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
Sep 8, 20202 min read
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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
Jul 6, 20203 min read
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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
Jun 3, 20204 min read
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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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Apr 29, 20208 min read
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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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Apr 23, 20208 min read
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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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Apr 9, 20204 min read
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Apr 7, 20203 min read
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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.
P.E.T. South Africa
Mar 3, 20203 min read
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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.
P.E.T. South Africa
Feb 4, 20204 min read
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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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Jan 8, 20203 min read
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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
P.E.T. South Africa
Oct 3, 20192 min read
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Help! I've messed up parenting
Simple ways you can turn your mess-up into a learning opportunity for you and your child.
P.E.T. South Africa
Sep 4, 20193 min read
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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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Aug 5, 20192 min read
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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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Jul 4, 20193 min read
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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
May 19, 20193 min read
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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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Apr 23, 20193 min read
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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
Mar 20, 20192 min read
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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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Feb 19, 20193 min read
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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...
P.E.T. South Africa
Jan 17, 20193 min read
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