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Temper Tantrums
It is during the toddler stage that children really start developing a will of their own. They want to do things themselves and they want to do it their way. And this is a necessary stage to go, through! As is every other life stage. This, however, sets the stage perfectly for power struggles to occur, and power struggles lead to frustration, which in turn leads to a temper tantrum.
Ek, My Tyd en My Huwelik
Teen die tyd dat jy almal; uiteindelik; in die kar het en vasgegordel het... vir die tweede keer - want een van hulle het 'n kosblik of 'n boek in die huis vergeet - het jy letterlik 10 minute om die oudste by die skool te kry. Jy jaag by die hek uit en besef - jy het nooit eens jou man behoorlik gegroet nie, so jy waai maar 'n soentjie so in die verbyry. Ek hoef niemand te oortuig daarvan dat ons 'n gejaagde en 'n uiters oorlaaide lewe lei nie. Die middae is nie veel beter nie. As jy geseënd genoeg is om in die middae by jou kinders te wees, is dit taxi speel na al die buitemuurse aktiwiteite toe, dis huiswerk nagaan en kosblikke pak, dis aandete voorberei, kinders gebad kry, en tussendeur nog al die huistakies en aankope en werksgoete wat gedoen moet word.
Vrygewigheid in die huwelik
Wanneer ek vrygewig optree, beteken dit ek kan die ander persoon se behoeftes raaksien en ek het n begeerte om in daardie behoeftes te voorsien. Wanneer ek vrygewig optree, beteken dit ek kan my maat eerste stel wanneer dit nodig is. Ek kan probleem areas herdefinieer as eksterne faktore tot ons huwelik; maw ek en jy teen "te min tyd saam" in teenstelling met "jy wat neul en kla en my probeer vasdruk"
Play therapy with couples
We all know that playing is an important part of childhood and learning, but can play also be potentially valuable to adults….? My answer is yes, it can be. Playing can bring you into contact with feelings, experiences and thoughts that you have forgotten, or suppressed. Playing with adults can also unlock creativity and healthy integration between your mind and your body.
The potential impact of modern technology on the development of our children
As a play therapist I don’t necessarily have a problem with children having access to the internet, social networks and cell phones. My concern is how the access is being controlled? Can we really control what our children might be exposed to? How do we implement rules and boundaries?
What to consider before adopting a child
It most definitely is a lifelong process, but I think prospective adoptive parents can prepare effectively by educating themselves better on the issue of adoption. There are plenty of resources available books written on the topic, a number of experts in the field or join a support group in your area – get some information from other families who have been through this.
The Challenges of Single Parenting
Raising children is a challenge for all parents. Unfortunately there is no book that teaches you how to be the perfect parent. I believe that parents do what they can, and sometimes they make mistakes – we all do. Raising children in a single parent household can be more challenging because of the lack of support.
Love Languages – Acts of service
Acts of Service is one of the 5 Love Languages that Dr. Gary Chapman describes in his book. This love language is all about making the person feel loved by helping them in any way that you can. This type of person enjoys hearing the words, "how can I help you?" or "What could I do to make today easier for you?"
The Difference Between The Vita Nova Positive Discipline System And Your Everyday Reward Chart
We can very easily forgive people for assuming that our system is just another reward chart; there are so many out there already, so we don’t blame you at all! The difference between our system and the everyday reward chart; lays not in the chart, but in the 16 page instruction manual and information brochure that is included in your starter pack. This is also the reason why we insist on clients buying the starter pack before they can buy charts individually.
Love Languages – The Gift Of Giving – By Tondani Mukhanu
According to the Thesaurus dictionary; a gift is something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation. Hence it is clear that a gift should be something that is not coerced, but something given freely and without preconceived expectations. In all cultures there is an aspect of gift giving and it is apparent that gift giving is a fundamental part showing our appreciation and/love.