Parent Development
Discussing Racism with Your Children
Parents are the first window to the world for their children. What children see you do is as important as what they hear you say.
Child Development
How To Help Your Daughter To Keep Playing Sport
Sports for children has numerous benefits, and playing sports competitively can lead to a productive career for children talented in sport.
Nutrition
According to the DSM-5, feeding and eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating-related behavior that results in the altered consumption or absorption of food
Education
The Use of Technology in Early Childhood Education
This has been a hotly debated topic in research since the Information Technology era took over more specifically from the late nineties. It is also a very broad topic so this article is just going to touch on the surface.
Baby
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5), Selective Mutism is a childhood disorder typified by an inability to speak in certain circumstances.
Family
Why I keep My Children’s Hair Natural & How I Care for It
I had been natural for most of my adult life so it was only natural that they too remain naturals. My youngest daughter Nini (5) only knows me as having natural hair, where as Kamva(8) can’t remember as I cut my hair again when she was about 2 years old
Health Care
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder that is characterized by impulsivity, hyperactivity and attention difficulties. It begins in early childhood and can persist into adulthood
Wellness
Wellness for children emphasizes nurturing their physical, mental, and emotional health from an early age. It involves providing nutritious meals, encouraging regular physical activity, and promoting positive social interactions. Additionally, supporting children’s emotional well-being through open communication, empathy, and teaching coping skills builds a strong foundation for lifelong wellness habits. Prioritizing wellness in childhood lays the groundwork for healthy development and overall happiness
Normally when we discuss child development we just talk of developing the ‘child’ and we are sort of blind to an important aspect that has a bearing on whether the ‘child’ gets opportunities for optimal development that leads to self-actualization or not – GENDER.