by delene | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog Articles
Raising purpose-driven children “Your birth was not a mistake. You were created just the way that God needed you to look and be, so that you will make a difference in the world. One day you will find out where you need to make the world a better place.” These words...
by Shiloh | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog Articles
Many years ago a friend of mine knew that we were going through a really hard time as a family. While we were not home one day, she came and planted a patch of colorful pansies in our front garden. The moment I arrived home, my eyes fell on this beautiful patch. What...
by Shiloh | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog Articles
Horror stories about violence among children are becoming more and more common. As incredible as it may seem, the brutal abuse, torture and even murder of children by other children is a growing phenomenon. Not only is our society plagued by juvenile delinquency, but...
by Shiloh | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog Articles
To smack or not to smack … That is no longer a question, since corporal punishment, even by parents, was outlawed by the High Court in South Africa. Most parents wish for their children to be obedient and responsible, and not get into trouble or shame the parents...
by Shiloh | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog Articles
What is self-control? It is the ability to control our attention, our emotions and our behaviour when we really want to do something now, but we know it is wiser to wait. The opposite of self-control is impulsivity. Children who can control their attention, their...
by Shiloh | Feb 27, 2020 | Blog Articles
Bonding with parents is such a vital necessity for babies’ development, that they come into the world programmed to seek contact with their parents, first through crying, then later by seeking eye contact, babbling and reaching out with their arms to the parents. When...
