Why is Independence Important in Young Children?
The greatest gifts parents can give their children are a loving and supportive home environment, a well-rounded and challenging education and opportunities to exercise independence and self-reliance. Well, love does make the world go round, we all know that. And we...
Grade 1 Delay
So, When Should The Decision About Delayed Entry To Grade 1 Be Made? Well, I hope that if this is a consideration, your child’s school has already been in contact… However, as this is a very big decision, one that can have both short-term and long-term...
Extra Murals – I don’t want to do ballet anymore!
No parent wants to force their child to do something about or in which they are unhappy. However, allowing your child to take up and give up pursuits on a whim has the danger of sending out mixed messages. Ideally, your child should be allowed to participate in the...
The Discipline Debate
Disciplining your child is always a challenge, here are a few practical hints… Try to be consistent at all costs – don’t have too many rules and keep the ones you decide upon (no matter how tired or frazzled you are!) But consistency should not be confused...