An occupational therapist needs to have a 4-year university degree and be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa ...
Why breastfeeding is a good choice for baby: Breast milk provides the right balance of nutrients to help an infant grow into a strong ...
Emotions are crucial building blocks in the development of your baby Emotions are the little chemical reactions in the body that propels...
BALANCE = CONTROLLED MOVEMENT = ABSENCE OF HYPERACTIVITY Reasons why a child might be labelled hyperactive a lack of discipli...
Merely teaching them to memorise something and repeating it back in an exam has become the starting point of understanding knowledge and ...
Playing video games could have some advantages when it is done in moderation, which means that it doesn’t interfere with other develop...
Controlled versus uncontrolled movement Muscles can’t think, but they can rest or move. When muscles move they either: react reflexiv...
Good fine motor skills are very important for school readiness. Your child will use these skills to write, draw and cut in school. If the...
We fill up our kid’s diaries with play dates and extra murals and forget that children also need downtime. A child shouldn’t be exposed to...
Child safety in shopping malls is a huge concern for parents. Koos Herselman , Stress and Trauma Consultant and Personal Safety Tra...
How to explain to your child why they are stuttering Children might get teased and wonder why this is happening to them. It’s always g...
What is sensory processing? • The neurological process of organising sensations for use in everyday life. • We use sensations to ...
Interesting facts: Since 1980, obesity and overweight has increased by 27.5% in adults and 47.1% in children. A fifth of boys and a ...
A bit of planning can help you to be prepared and confident on the big day. Start early with preparations. The last-minute rus...
You need to know exactly what to use and when and how to protect their skins. The following guidelines were adapted from the AAD: Shadi...
Dear Mom I was so excited to start big school today and I couldn’t wait to put on my uniform this morning. I was wondering abou...