Brain-Based Parenting Part 5: Exploring Empathy
PACE: Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy Introduction In this final instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
Jan 293 min read
Brain-Based Parenting Part 4:Exploring Acceptance PACE Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy
Introduction In this fourth instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based Parenting: The neuroscience of caregiving for healthy...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
Dec 12, 20235 min read
Brain-Based Parenting Part 3: Exploring Acceptance PACE
Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy Introduction In this third instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based Parenting:...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
Dec 12, 20233 min read
A Caregiving Formula for Brain-Based Parenting: PACE
Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy Introducing PACE In this second instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Brain-Based Parenting: Introduction
Background Sometimes one comes across a book that is so good that you want to share it with as many people as possible. One such book is...
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Nikita Pretorius
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Retention: Is holding my child back the right decision?
It is the time of the year where teachers and parents start talking about the next step for the new academic year. Many factors might...
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Anonymous
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Separation Anxiety
WHAT IS IT? Separation anxiety is a normal part of development. It usually starts at the age of 8 months. This may cause a baby to...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
Aug 19, 20232 min read
Is Preschool better for children than staying at home?
Parents of little ones often struggle with the question of whether it is better to have their children stay at home or send them to...
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Nikita Pretorius
Aug 19, 20234 min read
What to expect when your firstborn is promoted to sibling status
When your first child is born, your world changes forever. You instantly fall in love with this perfect bundle of joy. Your life as you...
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Anonymous
Jun 25, 20232 min read
The Importance of Routine for Toddlers: Tips to Implement a Healthy Schedule
Routines play a vital role in a toddler's development, providing structure, stability, and a sense of security. Establishing a consistent...
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Anonymous
Jun 1, 20237 min read
Let us talk about BITING?!
Let us be honest nobody wants to hear how your bright-eyed cutie toddler has bitten his/her friends, nor does one want your child to be...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
May 31, 20231 min read
The importance of Parental number-talk
Research has repeatedly shown the importance of developing the linguistic and numeracy capabilities of pre-school children to better...
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Anonymous
May 17, 20234 min read
Nourishing Little Tummies: Introducing Solids and the Importance of Nutrition in the Early Years
The first few months of a baby’s life holds many new developmental chapters in a short space of time. The primary role of the parent is...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
May 5, 20233 min read
The Role of Parents in helping children reach their early Milestones - Lessons from Science
Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg The early years of a child's life are incredibly important, and parents play a critical role in nurturing their...
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Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg
Apr 1, 20231 min read
The importance of parent-child joint reading
Parents often wonder about their role and what they can do to best prepare their preschool children for their future. One of the most...
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Anika De Beer
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Transitional objects; Should you be concerned about them?
At school, we have a “no toy” policy but this is probably the one rule we are most flexible around. Every morning we start our day at...
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Anika De Beer
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Delayed Gratification - the importance for parents of pre-school children
As parents of small children can testify - babies are not born with patience. One of the most difficult lessons for small children to...
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Anika De Beer
Nov 10, 20222 min read
What to pack in your child's lunchbox?
All children need specific nutrients to help them grow and develop. Healthy, nutritious meals will help your child to have more energy,...
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