Telling a child about the death of a loved one, and helping them deal with the pain while grieving yourself, is one of the hardest tasks of parenting. Death is not a subject we like to think about, but unfortunately it is something that many families have to face.
Raising a child is a delicate and challenging job. It is also the most im- portant job of all as the strength and integrity of society’s future generations are rooted in our very parenting skills. As individuals, we all have different parenting styles and each style has its positives and its negatives. The secret to really good parenting lies in recognising your ‘type’, and being open to improvement.
Make herbs part of your life! Dr Connie Meyer shares some ideas about using them in everyday cooking and baking and as soothing natural remedies for childhood ailments.
Dr Raoul Goldberg discusses the rising issue of addiction in children, its underlying causes, and effective strategies for prevention and management. He offers insights into holistic approaches for addressing addictive behaviour in our youth.
Discover how to address and alleviate anxiety in children through homeopathy. Learn about common childhood fears, developmental milestones, and effective homeopathic remedies that can help your child overcome anxiety and grow with confidence. Explore natural, non-addictive treatments tailored to individual needs.
Children who are extremely overactive may be diagnosed as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – but how do you know whether this isn’t just normal childhood behaviour, or even due to a physical problem or a food allergy? And if he does have ADHD, are drugs the answer, or are there other ways in which you can help?
Complementary medicine has much to offer children. To help you get started, we’ve talked to the experts and asked for advice.
Sometimes the Jerichos in our lives crumble overnight. In other instances it is a slow process, where one brick is removed at a time to eventually dismantle a stronghold. Marriages often end in divorce in just this way, and the process overwhelms not only the couple, but also the lives of their children. Walk this journey with Nicolette Ferreira as she explores one of the most profound changes that a child can face.
Improving concentration in children can be achieved not only by using clinically proven natural medicines, but also by exposing them to training in the fundamental cognitive skills that underlie the learning process.
Every child lives out his or her unique life story. Each one is a story about an individual human being on his journey through life, living through countless unique experiences. Inevitably, many of these experiences will be difficult and stressful. It may make a huge difference to his future life if he can share these difficulties with someone. Can we as parents and child caregivers be there for our children and how do we best support them?
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