Self-regulation, sometimes called self-soothing, broadly refers to the ability to manage one’s thoughts, feelings, attention, and behaviour to adapt to different circumstances, pursue goals, and respond to social expectations. In children, developing self-regulation is a gradual process: early on, they … Continued
Difficult times affect all of us. Whether it’s financial troubles, the illness or death of a loved one, mental illness, or conflict within relationships, all families experience challenges. And while the adults may bear the majority of the burden, these … Continued
South Africa observes National Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June, and this year the theme selected is “Working together in ending violence against children.” In considering this theme, South Africans are faced with an urgent question: “Are … Continued
As parents, our first instinct will always be to protect our children. Seeing your child in physical or emotional pain can be very distressing, and our immediate impulse may be to try and protect them by removing whatever is causing … Continued
As children, so much of our well-being is connected to that of our parents. Our parents’ love, support and guidance help us develop and grow into healthy and independent people. But, one aspect of childhood well-being that is often not … Continued
Every year July is commemorated as Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month. This month aims to focus on mental health conditions and how they impact people’s day-to-day lives. While mental health conditions in children are often not a topic that people like … Continued
There are a lot of misconceptions that exist about childhood trauma. The first is that only certain types of children experience trauma. Children who come from poor families, or families who live in certain areas. Children whose parents smoke and … Continued