Communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional, and yet we often neglect the importance of it when it comes to raising our children. I would like to share a few tips on communication that …
I would like to address both married and single parents. I want to let you know that you are not alone.As I am typing this blog I have yet again put my girls in bed. All by my myself. This …
Historians and sociologists have observed an interesting trend that occurs with groups of people, or in communities, or even in families. It is called the phenomenon of the third generation. Simply put, they have observed that there commonly occurs deterioration …
We were one of those fortunate couples who got pregnant exactly when we planned to. We married quite young, spent 4 years enjoying married life and then fell pregnant in the second month off contraception. I read books, attended courses, …
Have you ever had to prepare for a race or a tough exam? Responsibility is like that; it takes time, practice and a willing coach. It would not be fair at all to expect our kids to take part in …
I’m a proud father of three energetic and very diverse boys, eight, five and 2 years old. A life of peacefully playing with dolls, coloring in and clean toilet seats just does not exist. Haha.I’m also a son of a …
Holiday time is most definitely a time of investing into our teenagers. Having time with them is a scarce and precious commodity which we like to use to the utmost. Our motivation when planning for holidays will certainly be “Buying …
Self-image originates in self-knowledge. As parents it is our responsibility to teach our children that self-image is the opposite of selfishness and pride.We often think that the child who can be direct or stand up for himself is destined for …
In Ouerskap gee Hettie Brittz raad oor ‘n baie snaakse aspek van ouerskap wat meeste goed ken, naamlik hoe om te keer dat ons dit heeltemal verloor as ouers.
Listening to Christians sharing their views on why so many families around the world are falling apart, you might surmise that the biggest culprit is the influence of the immensely secularized Western culture which we live in. But is it …