by Clinical Psychologist Joanna Kleovoulou AD(H)D is not just a disorder that can disrupt school performance, it is an all-day disorder. AD(H)D clearly also affects how children get along with friends and family, complete homework assignments and chores, and...
Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Bedfordview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become familiar to many South Africans due to the high crime rate in the country. According to the South African Crime...
Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist, PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Bedfordview Matric exams have always been known to be a stressful and daunting time for both learner and parents. Once the final paper is written there is a sense of relief and...
Sibling Rivalry – really such a bad thing? 7 Tips to Household Harmony By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist, Director PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Bedfordview A certain amount of rivalry and conflict between siblings is normal and even useful. Sibling...
Loving two men at once inevitably means having to make an agonising decision. Who do you choose – or should you walk away from both? – By Carla Calitz Who should Bella choose?’ This is the question the Twilight saga revolves around – and it’s difficult not...
How should parents explain disasters such as the Japan earthquake and tsunami? The pertinent question that arises is how do you as a parent explain that natural disasters and other terrifying events occur while at the same time making your child feel safe. The...
