Making the Cut
If you’re undecided about whether or not to have your child circumcised, we’ve outlined the advantages and disadvantages so that you can make a more informed decision. By Xanet van Vuuren, Living and Loving Magazine, . Choosing whether to circumcise one’s child isn’t...Cowboys & Princesses
Parents play a vital role in their children’s concepts of what is and isn’t gender-appropriate behaviour. The problem with stereotyping the sexes is that it can limit or even restrain your child’s individual preferences and abilities. When parents keep the sex of...Blending in
Cinderella struggled with her stepfamily until her life took a turn for the better. Here’s how blended families can survive without the help of a fairy godmother. By Xanet van Vuuren, contributions by Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family...A life unborn
Even though a miscarriage is a relatively common occurrence, it is still a very traumatic experience to go through. By Xanet van Vuuren contributions by Joanna Kleovoulou Clinical Psychologist at PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre, Bedfordview When a pregnancy ends...First Aid and basic childcare
First Aid and basic childcare, facilitator – Leeann Holdsworth Being responsible for the care and survival of your baby can be very overwhelming for first time parents and caretakers. This workshop is for first time moms, domestic workers and nannies who would...
Raising a Responsible child: Too young to decide?
Raising a Responsible child: Too young to decide? By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist and Director of PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre What was meant to be an exciting expedition to the toy store with my four-year-old niece, turned that intended delightful...Children in Bedfordview choose high-paying careers
According to a recent study by PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre Career Guidance..Relationship expectations after your baby’s birth
Compiled by Melanie Hamaty, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre, Bedfordview 011 – 450 3576 Following the birth of a baby, what should a couple’s REALISTIC expectations be in terms of their relationship? The birth of a baby brings a lot...Learning To Let Go
Get rid of emotional baggage holding you back – say goodbye and move on – we’ll show you how! By Kate Kelly and Sara Mould -contribution by Joanna Kleovoulou Clinical Psychologist at PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre You can’t get over your ex, you wish you’d spent...Open And Constructive Conversations Between Couples
KICKER: Every couple has challenges in terms of communication between each other, particularly when there are children, jobs, family and busy lives to juggle. What are the key essential conversations you should be having with your partner, particularly now that your...Dealing With An “Out Of Control” Teen
Are you constantly trying to please your tormenting, swearing and tantrum throwing teen? Do they always have the last word in an argument? Is it either your teens’ way or the highway? You may be dealing with an out of control teen. Things may have spiraled out of...Parenting Tips For Children With AD(H)D
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...Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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...Danger Of Suicide With Release Of Matric Results
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...Managing Conflicting Household Harmony
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...Torn In Two
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...Kids And Disaster
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...Beating The Bullies
Is your child unkind to others? Know the signs and help them change their ways You might have been brought up in an era when bullying was accepted as a common part of childhood and even endorsed by your father as a defence mechanism. But it’s time to tell your kids...