The value of a mother
Do you ever feel under-valued, under-paid and unappreciated as a mother? The commitment and devotion is takes to raise a child means being there every day – and night – ...
Protecting your chil...
The effects of sexual abuse on a child are very serious and they can last a lifetime. It is devastating for parents to discover that their child has been abused, ...
Superbaby
Check out this page for a few mind-boggling facts about the super-powers of babies. There is so much that babies can do that we aren’t always aware of. Their unique ...
Older child and new ...
I recently received an e-mail from a reader, Mia, who asks the following question: After 5 and a half years of Sharon being an only child, getting our full attention ...
What not to expect f...
Don’t expect parenthood to be easy Don’t expect breastfeeding to go smoothly and easily from the very beginning, but try to persevere if possible Don’t expect too much from yourself ...
10 Survival Tips for...
Don’t expect your baby to do what the baby books say she should be doing. Don’t expect him to sleep through the night. If he does, that’s fabulous, but many ...
Why your baby doesn&...
There are so many reasons that some babies have poor or disruptive sleep patterns, and we can’t always find the perfect sleep solution for every baby. But research suggests that ...
Babies in Mind works...
INVITATION TO PARENTS Join us for a series of 10 informative, practical and supportive workshops run by clinical psychologist and author of Babies in Mind, Jenny Perkel. These workshops are ...
Babies in Mind works...
I am delighted to say that the first Johannesburg Babies in Mind workshops are starting on Saturday 21st July. The workshops have been designed to support parents and caregivers and ...
Are computers bad fo...
Parents often have concerns that modern technology could be harmful to children. For those of us who did not grow up with computers, it can be really hard to watch ...
Workshops for new pa...
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RUN WORKSHOPS WITH NEW MOTHERS/PARENTS? If you are a mental health professional who is interested in conducting specialized Babies in Mind workshops with new parents or ...
Does your child need...
I attended a really interesting lecture recently at the Western Cape Association of Infant Mental Health. Pam Versfeld is a physiotherapist who works a lot with babies and children who ...
