Video : how to help kids release ‘negative’ feelings Watch Carol’s Tuesday tip on how to help children release ‘negative’ feelings. By understanding that children feel their emotions intensely, and that feelings are like waves that build until they crash, psychologist Carol Surya gives ideas on how to help your child let go of ‘negative’ feelings. For children, feelings can change from one...
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For kids it’s all about feelings Noticed how four year olds can have a melt down in a few seconds? Children’s feelings can range from being totally happy the one moment, to tears of frustration and utter despair the next. Sometimes our kids seem impossible to understand! This is because for children, less is said in words, and more is said through behaviour (i.e. body language). So to really understand them, we need to look at...
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Click here to read this month’s newsletter to discover more about the Power of Play, and top tips for playing with your kids. There are also links to our YouTube channel with tips on play, as well as events, deals and words from our very happy JoziKids competition winner. ...
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Video : the importance of play Watch Carol discuss the importance play is in the life of a child. Playing comes naturally for children. It’s how they learn about themselves, about those around them, and about their world. Yet have you ever considered that play is also a doorway into your child’s world? It’s an excellent way to enter their space, on their terms – which magically allows them to show you who they really...
Read MoreReview : popular mummy blogger Kim Gray loves the InnerMagic – children’s self-esteem game Kim Gray recently reviewed the InnerMagic children’s self-esteem game with her young son Harry. In her blog she writes “Last week we were very excited to receive the InnerMagic board game developed by psychologist, Carol Surya. An activity packed game with physical tasks, an opportunity to talk and express one’s emotions...
Read More#PositiveParentMeetup : 29 May 8 – 9pm Join us on Monday 29th May , 8 – 9pm, for a #PositiveParentMeetup. I will be online for 1 hour (8-9pm SA Time) answering all your parenting questions, online on facebook In the comfort of your own home. Just go to this link and type your questions : https://www.facebook.com/events/137072440165439/...
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