Lize Bouwer - Educational Psychologist

10/04/2025

Highly recommended for subject choices and career guidance. Click to register.
https://skillspassportsa.co.za/webinar/

08/04/2025

19/02/2025

https://childmind.org/article/signs-trauma-children/

What to watch for in the weeks and months after an upsetting event - signs of trauma in children and how to begin to address the issue.

19/02/2025

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-change-negative-thinking-patterns/

Unhealthy, negative thinking patterns called cognitive distortions can contribute to depression, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. How to identify them.

13/02/2025

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28/01/2025

https://childmind.org/article/healthy-limits-on-video-games/

To prevent or overcome a child's problems with video games, combine healthy limits on screen time with rewarding non-screen activities.

28/01/2025

https://childmind.org/article/how-using-social-media-affects-teenagers/

How does social media affect teens? Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem due to social media. Read advice for parents from specialists in our article.

28/01/2025

https://childmind.org/article/how-much-should-you-monitor-your-teens-social-media/

Learn how to use parental controls and online safety tips to protect your kids on social media platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

24/01/2025

https://childmind.org/article/teens-and-anger/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub-ed-nl-2025-01-21&utm_content=teens-and-anger

Teens are prone to angry outbursts, especially under stress. Tips for parents on how to help them find less harmful ways of expressing anger.

24/01/2025

https://childmind.org/article/how-anxiety-leads-to-disruptive-behavior/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIAAyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeTplgY8CVCOsnHFgMp54RVy5Nf0VFkQ97t8GynOivVwNQ9E3OOqKFGGyQ_aem_vbFXGAttXNi12Wu76p6_IQ

Children who have outbursts or tantrums may seem angry or oppositional. But they are often very anxious. And they may not even know why they are upset.

09/07/2024

The importance of talking to your teens about s*x.

Read about parenting college students. Child Mind Institute offers tips on supporting children in college, especially if they have mental health or learning challenges.

09/07/2024

How to talk to your teens about alcohol and drugs.

Hear from experts and parents on how to talk to your child about substance use, and give them the tools they need to make healthy decisions.