Every week the children received a lesson that spoke about the Bible and the stories within, and the two girls always looked forward to juice and tray-bake while waiting for their parents to fetch them after service. Then of course, there was always Sunday Lunch. what a treat!
Read MoreSo, we must accept from the outset that parents must assume a disciplinary role, and this would include any guardian who assumes a parent role. Let us not expect third parties who support our children’s learning to take on that responsibility. A school teacher for example, supports you by reinforcing the foundation you have established.
Read MoreSimeon was four years old and loved most things except bedtime of course. On this particular afternoon, his mother was at the store, his sister was yet to come home from dance class, and his father was in his home office busy on the spreadsheet. Simeon had happily continued to work on the drawing and colouring he had begun at nursery. Rather pleased at his progress, he ran into the office, face beaming and with his rather large piece of drawing paper in tow:
Read MoreThen something happened! Happy and outgoing Grace suddenly became quiet and withdrawn, teary and unstable. Perhaps you have experienced that feeling of helplessness as a parent or guardian, seeing your toddler unhappy and unable to explain and share with you.
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