Ease the Stress
As the lockdown continues, I find myself moving through a whole range of emotions and feelings on a daily basis. Anxiety, sadness, relief, worry, joy, appreciation, disappointment, to name but a few. Dealing with them is not always easy and I often wonder how others are coping, especially those less fortunate than myself. Stress is …
The Benefits of Exercise
The word exercise, for most adults, conjures up images of working out in the gym, running on a treadmill, lifting weights, cycling or running on the open road. But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, during breaks, at dance class or soccer practice, …
The gnome who had to stay at home
In an article on NEWS24 we are introduced to the work of Susan Perrow, an Australian whose ‘work’ passion is stories and storytelling. “As an author, storyteller, teacher trainer and parent educator she has spent 30 years documenting stories from numerous cultures, writing stories and telling stories to groups of children and adults – all this …
Choosing Play over Home Schooling
The immedate reaction from many parents and teachers when Lockdown was declared, was one of shock. How would the children be taught all the work that was set out for the year? Schools began setting up remote access for learners, putting together programs and searching for available resources. Many parents joined in the frenzy and …
Coronavirus – A Story for Children
Helping your children deal with the Coronavirus and more specifically the Lockdown, can be a difficult task. Fortunately you are not alone and many experts are ready to offer you advice. Stories have been written and videos have been posted, so help is close at home. Coronavirus Story: Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson and Nia Roberts …
Diary Day 5
Friday at last. A week looking after two children is heavy going, even for a fit person. The daily routine took place as usual, with tasks fitted in between. A mosaic tree on a paper plate, tender care for the bean plant, a dose of Jungle Book on TV and a session on the Tablet …
Diary Day 4
I wake at around 5:30 each day and try to get some “me” time in before my two charges wake up. This happened at 7:00 for Emily and 8:00 for Ethan. Breakfast, bathing and dressing always offer a learning opportunity. Discussions about healthy foods, good hygiene and clothing for different weather conditions were part of …
Diary Day 3
Wednesday started off slowly so I was able to do a few things that did not involve children. Ethan and Emily were not very co-operative and home schooling with teacher was disappointing. Emily was disruptive and caused her poor mother a bit of embarrassment. We all insisted she apologise before we would include her in …
Diary Day 2
Tuesday began with drama. Emily woke up still in her clothes because she had fallen asleep on the couch. She was puzzled and annoyed, hinting that I miight be to blame! The usual discussions and million questions followed. As the rest of the household was still sleeping we went off to her art corner in …
Diary Day 1
As the primary caregiver for two young children my day begins early as my four year old granddaughter is an early riser!. My door opens with the words: “Granny …” After that anything can happen. Monday started off in the usual manner with Emily, the four year old, asking me a million questions about why …
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