by Sandra Martins | Jan 11, 2012 | Media
Parents play a vital role in their children’s concepts of what is and isn’t gender-appropriate behaviour. The problem with stereotyping the sexes is that it can limit or even restrain your child’s individual preferences and abilities. When parents keep the sex of...
by Sandra Martins | Jan 11, 2012 | Media
Cinderella struggled with her stepfamily until her life took a turn for the better. Here’s how blended families can survive without the help of a fairy godmother. By Xanet van Vuuren, contributions by Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist from PsychMatters Family...
by Sandra Martins | Jan 11, 2012 | Media
Even though a miscarriage is a relatively common occurrence, it is still a very traumatic experience to go through. By Xanet van Vuuren contributions by Joanna Kleovoulou Clinical Psychologist at PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre, Bedfordview When a pregnancy ends...
by Sandra Martins | Jan 11, 2012 | Events, Parenting, Toddlers
First Aid and basic childcare, facilitator – Leeann Holdsworth Being responsible for the care and survival of your baby can be very overwhelming for first time parents and caretakers. This workshop is for first time moms, domestic workers and nannies who would...
by Sandra Martins | Dec 21, 2011 | Media, Parenting, Toddlers
Raising a Responsible child: Too young to decide? By Joanna Kleovoulou, Clinical Psychologist and Director of PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre What was meant to be an exciting expedition to the toy store with my four-year-old niece, turned that intended delightful...
