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7 behaviours you need to stop. Destructive behaviours can tear marriages apart – but it doesn’t have to be that way for yours. Jokingly criticising your partner, being sarcastic or even something as ‘innocent’ as eyeball-rolling may not be as harmless as you thought. Joburg-based couples counsellor and relationship therapist Michael Kallenbach explainshow to stop […] More
We’ve gathered must-have apps to make life a little easier for busy moms. We all know that being a mom has its challenges, so why not accept a little technological help? These handy appshave all been designed to take a bit of pressure off and help busy parents streamline tasks, organise family life, and entertain […] More
When you’ve been in a long-term relationship you develop certain habits that can sometimes be irritating to each other. We share the seven secrets of couples who have cracked the happiness code. When certain behaviours start affecting your relationship, it can leave you both frustrated. Intensive relationship therapist and founder of Couples Help, Louis Venter, […] More
Reining in resentment Bitterness is a toxic element in a relationship and left unresolved, it can break up couples. Here’s how to defuse grudges and grievances before they become unmanageable. READ MORE: RESOLVE COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP You get home after a long day at work, exhausted from driving through two hours of traffic and shopping for […] More
Learning about respect Schools around the world – including in South Africa – have experienced a rise in pupils disrespecting teachers. While children’s environment plays a role in forming their responses to authority figures, it’s parents who need to instil a basic understanding of respect in their kids. Cindy Glass, founder of Step Up Education […] More
Coping with explosive anger Children suffering from anger issues experience added distress. Help them – and yourself – through understanding, and therapeutic techniques. READ MORE: 7 SIGNS YOUR TODDLER MIGHT BE ANXIOUS Anger management is often associated with adults trying to address their flaring tempers or violent outbursts, but many children also struggle to understand and […] More
5 tricky personalities (and how to handle them) Every relationship has both positive and negative dynamics, but when someone has a difficult personality, it can be even more complex. Is your partner so stingy the last time you had date night was 15 years ago at the local roadhouse grill? Or do you find it impossible […] More
If your friendship is leaving you drained and depressed, it might be time to let go. There’s nothing like a catch-up with your best friend to make you feel that all’s well with the world. But when you continually leave your get-together feeling drained and emotionally battered, it might be time to rethink the friendship. Janice Hanly, Joburg based life coach, says the ‘friends for a […] More
