Category: KHS BLOG

Are Anxious How to respect feelings without empowering fear When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle and, not wanting a child to suffer, actually exacerbate the youngster’s anxiety. It happens when Read More …

  Asking your child about his school day often elicits “School’s okay” followed by a hasty exit, especially if it has been difficult for them. Don’t wait until the final school report to discover your child is struggling. Research shows Read More …

This brain remodelling phase in a teen’s life is known as “pruning,” and without proper nutrition, the brain’s ability to learn new tasks or skills decreases – certainly not good news for students. “It’s a huge time of growth and Read More …

Permissive parenting is a type of parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness. Permissive parents tend to be very loving, yet provide few guidelines and rules. These parents do not expect mature behaviour from their children and often Read More …

Cyberbullying is the use of digital media (such as websites, apps, and text messages) to intimidate, upset, or harm someone. It includes repeatedly sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, or mean content about someone else on purpose. Usually, with cyberbullying, Read More …

These life skills for kids help them grow into confident, self-sufficient adults. You’ve heard the stories before: The student who excelled in high school but dropped out of college because he didn’t know how to independently manage his time. Highly Read More …

Why am I here? Where am I going? What am I meant to do? Why do I feel empty? What do I need to do to feel fulfilled and happy? We all have these questions at some point in our Read More …

Article by-The Salvation Army –Southern Africa Territory What is sexual trafficking? It is the movement of women and children, usually from one country to another but sometimes within a country, for purposes of prostitution or some other form of sexual Read More …

We often forget that children aren’t born with a built-in sense of respect for others. Our children need to be taught to be respectful. Think about it, from birth, kids have to manipulate their world to get their needs met. Read More …

  In South Africa, excess body weight is a massive problem, but not only in adults – 13% .More than 17% of South African children between the ages of 7 and 16 living in urban areas are overweight, according to Read More …