I find myself relating to children often, mainly due to the fast way they speak and move. I seem to have inherited the rhythm of Gauteng and here in Cape Town I struggle to adjust to the rhythm of the waves which everyone else seems to move to. So, it comes as no surprise when …
It is important for parents and caregivers to be aware of some of the issues surrounding child abuse in the young pre-school child. Although many young children are taught by the caregivers not to let anyone touch their private parts, we know that children are too small to make it stop in reality, and they …
SEXUAL ABUSE AND THE PRE-SCHOOLER: WHAT TO BE AWARE OF Read More »
You’re nervous, you’ve got the jitters and you’re scared and you’re not even the one going to Grade One. It is time for your little one to put on their uniform and go to Grade One. So we, at Jelly Beanz, would love to help you come up with some ways to make it easier …
It is the festive season and we are all so busy focusing on getting to and from our loved ones that we sometimes forget basic safety rules. So we at Jelly Beanz would like you to stay safe and therefore we have come up with some holiday travelling tips Even Santa Claus needs to check …
Working nine hours a day requires one to be in each others space constantly. We have slowly gotten into a routine. I make coffee for Alvia, who requires energy to keep track of where all our marbles should be daily, and tea for myself as I believe it soothes the soul. Edith comes in in …
We are colleagues by profession but family by passion Read More »
In our line of work hearing about children being abused is nothing new so when I was referred a girl who had been burned by her guardian I was prepared for a broken girl who was struggling to find the happiness in a world that had hurt her so badly. True resilience can be found …
The Glitter Girl that sparkled brighter than the flames Read More »
“Our Bodies” a book that launches on the 1st of December 2017 is a body Jelly Beanz has been working on to help parents, teachers and caregivers have conversations with children about sexuality. The book, while covering serious topics, has provided the office with much laughter. We have laughed at the translating of words and …