With the technological age that has advanced alongside the younger generations, it has become clear that screens have not only allowed for playful activity, but has become vital in the functioning of almost any child’s daily life. Videogames have been viewed as an activity that is mostly for the use of boys, and has been …
Usually when we hear the word ‘illness’, we picture someone a bit older, who might be retired, and is struggling with a weakening body because of the effects of age. However, we often forget that children, who are young and full of life and energy, can suffer from an illness too. We also often forget …
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I’ve always struggled with learning new languages. I often listen to my bilingual friends in awe, wondering how they can possibly hold on to so many words. What language do they dream in? And think in? And feel in? My Lebanese friend often merges Arabic, French and English seamlessly in a single sentence, but I …
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 …
Isipho seThemba is a project that JellyBeanz will be running with the help of Childline. The project will be piloted in two provinces, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Mpumalanga. The project will be run in the form of workshops with children between the ages of 3 and 14 years old, who are victims of sexual abuse, together …
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 …
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So our larger than life ‘therapet’ Danni aka Danni bear is just as loveable, mellow, entertaining and slobbery chops as ever. “A therapy dog must be friendly, even-tempered, consistent, gentle, confident, comfortable meeting new people, and reliable in unusual environments. Above all, they must love people and truly enjoy being around them while being hugged, …
Did you know that 1 in every 3 South African children are sexually abused before the age of 16 and the rate of sexual abuse of boys exceeds that of girls! Child sexual abuse is any sexual acts, or attempts to commit sexual acts, with a child, with or without the child’s consent. The statutory …
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 …
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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 …
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“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 …
Pfarelo Dau 10 November 2017 The year 2017 has been a big year for mental health in South Africa. The Life Esidimeni case has been one of the big motivators of this grand move towards awareness of mental health problems. The case has drawn some light on the state of mental health services in …
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