Why we need to talk about child sexual abuse Conscious Parenting segment As adults, the concept and idea of child sexual abuse (CSA) is a hard and rather unpalatable topic to talk about. The less we talk about it and understand it, the more chance we give it to...
Primitive Reflexes Primitive reflexes are the instinctive, automatic movements of the body controlled by the brain stem that promote survival during the early years of life. These early life reflexes lay down the architecture and neural networks of the brain and each...
Conscious Parenting: Allergies CD4+T Cells Differentiation and Functions CD4+T cells are crucial in achieving a regulated effective immune response to pathogens. CD4+T cells carry out multiple functions, ranging from activation of the cells of the innate immune...
Emotions – the amygdala and neocortex Amy is a very nice girl – loving, friendly and kind. She can be compassionate and wonderful fun. No one can be happy or successful without her. Unfortunately she doesn’t always keep her facts up to date, but this is...
The Changing Nutritional Needs of Children Dietitian’s advice on changing nutritional requirements: What to feed your children at different stages While most parents and caregivers understand the importance of nutrient-enriched food for a growing child, many don’t...
Enigma of the Vagus Nerve Many children suffer from a condition that is classified as Attention Deficit Disorder ADD or ADDHD. Parents are often bewildered by the responses of teachers and peers to their over active and exuberant child whose unruly behaviour both in...
