A Pro-active Parenting Expo/ Pro-active Parenting Expo will be presented by therapists on 20 August 2022 at Kruik.
Research, therapists, teachers and parents agree: Our young children are under tremendous pressure, experience anxiety/depression and parents struggle with their educational task because they do not all receive good parental guidance. Following this need – which also exists in our town – the following opportunity is offered:
A Pro-active Parenting Expo/ Pro-active Parenting Expo will be presented by therapists on 20 August 2022. It is held at Kruik and entry to the expo is free. During the free Expo, we would like to connect parents with people/support groups/ who may be able to assist them. There will be many of our local therapists available at the stalls they man and hopefully they will be able to speak to a few worried parents. We also invite the pre-school activities, Gr R classes and primary schools to come and show what contribution they make to the early development of children – a bit of a “One-stop event” for parents.
MPUMALANGA – “There is no one above the law, exclaimed the Provincial Head of the Hawks, Major General Zodwa Mokoena. The exclamation came after the arrest of a 45 years old potential witness who defied the instructions of the court by refusing to receive or sign the J32 “Subpoena in a criminal proceeding which summoned her to attend and give evidence in court on Friday, 12 August 2022.
It is alleged that in June 2016 the main accused on this matter fraudulently utilized the Government Department of Transport letterhead to source suppliers. After the supplier bought and delivered the procured assets the, suspect vanished without paying her (the victim). The victim waited for payment but nothing was received. She then went to the Department of Transport to enquire about the payment for the assets she procured. The department responded that they never ordered anything from her.
The matter was reported to the Middelburg-based Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further probe. During the investigation, the accused was arrested and later released on bail and she is still attending court. Witnesses were summoned and testified in court and only one potential witness from the Department was subpoenaed to come and testify.
On 30 June 2022 the investigating officer went to the department to serve the witness with J32 subpoena to go and testify at the Middelburg Commercial Crime court. (Click here for an easy explanation on subpoenas HERE)
On arrival at the address, the investigating officer explained to her the reason for his visit and that she had to receive and sign the subpoena. She then refused and told the investigating officer to take the subpoena back to court and throw it at the prosecutor as she was not coming. She further said that she is no longer interested in the case and the prosecutor should stop calling or emailing her anything concerning the case.
Example of a Subpoena
The case was postponed to 25 July 2022 for her to appear in court but she failed to attend. The Magistrate issued a warrant for her arrest on that day for contempt of court. On 12 August 2022, she was arrested pending her first court appearance on Monday, 15 August 2022 at the Middelburg Commercial Crime court and she remains in custody.
Major General Mokoena caution that “The arrest should serve as a reminder to others that witnesses have an obligation to appear before the court to testify and not their discretion. Any witness who undermines the court will become an accused (contempt of court).” She concluded by strengthening and encouraging the investigators to continue with the good work without fear, favour or prejudice.
Police urge anyone with any information on Crime to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous
Gebede vir die lewe… Gebed is meer as ‘n ritueel of godsdienstige gewoonte, dit help ons nie net met wat ons nodig het nie, maar is deel van die groot essensie van ons lewe… Gebed is ons lewe!
PEP Stores is engaged in various activities to show selfless commitment to improve and change the lives of our remarking customers
Therefore as an extension of their Mandela Day Program and PEP WE CARE CSI PROJECT where they make a difference to the most vulnerable, PEP had handed over full school uniforms including shoes and backpacks to 30 identified learners of Ikhwezi Primary School situated in Ext 23 Bethal.
The main reason that PEP is giving back to the community is that they want to contribute to building a caring society together. They want to restore some dignity to their children who are faced with the embarrassment of not having the proper school attire and that must brace for the cold winter days without being dressed warmly.
“As we all know that education is a key, therefore, it is important that we support with every little we have to our foundation phase or primary school students which is very crucial as a foundation pillar of life of any kid, being able to handover these school uniforms to the learners I can proudly say that we are making an impact in lives of Bethal community,” said Dan Mtshali, Pep Stores Area Manager.
Having a school uniform boosts, motivates and encourages young people to come to school, which will have a significant reduction number of young kids dropping out of school, Sikhula Kunye, meaning we are growing together, is their company culture which symbolizes growth, therefore, in this case, today that’s why they were at Ikhwezi Primary School to plant the seed to the young stars to grow and not making them feel ashamed of coming to school because of lack of uniform to wear.
Ikhwezi Primary School was also a beneficiary of TAKE A GIRL CHILD TO SCHOOL campaign whereby the school received over 200 packs of sanitary pads for girls that cannot attend school due to menstruation periods and girls who cannot afford to buy sanitary pads for each PEP Stores Sanitary Pads Campaign for Underprivileged Girls
70% of Adolescent girls in rural schools have no access to Portable and Safe Sanitary Pads Products is a fact we know it.
In South Africa, young girls are forced to miss school due to a lack of sanitary towels. Unfortunately, this pattern may affect the child’s educational development.
Every day over 300 million women and girls around the world menstruate. A seemingly natural occurrence is turned into a nightmare for millions of young girls through persistent taboos and stigma, lack of access to menstrual products and proper sanitation, as well as lack of education on managing their menstrual cycle.
The adolescent girls struggling to buy female hygiene products must turn to rags, socks, and even notebook paper, and often lack access to clean water and private toilet facilities. The topic of menstruation can be taboo in many cultures, especially among males, including that of the different cultures in South Africa and young girls can therefore experience shame and embarrassment when they are menstruating and do not have the resources to manage their menstruation hygienically.
PEP Stores Pad Drive Campaign has been launched out of the desire to help young girls stay in school and to help restore and protect their dignity.
“At the same time we still promote the spirit of Ubuntu which is in line with our company culture of Sikhula Kunye (Growing together) in this case we are making sure at PEP that we grow our your girls so that in future they become better leaders,” said Dan.
LOCAL BUSINESS WOMAN TO PARTICIPATE IN SERITI’S WOMEN IN MINING PROGRAMME
“You don’t have to be the loudest to be heard”
Minah Zulu, owner of Gladtidings in Kriel is one of twenty participants in the recently launched Seriti Women in Mining programme.
Minah Zulu, owner of Gladtidings in Kriel
This programme was launched in Middelburg in May 2022 and will run over the next eighteen months with participants receiving support through development workshops, backed up by one-on-one mentoring. It was designed and will be managed by Collective Value Creation (CVC).
Gladtidings have been in operation for thirteen years and provide office, ablution, carpet and upholstery cleaning to clients in the mining industry. Minah’s love for cooking ensures that the business also provides catering services and currently employs twenty-five people.
Minah, who grew up in KZN but moved to Kriel in 1995, is no stranger to the industry. She started her career at the age of nineteen as a waitress in a mining security barracks; a job she was not entirely prepared for. However, she persisted, and nine years later she left the mine’s engineering department as a planner to start her own business.
This bold move happened during the 2009 recession and demonstrates her resilience which she advocates as a key ingredient for any aspiring business person. She strongly believes in working your way up and learning from the corporate world as much as possible, as the skills she picked up there proved invaluable in her own business. Despite many challenges, such as a lack of funding and getting a foot in the door, her business prospered and in 2017 Gladtidings supported ninety employees.
Gladtidings, as the name promises, aims to spread the good news and Minah’s passion and personal goals, are to give back to the community and uplift others to achieve success. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the business took a huge knock and had to be restructured.
With this new opportunity, she believes the Seriti Women in Mining ESD programme will assist in expanding her network, grow her confidence and increase her assertiveness to negotiate new contracts. All this with her personal philosophy in mind of “you don’t have to be the loudest to be heard.”
Commenting on the launch session of the programme, Minah says it was life-changing and enlightening to dig deep into who you are as an individual as women sometimes lose confidence in their own abilities when it comes to running a business.
Furthermore, she hopes to learn from the other participants. “The pandemic isolated us as entrepreneurs and I feel encouraged that I am not alone in the struggle. I really hope to evolve as a businesswoman.”
Minah loves travelling and hopes to visit her favourite destination, Cape Town, again someday soon. Another interest is architecture and interior design with a personal preference for contemporary mixed with country style.
Minah Zulu has one more dream for now, and that is to restore buildings, especially old dilapidated commercial ones and transform them into residential pieces.
Gladtidings, bringing the good news indeed.
Nyaniso Rapiya, Preferential Procurement & ESD Lead said: “Seriti continues to introduce initiatives aimed at developing communities surrounding our operations and the Women in Mining ESD programme is one such initiative. We believe in empowering women both in our business and in our communities, and by supporting Women-owned businesses we are reducing the socioeconomic challenges that our communities and country at large continue to face and struggle to address.”
This programme will be run by Collective Value Creation (CVC) over the next eighteen months and emphasises Seriti’s focus on women empowerment.
Kruger National Park announced its plans for the fire season
The Kruger National Park (KNP) today, 11 August 2022 announced their management plans for the current fire season which usually takes place between June and October. As part of the Savanna biome, KNP is dependent on fires to maintain a healthy ecosystem. Veld-fires are a natural and common occurrence in KNP and the park uses fire as a land management tool. As the veld has started drying up this winter, KNP has management actions in place for the current fire season.
A recently burnt area in northern KNP after a controlled burn
“Last year, nearly 20% of the park burnt due to very high amounts of grass which accumulated as a result of the high rainfall experienced during the 2020/21 summer months. For the last few years, less than 10% of the park would burn on average. Following another year of substantial rainfall in KNP, we are anticipating another year where ~15% or 300 000 ha of the park may burn.
Kruger personnel burning a firebreak near Skukuza
The majority of these burns will be part of our controlled burning programme conducted by our Rangers for ecological reasons. However, we do also anticipate the likelihood of unplanned fires in the coming months but these will be managed as and when they occur by our trained and equipped personnel” explained KNP’s Abiotic Scientist, Tercia Strydom.
Proactive use of fire in a fire-driven landscape such as KNP is important in order to limit the risk of large, unwanted wildfires later in the dry season. As such, Kruger has already begun burning early-season fires to break up the grass layer as well as burning and grading firebreaks around key infrastructure such as camps, staff facilities and the KNP border in order to reduce the risk of unwanted fires.
Fresh grass regrowth after a controlled burn in southern KNP. Herbivores concentrate on such recently burnt patches to graze on the new, highly nutritious grasses.
“We encourage tourists to be fire-wise when visiting the park. Only make fires in designated braai areas and do not leave it unattended, especially on a hot, windy day. If you happen to drive past a veld fire in the park, please drive slowly and put on your lights if visibility is obscured. If you suspect that a fire is unattended and do not see personnel on site, please report to the nearest camp and Section Ranger”; concluded Strydom.
In recent years there has been a resurgence in traditionally used medicinal plants to improve health (healing) – either alone or in combination with conventional medicine.
One of the main reasons for seeking herbal therapy or other alternatives to conventional medicine is the belief that it will promote healthier living. Herbal medicines are, therefore, often viewed as a balanced and moderate approach to healing (read more HERE). With the many side-effects of modern medicines and growing antibiotic resistance, people the world over see herbal medicine as a safe way to stay healthy and to treat and prevent illness.
Dr Caren Hauptfleisch, Chairperson of the SA Association of Registered Phytotherapists
Dr Caren Hauptfleisch, Chairperson of the SA Association of Registered Phytotherapists (SAARP), who has more than 30 years of herbal medicine experience, says the steady increase in the use of herbs can be seen throughout the world.
“The introduction of modern healthcare as we know it has led to the disappearance and displacement of many indigenous health practices, however, scientists worldwide are now looking to plants and herbs to formulate new phytotherapeutic agents (plant-based treatments) to prevent and treat disease.
“South Africa, and in particular the Western Cape’s floristic region, is home to a wide variety of indigenous medicinal plants that have been used safely and effectively since time immemorial. Science and clinical use are confirming their medicinal value.”
These herbs include Rooibos, Honeybush, Buchu, Aloe ferox and Devil’s claw, among others. Marketers all over the globe are clamouring to include them in their products as the demand for herbal medicine and natural health products grows.
Dr Hauptfleisch highlights the benefits of some of our local herbs and how they can be used to maintain health.
Rooibos
Rooibos (Aspalanthus linearis):
Rooibos is a herb of great significance. It is rich in antioxidants, also referred to as polyphenols, which are compounds that allow plants to resist infections and insect infestations. Drinking it regularly may help to:
Enhance immunity.
Reduce the incidence of cancer due to its cytoprotective effect.
Regulate blood glucose.
Protect the heart from degenerative damage.
Slow the ageing process, since it is able to reduce oxidative stress, and in turn reduce free radical damage.
Prevent certain skin cancers.
When used topically, its anti-inflammatory properties can soothe skin irritations, such as eczema and dermatitis.
“Rooibos is a good daily supplement to improve overall health in combination with a healthy lifestyle.”
Devil’s Claw
Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens):
Dr Haupfleisch notes that herbal medicine should only be used if it is able to be sustainably grown. Human use and trade in a plant should never threaten its existence in the wild.
“Herbs like Devil’s Claw, that has been used in the treatment of pain associated with arthritic diseases, liver and kidney problems, fever and malaria was nearly made extinct by its export to the overseas market, which led to the commercial farming of the herb.”
Devil’s claw is also used in an ointment to treat various skin problems such as sores and boils.
Herbs used in the prevention and/or treatment of common winter ailments:
Herbs that are commonly used for the prevention and/or treatment of common winter ailments found in the Cape and various parts of Africa, include:
Wilde als/Umthlonyane (Artemisia afra) prevents and treats various respiratory infections.
Kankerbossie/Cancer bush (Lessertia frutescens) helps the body to ward off infections and ill health, when used regularly. It also eases symptoms related to colds and flu.
Wild Olive (Olea europaea subs Africana) prevents infections, including viral infections of the respiratory system.
Pelargonium sidoides and other pelargoniums, Tulbaghia violacea (wildeknoffel) treats the common cold and associated symptoms of wet cough and soothes inflamed respiratory tissues, including a sore throat.
Sage (Salvia species) targets viral respiratory infections and eases a sore throat.
Helichrysum species helps treat coughs.
Mint (Mentha longifolia) eases pulmonary infections, headaches, fever and colds, when used in combination with other herbs like Artemisia afra, Saliva species and Olea europeaea.
Sand Olive (Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia) traditionally used for treatment of colds and associated sore throat, influenza and measles.
The above herbs are generally used as herbal infusions or can be steamed. Some of them can also be purchased as herbal pills or tinctures.
Dr Hauptfleisch says when using herbal medicine, it’s important to use the right plant for the associated ailment and in the correct dosage. If in doubt, it’s best to ask a professional before trying it at home.
“When herbal medicine is used correctly and in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, it is an effective and safe approach to healthcare. People and animals have relied on herbal medicine for centuries. Like our food, our bodies are designed to respond to herbal medicines. Many of our modern medicines were first isolated from plants. e.g. Aspirin from Salix alba (White willow bark); antimitotic chemotherapy drugs from the alkaloids of Catharanthus roseus; Quinine from the Cinchona officinalis tree and many others.
“The adage: ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’, sums up the approach in herbal medicine. We rely on whole plant extracts to work within the body safely and efficaciously to both prevent and treat illness. An example is the antimicrobial action of Artemisia afra. The herb interferes with the cellular replication of the pathogen (e.g. bacteria) by breaking down its cell walls and enhancing the body’s innate immune response to keep the pathogens in check and restore or maintain good health.”
She says herbal medicines contain a mixture of different phytochemicals that act in combination with body cells, tissues and chemicals to enhance health. It can either work quickly or at a steadier pace over time depending on what is being treated.
“Treatment should be started at the first sign of disease to achieve the best results or preventatively as part of your daily health regimen.”
ALLERGIES ARE NOT JUST SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS TO HUMANS.
Many people suffer from allergies and would agree it is not a pleasant experience, right? Pets experience allergies too and it is our job as pet guardians (owners) to help them by addressing it with your trusted veterinarian.
Allergies is not a simple topic and it is important to see your vet if your pets show signs and symptoms of allergies. It is also important not to follow advice online from non-qualified individuals. What I share here, I learned from a trusted vet, Dr. Karen Becker who is passionate about education and keeping pets healthy!
WHAT IS AN ALLERGY?
Allergic reactions are produced by your pet’s immune system, and the way their immune system functions is a result of both nature (genetics) and nurture (environment).
TYPICAL SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIES
Itchy skin or redness
Licking and chewing at their body
Regular digestive problems like cramps, bloating, excessive gas, chronic diarrhea, etc.
Ear infections and shaking or scratching their ears.
Tiredness
CAUSES OF ALLERGIES
There are many reasons for pet allergies, including seasonal allergies, food allergies and environmental allergies which we will shortly look at.
SEASONAL ALLERGIES
As the seasons change, you might notice your pets itching & scratching thanks to seasonal environmental allergies. Dr. Karen shares that seasonal allergies in pets almost always involve the skin rather than the eyes and respiratory tract and that animals with seasonal allergies are typically very itchy, and the itch-scratch cycle results in irritated, inflamed skin, hot spots, and secondary infections. This is why it is important to address it immediately, even prevent it!
Intense itchiness. Dogs and cats with allergies are usually very itchy. They scratch at themselves and may show signs of irritability. Some might bite or chew at a specific area of the body, while others are itchy from nose to tail. You may catch your pet rubbing his body against your furniture or along the carpet to help relieve that awful itch.
Hair loss and skin issues. As the itch-scratch cycle worsens, the skin becomes inflamed and tender, which can set the stage for secondary infections. There might also be areas of hair loss and oozing or crusty sores, including hot spots — areas of inflamed, infected skin resulting from an overgrowth of normal skin bacteria.
Problems with the ears and feet. Pets with seasonal allergies typically have issues with their ears and feet. The ear canals grow itchy and inflamed, and they often become infected with yeast or bacteria. Symptoms of an ear infection include scratching at the ears, head shaking, hair loss around the ears, and a bad smell or discharge coming from the ears.
Respiratory symptoms. Although it’s uncommon, some pets, especially cats, can develop symptoms like those of an allergic human, such as a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing.
Image by Dr. Karen Becker
2. FOOD ALLERGIES
“Food allergy” is a term that is widely used by pet owners and vets, but in most cases, it could be more of an intolerance or sensitivity to certain foods or ingredients, but still something to be addressed. It might not necessarily be a reaction by the immune system, but rather one by the digestive system. Most vets will probably suggest an elimination diet trial to try and find out what causes the allergy. Remember that you don’t always need the most expensive food on the market to curb the allergy, especially if it is highly processed.
The authors of The Forever Dog, which includes Dr. Karen, writes that coconut meat or unsweetened dried coconut chips are the perfect single-ingredient treat for dogs suffering from food allergies. It has been shown to improve beneficial gut bacteria and strengthen the gut lining.
Interestingly they also write how studies show that the more puppies are offered healthy human table scraps, the more protection they have from developing allergies later in life.
3. DUST MITES AND FLEAS
Dust mites survive on a diet of dead skin, bacteria, fungi and viruses in the environment. They prefer to feed on the skin of hypersensitive (allergic) individuals because the lipids in their skin are different from those of non-allergic people and pets. What makes them allergenic is a protein found in their feces. One important step to help with this is to replace your dog’s bed with a safe, nontoxic pet bed made of organic materials like silk since dust mites can’t survive in silk.
It’s important to note that fleas aren’t typically attracted to healthy pets. They’re drawn to the weakest animals they can find, first, so one of the best defenses against flea infestations is to feed your dog a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate fresh-food diet that will help keep his immune system functioning optimally. They still need tick and flea treatment and Dr. Karen suggests opting for non-toxic or chemical treatments on the market.
Read more about ticks & fleas and how to get rid of them naturally here.
There are so many other things in the environment and your home that can cause allergies to certain pets. Mold, pollen, trees, certain plants (some even toxic to pets), grass, even your stay soft, cleaning products, their toys and bedding, your deodorants/perfume or scented candles and the fumes of non-stick cookware might hold risks for pets too. Have you ever considered the health impact of what products you use on your lawn or in your garden? Anything applied to your lawn will end up in your pet. It is important, as their guardian (owner) to create a safe environment for them and to keep them healthy.
DR. KAREN SHARES WHAT YOU CAN DO.
Diet – Evaluate their diet and supplement it with essential fatty acids (EFA) and lauric acid.
Environmental factors – It’s important to remove the environmental factors that can negatively impact your dog’s immune system, including:
Poor water quality – make sure to provide fluoride- and chlorine-free drinking water.
Too many vaccines – you can ask your vet to run a titer test first instead of giving unnecessary vaccinations.
Toxic household chemical load – eliminate dog beds treated with PBDEs (flame retardants) and toxic household cleaners.
Yard chemicals – eliminate pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers around your home.
EMFs – provide your dog with a safe zone that’s free from toxic levels of electromagnetic fields from electrical devices in the home.
3. Talk to a trusted vet – Talk to your integrative veterinarian about giving your pet natural antihistamines, and if necessary, consider a desensitization protocol ideally initiated before the start of allergy season.
4. Baths & foot soaks –
Once warm weather arrives, rinse your pet regularly and do daily foot soaks and eye rinses. Since dogs and cats who are outside a lot collect millions of allergens, it’s just common sense to rinse them off, which can provide immediate relief for irritated, inflamed skin.
When it’s time to actually bathe pets (when they’re stinky, dirty, or have a skin infection), Dr. Karen recommends using only grain-free and pH-balanced shampoos. Oatmeal is a carbohydrate and carbs can feed yeast, she doesn’t recommend oatmeal shampoos for yeasty pets.
Follow up with a lemon juice or vinegar rinse to help manage yeast infections. Just add one cup of vinegar or one cup of lemon juice — or 10 drops of peppermint oil with 10 drops of lavender oil — to about 4 litres (a gallon) of water. Since lemon juice can also lighten fur, she usually recommends vinegar or the essential oil mixes for dogs with dark coats. Using cooled green tea as a soothing rinse can also help with inflamed and irritated skin. Do not try this if your pet is allergic to the ingredients.
See other health rinses here and images by Dr. Karen below.
ITCHY PAWS ALL-NATURAL PAW SOAK
This simple home remedy can dramatically reduce your pet’s intense itch by removing the allergens causing them and helping them enjoy life more!
For foot soaks use povidone-iodine (brand name, Betadine), which is an organic iodine solution found at local drug stores.
Add just enough water in the foot soak to cover your dog’s feet, and enough iodine to turn the water to the colour of iced tea.
Alternative – use white vinegar diluted 50/50 with water, especially if your dog’s coat or paws are light in colour, since Betadine may darken light fur.
Can use once a day.
There’s no need to rinse your dog’s feet after the soak. Just pat the paws dry and you’re done.
To receive the full benefit of the soak, your dog needs to stand in the solution for 2 to 5 minutes.
Keeping the paws submerged is key.
Don’t go more than 2 or 3 days using the same foot soak solution.
As with all this advice, please make sure your pet is not allergic to the products or ingredients and it shouldn’t cause unnecessary stress, so introduce it slowly and offer rewards for it.
Another great article by Dr. Karen Becker shared how, contrary to popular belief, pet allergies are not caused by pet hair. Rather, they’re often caused by pet dander, saliva or a specific protein found only in intact male dogs. If you or a family member loves dogs but is allergic to them, you’ve probably at least considered that a “hypoallergenic” dog might make sense for you. According to the science, there’s no truly hypoallergenic dog, however, there are certain breeds that are considered better for allergy sufferers than others.
A 2011 study published in The American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy concluded that the amount of dog allergens found in households with dogs does not vary depending on the breed. In other words, families with so-called “hypoallergenic” dogs are living with the same level of allergens in their homes as people with non-hypoallergenic pets.
Interestingly it appears that some people are allergic only to male dogs. In an interview with CNN, allergist Dr. Lakiea Wright of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston explains: “Up to 30% of people who are allergic to dogs are actually allergic to one specific protein that’s made in the prostate of a dog. If you’re allergic to only that specific protein in the male dog, you may be able to tolerate a female or a neutered dog.”
This is yet another good reason to get your pets spayed and neutered.
Keep your pets healthy and address the allergies as soon as possible to prevent any further discomfort or pain for your pets. Please choose to use cruelty-free products in your home too (cleaning & cosmetic).
Next week we will look at some basics about first aid for pets.
Pro-active Parenting Expo/ Pro-aktiewe Ouerskap Expo word aangebied deur terapeute op 20 Augustus 2022. Dit word by Kruik gehou en toegang tot die ekspo is gratis.
Navorsing, terapeute, onderwysers en ouers het dit eens: Ons jong kinders is onder geweldige druk, ervaar angs / depressie en ouers sukkel met hulle opvoedingstaak, omdat hulle nie almal goeie ouerleiding ontvang nie. Na aanleiding van hierdie behoefte -wat ook in ons dorp bestaan – word die volgende geleentheid aangebied:
Pro-active Parenting Expo/ Pro-aktiewe Ouerskap Expo word aangebied deur terapeute op 20 Augustus 2022. Dit word by Kruik gehou en toegang tot die ekspo is gratis. Tydens die gratis Expo wil ons graag ouers met mense/ondersteuningsgroepe/ verbind wat hulle moontlik kan bystaan. Daar sal talle van ons plaaslike terapeute beskikbaar wees by stalletjies wat hulle beman en hopelik kan hulle ‘n paar bekommerde ouers te woord staan. Ons nooi ook die voorskool aktwiteite, Gr R-klasse en laerskole uit om te kom wys watter bydrae hulle maak in die vroeë ontwikkeling van kinders – so bietjie van ‘n “Een-stop-geleentheid” vir ouers.
Marie Venter – Opvoedkundige Sielkundige en Nadine Dunn – Gesins en Spelterapeut gesels oor die Expo
Daar is ook ‘n tweetalige simposium tydens die oggend. Koste beloop R180 pp. Die onderwerpe van die simposium is gekies na aanleiding van ‘n behoeftebepaling:
Gebede vir die lewe… Gebed is meer as ‘n ritueel of godsdienstige gewoonte, dit help ons nie net met wat ons nodig het nie, maar is deel van die groot essensie van ons lewe… Gebed is ons lewe!
