Did you know that 25% of South African parents surveyed in a 2018 report by IPSOS, said they had a child who had experienced cyberbullying? 

Whether your child has been involved in bullying on the playground or online, “The Health Wrap” podcast is here to equip you with the know-how when facing this problem. This episode’s guest is specialist wellness child counselor, Kirsten McLeod. 

A breakdown of some key moments in the episode: 

[00:05:47] Bullying defined and the types of bullying. 

[00:08:39] What motivates bullying?

[00:11:33] Parenting styles that can foster bullying behaviour. 

[00:13:08] How to address bullying in a healthy and positive way as a parent. 

[00:16:38] Tools and skills that parents can teach children to be able to discuss bullying and prevent bullying in the future. 

[00:18:24] How nature and nurture affect how empathetic we are. 

[00:23:30] How South African society fosters bullying behaviour. 

[00:25:25] Cyberbullying vs normal bullying. 

[00:27:08] How to identify and help a victim of bullying. 

[00:34:12] What you should do if your child is being bullied by a teacher. 

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Links you should know about:  

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Mediclinic Prime Page: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/mediclinicprime.html

Contact Kirsten McLeod: https://www.foundationsforlife.co.za/kirsten-mcleod

The Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/

Mona Delahooke: https://monadelahooke.com/

Bullying Childline: https://www.childlinesa.org.za/children/for-children/issues-affecting-you/bullying/

More info on school and children: Infohub https://www.mediclinicinfohub.co.za/

The IPSOS study on bullying: https://www.ipsos.com/en/global-views-cyberbullying 

Childline for bullying: https://www.childlinesa.org.za/children/for-children/issues-affecting-you/bullying/ 

#StopBullying website: https://www.bullying.co.za/about-us/ 

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Are you wondering if your child is ready to start grade 1? Don’t worry, many parents are in the same boat and that’s why we are here to help. Our host, Vanessa Pickford, is joined by psychologist, Bettie Rall, to provide insight into the meaning of school readiness, what you should do if your child's teacher has recommended that you hold your child back another year and more. 

Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile and make sure you don’t miss any of our episodes. 

Check out these golden moments: 

[00:04:38] How to know if your child is ready to be attending school using school readiness tests etc. 

[00:07:42] How learning disabilities and neurological differences could potentially affect school readiness 

[00:09:39] The difference between girls' and boys' school readiness ages. 

[00:11:53] Suggestions for the gifted child.

[00:15:57] The relationship between screen time and school readiness levels for children. 

[00:20:39] The five key areas of assessing school readiness as parents.

[00:24:55] Advice for a mom who is really struggling with a child with separation anxiety.

[00:29:35] Physical hindrances to school readiness. 

[00:36:10] How to nurture the social skills of an only child. 

Links you should know about:  

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Mediclinic Prime Page: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/mediclinicprime.html

Info on school and ADHD: https://www.mediclinicinfohub.co.za/

School readiness assessment: https://www.worksheetcloud.com/blog/is-your-child-ready-for-grade-1-here-are-5-key-areas-to-assess/ 

Bettie Rall’s website: https://emotionalwellbeing.co.za/

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Does your toddler throw tantrums or need help dealing with big emotions? 

You’ve come to the right place! In episode 3 of “The Health Wrap”, brought to you by Mediclinic Prime, we discuss this very important topic with Dr Happy Setsiba. Whether you’re dreading the ‘terrible twos’ or want to hide from the disdainful looks every time your child tantrums at the grocery store, we’re here to help. 

Here are some of the highlights from this episode: 

[00:05:40] Tantrums defined. 

[00:08:59] Which age or stage tantrums tend to start. 

[00:11:24] Frequency of tantrums and big emotions.

[00:13:20] Why children throw tantrums. 

[00:16:14] Red flags to watch out during tantrums. 

[00:20:22] Recommended healthcare professionals that can help you and your child that throws tantrum. 

[00:27:44] Skills you can teach your child to navigate big emotions. 

​​[00:31:09] What to do when your child has a tantrum.

[00:37:15] The relationship between diet and tantrums. 

Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile and make sure you don’t miss any of our episodes. 

Links you should know about: 

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Mediclinic Prime Page: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/mediclinicprime.html

Dr Happy Setsiba: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/doctors/4/dr-happy-setsiba.html

More info on tantrums, ADHD and healthy eating: https://www.mediclinicinfohub.co.za/ 

More on temper tantrums: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14406-temper-tantrums#:~:text=Temper%20tantrums%20are%20a%20normal,still%20seek%20a%20parent's%20attention

Mediclinic Webinar: The Difficult Child https://vimeo.com/673243476/40ababf9d3

Tantrum Red Flags: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/child-tantrum-behavior-disorder

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Are mealtimes stressful for you and your little one? In episode 2 of The Health Wrap podcast powered by Mediclinic Prime, our host, Vanessa Pickford, is joined once again by parenting expert, Meg Faure to chat about how to help little ones overcome fussy eating. 

Some golden nuggets: 

[00:04:11] How nutrition impacts your child’s emotional well-being. 

[00:05:15] The term ‘fussy eater’ and ‘picky eater’ explained. 

[00:08:04] How parents and caregivers are impacted by fussy eaters. 

[00:09:24] Issues that contribute to fussy eating. 

[00:13:58] How the four sensory personalities impact children’s food preferences. 

[00:23:47] What ‘Healthy Eating’ should look like for a child. 

[00:31:59] Healthy and enjoyable snack ideas you can make for your little one. 

[00:34:19] Child-directed eating and when parents should step in. 

[00:39:06] Meg’s advice for making meal times a joy instead of a burden. 

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! 

Links you should know about: 

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Get a 50% discount on Meg Faure’s app ‘Parent Sense’ by using the discount code SENSE50: https://parentsense.app/

Listen to the podcast ‘Sense by Meg Faure’: https://sense.megfaure.com/podcasts/sense-by-meg-faure

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Are you struggling to keep your eyes open due to a baby or toddler who can’t sleep through the night? In the kick-off episode of The Health Wrap podcast powered by Mediclinic Prime, our host, Vanessa Pickford, sits down with parenting expert, Meg Faure to chat about your child’s sleep issues and more. 

If you’re looking for the juicy bits, fast forward to the following timestamps:

[00:06:14] What ‘sleeping through the night’ looks like for your child. 

[00:13:54] Common pitfalls that caregivers make that compromise sleep and create bad habits.

[00:15:50] Different sleeping patterns based on children’s sensory personalities.  

[00:17:36] The effect illnesses have on sleep.

[00:21:20] Sleep Hygiene practices for older children. 

[00:25:36] Learn more about Meg Faure’s Sleep Course and correlating app to help you and your child. 

[00:30:39] Sleep training is explained and tips are shared on how to integrate it into your routine.  

[00:33:20] Meg Faure unpacks the 17-week sleep progression babies typically experience.

[00:36:26] Tips for helping active kids in the early childhood age to sleep through the night. 

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! 

Links you should know about: 

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Get a 50% discount on Meg Faure’s app ‘Parent Sense’ by using the discount code SENSE50: https://parentsense.app/

Listen to the podcast ‘Sense by Meg Faure’: https://sense.megfaure.com/podcasts/sense-by-meg-faure

Preparing for Parenthood Day 2 https://vimeo.com/641502962/4bc069bc1d

Follow Meg Faure on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense/about_details

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Are you looking for help with your child’s health issues but don’t know where to start? 

Whether your munchkin is dealing with sleepless nights, untimely tantrums, picky eating, too much screentime or bullying, we are here to help! 

Mediclinic Prime is excited to announce our new podcast series called The Health Wrap - Healthcare experts at your service. Our host, Vanessa Pickford, will be hearing from an array of experts on these pertinent parenting issues. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!