Childpsych

We are Educational Psychologists from around South Africa with the single common goal to provide parents with relevant and up to date information.

We are a group of Educational Psychologists commonly known as Child Psychologists from around South Africa, with the single common goal to provide relevant and up to date information about all aspects of being a child in South Africa. Our primary focus is on the emotional well-being of children and how to ensure that children reach their full potential in all social and academic areas.

12/02/2026

Today President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his state of the nation address for 2026! Mr President, we will be listening closely to hear your plans and how you and your government will work to improve the lives of young children in South Africa. We call on you to ensure greater access to all ECD services, with greater support to poor communities and families with young children.

07/11/2025

OK, let's clear this up once and for all: Methylphenidate and Methamphetamine DO NOT work in the exact same way. One helps to balance the ADHD brain, while the other hijacks it. Here is the difference:

25/10/2025

When you're feeling super overwhelmed with studying and suddenly your friend's beautiful face pops up in your textbook! 😄🥰

Thank you for helping me study, Gayathrie ###

24/10/2025

Gentle parenting is a truly wonderful concept at its core. But unfortunately too many parents get it mixed up with permissive parenting ... which leads to chaos. Here's what you should know:

Gentle parenting has become one of the most widely discussed parenting approaches on social media. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you’ll find perfectly curated clips showing parents responding calmly to tantrums, setting limits with a soft tone, and always choosing connection over conflic...

14/10/2025

OK, let's clear this up once and for all 💪 Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Methamphetamine DO NOT affect the brain in the exact same way. It all comes down to the way these chemicals work at the synapses! 🧠

I'll explain the difference in this video.

10/10/2025

ADHD is about so much more than just difficulty concentrating. It affects both adults and children in a plethora of different ways and if we really want to support someone with ADHD we need to know about these less obvious struggles as well. Always lead with kindness and empathy ❤️

08/10/2025

Does your child need a new therapist? Do you know which questions to ask? Here is what is important ...

28/09/2025

It's not that you can't do maths ... it's that your brain WON'T LET you 🧠❌️

09/09/2025

In all my years of experience, I have found over and over again that helping children understand their own brains can make a world of difference!

28/08/2025

Change is hard - especially for kids ❤️ Cognitive Flexibility is the brain skill that helps them adjust, cope, and switch gears. Here's how you can support them in strengthening this skill.

22/08/2025

Having a good fit between a child and their therapist is always important, but even more so if your child is neurodivergent. Your child needs someone who UNDERSTANDS their unique challenges and who has EXPERIENCE in working with neurodivergence.

Remember to ask these 5 important questions before you choose a new therapist!

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28 Union Avenue, Pinelands
Cape Town
8001

Website

http://www.childpsych.co.za/

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