Professor Dr Manfred Spitzer, a German psychiatrist, psychologist, neuroscientist and author, is one of the most well-known and respected neuroscientists in the world. While in Namibia, Dr Spritzer shared his knowledge on what technology is doing to our brains and our ability to learn, and what this effect will have on us as we age. MYD: You have done …
Emma Guthrie is an Occupational Therapist who, in light of the recent Occupational Therapy Month, prepared for us this short piece that explains occupational therapy when working with children. Occupational Therapy in the field of Paediatrics by Emma Guthrie, Occupational Therapist Working with children as an Occupational Therapist is like opening a bag of Liquorice Allsorts: each child is so uniquely …
An environmental and life skills educational programme that focuses on the next generation of rural decision makers, was what was discussed in this episode of the MYD Earth Show. “Most of these children come from remote villages, far away from where they are attending their school and it means that they come and live, either with guardians or in child-lead …
How do you foster empathy as a parent, is what 99FM’s MYD Heart asked Namibian Clinical Psychologist, Ute Sinkala, who notes that within the context of parenting, “empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of your children.” Understanding the feelings of your children will help you in being a better parent, explains Aha! Parenting, “empathy… …
Rundu born, Luis Munana, is an International Model, Big Brother Africa Housemate, TV Presenter and more. Right now, he’s busy with a project to launch a Namibian children’s cartoon television show. 99FM’s MYD Art caught up with Luis, to talk about this new project, the logistics of it and the upcoming auditions for Namibian children to be a part of …
Raising children is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs possible, yet also a job for which most are the least prepared. Effective Parenting is learning the skills required to parent the child you have, not the child you wish you had. This requires adaptability and support, something that is more within reach than you may think. “Parenting is …
Realising that to live in a better world we need to make the world better, has resulted in the birth of Poiyah. A charity organisation, Poiyah wants to be the vehicle to advocate for those that are not in a position to do so while instilling a culture of giving in the youth. Incorporating children as drivers as well as …
“Movement develops the brain. Our brain needs to build experiences and references from the things we can physically taste, touch and smell.” “We use basic movements to develop neurological pathways and promote sensory-motor integration, posture and learning ease.” This according to Rika Grove, a Mind Moves instructor here in Namibia. “Mind moves serves to integrate and inhibit primitive reflexes, integrate …