<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kleutermaatjies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kleutermaatjies is a unique and exclusive learning centre for children aged 3 months to 5 years with Gr. R starting in soon.]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:18:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Brain-Based Parenting Part 5: Exploring Empathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[PACE: Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy Introduction In this final instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/brain-based-parenting-part-5-exploring-empathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e7683e74b97c02f9f77c65</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:47:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ce40df6dfcff40ddb3264b1ddfae316f~mv2_d_5123_3415_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain-Based Parenting Part 4:Exploring Acceptance PACE Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction In this fourth instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based Parenting: The neuroscience of caregiving for healthy...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/brain-based-parenting-part-4-exploring-acceptance-pace-playfulness-acceptance-curiosity-empathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b751d0cc1ed2b16a922c66</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/06870f6f82ccde699c3e19f3dff3ea11.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_859,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain-Based Parenting Part 3: Exploring Acceptance PACE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy Introduction In this third instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based Parenting:...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/brain-based-parenting-part-3-exploring-acceptance-pace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6578d20f9ffe03a75b85ab62</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:37:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_57e11749568b49248e9c73433013bf7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Caregiving Formula for Brain-Based Parenting: PACE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy Introducing PACE In this second instalment of our discussion of the book Brain-Based...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/a-caregiving-formula-for-brain-based-parenting-pace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6578d19c4bad7649e5ab6bcc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:34:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9876a3fc007f4194ae6745c135a48589~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain-Based Parenting: Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Background Sometimes one comes across a book that is so good that you want to share it with as many people as possible. One such book is...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/brain-based-parenting-introduction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6578cf648beaa0aeed24a688</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:24:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53cfbe6773dc4a14b6fd50face01b690.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retention: Is holding my child back the right decision?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the time of the year where teachers and parents start talking about the next step for the new academic year. Many factors might...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/retention-is-holding-my-child-back-the-right-decision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e1f40e38da78fcbafa977b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:10:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_26bb952efe5d49b3bb577bb4b12b5051~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nikita Pretorius</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT IS IT?  Separation anxiety is a normal part of development. It usually starts at the age of 8 months. This may cause a baby to...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/separation-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e1f0de06ed07158459eca8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:55:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b94de986ad1e4d6fb9e2d6f00075fdd6.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anonymous </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Preschool better for children than staying at home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents of little ones often struggle with the question of whether it is better to have their children stay at home or send them to...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/is-preschool-better-for-children-than-staying-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e0f30f9a8fb469f56e3103</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:52:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48ae8823b608e29ab7ebb39f83dcf944.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect when your firstborn is promoted to sibling status]]></title><description><![CDATA[When your first child is born, your world changes forever. 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Establishing a consistent...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/the-importance-of-routine-for-toddlers-tips-to-implement-a-healthy-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6498889c754db29b28fe8024</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:34:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3d8452d19ccf44fb84070923635e698e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anonymous </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let us talk about BITING?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let us be honest nobody wants to hear how your bright-eyed cutie toddler has bitten his/her friends, nor does one want your child to be...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/let-us-talk-about-biting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64988b9beb5d65d03a922c5e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f038015c142a4b3c9922eaa273ffc496~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anonymous </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The importance of Parental number-talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research has repeatedly shown the importance of developing the linguistic and numeracy capabilities of pre-school children to better...]]></description><link>https://www.crayonkidsfaerieglen.co.za/post/the-importance-of-parental-number-talk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64988dfbc3157cd24acb7515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_077756d353a04b34a44026e82aadfc6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr J (Lieb) Liebenberg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nourishing Little Tummies: Introducing Solids and the Importance of Nutrition in the Early Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first few months of a baby’s life holds many new developmental chapters in a short space of time. 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