by Alison Gitelson | 21 Oct 2010 | Uncategorised
I haven’t written a Bumble Bee Insight for a couple of months. As I tell new subscribers, I only write them at irregular intervals and when something inspires me. Why is this? It’s a long standing rebellion against routine and predictability. Probably silly at my age...
by Alison Gitelson | 23 Sep 2010 | Uncategorised
My 15 year old son just called to say he has been awarded a team blazer for athletics. At his school this is a huge honour, especially for grade 10’s. He has the most amazing ability to make up his mind to do something and then to keep working steadily...
by Alison Gitelson | 14 Sep 2010 | Uncategorised
Should I take history or biology, accounting or geography? It is that time of the year when Grade 9 learners have to choose their subjects to study for the next three years. Not an easy decision. In some cases a wrong choice could become a big barrier later if...
by Alison Gitelson | 10 Sep 2010 | Uncategorised
I often tell this story when working with people.Many find it helps them to accept that others have their own growth paths to walk – that often we can best help our children, family, friends by being supportive and encouraging but NOT...
by Alison Gitelson | 7 Sep 2010 | Uncategorised
Minister Motsoaledi wants to ban alcohol advertising. His reason – to reduce violent crime fuelled by excessive drinking. A solution needs to address a problem, right? Without checking the research I am pretty sure that there is enough to prove a strong...
