Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist

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Dedri Hamman Educational Psychologist Assessments: Psychoeducational, Career/Subject Choice, School Readiness, Adult ADHD, Assessment Accommodations (All Curriculums). Website: www.edpsych.education

Therapy for all ages, Parent Guidance, Infant Mental Health Support

The earliest years hold so many beginnings. 🌱A baby is discovering relationships, communication, movement, emotions and ...
09/10/2026

The earliest years hold so many beginnings. 🌱

A baby is discovering relationships, communication, movement, emotions and the world around them, one experience at a time.

The adults alongside them are learning too.

Supporting these early years means recognising the value of connection, responsiveness and the everyday experiences that help children feel secure as they begin their journey.

The earliest relationship between a parent and baby plays an important role in emotional development, connection and a c...
07/10/2026

The earliest relationship between a parent and baby plays an important role in emotional development, connection and a child’s sense of safety in the world. 🌿

Parent-Infant Psychotherapy provides a supportive space to better understand both the baby’s needs and the parent’s experience during the early years.

This support may be helpful when:
• Bonding or connection feels difficult
• Becoming a parent feels more overwhelming than expected
• Feeding, sleeping or settling challenges are affecting the relationship
• There are difficult emotions following birth
• Stress, change or uncertainty is affecting the family
• You would like support in understanding your baby more clearly

The focus is not on blame or perfection.

It is about creating space to understand the relationship, support emotional wellbeing and strengthen connection between parent and child.

Visit https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621 to book your session today.

The First 1000 Days refers to the period from pregnancy through approximately the first two years of a child’s life. 🌱Du...
05/10/2026

The First 1000 Days refers to the period from pregnancy through approximately the first two years of a child’s life. 🌱

During this time, babies are developing rapidly and beginning to learn about themselves, their relationships and the world around them.

Development during these early years is supported through everyday experiences such as:

• Feeling safe and comforted
• Responsive interaction with caregivers
• Talking, singing and playing together
• Opportunities to move and explore
• Predictable routines and familiar relationships
• Having caregivers who notice and respond to their cues

These moments may seem simple, but they form part of the foundation on which later emotional, social and developmental skills continue to build.

Supporting the First 1000 Days is not about creating a perfect environment. It is about recognising how meaningful ordinary moments of connection can be.

No two people experience life, learning or emotional wellbeing in exactly the same way. 🌿What supports a young child may...
02/10/2026

No two people experience life, learning or emotional wellbeing in exactly the same way. 🌿

What supports a young child may look very different from what a teenager, parent or adult needs.

Throughout October, we are focusing on the importance of understanding individual needs and finding support that fits the person, their stage of life and the challenges they may be navigating.

Because meaningful support is not one-size-fits-all. It starts with understanding the individual.

Adults often rely on words to explain what they are thinking or feeling, but children may communicate in many different ...
30/09/2026

Adults often rely on words to explain what they are thinking or feeling, but children may communicate in many different ways. 🎨🌱

Depending on their age and development, children may express themselves through:

• Play and imagination
• Drawing or creative activities
• Changes in behaviour
• The stories they tell
• Body language
• Questions they repeatedly ask
• The way they interact with others

This is one reason play and creative activities can be valuable when supporting children emotionally.

They can provide children with developmentally appropriate ways to explore experiences and gradually find the language for feelings that may initially be difficult to explain.

Children do not always need an immediate solution. Sometimes they first need a safe space where they feel heard, underst...
28/09/2026

Children do not always need an immediate solution. Sometimes they first need a safe space where they feel heard, understood and accepted. 🌿

When children are given the opportunity to express what they are experiencing in a way that feels comfortable for them, it can support greater emotional awareness, confidence and connection.

Listening with patience can be an important part of helping a child make sense of what they are feeling.

Parenting can bring questions at every stage of a child’s development. 🌿You may find yourself wondering whether a behavi...
25/09/2026

Parenting can bring questions at every stage of a child’s development. 🌿

You may find yourself wondering whether a behaviour is age-appropriate, how to respond to ongoing challenges or whether a different approach could better support your child.

Parent Guidance provides a supportive space to explore concerns and develop practical strategies suited to your family.

Support may include:

• Understanding your child’s behaviour and emotional needs
• Developing age-appropriate boundaries and expectations
• Improving communication at home
• Responding to challenging behaviour more effectively
• Supporting children through changes and transitions
• Strengthening the parent-child relationship

There is no single approach that works for every family. Guidance is tailored to your individual circumstances, concerns and goals.

Visit https://edpsych.education or call 079 541 1621 to book your session today.

Today we celebrate the cultures, languages, traditions and stories that make South Africa so unique. 🇿🇦Heritage is found...
24/09/2026

Today we celebrate the cultures, languages, traditions and stories that make South Africa so unique. 🇿🇦

Heritage is found not only in where we come from, but also in the memories we share, the traditions we continue and the connections we build across generations.

May today bring opportunities to share stories, celebrate what is meaningful to your family and appreciate the rich diversity around us.

Happy Heritage Day 🇿🇦

The way we support a young child will not always work in the same way as they become older and more independent. 🌱As chi...
23/09/2026

The way we support a young child will not always work in the same way as they become older and more independent. 🌱

As children develop, parents may need to adjust areas such as:

• How much independence they are given
• The responsibilities expected of them
• The way boundaries are communicated
• How decisions are discussed
• The amount of guidance versus problem-solving they receive
• How emotions and disagreements are handled

Adjusting your parenting approach does not mean becoming inconsistent.

It means recognising your child’s changing developmental needs while keeping the reassurance, boundaries and connection they still need.

Parenting is a learning journey too. 🌿As children grow and their needs change, parents are constantly learning, adjustin...
21/09/2026

Parenting is a learning journey too. 🌿

As children grow and their needs change, parents are constantly learning, adjusting and discovering new ways to support them.

What worked during one stage may need to shift during the next, and that is part of growing together.

There is always space to learn something new, try a different approach and strengthen the connection you share with your child.

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