Goldilocks and The Bear

Goldilocks and The Bear Goldilocks and the Bear is an NPO assisting underprivileged children with mental health difficulties

Cape Town-based psychiatrist, Dr Renata Schoeman, and Nic de Beer, has launched the Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation, which will offer the country’s first non-profit ADHD screening and early intervention in underserved communities.

πŸ’› TIP TUESDAY πŸ’›When most people think about ADHD, they think about attention and hyperactivity.But for many children, te...
23/06/2026

πŸ’› TIP TUESDAY πŸ’›

When most people think about ADHD, they think about attention and hyperactivity.

But for many children, teens, and adults, one of the biggest challenges is actually managing emotions.

Feeling overwhelmed.
Reacting intensely to frustration.
Struggling to calm down once upset.
Experiencing emotions so deeply that they feel impossible to ignore.

This is called emotional dysregulation, and it's something many people with ADHD experience every day.

The good news?
Emotional regulation is a skill.

And like any skill, it can be learned, practised, and strengthened with the right support.

As we celebrate 9 years of changing lives, we've had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of children and families, helping them better understand ADHD and build the tools they need to thrive.

Because behind every behaviour is a child trying their best.
Behind every meltdown is a child who may be feeling overwhelmed.
And behind every success story is a community of people who chose understanding over judgement.

πŸ’› This week, try replacing:

"Why are they behaving like this?"
with
"What might they be feeling right now?"

Sometimes that small shift changes everything.

Together, we can create a world where children are not punished for struggling, but supported as they learn.

πŸ’› Every child seen.
πŸ’› Every child supported.
πŸ’› Every child given a better story.

πŸŽ‰ Today, we celebrate 9 years of changing lives. πŸ’›Nine years ago, Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation began with a simple...
22/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ Today, we celebrate 9 years of changing lives. πŸ’›

Nine years ago, Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation began with a simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to be seen, understood, and supported.

Since then, together with our incredible community of schools, volunteers, professionals, donors, partners, and supporters, we have:

✨ Supported 58 schools
✨ Screened more than 2,300 children
✨ Facilitated over 5,500 referrals to support services
✨ Helped thousands of children access the support they need to thrive

But this story has never been about numbers.

It is about the child who finally received glasses and could see the board.
It is about the learner who was identified early and got the support they needed before falling behind.
It is about the parent who finally felt heard.
It is about the teacher who gained the tools to change a child's future.

Every success story exists because people like you chose to care.

As we celebrate our 9th birthday, we want to say thank you for being part of our tribe. Whether you have volunteered, donated, attended an event, referred a child, shared a post, partnered with us, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines, you have helped write a better story.

And the best part?

We're only getting startedπŸ’›

Here's to the children whose lives have already been changed, and to the many more stories still waiting to be written.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

Together, we bridge the gap.
Together, we change lives.
Together, we create a better story.

πŸ’› Happy Birthday to us, and thank you for being part of it.

⏳ ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT ⏳For 9 years, our community has helped us change stories.Now we're inviting you to help us write the...
20/06/2026

⏳ ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT ⏳

For 9 years, our community has helped us change stories.

Now we're inviting you to help us write the next chapter.

The Early Bird Special for our Art Auction Fundraiser 2026 ends in just 10 days, and every ticket purchased helps create opportunities for children who deserve to be seen, supported, and given the chance to thrive.

This isn't just an evening of fine art, beautiful food, and wonderful company.

πŸ’›It's an investment in children.
πŸ’›It's a hearing aid for a child who couldn't hear properly.
πŸ’›It's an educational assessment that unlocks answers.
πŸ’›It's support for a family who feels lost.
πŸ’›It's hope.

🎨 Art Auction Fundraiser 2026
πŸ“… Saturday, 7 November 2026
πŸ“ Saffron & Glass, Nitida Wine Farm

🎟 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
R1 200 per ticket (save R300)
R12 000 per table (save R3 000)

Your ticket includes:
πŸ₯‚ Welcome canapΓ©s
🍽 Three-course meal
🍷 Wine
🎨 Exclusive art auction experience
πŸ’› The opportunity to change a child's story

Tickets available on our online shop (link in:
https://gb4adhd.co.za/product/art-auction-2026/

The countdown has begun.

Secure your seat, bring your friends, and join us for an evening where elegance meets impact.

Because every ticket.
Every bid.
Every donation.

Creates a better story.

πŸŽ‰πŸ’› HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAMA BEAR RONEL! πŸ’›πŸŽ‰As we celebrate our Foundation's birthday month and reflect on 9 years of impact, ...
19/06/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸ’› HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAMA BEAR RONEL! πŸ’›πŸŽ‰

As we celebrate our Foundation's birthday month and reflect on 9 years of impact, we're also celebrating someone who has been at the heart of so many of those stories.

For many of the children who walk through our doors, Mama Bear Ronel is one of the very first faces they meet.

And what a gift that is.

With her warm smile, infectious laughter, gentle nature, and endless patience, she has a remarkable way of making children feel safe, seen, and important from the very first moment.

She is the person who turns nerves into smiles.

The person who helps parents feel at ease.

The person who reminds every child that they matter.

As our Clinical Lead and Head Screener, Ronel has played a role in thousands of stories over the years. But ask any child what they remember most, and chances are it won't be the screening.

It will be how she made them feel.

πŸ’› Welcome.
πŸ’› Understood.
πŸ’› Cared for.

And that is a gift that cannot be measured.

Ronel, thank you for the laughter you bring, the comfort you provide, and the love you pour into every child and family we serve.

The children adore you.
The families trust you.
And we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our Foundation family.

Please join us in wishing Mama Bear Ronel a very happy birthday! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰

Here's to another year of smiles, warmth, laughter, and changing lives.

πŸ’› Every child seen.
πŸ’› Every child supported.
πŸ’› Every child given a better story.

πŸ’› HAPPY YOUTH DAY, SOUTH AFRICA πŸ’›Today, we celebrate the resilience, potential, dreams, and voices of the young people w...
16/06/2026

πŸ’› HAPPY YOUTH DAY, SOUTH AFRICA πŸ’›

Today, we celebrate the resilience, potential, dreams, and voices of the young people who will shape our future.

But Youth Day is also a reminder that every child deserves more than just a future.

They deserve support.
They deserve understanding.
They deserve someone who believes in them.

Over the past 9 years, we have had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of children and families. We've seen firsthand how a little support at the right time can completely change the trajectory of a young person's life.

Sometimes it's identifying ADHD before a child loses confidence in themselves.

Sometimes it's helping a child receive their first pair of glasses.

Sometimes it's simply making sure a child knows they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Today's Tip Tuesday reminder is simple:

πŸ’› It's okay to ask for help.
πŸ’› It's okay to talk about how you're feeling.
πŸ’› It's okay not to carry everything on your own.

Because seeking support is a sign of strength.

As we celebrate Youth Day, we invite you to help create a future where more children have access to the support they need to thrive.

Become a Story Shaper through our Better Story monthly giving programme and help us continue changing lives, one child at a time.

For as little as R50 per month, you can help us screen children, connect families to support services, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Together, we can create more stories of hope.
Together, we can shape brighter futures.
Together, we can build a better story.

πŸ’› Join the Better Story.
πŸ’› Become a Story Shaper.
πŸ’› Help us write the next chapter.

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/join-the-better-story

🎨✨ SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🎨We're thrilled to announce that the incredible Carl Wastie will be joining us as the Mas...
15/06/2026

🎨✨ SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🎨

We're thrilled to announce that the incredible Carl Wastie will be joining us as the Master of Ceremonies for our Art Auction Fundraiser 2026!

Known for his energy, humour, and ability to bring people together, Carl will help us celebrate an evening dedicated to changing children's lives and creating brighter futures.

For 9 years, our community has stood alongside children who needed someone to see them, support them, and help them access life-changing interventions.

This year, we're inviting you to be part of that story.

πŸ₯‚ Fine dining
🎨 Incredible artwork
✨ Meaningful impact
🎀 Hosted by Carl Wastie

And most importantly...

πŸ’› More children identified.
πŸ’› More families supported.
πŸ’› More stories changed.

⏳ With only 15 days left of our Early Bird Special, now is the perfect time to secure your seat.

πŸ“… 7 November 2026
πŸ“ Saffron & Glass, Nitida Wine Farm

🎟 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
R1 200 per ticket (usually R1 500)
R12 000 per table (usually R15 000)

But remember:
You're not just buying a ticket.

You're helping fund screenings, referrals, educational support, counselling, and life-changing interventions for children who need it most.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where elegance meets impact.

πŸ’› Every bid.
πŸ’› Every ticket.
πŸ’› Every story.

Together, we can create a better story.
Tickets available on our online shop at https://gb4adhd.co.za/product/art-auction-2026/ or link in bio.

Not every child who struggles in the classroom has ADHD.Sometimes, they simply cannot hear the world around them.When Li...
13/06/2026

Not every child who struggles in the classroom has ADHD.

Sometimes, they simply cannot hear the world around them.

When Liam* came through our screening programme, concerns were raised about his hearing. Further testing through the Bellville Ear Institute revealed significant hearing loss in one ear.

What happened next is what makes our community so special.

A volunteer audiologist stepped in, arranging additional assessments, a hearing aid free of charge, and a referral for ongoing specialised support.

Today, Liam has access to opportunities that may otherwise have been missed.

This story is a reminder that early identification changes lives. Sometimes the difference between struggling and thriving is simply having the right support at the right time.

As we celebrate 9 years of changing lives this June, we are reminded that every screening, every referral, every volunteer, every donor and every ticket purchased helps make stories like Liam's possible.

Our Art Auction Fundraiser is more than an elegant evening out.
It is an investment in children who deserve to be seen, heard and supported.

🎨 Art Auction Fundraiser 2026
πŸ“… 7 November 2026
πŸ“ Saffron & Glass, Nitida Wine Farm

🎟 Early Bird Special:
R1 200 per ticket (usually R1 500)
R12 000 per table (usually R15 000)

Because one evening can help create a lifetime of impact.

πŸ’› Every child seen.
πŸ’› Every child supported.
πŸ’› Every child given a better story.

*Name changed and image generated for confidentiality purposes. Story based on a real child supported through our programme.

https://gb4adhd.co.za/product/art-auction-2026/ or link in bio to purchase tickets

πŸŽ‰πŸ» HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NIC! πŸ»πŸŽ‰This month is a special one for us.Not only are we celebrating 9 years of Goldilocks and The B...
11/06/2026

πŸŽ‰πŸ» HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NIC! πŸ»πŸŽ‰

This month is a special one for us.

Not only are we celebrating 9 years of Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation, but we're also celebrating the birthday of the man who gave us half our name, our Bear, and one of the visionaries behind our mission.

Nic's heart for children, unwavering determination, and belief that every child deserves access to support have helped shape the Foundation into what it is today.

Because of that vision, thousands of children and families have received the support they need.

πŸ’› 2,313 children screened
πŸ’› 5,576 referrals made
πŸ’› Countless stories changed

But Nic's impact cannot be measured in numbers alone.

It can be found in every child who finally received answers.
Every parent who felt heard.
Every teacher who gained the tools to support a struggling learner.
Every volunteer, donor, and supporter who joined us on this journey.

As we celebrate our birthday month, we also celebrate the people who helped make it possible.

Thank you, Nic, for your leadership, your passion, your willingness to go the extra mile (sometimes literally πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ), and for believing that every child deserves a better story.

Please join us in wishing Nic a very happy birthday in the comments below! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰

Here's to another year of impact, adventure, and changing lives.

πŸ’› Every child seen.
πŸ’› Every child supported.
πŸ’› Every child given a better story.

πŸ•ŠοΈ In Loving Memory of Paul Eichert ("Crazy Kiwi") πŸ•ŠοΈToday, we honour the life and legacy of a remarkable man, Paul Eich...
10/06/2026

πŸ•ŠοΈ In Loving Memory of Paul Eichert ("Crazy Kiwi") πŸ•ŠοΈ

Today, we honour the life and legacy of a remarkable man, Paul Eichert, affectionately known to so many as "Crazy Kiwi."

Paul was far more than a supporter of our Foundation. He was a champion for children, a pillar of our community, and a force for good. Through his incredible determination, he ran 400km in support of children's mental health, raising vital funds and awareness for a cause close to his heart.

Because of Paul's generosity, courage, and unwavering belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, countless children received the support they needed to build brighter futures. His impact cannot be measured in kilometres alone, but in the lives changed, the hope restored, and the futures transformed.

While we mourn his passing, we celebrate a life lived with purpose and compassion. His legacy lives on in every child who received help because he chose to act, to care, and to make a difference.

Thank you, Paul. Thank you for every kilometre, every conversation, every act of kindness, and every child whose story changed because of you.

You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

πŸ’› Forever part of the Goldilocks and the Bear Foundation family πŸ’›

πŸ’› MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE STORIES πŸ’›As we celebrate 9 years of changing lives this month, we thought it was time to intr...
10/06/2026

πŸ’› MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE STORIES πŸ’›

As we celebrate 9 years of changing lives this month, we thought it was time to introduce some of the people working behind the scenes to make it all happen.

When people think of Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation, they often think about the children we support, the families we serve, and the impact we create.

But behind every screening, every referral, every school visit, every parent meeting, and every success story is a small team of passionate people who care deeply about making a difference.

We've celebrated victories.
We've shared tears.
We've answered difficult questions.
We've sat with worried parents.
We've cheered on children as they discovered their strengths.
And we've had the privilege of watching stories change.

We may have different roles, different skills, and different personalities, but we share one mission:

πŸ’› Every child seen.
πŸ’› Every child supported.
πŸ’› Every child given a better story.

To every donor, volunteer, partner, school, and supporter who has walked this journey with us, thank you for being part of our team too.

Because changing lives takes a village.
And together, we're writing the next chapter.

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Unit 3 Oude Westhof Medical Suites
Bellville
7530

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00

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+27825348074

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