Review: Akiki’s Story Books
What a lovely set of story books set in the heart of Africa. We all enjoy reading to our children […]
October 2017
7 Things every mom should know about trampolines
We know that moms, always being the cautious ones, often feel skeptical about trampolines and the prospect of their kid
Fun Ways to Surprise Your Child on Their Birthday
A birthday is a special occasion that comes just once a year. Kids and family alike wait the entire year
How to Talk to Kids about Death
Let’s just get it out there: nobody really wants to talk to kids about death. Death is a part of
Raising Independence
The six things your children must be able to do for themselves by the end of Primary School. I recently
Review: Stretch Superman
This is a very authentic and extremely stretchy hero to little boys. You name it and Stretch Superman can do
3 Silent Things That Can Affect Your Baby’s Health
Everything seemingly is turned upside down in an instant. Your schedules change, your eating habits change, your sleep habits change
Self Confidence Activities For Children
Ensuring that your child has good self confidence is very important. For your kid to do well in life, it
Child writing matric? Here’s what the experts say…
You’ve almost seen your child through 12 or so years of school; and now, over the next weeks, it’s going
Creating a Safe Place to Talk
Over the years as I have worked with teens and parents one mistake I have seen parents make often is
5 Parenting Tips For Children With Autism
When autism is diagnosed early the long term outcome is almost always better since you can start behavioral therapy early
The importance of play, age by age
Play is the occupation of children – a child’s work. A baby’s main tasks in the first three years are
Brain Development in Teens
When we look at the average 13-15 year old today it is often hard to remember they are not as
Why is early childhood education so important?
By… Chantelle Anderson – Head Directress and Owner at Montessori Nosipho pre-school As an early childhood educator I often come across concerned
Is genetic insight the greatest gift you can give your child?
From the time you first hold your child in your arms, you’ll do everything you can to protect them –
QUALITIES IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD’S SELF ESTEEM
Searching for some easy ways to help your kids feel good about themselves? A practical way to build their self-esteem
Medical Aid Made Easy
Access to good healthcare remains a concern for most South Africans and choosing a medical aid to suit your financial
When to cut the financial helping hand for your children
By Winnie Kunene, money psychologist and trustee on the board of Truth About Money – a 1Life initiative As a parent, I’m sure you
Cost free stem cell storage programme gives hope to South African families affected by life-threatening blood disorders
Storing umbilical cord blood stem cells at birth could prove to be a live-saving investment for the child, or a
Turn Prelim Panic into Finals Advantage
Writing Matric prelim exams and receiving your results can be a distressing eye-opener, but learners who perform worse than they
How to Replace Screen Time with Foundational Reading Skills
Most parents are very aware that too much screen time for young children isn’t a good thing, but many are
Why it’s good to have boundaries
“No. Is a complete sentence.” Anne Lamott This week we’re talking about boundaries and the need to set them. Establishing
Review: Stretch Armstrong
This is a very authentic and extremely stretchy hero to little boys. You name it and Stretch Arms Strong can
Foppapedretti Piuleggero
Foppapedretti came about from the passion for wood of its founder, Ezio Foppa Pedretti. It all began in 1945, in
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
If your diet gave you high cholesterol, it can lower it, too! It’s easy to eat your way to an
Rethink Your Drink – Choose Water!
Clean and clear, refreshing and invigorating, we know instinctively that water is good for us. Yet, many of us have
Last minute shopping for your hospital bag – don’t forget the car seat!
Being an expectant mom or dad is an exciting time for both parents, whether it’s your first and even your
Former NASA Astronaut on Living Maths Space Tour in SA
If you have ever been curious about what it is like to be shot off the Earth into space and
Help, my child is behaving badly at school!
The trouble with bringing children into the world is that they do not arrive with user manuals! How much easier
Parenting a Pregnant Teen Mom
This past Saturday after services at Congregation Beth Hallel where I attend services, I stood in the lobby talking to a
