Deciding whether to keep a child back at school
Imagine that you are observing from the side of a swimming pool and are watching children learn how to swim. […]
November 2017
Review: Little Live Pets Lil’ Ladybug Garden Playset
OMG Cuteness overload! This toy is such a simple concept but yet it kept our daughter playing with it
Practical ways to enhance emotional intelligence in children
Emotional Intelligence is like freshly-squeezed orange juice! When you squeeze an orange, you expect orange juice to flow out of
Grade 11’s – Now (not next year) is the best time to consider your study options
With three months left before they enter their final year of school, Grade 11 learners could be tempted to make
Introducing Nerf AccuStrike – Get Ready to Battle with Accuracy
For anyone not in the know, it’s Nerf of Nothin! With an impressive range of Nerf blasters, which fire soft foam darts, Nerf has
Review: L.O.L Surprise Lil Sisters Ball
Prima Toys have come up with a WOW new edition for girls. The L.O.L Lil Sisters Surprise will have your
Prima Baby welcomes Disney Baby
We at Prima Baby are honoured to announce that we are now the sole distributor of select products in the
How to be sure your child has a positive inner voice
In 2004, I started reading Dr. Phil McGraw’s book Self-Matters it is the first place I heard of and learned
Spectacles can mean the difference between success and failure for an underprivileged learner
Sight is something most people take for granted, yet at least 239 million children around the world suffer from impaired
No more headaches about exams
Examinations are stressful enough for learners and students, without them having to worry about headaches and migraines. Unfortunately it has
How to fix a broken diet?
Are you not getting the results you wanted or your diet plan stopped working? Every diet and exercise system is
How to get consent for your child to move to overseas with you
What do you do when you want to move overseas and your ex doesn’t want to give permission for your
Why is a baby’s sense of touch so important?
The tactile system (or sense of touch) is one of the earliest to develop, and is also the largest sensory system. It
5 Things New Parents Can do to Increase Infant Attachment
Attachment is the process through which infants bond with their caregivers. This usually means Mom, Dad, and if there is
The unwrapped gift of the gifted child
When we think of gifted children the first name that springs to mind is usually Einstein. I can’t help but
Some games are good for cognitive development – experts say
Certain toys and games play an integral part in a child’s cognitive development and one of the best ways to
HOW CAN PARENTS FACILITATE BABY’S MOVEMENT AND GROWTH?
The first year of life is a time when babies strengthen their muscles and bones. They learn how to use
Undescended testes in premature babies common, but treatable
Undescended testes affects almost four percent of all new-born males, is more common in premature infants and poses a high risk of cancer,
Prima Toys Baby Introduces Little Tikes Baby
“Developmental Toys” is the latest buzz-word in terms of parenting – and for good reason. Prima Baby is proud to
Collaborative Learning
by Prof Rita Niemann Gerlach (2004) explained that collaborative learning is in essence a natural social act, implying talking about and
Child Care Choices
It doesn’t matter at what age it happens, the decision to leave your baby with another person is one that
The 6 Skills your child needs more than stranger danger
It is probably the worst fear of any parent – that their child might be kidnapped or molested. It’s the
Early School Years Crucial for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a Child
Of the twelve years that children spend at school, the foundation phase – years one through four – are the
Your child is sick, and you feel guilty. Why?
There is nothing worse than when your child is sick. As a parent, you feel the need to do everything
Breastfeeding can help prevent both breast cancer and childhood cancer
One in every 20 women in Southern Africa will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives.* As we
Drink Rooibos Tea to Improve Concentration During Exams
Coffee and energy drinks are usually the go-to beverages for high school learners and students to help them cram for
The lighter side of technology
By: Juazel de Villiers) Clinical Psychologist, PS0117692 Practice Number: 0496359 [email protected] The dangers of technology are often emphasised, as there
Exams: Study Time vs Screen Time – Striking the Balance
Helping children to build a healthy relationship with technology, and knowing how much of what is enough, is challenging for
Is our knowledge about dyslexia dated? What is the contemporary view?
“According to popular belief, dyslexia is a brain disorder which causes otherwise smart and intelligent children to struggle with reading,
When to supplement your child’s diet
Children come in all shapes and sizes. But if you’re noticing that your child is shorter than her friends at
