Five Challenges of Being a Single Dad and How to Overcome Them
As a single dad, you’ve got an amazingly challenging job. Chances are, you didn’t plan on going down this road. […]
January 2018
1st Year Failure: Review your options, but don’t check out of your dreams
With the release of university results in coming weeks, many first years have to face up to the fact that
Lighting Up the Dark Issue
Almost all children become afraid of the dark at some point – usually around the age of 2-6 years old.
Creating a Calming Bedtime Environment for your Toddler
By Jolandi Becker – Good Night Consultant Busy toddlers can often eat less and sleep less because they are too
How will your kids cope with migration?
By David Dadic, Pathway Lawyers and Migration Agents The process of migration can be overwhelming and scary for a host
Avoiding the Morning Rush
Written By: Nigel Sloane (Headmaster at Pecanwood College: Preparatory) We have all experienced it before. As you are getting into
Play is crucial for early child development
Only 29 percent of South African children have access to safe, child-appropriate play areas in their communities, this according UNICEF,
“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
Handy homework hints
Homework is generally a painful process that is rarely met with excitement and anticipation. In fact, Cindy Glass, Co-Founder of
Kangaroo Mother Care
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a way of caring for premature babies through skin-to-skin contact with their moms. It’s recommended
Sleep Saviours From Pure Beginnings
Ask any parent what they would like for their Birthday and they will reply SLEEP. Sleep issues are common which
Make Maths marvellous at home
Cindy Glass, Founder and Owner of after-school remediation franchise, Step Up Education Centres says that Maths is an interesting subject
Safe, summer fun for baby’s skin
When the sun finally appears after a long winter it is natural to want to go out into the sunshine
Why it’s important to monitor the climate in your baby’s room
With peak summer months peaking at early 30˚C or even early 40˚C in some places across the country, parents should
Bonitas Talks Babies
When do advise your medical aid that you are pregnant? If you are a prospective member, you need to do
Pure Beginnings 100% Natural Insect Repellent Spray
The spray format of the insect repellent uses the same extremely efficient active ingredients as the stick and is convenient
How to ignite a passion for reading in children who resist books
Imagine for a moment what it must be like to be a child growing up in a time where technology
Oops Stacking Block Sets
The Oops Stacking Black Sets, promote creativity, imagination and learning in your child with the latest range of Oops Stacking
How to adapt to a new school and year
By Dr Claire Symington, Educational Psychologist and head of the Academic Enrichment Centre at Southdowns College Preparatory “But plants grow
Parent Involvement: Stretch your vision for a long-term parenting role – Raising Free Range Children
Written by: Justin Kistan, English & Information Science teacher at Crawford College North Coast Traveler, there is no path. The
Children get stressed too!
It’s a new school year! It’s exam time! Both of these occurrences during your child’s school life come with their
How drawing develops in a toddler
There are very definite developmental stages in drawing. Every child is different, however when it comes to their art there is
New Pure Beginnings Baby & Kids Sensitive Sun Milk
Pure Beginnings Baby & Kids Sensitive Milk SPF 50+ Offers very high broad-spectrum protection (UVA/UVB) against the sun. It is
