Empower your children to deal with a crisis
Parents have been urged to empower their children to know how to respond to any crisis or act of criminality, […]
October 2018
The Discipline Issue…
Even though 6 months have passed since our courts made it illegal to spank your child, there are still parents
How to stay sane through your child’s early years
By René Yeoman, Assistant Teacher at Trinityhouse Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge We’ve all heard the saying, “Being a Mom is one
Why breakfast really is the best way to start your day
The importance of breakfast has long been a part of the prevailing wisdom, and the habit of eating breakfast has
The approach to History as a possible compulsory subject
Shortly after it was announced that History may become a compulsory subject in South African schools up to Grade 12,
How to Treat Poison Ivy Rashes
Poison ivy has grown more toxic than ever before, making your family time outdoors a potentially big hazard for your children.
Playdate Rules
Put more than one toddler in a room with toys and it’s a recipe for disaster. We want our toddlers
Is Stress Holding Your Teenager Back?
Teenagers grow up and eventually become the parents of teenagers! The circle of life is such that we forget, often
Plush Musicals
Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers. The characters are unique and exceptionally
Toddlers, technology and learning language
Today, technology is part of our everyday lives – a telephone call, a quick SMS or WhatsApp, a glance at
Review: MOM Diary
For the last three years, I have been so fortunate to be receiving a momdiary. This is probably one of
The things our kids really need don’t need to cost a lot
As young parents, we often worry about our kids’ early development. We want to give them the best opportunities possible
Review: Toptots Actions Songs CD
Music is the key to development. If a young child is exposed to music it helps them to perceive sound,
It’s time to get serious about our heritage
South Africa currently has ten World Heritage Sites, of which the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains and the Khomani Cultural Landscape are
Sensory Diet
As a parent you are very aware of giving your toddler a balanced diet. Five fresh fruit and vegetables a
Gearing university education for employability
More young people have university degrees than ever before. Between 1995 to 2016, the percentage of people with tertiary qualifications
The Baby Show & #MeetUp gave a quality experience to expectant parents
South African parents experienced the full spectrum of parenting fun and products at The Baby Show & #MeetUp with Meg
Review: Nattou Car Mirror; Adele the Elephant and Panda
Nattou is one of the world’s cuddliest, softest and most gorgeous plush manufacturers and the new range of products is
How to help your child overcome peer pressure
Merriam-Webster defines peer pressure as: “A feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one’s age
Making sense of the world
A toddler’s day to day job is to play and not to be learning the ABC’s and doing math. Many
Cuddly Plush
Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers. The characters are unique and exceptionally
Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you
There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a rise in the number of
