The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion of the end-user and should not replace a doctor’s opinion.
The first year: how can I help?
There are many ways you can help your baby grow and learn during their first year of life.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Love, hold and care for your baby
- Respond to your babies needs and cries
- Talk, read and play with your baby
- Daily tummy time
- Set limits and redirect their attention when needed- they are too young to understand good and bad at this age.
Years 1 to 2: how can I help?
There are many ways you can help your 1 to 2-year-old grow and learn.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Be patient!
- Give your child plenty of rest and quiet time
- Allow safe and appropriate independence
School-aged children: how can I help?
School-aged children are learning to think more logically, but they still need a lot of direction from their parents.
Here are some ideas to help your school-aged child:
- Let them learn from their accomplishments and mistakes, but continue to provide unconditional support and direction
- Use firm and consistent rules explained simply, clearly and gently
- Self-esteem is fragile at this age: be encouraging and positive
- Involvement in sports can be a great way to stay healthy and promote activity, not exercise
- If your child is dealing with bullying, listen to their fears and create a concrete plan to stop the bullying immediately. Talking to their teachers and the school can be very instrumental
- Sex education begins in elementary school; use your child’s cue to determine what they should know and when
Bonitas has been in the medical aid industry for over 40 years and has a solid understanding of the private healthcare industry in South Africa. Our team is always looking at innovative ways to ensure our members get affordable, quality healthcare … throughout their life stages. As the Medical Aid for South Africa, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all, so our wide range of plans – that are simple and easy to understand – ensure that you and your family will find a snug fit for your particular needs.
For 2025 we have a renewed Female Health Programme:In collaboration with CareWorks, it’s accessible to all female members aged 18 and above, with an emphasis on preventative care and early detection of female-specific health issues. In addition, we have an enhanced Maternity Programme to support expecting mothers. This includes early identification of and weekly engagement for high-risk pregnancies, post-childbirth care and associated mental health follow-up calls for new mums, given the prevalence of pre and postnatal depression. Also, milestone reminders for children under 3 and cover for antenatal vitamins through savings, day-to-day benefits or the Benefit Booster
Bonitas Medical Fund
0860 002 108
View Website: www.bonitas.co.za
For 2025 we have a renewed Female Health Programme:In collaboration with CareWorks, it’s accessible to all female members aged 18 and above, with an emphasis on preventative care and early detection of female-specific health issues. In addition, we have an enhanced Maternity Programme to support expecting mothers. This includes early identification of and weekly engagement for high-risk pregnancies, post-childbirth care and associated mental health follow-up calls for new mums, given the prevalence of pre and postnatal depression. Also, milestone reminders for children under 3 and cover for antenatal vitamins through savings, day-to-day benefits or the Benefit Booster
Bonitas Medical Fund
0860 002 108
View Website: www.bonitas.co.za
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