Baby Christmas Toy Guide
With Christmas only a month away, we asked Chicco South Africa to put together a Toy Guide for Christmas. CHICCO […]
How to help kids deal with anxiety
No parent likes to see their child worried, stressed or anxious. The good news is that your response and support can make a big difference. Here’s what you can do to help.
Spur Secret Tribe hosts Chief Cook Event
Working with unique South African flavour combinations, experimenting with different ingredients, measurements and cooking styles, but most of all family
Sleep and Your Pre-School Child
A lack of sleep is debilitating, and your pre-schooler’s disruptive sleep patterns can affect the whole family. Children between the ages of 3 and 5 need 11 to 13 hours of sleep a day, and also need a nap during the day. Establishing good sleeping habits as early as possible is recommended. One solution will not suit all children.
A Positive Comparison Approach to Assist your Child
No two children are the same; they have different talents, interests, develop at different rates and have different strengths. As parents, it is essential to tread carefully as one can either build or break the confidence and self-esteem in one’s children.
Social exposure: examining the underlying insecurities in the future of robotics
The social influence of robots on people and the insecurities this can bring should not be underestimated. Research conducted by Kaspersky and Ghent University has found that robots can effectively extract sensitive information from people who trust them, by persuading them to take unsafe actions. For example, in certain scenarios, the presence of a robot can have a big impact on people’s willingness to give out access to secure buildings.
Discover the future of Safe Sleeping
Babies spend the greater part of their first 12 months sleeping up to 16 hours per day. It is therefore essential to protect your baby’s sleep space from unwanted bugs and insects.
The Benefits of Outdoor Play
South Africans are fortunate enough to live in a country where the people are blessed with wide-open spaces and an abundance of wildlife. Many children in foreign countries are limited in the amount of time they spend outdoors.
Financial preparation for prospective parents
Having a baby can be wonderful. It can change your life in so many positive ways. You will love more deeply than you thought possible and moments like your child’s first words will become treasured memories.
How to study for Languages
Many learners place very little emphasis on studying for a language exam – after all, we use language every day so how difficult can an exam be, right? Wrong!
No spanking, what now?
South Africa has just passed a law prohibiting the spanking of children as a way of punishment. The debate as to whether this is ‘right’ or not rages on, with parents on both sides of the argument expressing their points of view. In fact, Cindy Glass, Owner and Co-Founder of Step Up Education Centre says, “there is little that causes the intensity of emotions and opinions as that of whether or not spanking your child is helpful or whether it is simply something that has been passed down from one generation to the next, with little or no workable alternatives.”
Top tips for travelling with a stroller
Make travel days easier and still have the holidays you want with Thule Travelling with a baby or toddler can
Toddler Fun In The Sun: Safety First
Even though South Africa is in the midst of a heatwave, there is still a lot of fun to be had in the sun. If you are planning on spending time sun-soaking or swimming with your toddler, there are two things you need to keep in mind: taking care of your toddler’s skin while he / she is playing in the sun, and taking care of his / her skin afterwards. It is important to always moisturize and take care of your toddler’s skin, but it is absolutely vital when they are exposed to the sun. This article will highlight two products you can use to ensure your toddler’s safety when they play outside.
Why climbing a tree is better than watching a screen…
It is all over the news! How much screen time is too much for young children? What is it about
Environmental Education
Education in any realm is important for changing oneself as well as the community in which we live. Education is the only way that people can build the knowledge to affect any change. I am not merely referring to the learning of facts and theorems but more critically, learning how to effectively question, explore and think about issues, change one’s mind (and the minds of others), innovate and create.
Review: Thule Sleek Changing Bag
We love the Thule Sleek Changing Bag. Every mom to be feels that they have purchased the perfect changing bag
Brands on-board to help SA families build bursaries for school
As any parent knows, when it comes to affording quality education for our children, we need all the help we can get. Escalating school fees, continual costs of uniforms and many extras make educating our children a significant, long-term family expense. Quality education features high on the UN’s list of 17 sustainable development goals, and South Africa is a signatory to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which recognises the vital role that education plays in improving lives.
Encouraging/Fostering Independence in a Child’s Early Years
Stand close by and observe the children solving their problems. This is how they begin to develop the skills and confidence to communicate calmly, honestly and politely with others.
HELP YOUR TEENAGER TO ADOPT POSITIVE ATTITUDES
Positive attitudes in your teenager will help him to feel better about himself and his world. Help your teen to develop a positive and healthy attitude towards himself and those around him. You can do this by being optimistic yourself. Avoid making negative or pessimistic comments. Surely there must be something good in most situations? Don’t openly criticize yourself or other people. It sounds judgemental and negative. Constant criticism of everything becomes a bad habit. Try to be cheerful. You probably have a lot for which to be thankful!
Essential Life Skill: Acceptance
Teaching learners’ acceptance starts with learners accepting themselves and their flaws and different abilities.
Review: Angelcare Bath Support
The perfect bath support for your little one! The Angelcare Bath Support cradles your baby during bath time. Baby
Sensory Play and the importance in brain development
We may not realise but our little baby starts to use their sense of touch to explore their world around them even from inside the womb. They do this by touching Moms womb, sucking their fingers and playing with their toes. Don’t forget the sound your voices were their first introduction to the sense of hearing.
Magical language of Toddlers
The development of language is a big milestone for children. Language is the foundation for all social interactions, having problems to communicate can cause frustration both for you as a parent, but more importantly for your child.
How To Get Your Child To Love Healthy Meals
If there’s anything that a parent would nod their head yes to, it’s the fact that their children would rather have them rip the hair off their heads, than to eat healthy and nutritious food.
Review: Natralogic – Maternity Skincare Range
This beautiful range by Natralogic is a must buy for pregnant ladies. There are so many products on the market
Why Screens Make Bad Childminders
“Computer games don’t affect kids, I mean if pac-man affected us as kids, we’d all be running around in darkened
Sun cream for kids with sensitive skin! The lowdown on keeping your little ones safe in the sun
Covering a wriggling child in sun cream is tricky enough, but when your little one has sensitive skin it can be even trickier– you don’t want to use anything that’s going to irritate. That’s why Childs Farm sun protection products don’t containparabens, SLSs, mineral oils, artificial colours or anything that might make sensitive skin flare up. Plus if you have a super-wriggler on your hands, our spray and roll-on sun lotions make everything easier.
The importance of constructive play in early childhood development
Not only is constructive play fun and entertaining for children, offering them endless hours of creative play. It has great benefits to early childhood development. Constructive play can start from a young age and as the child’s confidence grows, more blocks and shapes can be added.
Crime stats, and the conversation we should have with our kids
“We all want to leave a better and safer world for our children and for future generations. This is a realistic goal that is achievable, provided that we stand up and get involved.”
Why summer is a great season for potty training
Potty training does not have a season, but summer is a great time to give it a go. Warm weather encourages more fluid intake that in turn helps for extra potty practice.
