TIPS FOR THOSE LAST FEW WEEKS OF PREGNANCY
Birth is such an awesome and exciting event. As pregnancy progresses into its final stages once can be faced with various […]
Pregnancy Education = Informed Choices
The thought of giving birth can be both scary and confusing; particularly with conflicting advice given by friends, health workers,
Chiropractic care for mothers during and after pregnancy
Chiropractic has typically included the care of pregnant patients to insure a comfortable pregnancy and to help facilitate in an
Huggies® raises awareness around childbirth education this February
A very limited number of expectant mothers research their options before giving birth and as a result childbirth educators, hospitals,
Important stages of babies at play
Babies make sense of the world around them through play. They experiment with new ideas, learn important social skills, and
Headaches associated with impaired learning ability and negative mood
Research has shown that headaches can have many adverse effects on our lives: from diminished concentration in class or at
SA Children more at risk from sunburn at school
Copious amounts of sunscreen are sold each summer holiday in an effort to protect, in particular, children’s skin from both
How to do your laundry during Level 6B water restrictions
By now you would have heard that as of 1 February 2018, the City of Cape Town is implementing Level
Back to school – here’s how to deal with 1st term jitters
Dissolve those first term jitters fast and ensure your child is emotionally ready for school and adapts well to his/her
How to create the ideal parent-teacher relationship
“It takes a village to raise a child” is a proverb which essentially means that it takes an entire community
Childbirth education for an empowered birth
‘Empowering Birth’ is the theme of Pregnancy Education Month in February 2018, when childbirth educators, Bio-Oil and hospitals nationwide will
Disappointing Martic Results: Don’t Catastrophise – Strategise!
With the imminent release of the matric results of the Class of 2017, thousands of parents and learners who expect
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
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,
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
“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
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
