Your child is sick, and you feel guilty. Why?
There is nothing worse than when your child is sick. As a parent, you feel the need to do everything […]
Breastfeeding can help prevent both breast cancer and childhood cancer
One in every 20 women in Southern Africa will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives.* As we
Drink Rooibos Tea to Improve Concentration During Exams
Coffee and energy drinks are usually the go-to beverages for high school learners and students to help them cram for
Exams: Study Time vs Screen Time – Striking the Balance
Helping children to build a healthy relationship with technology, and knowing how much of what is enough, is challenging for
When to supplement your child’s diet
Children come in all shapes and sizes. But if you’re noticing that your child is shorter than her friends at
Gap Year: Benefits of working at a summer camp
Making a career choice at the age of seventeen and committing to it for a lifetime is a pivotal decision
Review: Akiki’s Story Books
What a lovely set of story books set in the heart of Africa. We all enjoy reading to our children
Raising Independence
The six things your children must be able to do for themselves by the end of Primary School. I recently
Review: Stretch Superman
This is a very authentic and extremely stretchy hero to little boys. You name it and Stretch Superman can do
Child writing matric? Here’s what the experts say…
You’ve almost seen your child through 12 or so years of school; and now, over the next weeks, it’s going
Why is early childhood education so important?
By… Chantelle Anderson – Head Directress and Owner at Montessori Nosipho pre-school As an early childhood educator I often come across concerned
Is genetic insight the greatest gift you can give your child?
From the time you first hold your child in your arms, you’ll do everything you can to protect them –
When to cut the financial helping hand for your children
By Winnie Kunene, money psychologist and trustee on the board of Truth About Money – a 1Life initiative As a parent, I’m sure you
Cost free stem cell storage programme gives hope to South African families affected by life-threatening blood disorders
Storing umbilical cord blood stem cells at birth could prove to be a live-saving investment for the child, or a
Turn Prelim Panic into Finals Advantage
Writing Matric prelim exams and receiving your results can be a distressing eye-opener, but learners who perform worse than they
Review: Stretch Armstrong
This is a very authentic and extremely stretchy hero to little boys. You name it and Stretch Arms Strong can
Foppapedretti Piuleggero
Foppapedretti came about from the passion for wood of its founder, Ezio Foppa Pedretti. It all began in 1945, in
Last minute shopping for your hospital bag – don’t forget the car seat!
Being an expectant mom or dad is an exciting time for both parents, whether it’s your first and even your
Former NASA Astronaut on Living Maths Space Tour in SA
If you have ever been curious about what it is like to be shot off the Earth into space and
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
Why kids prefer camp over school
Camp and school are very similar in that both are learning environments for children. However, the differences between the academic
Review: Parent Magic
With so many parenting books on the market, we often don’t know which one to choose. The world we live
Umbilical Cord Care
Becoming a new mom is filled with so many fun, exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking moments. There are also many things
The Basics of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has been shown to have major health benefits for both the mother and child but despite this, breastfeeding may
Parenting in the social media era – how to manage your online accounts to ensure your children’s safety
Riaan Badenhorst, General Manager, Kaspersky Lab Africa Social platforms give many families the freedom to communicate with their loved ones,
Babies and Crawling
The natural progression of a baby is moving from sitting to crawling. Crawling is your baby’s first method of getting
Krayons Listened to Moms, Because Mom’s Know Best
Krayons, products specifically formulated for babies and children, has announced a revamp of the range in response to feedback received
Bedwetting Myths Debunked by Dr Michael Mol
Bedwetting is a common occurrence in many South African households. Research has shown that up to 25% of children at
Sensopathic Play – More Valuable Than Parents Realise
In a fast-moving digital world, where children are glued to the couch with a handheld device in-hand, give them an
Review: MasterChef Junior Range
If you have a budding chef in your house, then this is the product range for you! We are all
