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
Why I believe in camp, and you should too
Having turned the dream of creating a ‘children’s paradise’ into a successfully running business, Sugar Bay’s Founding Director, Zoë Ellender,
Teaching Your Child How to Save
By Thami Cele, Head of Savings & Investments, at Absa Retail and Business Banking To avoid the next generation making
Stem Cell Myths – Busted
The term stem cell gleans different reactions from people both in the medical community and the wider public. Still an
Review: ShopKins Happy Places
ShopKins just took on a whole new level with the ShopKins Happy Places. ShopKins has become a must in any
Review: The BrainBox – The World Challenge
Immediately I could tell that this was going to be a fun games night. We were lucky to be
Healthy Coping Skills For Teens
Let’s face it, we all need to learn healthy coping skills, but adolescence is a particularly stressful time, when making
Crossing The Midline
There are many terms that teachers, psychologists and other professionals may use that, at times, are perhaps not explained effectively
