Guilt: No Parent Can Escape It
If most working parents are honest with themselves, they’d agree that with Monday morning comes a big sigh of relief. […]
Listening Tips For Parents
We all want our kids to listen to us, but how often do we really listen to them? Are we
Review: Epson LW 600 Portable Label Printer
With a new school year starting, it’s every mom’s nightmare covering school books and endless hours spent writing names etc
How To Be An Organised Mom
As a child, I think my organisational skills kicked in when I was about 14. Gone was the mess and
Holiday Guilt
Mothers, particularly, are notorious for the amount of guilt they carry around. It starts right from the birth… the natural
What Makes A Strong Family
The study to the aforementioned question emanated from the University of Nebraska’s Family Strength Research Project by John DeFrain and
Easy Hydration For Breastfeeding Moms
Many of us moms give a lot of thought to eating well while we are breastfeeding, knowing that we are
How To Eat Less Salt
Eating too much sodium, most of which we get from salt, can lead to high blood pressure. This in turn
Cradle Cap
Cradle cap, the common term for infantile seborrheic dermatitis, causes scaly patches on a baby’s scalp. Though cradle cap isn’t
The Gro-egg
The Gro-egg is an award winning nursery accessory that looks great and gives parents peace of mind at a glance
Leading By Example
There’s this old saying which goes “You can’t pour from an empty cup”. This resonates with me as I realise
Review: Babysense Bamboo Receiver Blanket
If you’re looking for receiver blankets for your new baby, look no further than the Babysense Bamboo Receiver Blanket. Naturally hypoallergenic
When Do You Know Your Child Is Ready For Chapter Books?
We often think that pushing our kids to read chapter books and away from picture books is a sign that
Childhood Obesity
Globally, obesity is rapidly on the rise. For the first time in the history of mankind, the number of people
How To Teach Children About Appropriate Sexual Behaviour
I recently endured a rather nasty experience with a man who quite clearly did not understand sexual boundaries and the
Latching A Premature Baby
Congratulations, your baby has arrived! But she’s a little earlier than expected. You will most likely find yourself in very
Avoid the January financial slump – get into gear for the school run!
By 1Life In between convincing your child to do their homework and fetching them on time for their extra mural activity,
Imperial Road Safety and South Africa’s Department of Education (DoE) embark on National Learner Road Safety Campaign
Imperial Road Safety announced the launch of a joint project, the National Learner Road Safety Campaign – sanctioned by The
Life After Matric – How To Decide
This month, hundreds of thousands of young South African are sitting the most important exams of their schooling years. But
It’s Okay To Ask For Help!
As kids we were always dependant on our parents for one thing or another. As we get older we yearn
Exam Headaches
A recent study conducted at the University of Parakou found that the main triggering factors for headaches and migraines in
Quick Tips For Storing Breast Milk
Express breast milk, using a manual or electric breast pump. Wash your hands well with soap and water before handling
Overcoming The Fear Of The Dentist Starts At Childhood
Parents should take children for regular dental check-ups, focus on prevention of tooth decay and instil good oral hygiene habits
What NOT to Buy Or Add To Your Baby Registry
I have shopped for two failed adoptions and my baby so you could say I have had some experience with
Review: Growing Kids with Character 2.0
How many parents have said these words : “Children should come with a handbook but because they don’t I’m just
Preparing For A Possible Premature Birth?
In our previous article we touched on understanding high risk pregnancy , this month we will be taking a look
Fathers And Sons
I think it can be extremely difficult to maintain the father son relationship, throughout the teen years and early twenties.
Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and daughters begin with the closest friendship. There are many times the dad might feel pushed aside. Within a
Keeping your kids safe on the Internet
Us South Africans are an incredibly security conscious bunch. We tend to focus a lot of attention around security in
Making Sense Of Food Labels
By Gabi Steenkamp, Registered Dietitian, Food Labelling and Nutrition Consultant. www.gabisteenkamp.co.za. The information printed on all food labels in South
