I Am Mom
Mom ~noun ~ One who does whatever it takes to get whatever it is done. Period. Often I have to take […]
Understanding Relationship Dynamics
Ever had one of those uncomfortable experiences when a relationship with someone in your family that suddenly goes bad without
The Dangers Of Purchasing A 2nd Hand Car Seat
There is no denying that car seats are expensive, with prices ranging anywhere from R1 000 to R4 000. While that
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s – Baby Stain Remover
Purity & Elizabeth Anne has developed a Baby Stain Remover which comes in a handy ‘roll on’ dispenser for easy
Cetaphil Daylong Kids SPF 50+
As South Africans, we all love our long hot summer days. We know that we have to protect our
Stop The Flu, Before It Stops You!
There’s nothing worse than having the whole family down with a cold or the flu, so here’s some helpful tips
How To Teach Your Child To Be More Responsible
Starting with the small things will make the big things easier to handle. When our children are in a hurry and
How To Help Your Child Form Healthy Habits
“Good discipline requires time. When we have no time to give our children, or no time we are willing to
Sleep Training The Gentle Way
Most sleep deprived parents will be ready to try anything to get a good night’s sleep. Most likely you are
Learning Through Play
Research shows that children who actively engage in imaginative play and other sorts of play such as creative activities, are
8 Ways To Be A Better Role Model On The Road
Providing a list of rules to teach your kids about road safety may be useful, however children can learn better
How To Raise Healthier Kids On A Budget
There are over 80 000 artificial chemicals in the market today (and growing), which includes cosmetics, medicine, household cleaning products,
Mysmartkid Smartbox – Learning Through Play
What an amazing product the Smartbox from Mysmartkid has proved to be! Our first Smartbox was received with great excitement
Safety Tips For All Kinds Of Kids Transport
The “have a password” tip was a great one that circled around the internet for a while. If you didn’t
Healthy Ways To Spend Time Together As A Family
It might seem like technology has taken over our lives, but there are still so many activities we can do
The First Glimpse
My nerves were so high I broke out in hives, I couldn’t think straight. I was struggling to sleep until
Food Safety For Babies
“Food safety is not only about the food we eat, but also what we give our children. Babies will consume
Mysmartkid – Early Childhood Development Experts
“What I love about the Mysmartkid concept is that it provides parents with knowledge, skills and activities which facilitate their
Down Syndrome Awareness
Children with Down syndrome are keen to be social and their interactive communication skills (the ability to understand and participate
How To Role-Model Healthy Technology Use For Your Children
When I provide my talks to school children on cyber sense, they often nod in agreement when I mention that
The Ultimate Balancing Act
When it comes to balancing family and career there is no more harassed adult than a parent. If you do
When should a child be referred to an occupational therapist?
Following is a few easy questions that could help you to determine if a child should be referred to
Should Kids Get An Allowance?
One thing that parents do is connect chores with allowance…. bad move! But they think that their kids are automatically
The 7 P’s – Marketing Mix
13 April – up to here Anyone who studied marketing and got their degrees years ago, would relate to having
Alternative Therapy For ADD / ADHD?
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive learning strategy that works to improve the brains ability to produce certain brainwaves without the need
Understanding Your Child’s Concentration Problems
As the mid-year exams loom, children will write tests to measure how much they remember what they have learnt. Being
How Drained Is Your Brain?
Of paramount importance in dealing with ADHD and other learning and behavioural issues, is nutrition. Granted, it may not be
Your Role In Your Child’s Education
from Foundation Phase to Intermediate Phase The Parent: The first step, as a parent, is realising that your child is
10 Things To Do With Children Who Don’t Take Disappointment Well
Eight year old David is playing a board game with his sister. Everything is going along well until the girl
Learning To Love After Loss
I’m the mother of two boys, both dark haired, big eyed and extremely precious to me. The only thing is; only
