The Benefits Of Breastmilk For A Premature Baby
All babies will benefit tremendously from breastmilk. But, for a premature baby, these benefits are so much more important. No […]
The Wonderful Journey Into Pregnancy – What a load of “beep”
I wouldn’t say I battled to fall pregnant but I didn’t exactly think it was easy. We went through the
Lalaloopsy Dolls
Prima Toys South Africa is proud to announce the Lalaloopsy dolls and all their adorable siblings, babies, pets and add-ons
Furby Boom Takes Playtime To A New Level Of Learning And Fun
A global sensation following its 1998 debut, the FURBY brand has solidified its place in pop culture history. Prima Toys
Making Mental Health Matter
Discovery Health and SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) are proud to announce they will be holding a one
Educating Your Child About Sex And Safety
You may feel uncomfortable and out of your depth discussing these topics, but it’s extremely important, as research shows that
When an Adult Child Behaves Badly
What happens if your 18-year-old or older child is behaving badly? What do you do then? This is a predicament
The Slim Down On Dieting
Winter has come and gone and perhaps, like most people, you gained a few extra kilos over the past few
Quit Smoking This Spring
Spring is such a wonderful time of new beginnings and lovely fresh foliage and sweet scented flowers. What better time
Changing The Homework Blues Into A Success Story
I have recently been asked to give a talk to parents on how to survive and indeed avoid, the “Homework
Drugs And Our Children
The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) Committee suggest that infants as young as two years old need to be screened
Is Grassfed Really Better?
A lot of us are horrified by how animals are treated in feedlots and as a result, there is a
Depression and Suicide: The Unseen Killers Suicide in South Africa takes its toll
South African Stats 1) 10% of all non-natural deaths in adults and 9.5% in youth are due to suicide. 2) +/- 23
Healthier Environments Build A Healthier Nation
This World Heart Day the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA is putting the spotlight on creating heart-healthy environments, enabling people
ADHD and Diet – is there a link and what should parents of a child with ADHD consider?
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome diagnosed in many children. The exact percentage of children with ADHD
My Friend Cayla
Sept 2014 sees the South African launch date of a revolutionary new generation of toy – My Friend Cayla. Powered
When Children Are anxious About Making Mistakes It Inhibits Their Learning
I often see children who are anxious when faced with new challenges, worrying that they might make a mistake. The
High blood pressure is killing South Africans
South Africans have one of the highest rates of hypertension worldwide, so this Heart Awareness Month the Heart and Stroke
Heart-Healthy Lunchbox Ideas To Keep Your Kids Going
Packing a school lunchbox for your child can be much healthier than giving them money for the tuckshop or sending
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough
“I have never seen any medical diagnosis as widespread and so profoundly affecting peoples’ health and well-being as the current
Beware The “All Cheese, Fat And Meat You Can Eat” Diet
Although I am in favour of the Paleo/Banting/Ketogenic Diet and see it as a fundamentally healthy way of eating that
Rheumatic Heart Disease: The forgotten killer
The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA is putting the spotlight on this forgotten killer and urging parents to be vigilant
How To Encourage Healthy Eating Habits In Children
Practical tips for parents to help their children start eating better… Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits Getting children to eat healthy
First Aid For The Common Cold
At this time of the year, every second person either has one or is getting over one. Firstly how do
How to Stop Your Child’s Whining
Few things are more irritating to a parent’s ears than the sound of whining. It’s not just the tone of
‘White Gold’ – Help Decrease Infant Mortality
In South Africa, one premature infant dies every 20 minutes. In the fight against this unnecessary loss of life, International
Leapfrog Unveils Leapband
Prima Toys South Africa has just announced the launch of the Leapfrog LeapBand, the first wearable activity tracker for kids,
Play Is Very Important For Your Child’s Development And Education
As parents we constantly worry that we are not giving our children the very best educational foundations to prepare them
Typical Teen or a Teen in Trouble?
By Janine Shamos Teenagers have their good days and their bad ones. But every so often, a learner will sit
How To Grocery Shop With A Baby
Yesterday I started a baby massage class. I was disappointed to find out that it would be me massaging my
