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
Weighty Issues For Teens
Being overweight is not a good idea if you have diabetes because it increases your insulin resistance, which will make
Why Don’t Dads Take Parenting Classes
A young intern working on a research project contacted me to ask me a few questions about dads, parenting classes
You Don’t Trust Me
The teenage girl came out of her room and walked into the family room where her parents were sitting. With
Travel Tips: 8 ways to make the most of your global travels
If you’re looking for new inspirations about great places to go and exciting things to do when you’re travelling, there’s
How Sugar Can Affect Our Children
Sugar is addictively awesome, but is the long term health effects really worth that momentary indulgence? It is blamed for
Your Child’s Development – Making it Fun!
“Just as my maternity leave was coming to an end, I was asked by Parenting Hub to review the Skidz
Mommy Meltdowns
Yesterday I completely lost it with my child. Yes, it was over potty training. After being so good the previous
Food Fun For Fussy Families
If you think that everyone is going to love food as much as you, you’re wrong. Some of us just
Imperial Road Safety, the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, and KFM Breakfast bring Car Seats for Kids campaign to Cape Town!
Car Seats for Kids campaign embarks on collection and redistribution drive in Cape Town. Monday, 05 October 2015 – This
Tips To Get You Back In Shape This Summer
New moms often struggle to find any time for themselves. Between what seems like constant feeding, changing and washing, exercise
A Simple Solution To Sleep
If your child is anything like my children, early morning is what it is all about. It seems to be
Picture Perfect: The Pressure On Girls & Woman To Look Perfect
I had seen a movie clip of Dustin Hoffman getting emotional during an interview about the movie “Tootsie”, in which
Nutritional Deficiencies: Know the Signs
You might think nutrient deficiencies are a thing of the past, reserved for sailors trapped at sea. But even today,
Making Time For Your Children When Working In The Corporate World
For those people who know me well, they will know that I call a spade a spade and what you
Does My Baby Need a Vitamin D supplement?
The most common cause of a vitamin D deficiency is a too low production via the skin as a consequence
Baby Sense Adds 100% Bamboo muslin blanket to product range
100% Bamboo muslin blankets are part of the high quality Baby Sense product range. The Bamboo muslin is naturally hypoallergenic and
Getting your kids to move again… the fun way!
Global obesity is a growing problem and according to reports, childhood obesity in particular is at its worst levels ever.
Colic – Transient Lactase Deficiency
It can be incredibly distressing to hear your baby crying endlessly with colic, yet feel unable to stop it. Colic
