Emotional Pain Of Bullying
Bullying takes root in children, who many times have been the victims of intimidation themselves. To soothe their own injured […]
Nurturing Parents
It takes perseverance to steer and guide the child throughout their childhood. Iron-clad skin is a must, along with the
Questions To Ask Your Prenatal Exercise Trainer
There is a lot of information out there on the benefits of exercising during pregnancy. Simply put; it increases mothers’
Should You Read Your Child’s Social Media Posts?
There is a lot being written about whether parents should be reading content their Child’s post on social media channels.
Health Benefits Of Breastfeeding
Becoming a new mom is an exciting time, but can also be daunting as you make numerous decisions before the
The Busy Parent’s Guide
The days of housewives and lazy weekends in the garden are almost extinct. Most parents that I know these days
Rethinking The Way We Plan Our Children’s Diaries
As schools reopen for the second half of the academic year, parents will once again be forced to make decisions
HYPERTENSION AND YOUR PREGNANCY
Embarking on the journey of motherhood should be a pleasurable and memorable experience. For many women though, pregnancy can be
When Your Child Doesn’t Get An Invitation
Following one of my parent workshops, a woman related an incident in which another parent called her at home to
Bullying Ends When Adults Stop Bullying
I am not surprised, when adults and the media go on and on about futile attempts at stopping the increase
The Problem With Mommy Groups
Falling pregnant is (relatively) easy. Being pregnant, and then spawning a baby, is the hard part. It’s only until you
The Importance Of Taste Experience With Your Child
One of the biggest challenges I see in my practice is picky eating, whether in healthy children or kiddies struggling
Top Tips For Healthy Kids Parties
Growing up in the 80’s, parties typically involved red frankfurters with tomato sauce, sugary fizzy cool drinks such as Coke,
Establishing A Sense-Able Routine For Feeding, Sleeping And Bathing In The First Six Months
In the first two weeks, babies generally feed on demand. Thereafter, the frequency of feeds may become less. You are
You Are Good Enough
When I was 22 years old, I fell pregnant with Jamie, this was the biggest life changing moment, I knew
Healthy Parent-Child Relations Through Discipline
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual – and yet it is arguable the most important job on earth. Why then,
Understanding Your Child’s Hyperactive Behaviour
Jamie has always been an extremely ‘hyperactive’ child. At only a few months old I knew I was in for an
Providing Choices To Your Child… Gains Trust
Children like adults enjoy having choices. You don’t have to eat the vegetables but you don’t get the desert. If
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s – Disinfecting Solution
Protecting baby from unwanted infections, particularly in the early months, is of utmost importance to all moms and dads. With
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
