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
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
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
Busting The Myths About Teen Suicide
By Janine Shamos All teens are moody; all teens are rebellious; all teens are angry and irritable; all teens are
Your Diet During Pregnancy, How Important Is It Really?
With so many myths out there about diet and pregnancy, no wonder new mothers-to-be feel confused about the do’s and
Stay Well Watered This Winter
If you thought you could cut back on or forego the water drinking during the Winter months you have been
Perception vs Reality Of An Insufficient Milk Supply
There are many reasons that a mother may believe there is a problem with her breast milk. You may worry
It’s Xenó! The Greatest Toy Monster Around!
When Xenó was dropped on our doorstep this week- the excitement was in the air! Working moms typically have their
My Divorce Discipline Dilemma
I didn’t realize that a year after my divorce , with a group of unruly children on my hands, that
Inspiring Challenges, Stimulating Experiences, Healthy Results
Recently, my eight year old told me that I’m his greatest challenge in life and that he is tired of
Cutting in Adolescence
The following is not meant to invoke fear, though it may, but rather, inform you as to a trend starting
