Getting the best from your child
Helping shape your children’s behaviour and assisting them to be the best version of themselves, is a key part of being a parent. It can be difficult as well as rewarding. Here is some things to consider:
WHY DO PEOPLE CUT THEMSELVES? CAUSES AND WARNING SIGNS
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, delves into a sensitive topic that affects millions of individuals worldwide:
Four short-term tips for kids, with long-term results
Teaching kids some basic financial principles should ideally form part of their upbringing. Short-term insurance is key among them, since it provides an important safety net that helps to secure your long-term well-being. It can be difficult to give up something when you do not see an immediate benefit, making short-term insurance (and most financial-must haves, for that matter) a difficult sell. But getting kids to understand it (particularly the patience it takes to stay covered), is a lesson worth learning. Here are some tips.
INTERSTELLAR ELLA – Weightless Wonders
In the year 3021, on a space station somewhere between Mars and Jupiter in the Milky Way, 8-year-old Ella Ryder
REFLUX IN INFANTS: UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, delves into what reflux in infants is, why and when it
BATMAN DAY & TEEN TITANS GO! MARATHON – When in Doubt, Be Batman
The third Saturday of September is observed globally as Batman Day, which marks the anniversary of the first-ever appearance of
BATMAN DAY WITH THE BATWHEELS – Bigger, Better, Batwheels
Celebrate Batman Day by diving into a special themed Cartoonito marathon, featuring the best of the Batwheels and all their
Imposing Expectations On Your Children
Many of my clients come to me complaining that their children simply do not do what they’re told, are unmanageable,
How hormones (and your monthly cycle) affect your skin
As women, our bodies go through a lot every month. From ovulation, to PMS and menstruating, it might sometimes feel
Aftercare or aupair?
Weighing up the best after-school option for your child “Mothers staying at home with their children is simply no longer
Chores And Responsibilities- Getting Your Kids To Clean
Getting children to do their chores is not about making our lives easier but it is about encouraging cooperation and
HOW TO UNLEASH CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH ART EDUCATION
Most good schools, whether public or private, incorporate art into their curricula – especially during the primary school years. This
Bedtime – How much sleep should your child be getting?
More and more research points towards the importance of sleep for children’s health, academic performance, and behaviour. Although this may
5 SYMPTOMS OF SEPARATION ANXIETY IN BABIES
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, discusses separation anxiety in babies, the triggers and causes, and the
MOLEY- Tunnel Buddies
Moley follows the day-to-day misadventures of Master Moley as he travels the tunnels of his secret underground realm and falls
LUMA ANIMATION’S EXCITING NEW SCI-FI FEATURE, HEADSPACE, LANDING IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 2023
Indigenous Film Distribution has announced that HEADSPACE, the exciting new animation sci-fi feature from Johannesburg’s Luma Animation, will release at
Seasonal Wellness & Immune Boosters for the Family
We live a fast-paced modern lifestyle where all too often we neglect our health and well-being by not aligning with
Choosing a Baby Sitter
Choosing a baby sitter for your children can be a very daunting task. You need to find someone trustworthy, who is the right fit for your children.
Help! My child has no friends
We all have a need to love and be loved. Our lives feel happier and more fulfilled when we enjoy
QUICK TIPS FOR ENGAGING THE OLDEST CHILD
When the new baby comes home, the joy and excitement can lead to the first born child (or even just
Why offering choices is important
One of the best ways to build up a sense of independence is to make choices. When we make our
BIPOLAR IN TEENS: WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS?
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, explores what bipolar disorder is, highlights the early signs to watch
GRADE 12 SURVIVAL GUIDE: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
Tension is mounting in households across South Africa as Grade 12 students embark on the critical final phase towards their
Fabulous fungi-loaded family meals perfect for both kids and busy parents
Our brand new kid-friendly recipes will have everyone leaving the dinner table happy, healthy and satisfied without feeling bloated.. Plus,
Baby monitor. Do I really need one?
The question I get asked is ‘is it really necessary? After all my parents did without and I turned out just fine!’. Baby Monitors come in all shapes and sizes but it’s all about what fits into your lifestyle and meets your needs as a parent.
Women’s Wellness: How to Achieve Optimal Health for Every Stage of Life
As unique as women are, so are their nutritional needs that constantly change throughout their life stages. Women in general
Encouraging Baby’s First Words
When can you expect to hear your baby’s first words and how you can encourage speech development in your baby
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR CHILD CAN’T SOUND OUT A WORD?
“Help Mom, I am stuck on this word?” What is your first reaction, “just sound it out”. Good advice? Actually,
Five Things You Haven’t Thought About Before Your Baby Comes
Here’s a list of five less thought about items before your baby arrives: 1. Gap Cover For many, it may
WARM UP YOUR WINTER WITH 10 NUTRITIOUS FOODS FOR A HEALTHY SEASON
As the winter chill settles in, Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, highlights ten healthy winter foods that can
