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Parenting Hub

From the Classroom to the Boardroom

According to Cindy Glass, Co-Founder and Owner of Step Up Education Centres, “Teaching is one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated professions in our country! Most teachers do not recognise the value of their skills and even less so, the possibility of becoming financially well-off business owners! Teachers have been scraping the bottom of the barrel for so long that the idea of using their skills to achieve business success may seem quite impossible!” Why is this? Cindy offers the following reasons:

February 13, 2020
Philips Avent

More comfort, more milk naturally

Recent studies have proven a clear correlation between comfort and milk flow during expressing. Relaxed mothers feel more comfortable and express significantly more milk more easily. Independent research also confirms that infant suckling is a synergistic combination of breast compression and intra-oral vacuum, originating from the peristaltic action of the infants tongue.

February 12, 2020
Barbara Harvey

Authenticity Defined

Authentic on dictionary.com is defined as of original organ; genuine. This is the base of authenticity to be genuine, true to who you are. I define it as living your life with what you believe, thank, fell, do, and say is all aligned. I picture a pyramid where what you believe is the base and each subsequent block is stacked on top until what you say is the point and full expression of what you believe.

February 12, 2020
Impaq

My child has unique academic needs. How can Impaq help?

At Impaq, we know that every child is unique. Every learner studies at his/her own pace and some might need to spend more time on certain subjects to ensure they grasp the basic concepts. We aim to help learners, who have unique academic needs, achieve their goals.

February 11, 2020
Prima Baby

CHICCO HOME BOTTLE WARMER

A handy bottle warmer is the perfect way to ensure that food is easily warmed up without losing nutritional value, or kept warm for up to an hour – making sure that when baby needs a feed in a rush, you have the convenience right at hand.

February 10, 2020
Parenting Hub

GREAT MATRIC RESULTS? ENSURE YOU FIND A GREAT HIGHER ED INSTITUTION TO MATCH

With South Africa’s Matric pass rate at an historical high, many thousands of learners are in the unexpectedly happy position of having received a Bachelor’s pass, and therefore qualifying for further study. Those who didn’t make provision for this eventuality, may now find themselves in a situation where they no longer need to settle for their Plan B, but can in fact go for Plan A – realising their dreams of pursuing a degree – but with no place at university yet.

February 7, 2020
Impaq

How to improve your matric results

You just received your matric results and they weren’t what you expected. Maybe you didn’t get the required marks to receive a National Senior Certificate (NSC). Or, you got your NSC, but you didn’t achieve the symbols required to apply to the tertiary institution or course of your dreams. Luckily, you have a few options when it comes to improving your matric results.

February 6, 2020
The Don Father

A Father’s Influence

In that moment, when this little life first comes into the world, you can’t help but become emotional. I cried big tears; I was overwhelmed with love and pride. The kind of pride that only jumps into your body the second your child is born, and it’s this newfound pride that stays with you from then onwards. “Dads, you are hugely influential in the eyes of your children. Don’t be content with the fact that you’re simply a dad. Instead, challenge yourself to become a dad who is a force in the lives of your wife and children.”

February 6, 2020
STBB

CLAIMING PREGNANCY RELATED EXPENSES

Yes! Both parents of a child have an obligation to pay for pregnancy related expenses, which are called lying-in expenses, pro-rata according to their means.

February 5, 2020
Philips Avent

Top Money Saving Tips for New Parents

Prepare in advance for the financial changes a baby will bring. Start saving as soon as you know you are pregnant, so you get used to living on a reduced income

February 4, 2020
Parenting Hub

A review of Kodak Cherish C525 Smart Baby Monitor

Kodak recently launched the CHERISH C525 Baby Monitor in South Africa and as I was looking for a video monitor for my new little baby, so I decided to give it a go. Although the Kodak brand is new to the baby monitor market in South Africa, Kodak has a proven record when producing quality cameras for many years. This gave me a sense of reassurance when purchasing a new product on the market.

February 4, 2020
Parenting Hub

Of life and lice

Preschool and prep-school teachers are modern day superheroes. They gently introduce our little ones to a love of learning and creativity, yet they are also tough enough to manage anything that could affect their little charges. Even the horror of head lice in the classroom.

February 3, 2020
Prima Baby

CHICCO ELECTRIC 2-IN1 STERILIZER

Chicco introduces the 2in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer. An easy, yet 99.9% effective sterilizer that uses the properties of steam to neutralize all known household germs within a matter of minutes. The sterilizer can handle not only feeding bottles, but also pacifiers and teething toys, due to its generous space capacity.

February 3, 2020
Happy Family Organics

Happy baby snacks

We ensure all our products are age and stage appropriate for your little ones.

January 30, 2020
Baby's and Beyond

The Benefits of Teaching Your Baby to Swim

The first time you take your baby to swimming lessons can be a slightly daunting experience for new parents. The logistics of getting them into their swimming nappy, keeping them warm and encouraging them it will be fun, is enough to put off many parents. However, most parents find there is nothing really to worry about once they try it. Remember to find a warm pool and keep swimming sessions short at first as babies can chill easily. stime you take your baby to swimming lessons can be a slightly

January 28, 2020
Happy Family Organics

6 -9 month meal plan

Starting solid foods is an exciting time for you and your baby. Research shows that it is most beneficial to introduce solid foods around 6 months of age (but never before 4 months!).

January 27, 2020
Prima Baby

CHICCO PHYSIO SOFT AND PHYSIO MICRO PACIFIERS

A soother, despite the role of calming a child and aiding sleep, plays an important role in proper oral development. It is therefore vital that it’s designed to fit perfectly inside the baby’s mouth, ensuring correct, uniformly distributed pressure of the tongue on the palate.

January 27, 2020
Happy Family Organics

Happy tot snacks

Fiber helps keep your tot’s digestion regular. Protein is a key building block of little growing bodies and is essential for muscle development.

January 24, 2020
Parenting Hub

Munchkin Expands Its Commitment To Animal Conservation Causes With New “Wild Love” Line Of Miracle® 360° Cups

Munchkin, the award-winning global baby lifestyle company expands its commitment to animal conservation organisations through a new line of its #1 selling Miracle® 360° cup, called “Wild Love,” designed to feature at-risk animals. The cups, now available at Baby City, help families teach children empathy and respect for animals at a time when more than one million species are threatened with extinction. Inspired by the important work these organizations are doing, Munchkin is making a substantial donation to both the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and The Whale Sanctuary Project.

January 23, 2020
Caroline Syokao

Explaining autism to a neurotypical child

Parenting is not easy. But, parenting a child on the spectrum is even harder. This is because there are numerous challenges that come with it. One of the challenges is explaining to your neurotypical child about their ASD sibling.

January 23, 2020
The legal Mom

Child Custody

Parents have an inherent right and duty to form part of their child’s lives. However, it often happens that parents of a child cannot see eye to eye as to what is in their child’s best interest. More often than not, when parents are divorced, separated or not living together, issues arise regarding the children they share. And then there is the case where parents want full custody over their children. These issues may range from the amount of contact the other parent has, the school the child may attend, or what extra-mural activities the child should pursue.

January 22, 2020
Brainline

PARENTS SHOULD BE VIGILANT TO ACT WHEN CHILDREN DISPLAY SIGNS OF COMMITTING SUICIDE

South Africa has seen a significant increase in teen deaths and the reality is that 9% of all teen deaths are due to suicide – and this figure is on the increase. Suicide is the fastest growing cause of death amongst teenagers and young adults between the ages of 15 – 24. But children as young as 7 years are now committing suicide in South Africa the question is why?

January 22, 2020
Baby's and Beyond

Single working mothers need to protect their ability to earn an income

Much like the rest of the world, the typical South African family structure has changed over the years. The prevalence of single parent families is on the rise and increasingly, women head more households. The combined effect of these two structural shifts has seen a growing number of single working mothers in the South African workforce.

January 21, 2020
Prima Baby

CHICCO MICROWAVE STERILIZER

Chicco, leaders in baby products for over 62 years, originally started out as a medical company, with emphasis on providing the best products in the medical world for babies. They have maintained a strict quality control throughout the years and continue to provide parents with products that are quality tested, functional and convenient.

January 20, 2020
Clamber Club

10 ways to BOND with your Baby!

We hear this term so often that is has the danger of becoming meaningless, when in fact it is a critical part of building a trusting and loving relationship between you and your baby. Bonding is the development of an emotional attachment and unconditional love between a parent and baby. It promotes a sense of security and wellbeing, and helps to build confidence, self esteem and trust. Young babies need to feel safe and protected, and you can help with this by cuddling your baby, gazing lovingly at him, and responding to his needs. All of this is what bonding is about.

January 17, 2020
Parenting Hub

Help your child discover their passion!

Navigating life without following our passions can be like pushing a cart with square wheels uphill says Cindy Glass, Owner and Co-Founder of Step Up Education Centres, “With so many learners getting ready to leave school and make their way in the world, it is essential to consider the role that passion has in guaranteeing success in their lives!”

January 17, 2020
Happy Family Organics

WHY FIBER MATTERS FOR BABIES, TOTS AND MAMA

Dietary fiber comes from plants: think fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, beans, nuts and seeds. Diets higher in fiber can help lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, maintain bowel health, manage constipation and help promote a healthy weight. In fact, in epidemiological studies, populations with higher dietary fiber intakes tend to have lower chronic disease rates overall. A higher fiber intake provided by foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole- and high-fiber grain products is likely to be lower in calories, fat and added sugar.

January 17, 2020
Parenting Hub

Back-to-school blues? Here’s what you can do…

Holidays are like cats! They creep into your lap for a cuddle and just when you start feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, they jet off to some unknown place, leaving you feeling disappointed and perhaps a little cold! Is this not true of these school holidays? They crept in, had a cuddle and left – just like that!

January 16, 2020
Parenting Hub

How Sugar Bay Camp is Completely Different

The word “camp” may conjure up memories of slurry porridge and compulsory exercise, but fortunately there is one camp in South Africa that will have your kids remembering the complete opposite.

January 15, 2020
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