Bonding And Not Bonding With Your Newborn… Why It Will Be Okay
When I was pregnant with Mikayla Rose, I often compared it to hell (I know, I am a great mom). I had […]
parenting advice
Emotional Intelligence In Childhood
In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise, understand and control one’s thoughts and feelings. In addition, emotional
The Artificial Road To A Miracle Baby – An Inspiring Journey
I heard about Kerry and Michelle’s story through a mutual friend. Something about their story broke my heart and warmed
Pregnancy Brain… It’s A Real Thing
Maybe it’s the lack of sleep or growing an entire human being that’s distracting you. Maybe it’s the hormones driving
Lamaze Product Review
My 15 week old son, Dylan, and I were asked to do a review on four Lamaze toys. I am
Teenage Slang and Language: A Guide to Understanding Teenagers
When trying to communicate with your daughter, it can sometimes seem as though she is speaking another language; full of
My Issues With Maternity Leave In South Africa
I have one month left at work until I have to go on maternity leave, I say have to because apparently I do not have a
I Am Not Fat… I’m Pregnant. 10 Things You Should Never Say To A Pregnant Woman
“Wow, you are getting HUGE!” “Oh, are you sure you’re not having twins?” “You’re only 24 weeks pregnant? How much
Healthier Holidays: A time For Learning
Holidays and Christmas are upon us, which means our kids are hit with a double whammy of loads of free
How to Work from Home with Kids
Thanks to the modern workforce, many employers allow some employees to work from home when circumstances exist, such as inclement
The Dummy Mummy
So is a pacifier good or bad? My answer to this is it depends. Let’s start with the good…. Dummies
The Birth of a Baby – What No One Really Tells You
When I first discovered that I was pregnant I went through the usual emotional reactions; excitement, fear, wonder, elation and
Dealing With Report Cards
I guess I was lucky at school to be one of those straight A students, as I can still remember
Redefining Christmas
I’m all for redefining this whole Christmas thing. I think that over the years what was once a holiday of
The Unintended Comparisons We Make As Mothers
We are always told not to compare kids to each other, but forget that the same applies to ourselves. We
Spit, snot and poo. Overcoming your fears
Let’s be honest. All babies do it and we knew for a fact that as dads we would have to
Introducing Shopkins
One of the worlds best loved collectible ranges aimed at girls, Shopkins, now launches in South Africa just in time
What Is Dyslexia Really? Part 1
The term dyslexia was coined from the Greek words dys, meaning ill or difficult, and lexis, meaning word. Spelling and
Matric Stress: Who Am I And Where Am I Going?
Late October marked the start of the 2014 National Senior Certificate Exams. With over 500 000 matriculants writing their final
Making Mental Health Matter
Discovery Health and SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) are proud to announce they will be holding a one
Help! My Kid is Calling Me by My First Name!
This is a common problem; your older child or teenager comes home one day and starts calling you by your
Educating Your Child About Sex And Safety
You may feel uncomfortable and out of your depth discussing these topics, but it’s extremely important, as research shows that
When an Adult Child Behaves Badly
What happens if your 18-year-old or older child is behaving badly? What do you do then? This is a predicament
The Slim Down On Dieting
Winter has come and gone and perhaps, like most people, you gained a few extra kilos over the past few
The Curse Of The Short Nap
I honestly do not know why we always tell moms: “Sleep when your baby sleeps”. I remember when my son
Quit Smoking This Spring
Spring is such a wonderful time of new beginnings and lovely fresh foliage and sweet scented flowers. What better time
Mommy Wars
Having been through the birth of a new baby three times, I can tell you that there have been few
True Or False: You Cannot Breastfeed and Sleep well?
A big resounding FALSE! I recently spoke to 11 beautiful women about teaching their children how to sleep well and
Do Sunscreens Really Prevent Skin Cancers?
Not long now and you may be heading off to your summer holiday at the sea, which brings me to
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF CO-SLEEPING
Parenting is fraught with tough, controversial decisions. What makes the decisions tough is that there are such varied opinions and
