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BULLYING AT SCHOOL CAN HAVE A LIFE-LONG IMPACT ON MENTAL…

  • August 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Bullying has been put on the radar this July, which is recognised as National Mental Illness Awareness Month, to highlight the need for greater public...
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How can creativity benefit your kids?

  • August 21, 2019
  • The Papery
In a world where more and more young people end up on anti-depressants, what can we, as parents do, to try and prevent this? There...
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Review: Mom2B Pregnancy Shakes

Review: Mom2B Pregnancy Shakes

  • August 21, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Keeping your body at optimum levels during and after pregnancy can be tough, especially if...
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BABY SENSES ANIMAL THEATRE AND FINGER PUPPET

BABY SENSES ANIMAL THEATRE AND FINGER PUPPET

  • August 20, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco’s Baby Senses range of toy is a developmentally engaging range of colourful toys that...
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6 Simple Practices to Keep Your Child Active and Healthy

6 Simple Practices to Keep Your Child Active and Healthy

  • August 20, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
No one said that parenting would be easy, but it doesn’t have to be a...
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3 Tips to manage homesickness like a pro

3 Tips to manage homesickness like a pro

  • August 19, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
When you introduce the idea of camp to your children, the first reaction expected is...
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Review: Boon Bundle - Feeding starter kit

Review: Boon Bundle - Feeding starter kit

  • August 19, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Cleaning baby’s bottles just become fun! The brightly coloured Feeding Starter Bundle is not only...
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What should my toddler be doing during the day?

What should my toddler be doing during the day?

  • August 16, 2019
  • Skidz
PLAY! This may seem obvious, but it is essential to a child’s development. Sometimes we...
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How Sugar can Damage our DNA

How Sugar can Damage our DNA

  • August 15, 2019
  • Paarl Dietitians
While we may be familiar with the dangers of a poor diet, in particular eating...
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Teach your children to have self-respect

Teach your children to have self-respect

  • August 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Imagine holding a big juicy orange in your hand. The fruit feels heavy and cool...
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Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

  • August 14, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Our Grade 9 learners are currently standing at the crossroad of having to make subject-choices....
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BABY SENSES VIBRATING MONKEY RATTLE AND GIRAFFE RATTLE

BABY SENSES VIBRATING MONKEY RATTLE AND GIRAFFE RATTLE

  • August 13, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Baby Senses Vibrating Monkey Rattle and Giraffe Rattle are two of the cutest and most...
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Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

  • August 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Education, as we have known it for the past 100 years, is fixated on academic...
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How to help your child decrease screen time

How to help your child decrease screen time

  • August 12, 2019
  • Clamber Club
For a parent, nothing eliminates the burden of entertaining your child more than handing them...
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Combatting rising healthcare costs

Combatting rising healthcare costs

  • August 12, 2019
  • Bonitas
Access to quality healthcare remains a priority for South Africans. However, with healthcare costs consistently...
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4 Extended Breastfeeding Tips

4 Extended Breastfeeding Tips

  • August 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
As a mother that really struggled with breastfeeding I really take my hat off to the moms...
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Don’t forget to have FUN!

Don’t forget to have FUN!

  • August 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Sometimes. Moms and Dads get so bogged down with the routines of the day that...
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AR adds a new way to play with LEGO® Hidden…

AR adds a new way to play with LEGO® Hidden…

  • August 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
South Africa’s first two LEGO® Certified Stores have celebrated the arrival of LEGO® Hidden Side™,...
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Baby monitor. Do I really need one?

Baby monitor. Do I really need one?

  • August 7, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The question I get asked is ‘is it really necessary? After all my parents did...
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University athletes score top jobs

University athletes score top jobs

  • August 7, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Participation in university sports is highly regarded by future employers. In an increasingly competitive business...
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August is breastfeeding month: Relax into breast feeding

August is breastfeeding month: Relax into breast feeding

  • August 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
 Each new mum’s circumstances are different, and they help her decide on whether to breast...
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Impaq helps learners prepare for the real world

Impaq helps learners prepare for the real world

  • August 6, 2019
  • Impaq
Home education (or homeschooling) helps learners prepare for the real world as homeschool learners learn...
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Uncomfortable in your own skin? How to manage eczema

Uncomfortable in your own skin? How to manage eczema

  • August 5, 2019
  • Dr Tamara Jaye
What is eczema? Atopic eczema is a common chronic skin condition that causes dry, red...
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BABY SENSES MRS GIRAFFE STROLLER ROPE TOY

BABY SENSES MRS GIRAFFE STROLLER ROPE TOY

  • August 5, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco’s Baby Senses range of toy is a developmentally engaging range of colourful toys that...
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EMBRACING THE PROCESS NOT JUST THE PRODUCT

EMBRACING THE PROCESS NOT JUST THE PRODUCT

  • August 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
“It must not be forgotten that the basic law of children's creativity is that it’s...
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Be on the same page

Be on the same page

  • August 2, 2019
  • South African Divorce Support Association
I am often being approached by one parent enquiring on what their rights are regarding...
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Pregnant and too busy to eat healthily?

Pregnant and too busy to eat healthily?

  • August 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
iLife doesn’t stop when you are pregnant. Most of us are still busy with a...
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Top Product Picks for Your Baby

Top Product Picks for Your Baby

  • July 31, 2019
  • Scarlet Ruby Interiors
“A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it.”...
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Does Your Child Need a Tetanus Shot or Not?

Does Your Child Need a Tetanus Shot or Not?

  • July 31, 2019
  • OneAid
I’ve had parents often come into the emergency room after their child has taken a...
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Impaq’s Top Achievers Share Their Advice

Impaq’s Top Achievers Share Their Advice

  • July 31, 2019
  • Impaq
While most matrics are getting ready for the preliminary examinations, we thought we would look...
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Keep your kids moving

Keep your kids moving

  • July 30, 2019
  • Bonitas
Winter is here and with it comes colder weather, making getting outside to play and...
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Boys and girls play differently

Boys and girls play differently

  • July 30, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Is this genetics or destiny?  Nature verses nurture? When observing a playground full of children,...
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4 Bottle Feeding Tips To Make Mom’s Life Easier

4 Bottle Feeding Tips To Make Mom’s Life Easier

  • July 29, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
There are many reasons why moms bottle feed their babies. Some moms choose to feed...
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Toptots Slippers

Toptots Slippers

  • July 29, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Winter is coming and those little feet need to be kept warm.  Our toddler slippers...
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Why is it important for your baby to be exposed…

Why is it important for your baby to be exposed…

  • July 26, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
From the moment your baby is born, she starts to learn about her environment. She...
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Tips For Handling Your Newborn

Tips For Handling Your Newborn

  • July 26, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Becoming a parent is the beginning of an entirely new phase of one’s life. Caring...
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5 Tips For Raising A Child As A Single Parent

5 Tips For Raising A Child As A Single Parent

  • July 25, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
According to statistics, there is a steady increase in a family run by a single...
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Bringing art to life- 3 Traits every art teacher should…

Bringing art to life- 3 Traits every art teacher should…

  • July 25, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
How do we create the next generation of innovative artists? Through all our amazing art teachers...
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YOUNIVERSE (Group 1/2/3 (9-36kgs) ever-growing car seat

YOUNIVERSE (Group 1/2/3 (9-36kgs) ever-growing car seat

  • July 24, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Youniverse is the cars eat that starts at 9kgs and follows your child up to...
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The Importance Of Following New Parent Advice For Your Own…

The Importance Of Following New Parent Advice For Your Own…

  • July 24, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Being a parent can be overwhelming at the best of times, especially if it is...
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The importance of reading at home

The importance of reading at home

  • July 23, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Of all the important learning activities we can do with young children, reading probably trumps...
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10 Reward Ideas For Kids To keep Them Motivated and…

10 Reward Ideas For Kids To keep Them Motivated and…

  • July 23, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Many parents make the mistake of assuming that a reward system involves extravagant items. There...
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PARENTAL SELF-CARE

PARENTAL SELF-CARE

  • July 22, 2019
  • Impaq
In the previous articles I have spoken about the ADD/ADHD child but what about the...
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Parenting Through Grief

Parenting Through Grief

  • July 22, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Facing the death of a loved one can be a monumentally difficult emotional hurdle to...
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Tips for Travelling with Your Toddler

Tips for Travelling with Your Toddler

  • July 19, 2019
  • Scarlet Ruby Interiors
My husband and I travelled with our two-year-old on a long-haul flight to London. Having...
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7 Tips For Teaching Kids About Dogs

7 Tips For Teaching Kids About Dogs

  • July 19, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
There are numerous benefits linked to having a family dogas a pet and teaching kids how...
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The big four - know your numbers

The big four - know your numbers

  • July 19, 2019
  • Bonitas
‘South Africa is heading for a disaster if the number of people living with chronic...
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Emergency Numbers Every Parent Should Know

Emergency Numbers Every Parent Should Know

  • July 18, 2019
  • OneAid
It occurred to me the day I went back to work after my maternity leave...
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COSMOS Group 0+/1 (0 – 18kgs) belt-installed car seat

COSMOS Group 0+/1 (0 – 18kgs) belt-installed car seat

  • July 18, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Rear and front-facing, the Cosmos is a belt-installed car seat that is the perfect introduction...
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Tips To Keep your Sanity As An Expecting Mom

Tips To Keep your Sanity As An Expecting Mom

  • July 17, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Being a mom can be quite exciting. After all, you’re bringing new life into the...
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21st Century Teaching - A Gateway to Curiosity

21st Century Teaching - A Gateway to Curiosity

  • July 17, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Lifting students learning in a school is a collaborative effort. It requires team effort, both...
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INTRODUCING NERF FORTNITE - THE ONLY WAY TO PLAY FORTNITE…

INTRODUCING NERF FORTNITE - THE ONLY WAY TO PLAY FORTNITE…

  • July 16, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Calling all NERF Nation fans, gear up and get ready as NERF FORTNITE hits South...
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What is Independence?

What is Independence?

  • July 16, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Independence is defined as freedom from the control, influence, support and aid of others. This...
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Emotional Decisions

Emotional Decisions

  • July 16, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Irrational decisions are made when they are the result of a knee jerk reaction and...
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Pregnancy and Travel: Tips for Flying the Friendly Skies While…

Pregnancy and Travel: Tips for Flying the Friendly Skies While…

  • July 15, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Becoming pregnant is one of the greatest gifts a woman could ever experience. Yes, you...
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How to help your child make their subject selections in…

How to help your child make their subject selections in…

  • July 12, 2019
  • Impaq
This time of the year Grade 9 learners need to make their subject selections for...
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GOOD NUTRITION FOR TEENS

GOOD NUTRITION FOR TEENS

  • July 12, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Garbage in – garbage out? What are we feeding them? Good nutrition is of paramount...
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Review: Oh So Crafty

Review: Oh So Crafty

  • July 11, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Oh so crafty has brought upon the newest and improved form of art for children,...
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New parents and your baby’s health

New parents and your baby’s health

  • July 11, 2019
  • Bonitas
Becoming a parent is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a...
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CREATIVE EXPRESSION

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

  • July 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
So, what is creative expression? Creative expression allows children to express their feelings and emotions....
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FOLD & GO - Group 2/3 Isofix-installed car seat

FOLD & GO - Group 2/3 Isofix-installed car seat

  • July 10, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Fold & Go is the brand new car seat that folds up into a compact...
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Inquiry based learning

Inquiry based learning

  • July 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
One need only watch a young child spending a day at the beach to realise...
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Sensory Integration Difficulties

Sensory Integration Difficulties

  • July 9, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
The number of children presenting with Sensory Integration Difficulties is increasing significantly. It is important...
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What Every parent should know about…creating a safe sleep environment

What Every parent should know about…creating a safe sleep environment

  • July 8, 2019
  • Snuggletime
Babies spend the greater part of 12 months sleeping so it essential to provide a...
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BE A SMART PARENT AND RAISE VICTORIOUS KIDS

BE A SMART PARENT AND RAISE VICTORIOUS KIDS

  • July 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
From the start, kids are faced with the need to achieve. There are waiting lists...
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Is It A Cold Or Is It The Flu?

Is It A Cold Or Is It The Flu?

  • July 5, 2019
  • OneAid
Winter is here and so are coughs, colds and flu. Common colds and flu are...
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The Big Question: Should Cellphones Be At Camp?

The Big Question: Should Cellphones Be At Camp?

  • July 5, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to get off their phone? Or delayed...
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Why choose Tourism as a subject?

Why choose Tourism as a subject?

  • July 4, 2019
  • Impaq
As tourism is such an integral part of any country’s marketing strategy, it has become...
Advice Column
Parents need to be happy too

Parents need to be happy too

  • July 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
In a world where life seems to keep us spinning in a never-ending vortex of...
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How to improve your child’s core strength

How to improve your child’s core strength

  • July 3, 2019
  • Clamber Club
“Core strength” has been a buzz word in the health industry the last few years,...
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Five tips to stretch your medical benefits

Five tips to stretch your medical benefits

  • July 3, 2019
  • Bonitas
Lifestyles or Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – such as diabetes - have become an epidemic in...
Advice Column
10 smart ways to empower your daughter

10 smart ways to empower your daughter

  • July 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
We want our girls to have every opportunity to become strong, successful women. How we...
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SEAT UP 0+/1/2 (0-25KGS) ISOFIX-INSTALLED CAR SEAT

SEAT UP 0+/1/2 (0-25KGS) ISOFIX-INSTALLED CAR SEAT

  • July 2, 2019
  • Prima Baby
One of the sturdiest and most popular car seats on the market, the Seat Up...
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Process Art and Early Childhood Development

Process Art and Early Childhood Development

  • July 1, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Process art is all about the experience children have when they are creating.  We encourage...
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Perfectionism can be self-destructive

Perfectionism can be self-destructive

  • July 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Mfundo (not his real name), a grade 1 learner, was struggling at school. His distraught...
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Pregnancy and Medical Aid

Pregnancy and Medical Aid

  • June 28, 2019
  • Bonitas
Motherhood and pregnancy are times of great anticipation and joy. Each experience is unique but...
Advice Column
CHICCO BATH THERMOMETERS

CHICCO BATH THERMOMETERS

  • June 28, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Parents often struggle with knowing the correct temperature of their baby’s bath water.  Whilst it...
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Review: Happy Yosh

Review: Happy Yosh

  • June 28, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Helping your child to understand their emotions and what emotions are from a young age...
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When And How To Exercise Post Caesarean

When And How To Exercise Post Caesarean

  • June 27, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
If you are wondering what life post caesarean surgery is going to be like, this...
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Art is Fundamental

Art is Fundamental

  • June 26, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
What is art? Art is the “expression or application of human creative skill and imagination”...
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Review: Chicco Bath Temperature Indicator & Bath Thermometer

Review: Chicco Bath Temperature Indicator & Bath Thermometer

  • June 26, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Bath Temperature Indicator The Chicco Bath Temperature Indicator is a wonderful device that can be...
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ALLOWANCE AND BUDGET FOR TEENS

ALLOWANCE AND BUDGET FOR TEENS

  • June 25, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Children and teenagers have to be shown and taught how to deal with money. We...
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The Twistshake Food Processor Product Review

The Twistshake Food Processor Product Review

  • June 24, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Recently, the Twistshake Food Processor has been introduced to South Africa. This is a remarkable...
Advice Column
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LIKE ONE CHILD MORE THAN…

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LIKE ONE CHILD MORE THAN…

  • June 21, 2019
  • Mia Von Scha
We all have times where we favour one child over another. Children go through different...
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Review: Chicco Thermo Distance Thermometer

Review: Chicco Thermo Distance Thermometer

  • June 21, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Certainly the worst part about winter starting and the chill in the air is the...
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Splitting up with your medical aid

Splitting up with your medical aid

  • June 20, 2019
  • Bonitas
Going through a divorce can be extremely harrowing and stressful, not just for the couple...
Advice Column
How To Prepare For Your Caesarean Birth

How To Prepare For Your Caesarean Birth

  • June 20, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Preparing for a Caesarean birth is a simple, but needed, process. As with a natural...
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CHICCO DIGI BABY PAEDIATRIC THERMOMETER AND FLEX NIGHT THERMOMETER

CHICCO DIGI BABY PAEDIATRIC THERMOMETER AND FLEX NIGHT THERMOMETER

  • June 19, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Winter is coming in South Africa and flu, colds and fevers may become a reality...
Advice Column
Keeping Germs Away From Your Baby

Keeping Germs Away From Your Baby

  • June 19, 2019
  • Ali Samuels
Statistics have shown that nearly 70% of common illnesses are spread through the hands by people who...
Advice Column
Restore, Revitalize, Revive: Vit-C Shower is here to reawaken your…

Restore, Revitalize, Revive: Vit-C Shower is here to reawaken your…

  • June 18, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The provision of a constant, clean supply of municipal water is a necessity that underlies...
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Making and keeping memories

Making and keeping memories

  • June 18, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
When you are pregnant or have a newborn everyone tells you that time passes by...
Advice Column
How to choose Pre-Primary School

How to choose Pre-Primary School

  • June 18, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Choosing a school for your little one should not be a last minute, hasty decision....
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Three reasons why it may be unfair to make your…

Three reasons why it may be unfair to make your…

  • June 18, 2019
  • Impaq
The world of work is changing more rapidly than ever before. Shifts in economies and...
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The Upspring High Waist C-Panty Review

The Upspring High Waist C-Panty Review

  • June 17, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The Upspring High Waist C-Panty is a great product for any women who has recently...
Advice Column
Milestones - are they important?

Milestones - are they important?

  • June 17, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
I had a call from a concerned parent yesterday and I realised again how hard...
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The wonderful gift of boredom in children

The wonderful gift of boredom in children

  • June 14, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Never in the history of mankind have we been so bombarded by technology in the...
Advice Column
Dangerous Decibels, Noise induced hearing loss in children

Dangerous Decibels, Noise induced hearing loss in children

  • June 14, 2019
  • Speech and Audio Inc
It has become increasingly more common to see children using tablets, portable gaming devices and...
Advice Column
Spur Secret Tribe hosts Chief Cook Event

Spur Secret Tribe hosts Chief Cook Event

  • June 14, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
https://youtu.be/B_RvANXw9Gk Working with unique South African flavour combinations, experimenting with different ingredients, measurements and cooking...
Advice Column
Plan to stay warm and save money this winter

Plan to stay warm and save money this winter

  • June 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Thinking ahead will often save you money. Last-minute decisions or leaving things until they become...
Advice Column
What You Need To Know About C-Section Recovery

What You Need To Know About C-Section Recovery

  • June 13, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
C-Section recovery is a much needed practice after welcoming your bundle of joy into the...
Advice Column
CHICCO COMFORT QUICK INFRARED THERMOMETER

CHICCO COMFORT QUICK INFRARED THERMOMETER

  • June 12, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Winter is coming in South Africa and flu, colds and fevers may become a reality...
Advice Column
What you need to know about Pneumonia

What you need to know about Pneumonia

  • June 12, 2019
  • Bonitas
Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund talks about pneumonia: According to the World...
Advice Column
START YOUR CHILD ON THE CODING PATH, EVEN IF THEIR…

START YOUR CHILD ON THE CODING PATH, EVEN IF THEIR…

  • June 11, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
There is a lot of talk in South Africa about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)...
Advice Column
THE POSITIVES OF ADHD

THE POSITIVES OF ADHD

  • June 11, 2019
  • Impaq
So far, I have written about some of the difficulties experienced in raising and parenting...
Advice Column
GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICES – MORE OPTIONS REQUIRE GREATER THOUGHT

GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICES – MORE OPTIONS REQUIRE GREATER THOUGHT

  • June 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Grade Nine learners will soon have the exciting task of selecting the subjects they want...
Advice Column
Setting your child up for success

Setting your child up for success

  • June 10, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Being a parent of an eighteen-year-old that has just started university, I again realise how...
Advice Column
How to build a relationship of trust

How to build a relationship of trust

  • June 7, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Trust is at the core of all positive human relationships.  This is according to Cindy...
Advice Column
Life After Camp: 3 tips for a smoother re-entry home

Life After Camp: 3 tips for a smoother re-entry home

  • June 7, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
There are a gazillion articles with tricks and tips on sending your child to camp;...
Advice Column
Get The ABC’s On C-Section Births

Get The ABC’s On C-Section Births

  • June 6, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
C-section births are a hot topic within the parenting world. Some mother’s may elect to...
Advice Column
Prepare now to study abroad in 2020

Prepare now to study abroad in 2020

  • June 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Matrics who want to study in the United States and United Kingdom next year need...
Advice Column
CHICCO THERMO DISTANCE INFRARED THERMOMETER

CHICCO THERMO DISTANCE INFRARED THERMOMETER

  • June 5, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Winter is coming in South Africa and flu, colds and fevers may become a reality...
Advice Column
Five facts about ‘flu

Five facts about ‘flu

  • June 5, 2019
  • Bonitas
Gerhard Van Emmenis, Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund gives five facts about flu: Flu...
Advice Column
New Research on the Importance of Learning through Play

New Research on the Importance of Learning through Play

  • June 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The LEGO Foundation and Sesame Workshop Highlights the Importance of Learning through Play in Parent-Child...
Advice Column
About the TopTots Healthy Plate, Healthy Me

About the TopTots Healthy Plate, Healthy Me

  • June 4, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
An innovative way of encouraging young children to eat healthily  This product is the brain...
Advice Column
Don’t tell your kids they are smart!

Don’t tell your kids they are smart!

  • June 4, 2019
  • Impaq
The school report can elicit many feelings among parents and students; feelings of failure or...
Advice Column
Encouraging Meaningful Play

Encouraging Meaningful Play

  • June 3, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Play time is so important for our children as a foundation for learning: Here are...
Advice Column
Dealing with different personalities in a classroom

Dealing with different personalities in a classroom

  • June 3, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
One of the first lessons every teacher learns is that, in every classroom there is...
Advice Column
OVERWHELMED BY VOLUMES OF DIGITAL PHOTOS?

OVERWHELMED BY VOLUMES OF DIGITAL PHOTOS?

  • May 31, 2019
  • My File About Me
The average person uses digital photography as a way to document their life. Most people...
Advice Column
Why Your Child Should Be Getting An Allowance

Why Your Child Should Be Getting An Allowance

  • May 30, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
If your child has just started learning the difference between bills and coins, it won’t...
Advice Column
Natalija’s 20th camp anniversary at Sugar Bay

Natalija’s 20th camp anniversary at Sugar Bay

  • May 30, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
In 2015, we saw Natalija Bozovic walk through our gates on our Thailand themed holiday...
Advice Column
The ideal baby shower gift!

The ideal baby shower gift!

  • May 29, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
We have all been there…. We stand in the store trying to find a suitable...
Advice Column
Connecting to the new world of learning

Connecting to the new world of learning

  • May 29, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
For Johannesburg-based coach, Penny Castle, who is a speaker at the SACAP Festival of Learning...
Advice Column
How To Express At Work

How To Express At Work

  • May 28, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Making the transition from maternity leave to going back to work can be an emotionally...
Advice Column
FANTASTIC LOVE PHYSIO SOFT PACIFIERS AND TEETHERS

FANTASTIC LOVE PHYSIO SOFT PACIFIERS AND TEETHERS

  • May 27, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, global leaders in nursing care, bring trendy babies a funky new look for 2019...
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The Silent One

The Silent One

  • May 24, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
A school is not a quiet place. In my experience children constantly talk and more...
Advice Column
Top Tips on How to Ace Your Physical Sciences Exam

Top Tips on How to Ace Your Physical Sciences Exam

  • May 23, 2019
  • Impaq
The June Examination might already be underway but that does not mean that you can’t...
Advice Column
How To Make The Medicine Go Down

How To Make The Medicine Go Down

  • May 23, 2019
  • OneAid
It’s stressful when your kids are sick and even more stressful when they refuse to...
Advice Column
Are homework and assessments all bad?

Are homework and assessments all bad?

  • May 23, 2019
  • StudyChamp
Recently a lot has been said about the pressures of homework and assessments especially on...
Advice Column
Regression during Potty Training

Regression during Potty Training

  • May 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Regression is going from totally dry during the day to having 2 or more accidents...
Advice Column
Backpack Backpack

Backpack Backpack

  • May 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Oops is a lovely company all about children's happiness! They create products with the child...
Advice Column
Dare to Discipline your Darlings!

Dare to Discipline your Darlings!

  • May 22, 2019
  • Munchkins
“Discipline” has received swearword status in many modern parenting circles. It is now quite trendy...
Advice Column
Capture your child’s attention!

Capture your child’s attention!

  • May 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
We have all bought those flimsy shape box toys right? My greatest frustration was always...
Advice Column
Empathy skills are Key to better learning

Empathy skills are Key to better learning

  • May 21, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Nelson Mandela famously stated that education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to...
Advice Column
Tips on raising a bilingual child

Tips on raising a bilingual child

  • May 21, 2019
  • Clamber Club
Knowing how to speak more than one language is a wonderful gift – particularly when...
Advice Column
The Medela Breastmilk Storage Bags Review

The Medela Breastmilk Storage Bags Review

  • May 20, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
If you are planning on storing your breastmilk, then this is a product you definitely...
Parenting
VAMPIRINA: BEHIND THE MAGIC!

VAMPIRINA: BEHIND THE MAGIC!

  • May 18, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Have you heard about Vampirina? She’s a ghoulish girl in a human world – and...
Advice Column
Foldscope, the science tool every child needs

Foldscope, the science tool every child needs

  • May 17, 2019
  • SciBuddy
Giving your child her own microscope might not be something you’ve ever considered. First of...
Advice Column
The Power of Positive Recognition

The Power of Positive Recognition

  • May 16, 2019
  • Impaq
“I believe the children are our future.  Teach them well and let them lead the...
Advice Column
Parenting tips for ADHD

Parenting tips for ADHD

  • May 16, 2019
  • Impaq
At least one in 20 children in South Africa suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
Advice Column
The critical link between extra mural activities and effective learning

The critical link between extra mural activities and effective learning

  • May 16, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Let’s consider what it takes to transform rough diamonds into the magnificence that we admire...
Advice Column
How does one simple toy help your baby develop?

How does one simple toy help your baby develop?

  • May 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
You would never believe the benefits that building blocks have… yes building blocks!  From problem...
Advice Column
Help my Toddler is abusing me

Help my Toddler is abusing me

  • May 15, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
In our Toptots classes, a question that frequently arises is that of how to stop...
Advice Column
Surviving a Newborn

Surviving a Newborn

  • May 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
By Nicky Kyle - Good Night Sleep Consultant “It would be easy they said”“What is...
Advice Column
Tutors – Trend or Necessity?

Tutors – Trend or Necessity?

  • May 15, 2019
  • StudyChamp
Children these days are expected to perform in every aspect of their lives from a...
Advice Column
Tips For Pumping On the Road

Tips For Pumping On the Road

  • May 14, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
If you are a pumping mother, and are planning a trip in the near future,...
Advice Column
Baby Wearing – The power of Snuggling Close

Baby Wearing – The power of Snuggling Close

  • May 14, 2019
  • Meg Faure
Baby wearing is defined as “the practice of keeping your baby or toddler close and...
Advice Column
BRING FANTASY AND FUN TO MEAL TIMES WITH THE FANTASTIC…

BRING FANTASY AND FUN TO MEAL TIMES WITH THE FANTASTIC…

  • May 13, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, global leaders in nursing care, bring trendy babies a funky new look for 2019...
Advice Column
Choose to be the role model your child wished to…

Choose to be the role model your child wished to…

  • May 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Many people will easily argue that the greatest gift to children is an education. Whilst...
Parenting
10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT KIM POSSIBLE!

10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT KIM POSSIBLE!

  • May 12, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
10 secrets you NEVER knew about the making of Disney Channel’s mega new movie, Kim...
Advice Column
Tips For Flying Whilst Breastfeeding

Tips For Flying Whilst Breastfeeding

  • May 10, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
With the Easter holidays having come and gone, many South Africans may have utilized that...
Advice Column
Deciphering Medical Aid Speak

Deciphering Medical Aid Speak

  • May 10, 2019
  • Bonitas
It can be rather daunting trying to understand the terms in your medical aid plan...
Advice Column
The Benefits of Play

The Benefits of Play

  • May 9, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
A commonly used phrase these days is: “Play is the work of children”. Some people...
Advice Column
The Medela Mini Electric Breast Pump Review

The Medela Mini Electric Breast Pump Review

  • May 9, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
If you are in the market for a breast pump, but looking for something that...
Advice Column
Avoid the Procrastination

Avoid the Procrastination

  • May 7, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Having a plan is always a good idea, however not everything goes according to plan,...
Advice Column
KEEP PACIFIERS CLEAN WITH THE FANTASTIC LOVE RANGE OF NURSING…

KEEP PACIFIERS CLEAN WITH THE FANTASTIC LOVE RANGE OF NURSING…

  • May 7, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, global leaders in nursing care, bring trendy babies a funky new look for 2019...
Advice Column
Never do tomorrow what you can do today…

Never do tomorrow what you can do today…

  • May 7, 2019
  • StudyChamp
“Or is this always true?” asks many a procrastinator. Most children, especially teenagers have mastered...
Advice Column
Mother tongue education matters

Mother tongue education matters

  • May 6, 2019
  • Impaq
Your husband is transferred to a small town and you have some difficult choices to...
Advice Column
Puzzles are important for early childhood development

Puzzles are important for early childhood development

  • May 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
We all know that there is a lot of research on how puzzles help young...
Advice Column
Calming strategies for a fussy baby

Calming strategies for a fussy baby

  • May 6, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
The transition from the womb to the world is a challenging one for your baby....
Parenting
10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT STAR WARS RESISTANCE

10 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT STAR WARS RESISTANCE

  • May 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Want the inside scoop on Disney’s stellar new animated series, Star Wars Resistance? Look no...
Advice Column
5 Key Tips For All Moms Who Need To Practice…

5 Key Tips For All Moms Who Need To Practice…

  • May 3, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
5 Key Tips For All Moms Who Need To Practice Pumping On the Go If...
Advice Column
To honour the one who raised you is a gift

To honour the one who raised you is a gift

  • May 3, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 12 May. Mother’s Day is an opportunity to...
Advice Column
Helping your child prepare for exams

Helping your child prepare for exams

  • May 2, 2019
  • StudyChamp
Start early, make a schedule, get enough exercise (and sleep!) and review past papers. These...
Advice Column
UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS: LOOK BEYOND BANNERS & BALLOONS TO MAKE…

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS: LOOK BEYOND BANNERS & BALLOONS TO MAKE…

  • May 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
In coming weeks, public universities and private institutions across South Africa will host a series...
Advice Column
CHICCO PRESENT THE FANTASTIC LOVE NURSING RANGE

CHICCO PRESENT THE FANTASTIC LOVE NURSING RANGE

  • May 2, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, the 360 degree approach to all things baby, was recently taken over by Prima...
Advice Column
What to do if you’re child is the bully

What to do if you’re child is the bully

  • May 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Bullying at school is common and the source of much misery and discomfort for many...
Advice Column
DISNEY CHANNEL MAY 2019 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

DISNEY CHANNEL MAY 2019 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

  • May 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
KIM POSSIBLE – THE MOVIE Disney Channel Original Movie premiere Friday 3rd May at 16:00...
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DISNEY JUNIOR MAY 2019 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

DISNEY JUNIOR MAY 2019 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

  • May 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
P. J. MASKS                        ...
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There’s Always More Than Meets the Eye with New Transformers…

There’s Always More Than Meets the Eye with New Transformers…

  • May 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Not long ago, and somewhere close by, a glowing mist filled with Transformers power called...
Advice Column
What To Expect As A New Parent

What To Expect As A New Parent

  • April 30, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Being a new parent is definitely no walk in the park. Therefore, knowing what you...
Advice Column
Educational opportunities for brilliant young minds

Educational opportunities for brilliant young minds

  • April 30, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
This time of the year is an exciting period for learners who have dared to...
Advice Column
Review: Child's Farm Body Products

Review: Child's Farm Body Products

  • April 29, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Child’s Farm Hair and Body Wash The Child's Farm Hair and Body Wash is perfect...
Advice Column
10 Essential Tips To Prevent Poisoning In Your Home

10 Essential Tips To Prevent Poisoning In Your Home

  • April 26, 2019
  • OneAid
I was recently prescribed some analgesics for a small day procedure. That afternoon, when I...
Advice Column
Medela Breastmilk Storage Bags

Medela Breastmilk Storage Bags

  • April 25, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The Medela breastmilk storage bags are an excellent product for all parents to use. This...
Advice Column
Making memories with your children

Making memories with your children

  • April 24, 2019
  • Clamber Club
You don’t need an extravagant vacation to make a lifetime of memories with your children....
Advice Column
The Notre Dame fire and its impact on society

The Notre Dame fire and its impact on society

  • April 23, 2019
  • Impaq
The world watched in shock as the famous Notre Dame cathedral went up in flames...
Advice Column
6 Parenting Tips To Get Your Kids Listening

6 Parenting Tips To Get Your Kids Listening

  • April 23, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Being a parent brings many joys and along with those joys comes challenges. It is...
Advice Column
Positive discipline

Positive discipline

  • April 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When talking about discipline in schools, modern trends use buzz-words such as “Positive discipline”; “Values-based...
Advice Column
Chicco Manual and Electric Breast Pumps

Chicco Manual and Electric Breast Pumps

  • April 22, 2019
  • Prima Baby
With 61 years as global leaders in the world of baby products, Chicco has perfected...
Advice Column
Review: Chicco Home Bottle Warmer

Review: Chicco Home Bottle Warmer

  • April 18, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
A simple solution to warming up your baby’s bottle as well as baby food.  If...
Advice Column
How To Get Your Kids To Go To The Dentist

How To Get Your Kids To Go To The Dentist

  • April 18, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
We’ve all been there as a child—apprehensive, maybe even afraid of the dentist. Now as...
Advice Column
Listening to Learn

Listening to Learn

  • April 17, 2019
  • Speech and Audio Inc
Even though we use the words hearing and listening interchangeably, the difference in meaning is...
Advice Column
Motivating your teenager in preparations for examinations

Motivating your teenager in preparations for examinations

  • April 16, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Parents are often just as stressed, as their teenagers are when it comes to preparing...
Advice Column
How mindfulness can improve parent well-being

How mindfulness can improve parent well-being

  • April 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
It’s the nature of parenting that the many delights and joys we find in our...
Parenting
First Aid Tips Every Mom Should Know

First Aid Tips Every Mom Should Know

  • April 15, 2019
  • OneAid
I was recently asked by All4Women to put together my top 10 first aid tips...
Advice Column
Chicco Bottle warmer and milk containers

Chicco Bottle warmer and milk containers

  • April 15, 2019
  • Prima Baby
With 61 years as global leaders in the world of baby products, Chicco has perfected...
Advice Column
Review: Chicco Natural Feeling Bottle Range

Review: Chicco Natural Feeling Bottle Range

  • April 12, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Finding the perfect bottle that easily transitions between breastfeeding and bottle feeding is hard, to...
Advice Column
Can Mom Drink Coffee When Breastfeeding?

Can Mom Drink Coffee When Breastfeeding?

  • April 12, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Food and drink restrictions while pregnant are normal and expected. But how about after the...
Advice Column
Tips To Using A Manual Breast Pump

Tips To Using A Manual Breast Pump

  • April 11, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Using a manual breast pump is not as arduous as some moms think it should...
Advice Column
Understanding your baby better through Sensory Intelligence®

Understanding your baby better through Sensory Intelligence®

  • April 11, 2019
  • Clamber Club
How often have you heard parents say: “My kids differ like day and night.” A...
Advice Column
Surviving the newborn stage – 6 top tips

Surviving the newborn stage – 6 top tips

  • April 10, 2019
  • Clamber Club
Becoming a parent fills you with so many emotions – joy, happiness, love, apprehension, fear…you...
Advice Column
How to improve your academics

How to improve your academics

  • April 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Believe in yourself. Assess your current academic performance and set appropriate academic goals. Make a...
Advice Column
Everything You Need To Know About The Medela Harmony Manual…

Everything You Need To Know About The Medela Harmony Manual…

  • April 10, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The Medela Harmony is a manual breast pump perfect for every mom. This little breast...
Advice Column
Autism: What is it, what are the signs and who…

Autism: What is it, what are the signs and who…

  • April 10, 2019
  • Clamber Club
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of conditions that affect a person’s social communication,...
Advice Column
Keeping Your Children Safe During Bath time

Keeping Your Children Safe During Bath time

  • April 9, 2019
  • OneAid
I’m sure many of you will agree that bath time is loads of fun for...
Advice Column
Chicco Electric & Microwave Sterilizers

Chicco Electric & Microwave Sterilizers

  • April 9, 2019
  • Prima Baby
With 61 years as global leaders in the world of baby products, Chicco has perfected...
Advice Column
Why climbing a tree is better than watching a screen…

Why climbing a tree is better than watching a screen…

  • April 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
It is all over the news! How much screen time is too much for young...
Advice Column
The Value of Performance Arts in Healthy Child Development

The Value of Performance Arts in Healthy Child Development

  • April 5, 2019
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
Although some might view arts education as a luxury, creative expression is in fact a...
Advice Column
Pre-authorisation and payment: Do you know the difference?

Pre-authorisation and payment: Do you know the difference?

  • April 5, 2019
  • Bonitas
Medical aid members know that pre-authorisation ahead of a medical procedure is always required but...
Advice Column
Helping your teen to have a positive body image

Helping your teen to have a positive body image

  • April 5, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
A happy home environment can help your child to develop an internal sense of control...
Advice Column
Is homework still relevant

Is homework still relevant

  • April 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
A student’s high school career is far more than mastering subjects. The goal is to...
Advice Column
Top Choking Hazards For Babies and Toddlers

Top Choking Hazards For Babies and Toddlers

  • April 4, 2019
  • OneAid
We recently went to a very popular restaurant for lunch and to my astonishment there...
Advice Column
GRADE 11s: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW TO ACE MATRIC…

GRADE 11s: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW TO ACE MATRIC…

  • April 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Grade 11s who are serious about bringing their best game to their Matric finals next...
Advice Column
Are headphones damaging your hearing

Are headphones damaging your hearing

  • April 3, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
If it’s too loud, you’re too old? No, more like too sensible… Headphones and earphones...
Advice Column
How to handle angry feelings

How to handle angry feelings

  • April 2, 2019
  • Impaq
Once there was a red balloon that lived in a house with a family. Every...
Advice Column
Electronic vs. Manual Breast Pumps: Which Works For You?

Electronic vs. Manual Breast Pumps: Which Works For You?

  • April 2, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Many people debate over whether they need an electric or manual breast pump. Truth be...
Advice Column
Chicco PhysioSoft Pacifiers

Chicco PhysioSoft Pacifiers

  • April 1, 2019
  • Prima Baby
With 61 years as global leaders in the world of baby products, Chicco has perfected...
Advice Column
How to teach children to respect their teachers

How to teach children to respect their teachers

  • April 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
It is common knowledge that teachers are some of the most stressed professionals in our...
Advice Column
Why You Need The Twistshake Mini Click Mat

Why You Need The Twistshake Mini Click Mat

  • March 29, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The Twistshake Mini Click Mat is a revolutionary piece of feeding equipment every parent simply...
Advice Column
Review: The Chicco Easy Lunch Booster Seat

Review: The Chicco Easy Lunch Booster Seat

  • March 29, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The Chicco Easy Lunch Booster Seat is a simple yet effectively designed mobile feeding solution. ...
Advice Column
SPECIAL NEEDS OR NEEDING SOMETHING SPECIAL

SPECIAL NEEDS OR NEEDING SOMETHING SPECIAL

  • March 28, 2019
  • Mia Von Scha
My children simply did not fit into the mainstream schooling system. They’re both very bright...
Advice Column
Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes, What You Need to Know

Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes, What You Need to Know

  • March 27, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Pregnancy is one of the most life-altering experiences for a woman. Pregnancy Awareness Week takes...
Advice Column
MIGHT MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?

MIGHT MY CHILD HAVE ADHD?

  • March 27, 2019
  • Impaq
If you are wondering about the answer to this question, then it’s most likely that...
Advice Column
LETTING GO OF THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

LETTING GO OF THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

  • March 26, 2019
  • Mia Von Scha
Behind most things that we want, at the core of what we think we are...
Advice Column
How To Manage Your Baby’s Portion Control

How To Manage Your Baby’s Portion Control

  • March 25, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Managing a baby’s portion control can be tricky, especially if you are a new parent....
Advice Column
CHICCO EASY LUNCH HOOK ON CHAIR

CHICCO EASY LUNCH HOOK ON CHAIR

  • March 25, 2019
  • Prima Baby
How many times have you been out for dinner, or to a picnic, only to...
Advice Column
Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared

Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared

  • March 22, 2019
  • OneAid
Oneaid focuses on preventing and reducing the risk of childhood injuries. Through blog posts and...
Advice Column
The gift of making mistakes

The gift of making mistakes

  • March 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Mfundo is a young man who is considered to be a top academic and sporting...
Advice Column
Do you worry about your child and cyberbullying?

Do you worry about your child and cyberbullying?

  • March 21, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
As digital continues to grow and influence the day to day lives of children, and...
Advice Column
Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying

  • March 20, 2019
  • Impaq
Bullies have always existed. However, in the digital age, the bullying we are seeing is...
Advice Column
Tips For Choosing The Right High Chair

Tips For Choosing The Right High Chair

  • March 20, 2019
  • OneAid
Before going out and buying a high chair it’s important to know the safety requirements....
Advice Column
How to talk with your teenager

How to talk with your teenager

  • March 20, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Parenting is a walk in the park.  Jurassic Park.  The journey to teenagerhood is dotted...
Advice Column
A Bump To The Head: When Should You Worry?

A Bump To The Head: When Should You Worry?

  • March 20, 2019
  • OneAid
I have attended to many children in the ER who have taken a tumble. In...
Advice Column
CHICCO MODE BOOSTER SEAT

CHICCO MODE BOOSTER SEAT

  • March 19, 2019
  • Prima Baby
The Chicco Mode Booster Seat is the ideal solution for toddlers who want to sit...
Advice Column
MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

  • March 19, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The future may look bleak and uncertain to the more than 170 000 Grade 12s...
Advice Column
How To Instantly Organize Childhood Memories

How To Instantly Organize Childhood Memories

  • March 18, 2019
  • My File About Me
How do you survive an influx of your kids’ stuff pouring into your home from...
Advice Column
Medical tax rebates stable after budget speech

Medical tax rebates stable after budget speech

  • March 15, 2019
  • Bonitas
Private medical aid members can breathe a sigh of relief after the budget speech. Treasury...
Advice Column
Review: Chicco Mode Booster Seat

Review: Chicco Mode Booster Seat

  • March 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The Chicco MoDe Booster Seat is a great mobile solution for feeding.  The seat is...
Parenting
UNO®, World's #1 Card Game, Announces New Game - DOS™

UNO®, World's #1 Card Game, Announces New Game - DOS™

  • March 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
What’s better than one? Two, of course! Introducing the newest member to the UNO® family, the...
Advice Column
TABLETS: THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG FOR SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL EDUCATION

TABLETS: THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG FOR SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL EDUCATION

  • March 14, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Public schools in South Africa can look forward to joining the digital education revolution as...
Advice Column
How To Track Baby's Feeds, Sleeps and Nappies

How To Track Baby's Feeds, Sleeps and Nappies

  • March 14, 2019
  • With Love Baby
There are many ways to track your baby's daily essentials. You may prefer to use...
Advice Column
DIFFERENT ROUTES FOR TACKLING MATRIC THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING

DIFFERENT ROUTES FOR TACKLING MATRIC THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING

  • March 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands upon thousands of learners who fail Matric every year are either unable or unwilling...
Advice Column
CHICCO POCKET RELAX BOUNCER

CHICCO POCKET RELAX BOUNCER

  • March 13, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Ensure your newborn always has a place to sit and play. Perfect for families on...
Advice Column
What is Divorce Mediation?

What is Divorce Mediation?

  • March 12, 2019
  • Amani Mediation
Separation and divorce are among the most distressing and disruptive events that individuals and families...
Advice Column
Creating a curious mind and fostering life-long learning by having…

Creating a curious mind and fostering life-long learning by having…

  • March 11, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
You can teach a student a lesson for a day, but if you can teach...
Advice Column
Baby Feeding Myths Debunked

Baby Feeding Myths Debunked

  • March 11, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
There are a few baby feeding myths in circulation, which will definitely be forced on...
Advice Column
Help your child develop with a balanced lifestyle

Help your child develop with a balanced lifestyle

  • March 8, 2019
  • Impaq
Today, more and more children are expected to do more and perform better. However, parents...
Advice Column
Review: OneAid Mini First Aid Kit

Review: OneAid Mini First Aid Kit

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
There is no doubt that we all need a good First-Aid Kit in the home,...
Advice Column
1ST YEAR EARLY WARNING SIGNS: HOW TO AVOID BECOMING A…

1ST YEAR EARLY WARNING SIGNS: HOW TO AVOID BECOMING A…

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of young people recently entered Higher Education hoping to...
Advice Column
Practical tips on how to keep your kids safe online

Practical tips on how to keep your kids safe online

  • March 8, 2019
  • Impaq
If you have been on any social media platform these past few weeks you might...
Advice Column
The UK’s No.1 sensitive toiletries brand for babies & children,…

The UK’s No.1 sensitive toiletries brand for babies & children,…

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The brand’s range of bath, skin and hair care products are currently available in 117...
Advice Column
MATRICS: USE THE NEXT 6 WEEKS TO LAY THE FOUNDATION…

MATRICS: USE THE NEXT 6 WEEKS TO LAY THE FOUNDATION…

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
University choices may feel like a distant priority for this year’s Matrics who are currently...
Advice Column
Goatie Goodness – the better choice

Goatie Goodness – the better choice

  • March 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When choosing milk, it’s not just a matter of full cream, low-fat or flavoured anymore....
Advice Column
CHICCO POCKET SNACK CHAIR

CHICCO POCKET SNACK CHAIR

  • March 7, 2019
  • Prima Baby
A fantastic booster seat that suits baby’s needs as they start developing independence and more...
Advice Column
The Ultimate Feeding Guide For Babies

The Ultimate Feeding Guide For Babies

  • March 7, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Finding a black and white feeding guide for babies is a difficult thing to do....
Advice Column
The Twistshake Divide Plate: Everything You Need To Know About…

The Twistshake Divide Plate: Everything You Need To Know About…

  • March 7, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The Twistshake Divide Plate is a must have for all moms and dads out there....
Advice Column
Does your child have enough space to play?

Does your child have enough space to play?

  • March 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Play for a child, prepares them for adulthood with all life’s delights and contests. What...
Advice Column
Raising a Science Lover

Raising a Science Lover

  • March 6, 2019
  • SciBuddy
We often think that science is reserved for high school children and that not all...
Advice Column
Getting your teen to communicate

Getting your teen to communicate

  • March 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
“How was your day?” “Fine.” “Anything interesting happen?” “No.” “Lots of homework?” “Mmm.” “My day...
Parenting
Feel The Beat: Drumming at Sugar Bay

Feel The Beat: Drumming at Sugar Bay

  • March 5, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
Do you want an African drum beat master at your next party? Well our campers should be on...
Advice Column
BANKING YOUR BREASTMILK SAVES LIVES

BANKING YOUR BREASTMILK SAVES LIVES

  • March 4, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The breastmilk bank is probably the most altruistic banking system in the world. Healthy, lactating...
Advice Column
Get ready to unleash the Beasts!

Get ready to unleash the Beasts!

  • March 3, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Mattel South Africa is pleased to announce the launch of the coolest toy this season… ...
Advice Column
90’S FAVOURITE POLLY POCKET™ MAKES A COMEBACK!

90’S FAVOURITE POLLY POCKET™ MAKES A COMEBACK!

  • March 3, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Mattel relaunches the original micro-scale doll with a surprise in every compact  to show kids...
Advice Column
Bonitas gives back

Bonitas gives back

  • March 2, 2019
  • Bonitas
Members of Bonitas Medical Fund will now have access to free lifestyle vouchers as well...
Advice Column
Want a second chance at matric? Distance education can help…

Want a second chance at matric? Distance education can help…

  • March 2, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands of learners who finished their matric studies last year have already started 2019 in...
Advice Column
Autism in Adults

Autism in Adults

  • March 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The Adult Programme for People with Autism (APPAutism) is a registered non-profit company that aims...
Advice Column
How To Make Messy Eating Easier With The Twistshake Mini…

How To Make Messy Eating Easier With The Twistshake Mini…

  • March 1, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Messy eating is a hugely important part of the developmental phase for all children. However,...
Advice Column
The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance

The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance

  • February 28, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Have you ever considered that your child’s struggles at school may be because of emotional...
Advice Column
Single parenting financial tips

Single parenting financial tips

  • February 27, 2019
  • Hero Life
Being a parent is challenging enough, but when you’re doing it solo, you have double...
Advice Column
Review: Chicco First Dreams Next2Dreams 3-in-1 cot Mobile

Review: Chicco First Dreams Next2Dreams 3-in-1 cot Mobile

  • February 27, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The 3-in-1 cot mobile by Chicco’s First Dreams range is fully compatible with most cot...
Advice Column
How To Avoid Breast Leakage Mishaps

How To Avoid Breast Leakage Mishaps

  • February 26, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Breast leakage is something which many mothers fear. Whilst this is not a sure fire...
Advice Column
MYSCHOOL MYVILLAGE MYPLANET AND GROW PARTNER FOR QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD…

MYSCHOOL MYVILLAGE MYPLANET AND GROW PARTNER FOR QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD…

  • February 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet community loyalty programme has launched a new partnership with the GROW...
Advice Column
Helping your child make the most of repeating a Grade

Helping your child make the most of repeating a Grade

  • February 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When babies are learning to walk, they fall (or fail) many times over. Babies need...
Advice Column
Enjoy an EGGstra-ordinary Easter with Cadbury

Enjoy an EGGstra-ordinary Easter with Cadbury

  • February 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Cadbury South Africa launches its eggstra-ordinary 2019 Easter range which includes three mouth-watering products; Cadbury...
Advice Column
Everything You Need To Know About The 3pc Twistshake Feeding…

Everything You Need To Know About The 3pc Twistshake Feeding…

  • February 22, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Twistshake is taking the South African baby feeding market by storm. And the 3pc Twistshake...
Advice Column
How to teach the essential skill of self-awareness to your…

How to teach the essential skill of self-awareness to your…

  • February 22, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Life on earth is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and our reactions to these emotions....
Advice Column
Review: Chicco First Dreams Baby Bear

Review: Chicco First Dreams Baby Bear

  • February 21, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
  The first and only best friend your baby will ever need! Chicco is renowned...
Advice Column
Back to Basics: The Importance of Play

Back to Basics: The Importance of Play

  • February 20, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When it comes to brain development, time in the classroom may be less important than...
Advice Column
Do we still need to teach our children manners?

Do we still need to teach our children manners?

  • February 20, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Civilised and primitive societies have always insisted on certain standards, such as having respect for...
Advice Column
Making your medical aid benefits last

Making your medical aid benefits last

  • February 20, 2019
  • Bonitas
As each new year begins medical aid members start with a clean slate, with new...
Advice Column
The Taboo Topic Of High Allergen Foods And Breastfeeding

The Taboo Topic Of High Allergen Foods And Breastfeeding

  • February 19, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The topic of high allergen foods being consumed while breastfeeding has been a long debated...
Advice Column
Review: Disney Doorables

Review: Disney Doorables

  • February 19, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Disney Doorables is a wonderful play house set that comes with Disney characters, their homes,...
Advice Column
The benefits of using a curriculum provider

The benefits of using a curriculum provider

  • February 18, 2019
  • Impaq
Using a curriculum provider is a convenient, straightforward and effective option for home education parents –...
Advice Column
Gō-Ecō WITH THE NEW KURO-Bō RANGE

Gō-Ecō WITH THE NEW KURO-Bō RANGE

  • February 17, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
KURO-Bō’s message is simple. It is now 100% easy and 100% convenient to create the...
Advice Column
Review: KURO-Bō Natural Water Filter System

Review: KURO-Bō Natural Water Filter System

  • February 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Zero-waste and plastic free… this is the life that many are trying to achieve in...
Advice Column
Chocolate can trigger migraines; Finds study

Chocolate can trigger migraines; Finds study

  • February 15, 2019
  • The Headache Clinic
You should think twice before giving that someone special chocolates this Valentine’s day – it...
Advice Column
Screen Addiction: parenting in the age of a digital era

Screen Addiction: parenting in the age of a digital era

  • February 15, 2019
  • Sugar Bay
No other topic could create a catastrophe of opinions, judgements, beliefs and arguments as parenting....
Advice Column
FROM PLAYSCHOOL TO BIG SCHOOL: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD…

FROM PLAYSCHOOL TO BIG SCHOOL: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD…

  • February 15, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Moving from pre-school into a formal schooling environment is a big step not only for...
Advice Column
Kidico Sticks It to The Bland

Kidico Sticks It to The Bland

  • February 14, 2019
  • Kidico
Kidico is a Durban-based sticker and label printing company with a difference. From customised vinyl...
Advice Column
HEALTHY EATING FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY

HEALTHY EATING FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY

  • February 14, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
There’s nothing else quite like pregnancy to sharpen your focus on your health and well-being. ...
Advice Column
The What-We-Need-To-Breeze-Through-2019 for Busy Parents

The What-We-Need-To-Breeze-Through-2019 for Busy Parents

  • February 14, 2019
  • Hero Life
You’re a parent. Got any spare time? No? We didn’t think so. Since we know...
Advice Column
Creating resilient children who can weather life’s challenges

Creating resilient children who can weather life’s challenges

  • February 13, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult...
Advice Column
Three reasons why you really should print your photos

Three reasons why you really should print your photos

  • February 12, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Epson, a renowned manufacturer of printing and visual imaging solutions, ran a survey on social...
Advice Column
Breastfeeding Do’s And Don’ts: How To Lead A Healthy Breastfeeding…

Breastfeeding Do’s And Don’ts: How To Lead A Healthy Breastfeeding…

  • February 12, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The Do’s Of A Breastfeeding Diet The importance of leading a healthy diet whilst breastfeeding...
Advice Column
A successful start to your (home) school year!

A successful start to your (home) school year!

  • February 11, 2019
  • Impaq
Home education is a wonderful, worthwhile journey, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming....
Advice Column
GREAT RESULTS, NO UNI: STUDY OPTIONS IF YOU PERFORMED BETTER…

GREAT RESULTS, NO UNI: STUDY OPTIONS IF YOU PERFORMED BETTER…

  • February 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Many Matrics from the Class of 2018 currently find themselves in the fortunate position of...
Advice Column
Consider all the costs before committing to a tertiary course

Consider all the costs before committing to a tertiary course

  • February 10, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Deciding to get a tertiary qualification is a big commitment, both financially and in terms...
Advice Column
Find love in your language this Valentine’s Day with Cadbury…

Find love in your language this Valentine’s Day with Cadbury…

  • February 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
#FindLoveInYourLanguage Each Valentine’s period the pressure of expressing your love to those around you increases,...
Advice Column
Why we should be testing our food for nitrates and…

Why we should be testing our food for nitrates and…

  • February 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Summer is here, and the holiday season is approaching with the promise of lots of...
Advice Column
MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

MATRIC FAILURE: GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING HOPE

  • February 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
The future may look bleak and uncertain to the more than 170 000 Grade 12s...
Advice Column
Creative Play Helps Children Grow – Encouraging Creativity in Children

Creative Play Helps Children Grow – Encouraging Creativity in Children

  • February 8, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Have you ever watched children at play?  Have you seen and heard the wonderful things...
Advice Column
Listen Up! What’s the big deal with childhood hearing loss?

Listen Up! What’s the big deal with childhood hearing loss?

  • February 8, 2019
  • Speech and Audio Inc
Hearing is one of the most important senses. Through hearing we learn how to communicate...
Advice Column
Everything you Need To Know About The 2pc Twistshake Feeding…

Everything you Need To Know About The 2pc Twistshake Feeding…

  • February 7, 2019
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
The 2pc Twistshake feeding spoons set is something every mom needs in her cupboard! This...
Advice Column
Values in the Classroom

Values in the Classroom

  • February 7, 2019
  • Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School
As technological advancements have swept through classrooms in the last decade, the way in which...
Advice Column
TODDLER APPROPRIATE CHORES – IT BULIDS CONFIDENCE

TODDLER APPROPRIATE CHORES – IT BULIDS CONFIDENCE

  • February 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When we are born, each of us is entirely reliant on others and therefore we...
Advice Column
Ways to model social involvement for the next generation

Ways to model social involvement for the next generation

  • February 6, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Social involvement also known as social participation refers to one’s degree of participation in a...
Advice Column
Why adoption is a problem in South Africa

Why adoption is a problem in South Africa

  • February 5, 2019
  • Dee Blackie
As 2018 drew to a close, the war of attrition over South African adoption took...
Advice Column
2019 World Read Out- loud Day

2019 World Read Out- loud Day

  • February 1, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
There is huge potential in South Africa to turn our literacy crisis around so that...
Advice Column
Time-Efficient Tips for Self-Care for New Parents

Time-Efficient Tips for Self-Care for New Parents

  • January 30, 2019
  • Disabled Parents
There’s a reason you need to put your oxygen mask on first on a plane:...
Advice Column
Chicco Baby Moments Bath Range

Chicco Baby Moments Bath Range

  • January 30, 2019
  • Prima Baby
As Chicco say, “wherever there’s a baby, there’s the best scent in the world!” –...
Advice Column
CHICCO RELEASES THE AWARD-WINNING BABY HUG 4-IN-1

CHICCO RELEASES THE AWARD-WINNING BABY HUG 4-IN-1

  • January 28, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, leaders in baby products for over 60 years, announce the all new worldwide first...
Advice Column
Review: Chicco Baby Moments Range

Review: Chicco Baby Moments Range

  • January 28, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
When choosing products for your little one’s delicate skin which is still in the process...
Advice Column
Finding the best learning environment for the Gen-Z student

Finding the best learning environment for the Gen-Z student

  • January 24, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
With matric complete, a new cohort of Generation Z (Gen-Z) is now in search of...
Advice Column
Chicco Baby Moments Body Lotion & Massage Oil

Chicco Baby Moments Body Lotion & Massage Oil

  • January 23, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, leaders in baby care products are now fully distributed in South Africa through Prima...
Advice Column
Explore the microscopic world – Fun ideas for bored kids

Explore the microscopic world – Fun ideas for bored kids

  • January 22, 2019
  • SciBuddy
Parents and caregivers need plenty of ideas to keep kids entertained throughout the holiday. If...
Advice Column
Home first aid kit check list

Home first aid kit check list

  • January 21, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Every home should have a first aid kit and while you can buy a complete...
Advice Column
Financial planning tips for parents

Financial planning tips for parents

  • January 21, 2019
  • Hero Life
School holidays are long gone and the reality of live is slowly but surely setting...
Advice Column
Summer fun without the headache

Summer fun without the headache

  • January 17, 2019
  • The Headache Clinic
Summer is the season most South Africans look forward to for its long, lazy weekends...
Advice Column
Understanding the effect of alcoholism on children

Understanding the effect of alcoholism on children

  • January 16, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
An Open Letter To My Teacher Dear Teacher, I think it’s time I told you...
Advice Column
Chicco Baby Moments Sweet Perfumed Water

Chicco Baby Moments Sweet Perfumed Water

  • January 16, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Wherever there’s a baby, there’s the best scent in the world!   Baby’s first beauty...
Advice Column
Preparation tips for parents on back to school headaches

Preparation tips for parents on back to school headaches

  • January 11, 2019
  • The Headache Clinic
It's back to school time again. Parents know this time of year all too well....
Advice Column
8 Best apps for parents to monitor their children

8 Best apps for parents to monitor their children

  • January 9, 2019
  • Kaboutjie
Monitoring the activities of the children has become a huge challenge for the parents in...
Advice Column
Is anxious the new normal?

Is anxious the new normal?

  • January 9, 2019
  • Parenting Hub
Majority of Generation Z admit to feeling anxious about something in their daily lives and...
Advice Column
‘Oh Shit!’

‘Oh Shit!’

  • January 8, 2019
  • Things to do with kids
The day I had been dreading has finally arrived: the day my potty mouth has...
Advice Column
Chicco Oral Care Collection

Chicco Oral Care Collection

  • January 8, 2019
  • Prima Baby
Chicco, the 360 degree solution to baby care, is now in South Africa on a...
Advice Column
4 Mistakes couples make about money

4 Mistakes couples make about money

  • January 7, 2019
  • Hero Life
The reality is that finances, if not properly managed and understood by each partner, can...
Advice Column
Chicco Easy Fit Baby Carrier

Chicco Easy Fit Baby Carrier

  • December 21, 2018
  • Prima Baby
New from Chicco and new to South Africa, the Easy Fit Baby Sling is the...
Advice Column
Review: Chicco EasyFit Baby Carrier

Review: Chicco EasyFit Baby Carrier

  • December 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Chicco EasyFit Baby Carrier is a great little carrier. There are no complex instructions and...
Advice Column
R2.1 Million to celebrate MYSCHOOL 21 Years of Giving Back

R2.1 Million to celebrate MYSCHOOL 21 Years of Giving Back

  • December 17, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet community loyalty programme is celebrating 21 years of giving back.  To...
Advice Column
5 ways to make your home child-friendly

5 ways to make your home child-friendly

  • December 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
There’s a lot that goes into owning a house, from paying it off, to decorating...
Advice Column
Dealing with first year failure- temporary setback, not lifelong failure

Dealing with first year failure- temporary setback, not lifelong failure

  • December 5, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Thousands of first year students receiving their end of year results are having to face...
Advice Column
Prima Toys’ Top 10 for the Festive Season

Prima Toys’ Top 10 for the Festive Season

  • December 3, 2018
  • Prima Toys
The Festive Season is upon us. And this year, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles will...
Advice Column
How To Keep A Record Of Your Breastfeeding (And 5…

How To Keep A Record Of Your Breastfeeding (And 5…

  • November 30, 2018
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Keeping a record of your breastfeeding may seem a little time consuming. Not only do...
Advice Column
Spur Secret Tribe hosts Chief Cook Event

Spur Secret Tribe hosts Chief Cook Event

  • November 28, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Working with unique South African flavour combinations, experimenting with different ingredients, measurements and cooking styles,...
Advice Column
15 Lessons from a second-time mom

15 Lessons from a second-time mom

  • November 22, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Congratulations on your second pregnancy! Wondering what lies ahead – besides a couple of extra...
Advice Column
Making Your Home Toddler-Proof

Making Your Home Toddler-Proof

  • November 22, 2018
  • Ali Samuels
In South Africa, a child is most likely to injure themselves at home - far more so...
Advice Column
Connecting with your teenager

Connecting with your teenager

  • November 21, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As a mother of four teenagers, it would be plausible for me to hail myself...
Advice Column
What to do if your teenager is depressed

What to do if your teenager is depressed

  • November 20, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Growing up can be an emotional rollercoaster, during which a young person has to contend...
Parenting
Disney Baby Learning Pad

Disney Baby Learning Pad

  • November 19, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Always looking for your phone, only to find it in baby’s hands while they press...
Advice Column
Review: My Feeling Friends - Sammy the Starfish

Review: My Feeling Friends - Sammy the Starfish

  • November 15, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
While everyone else was having fun, Sammy the Starfish was feeling glum. He didn't know...
Advice Column
How to keep the kids entertained on a long car…

How to keep the kids entertained on a long car…

  • November 15, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Long car trips are part of the activity of modern families today. Many are investing...
Advice Column
Surviving matric results- a parent's guide

Surviving matric results- a parent's guide

  • November 15, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
I have a friend who used to work at the BBC going through the raw...
Advice Column
How to assist your child in developing their language of…

How to assist your child in developing their language of…

  • November 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Mom is strolling around the supermarket with a six-month-old infant in the baby seat. Not...
Advice Column
Making the most of your Child’s Education

Making the most of your Child’s Education

  • November 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Education is not merely about improving one’s memory and spitting out facts but rather, it...
Advice Column
Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter Parenting

  • November 9, 2018
  • Clamber Club
Parenting is a complex topic that can be discussed, disputed and hypothesized about, and still,...
Advice Column
5 Reasons why owning a Foldscope will make your child…

5 Reasons why owning a Foldscope will make your child…

  • November 7, 2018
  • SciBuddy
It fosters independent learning Several studies have documented the benefits of independent learning and its...
Advice Column
5 Healthy habits to pass onto your kids

5 Healthy habits to pass onto your kids

  • November 6, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
All parents want their children to grow up with healthy habits. However, the only way...
Advice Column
Responsibilities within the home, in a nutshell….

Responsibilities within the home, in a nutshell….

  • October 31, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The opposite of depression, misery, addictions and negative behavioural choices is purpose, connection, acknowledgement and...
Advice Column
Give Your Special Needs Child the Best Future Possible

Give Your Special Needs Child the Best Future Possible

  • October 31, 2018
  • Disabled Parents
When you’re told that your child will be born with a mental or physical disability,...
Advice Column
Medical aid unpacked

Medical aid unpacked

  • October 30, 2018
  • Bonitas
When it comes to medical aid, affordability is usually the biggest consideration.  However, monthly premiums...
Parenting
30 Pradiance Sun Stick SPF 30

30 Pradiance Sun Stick SPF 30

  • October 29, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Price: R235.00 (30ml Sunstick) Natural sunscreen for the whole family. Suitable for: The whole family....
Advice Column
“FORTNITE”- Friend or Foe?

“FORTNITE”- Friend or Foe?

  • October 29, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Sonia Jansen, Deputy Principal of Academics at Crawford Preparatory North Coast Recently, I’ve had...
Advice Column
Why teach your children to be a team player?

Why teach your children to be a team player?

  • October 26, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By: Farone Eckstein, Principal of Trinityhouse High Randpark Ridge A team player is constantly reliable...
Advice Column
Children are not Adults

Children are not Adults

  • October 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Alison Willems, teacher at Trinityhouse Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge Children are not little adults. They...
Advice Column
How to raise a multilingual child

How to raise a multilingual child

  • October 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Hilton Scott, Principal of Trinityhouse Preparatory Randpark Ridge The benefits of raising a multilingual...
Advice Column
What to do if your parents don't agree with your…

What to do if your parents don't agree with your…

  • October 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Many Matrics considering their study options for next year are finding themselves in the difficult...
Advice Column
Millennial parents understand the need for life insurance

Millennial parents understand the need for life insurance

  • October 24, 2018
  • Hero Life
Let’s be honest, millennials  continue to and already have changed the world for the better....
Advice Column
Green and Red Lights on the Road of Raising Siblings

Green and Red Lights on the Road of Raising Siblings

  • October 23, 2018
  • Munchkins
Few things in life are equally as delightful as they are demanding. Having – and...
Advice Column
Food's influence on childhood behaviour and learning

Food's influence on childhood behaviour and learning

  • October 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Worldwide, allergies are on the rise, and in South Africa a staggering 40% of sufferers...
Advice Column
Kaspersky Safe Kids helps track missing teen!

Kaspersky Safe Kids helps track missing teen!

  • October 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Cyber predators, child trafficking, cyber bullies, children running away – the list of worst nightmare...
Advice Column
Surfing with Smiles

Surfing with Smiles

  • October 18, 2018
  • Sugar Bay
We sat down with the Sugar Bay surfing PC (Pro Counselor), Smiles, on his surfing...
Advice Column
Medical Aid choices

Medical Aid choices

  • October 17, 2018
  • Bonitas
It’s business as usual for medical aids… While the NHI remains a work in progress...
Advice Column
Curating your career starts in school

Curating your career starts in school

  • October 15, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Teenagers are accustomed to curating their personal image on social media. They select what to...
Advice Column
Getting your Gen Z child through the stresses of Matric

Getting your Gen Z child through the stresses of Matric

  • October 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As parents, we often think that because we once wrote Matric exams ourselves, we are...
Advice Column
Maths Matter: Why it's worth sticking it out when the…

Maths Matter: Why it's worth sticking it out when the…

  • October 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
In senior high school, the Mathematics syllabus becomes more challenging than ever, and many learners...
Advice Column
Why breakfast really is the best way to start your…

Why breakfast really is the best way to start your…

  • October 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The importance of breakfast has long been a part of the prevailing wisdom, and the...
Advice Column
Empower your children to deal with a crisis

Empower your children to deal with a crisis

  • October 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Parents have been urged to empower their children to know how to respond to any...
Advice Column
The Discipline Issue...

The Discipline Issue...

  • October 11, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
Even though 6 months have passed since our courts made it illegal to spank your...
Advice Column
How to stay sane through your child’s early years

How to stay sane through your child’s early years

  • October 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By René Yeoman, Assistant Teacher at Trinityhouse Pre-Primary Randpark Ridge We’ve all heard the saying,...
Advice Column
How to Treat Poison Ivy Rashes

How to Treat Poison Ivy Rashes

  • October 10, 2018
  • Ali Samuels
Poison ivy has grown more toxic than ever before, making your family time outdoors a potentially...
Advice Column
Is Stress Holding Your Teenager Back?

Is Stress Holding Your Teenager Back?

  • October 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Teenagers grow up and eventually become the parents of teenagers!  The circle of life is...
Advice Column
Toddlers, technology and learning language

Toddlers, technology and learning language

  • October 8, 2018
  • Clamber Club
Today, technology is part of our everyday lives – a telephone call, a quick SMS...
Advice Column
The things our kids really need don’t need to cost…

The things our kids really need don’t need to cost…

  • October 5, 2018
  • Hero Life
As young parents, we often worry about our kids’ early development. We want to give...
Advice Column
It’s time to get serious about our heritage

It’s time to get serious about our heritage

  • October 5, 2018
  • Impaq
South Africa currently has ten World Heritage Sites, of which the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains and...
Advice Column
How to help your child overcome peer pressure

How to help your child overcome peer pressure

  • October 3, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
written by Ria van Niekerk – Deputy Principal Trinityhouse Preparatory Randpark Ridge  Merriam-Webster defines peer...
Advice Column
Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you

Public university or private: Choose the right institution for you

  • October 1, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a...
Advice Column
Why choose lifestyle documentary photography?

Why choose lifestyle documentary photography?

  • September 28, 2018
  • Ilze Louw Photography
Why would you want to capture the normal everyday moments of your life? Life is...
Advice Column
Dissecting Dyspraxia

Dissecting Dyspraxia

  • September 27, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Linda Langefeld, Grade 4 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School  Dyspraxia is a...
Advice Column
MySchool sponsors children's diabetes camp

MySchool sponsors children's diabetes camp

  • September 27, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Life is never the same again for children and teens diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes....
Advice Column
How to open a bank account for your child

How to open a bank account for your child

  • September 24, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Your children might already be familiar with piggy banks as a savings tool but, as...
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The juggle is real : 4 powerful tips to help…

The juggle is real : 4 powerful tips to help…

  • September 24, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Working moms have a lot of balls in the air. We juggle work and home...
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Why We Should Replace Time-Outs With Time-Ins

Why We Should Replace Time-Outs With Time-Ins

  • September 20, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
I realize that parents are frustrated with a lack of options with regards to disciplining...
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4 reasons Dads are going to love The Pampers Baby…

4 reasons Dads are going to love The Pampers Baby…

  • September 20, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The UK’s Best Baby Show has been running for the last 15 years, and finally...
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Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

  • September 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Our Grade 9 learners are currently standing at the crossroad of having to make subject-choices....
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Everything you need to know about a will

Everything you need to know about a will

  • September 18, 2018
  • Hero Life
September is National Wills Month, so it’s a good reminder to draw one up if...
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The PROVES Method - the perfect strategy for mastering your…

The PROVES Method - the perfect strategy for mastering your…

  • September 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Matrics from the Class of 2018 should now be deep into preparing for their upcoming...
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Is there a superior parenting style?

Is there a superior parenting style?

  • September 13, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
There are many trends in parenting styles that change from decade to decade or even...
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The impact of poorly developed visual perception skills on reading…

The impact of poorly developed visual perception skills on reading…

  • September 13, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Michelle Rowland (Grade 1 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School in Lonehill) Many...
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Developing children's EQ crucial for future success in rapidly changing…

Developing children's EQ crucial for future success in rapidly changing…

  • September 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is increasingly becoming a greater determinant of future success across all spheres...
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Raising Money-Smart Children is Every Parent’s Responsibility

Raising Money-Smart Children is Every Parent’s Responsibility

  • September 10, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” How often did you hear this saying when as a...
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Is technology destroying our humanness?

Is technology destroying our humanness?

  • September 10, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The world is spinning with new technologies and we, the human inhabitants, are the willing...
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New Parents' Guide To Life Insurance

New Parents' Guide To Life Insurance

  • September 7, 2018
  • Hero Life
What to remember about life insurance when your a parent?   When you hold your...
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Mind the gap- why you should think twice before taking…

Mind the gap- why you should think twice before taking…

  • September 7, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Matrics who are tempted to take a year off after their school careers – whether...
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What is the correct age to give a child a…

What is the correct age to give a child a…

  • September 4, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Larian Botha, Teacher and Parent – Southdowns College  The modern-day child is being thrust into...
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Ways to cope with generation me, me, me

Ways to cope with generation me, me, me

  • August 30, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By: Justin Kistan, Crawford College North Coast If we’re lucky, we’ve been told our whole...
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5 Tips for managing those financials of a Hero family

5 Tips for managing those financials of a Hero family

  • August 29, 2018
  • Hero Life
There is no doubt that by bringing a new little person into the world is...
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Get your kids excited about brushing

Get your kids excited about brushing

  • August 24, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Philips Oral Health Every parent wants what’s best for their child’s health, but not...
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NASA Astronaut Returns for Living Maths Space Tour

NASA Astronaut Returns for Living Maths Space Tour

  • August 23, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Following the sold-out, three-city 2017 tour, former NASA astronaut Dr Don Thomas will be returning...
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Cosatto Zoomi

Cosatto Zoomi

  • August 22, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Cosatto has been saving the world from boring baby stuff with the coolest designs, funkiest...
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NQF explained: What prospective students should know before they sign…

NQF explained: What prospective students should know before they sign…

  • August 22, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Terminology related to education in South Africa can often be very confusing, particularly when learners...
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Getting insight into bullying

Getting insight into bullying

  • August 21, 2018
  • Impaq
Rita Niemann Bullying is an example of school violence, which mostly stems from aggression and...
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Why offering choices is important

Why offering choices is important

  • August 21, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Bonita Nel, teacher at Pecanwood College  One of the best ways to build up...
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Parenting your star athlete

Parenting your star athlete

  • August 20, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Keri Gallan, Sports Co-Ordinator of Crawford Preparatory North Coast  What do Tiger Woods, Serena...
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Sports in Education: Core Skills Addressed

Sports in Education: Core Skills Addressed

  • August 17, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By: Zelda Varela (Crawford Preparatory Fourways Sports Coordinator) Can you remember that elated feeling of...
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Cooing over Communication

Cooing over Communication

  • August 17, 2018
  • Speech and Audio Inc
One minute they are crying, the next they are conversing!  Communication development begins at birth....
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CAM Regolo

CAM Regolo

  • August 16, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Let baby travel in style with the Cam Regolo Car Seat! CAM, Italian leaders in...
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Ways to get rid of the monsters in the dark

Ways to get rid of the monsters in the dark

  • August 16, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Caroline Miller Principal of Crawford Pre-Primary Lonehill To your toddler, the oddest things can...
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Why nutritional supplements taste so good

Why nutritional supplements taste so good

  • August 15, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Taste is highly personal. Think back to the last beverage you ordered. Maybe it was...
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Foppapedretti Dinamyk

Foppapedretti Dinamyk

  • August 15, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Foppapedretti is one of Europe’s leading baby travel brands, having creatively and technically mastered the...
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What to consider when searching for a school

What to consider when searching for a school

  • August 14, 2018
  • Impaq
By Yandiswa Xhakaza Choosing a school is no small feat. Parents often undertake this task...
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The importance of Art in an assisted learning environment

The importance of Art in an assisted learning environment

  • August 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By: Melodie Artingstall, Grade 3 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School Art is an...
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Empower your child

Empower your child

  • August 10, 2018
  • Clamber Club
Notice your feelings when your child challenges you. We live in a different world today....
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How much time does your child spend playing?

How much time does your child spend playing?

  • August 10, 2018
  • Skidz
Play is an integral part of a child’s development. This is how they build relationships,...
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Bullying: What parents and schools can do

Bullying: What parents and schools can do

  • August 9, 2018
  • Impaq
ARTICLE BY PROF RITA NIEMANN, NALIZE MARAIS, ZENDRÉ SWANEPOEL AND MONIERA MOOSA Bullying is a...
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Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children

Six easy-to-implement ways of being an inspiration to your children

  • August 7, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
To become inspired, we need to inspire others. Remember that what we teach others, we...
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What Summer Camp Mom Are You?

What Summer Camp Mom Are You?

  • August 7, 2018
  • Sugar Bay
We all know there are different types of moms around the world, but when moms...
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Happy marriage, happy munchkins

Happy marriage, happy munchkins

  • August 3, 2018
  • Munchkins
Marriage is the bedrock of the family. If this foundation is crumbling, so will the...
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Let your child fail – it’s okay

Let your child fail – it’s okay

  • August 2, 2018
  • Impaq
Facing challenges and making mistakes can help your child grow. By Danielle Barfoot As parents,...
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Parents, let’s get our thinking right when it comes to…

Parents, let’s get our thinking right when it comes to…

  • August 2, 2018
  • Hero Life
Figuring out what is important, allows us to focus and live the lives we really...
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School’s back – time for a refresher on being safe…

School’s back – time for a refresher on being safe…

  • August 2, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
With the second half of the school year about to start, a local private security...
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The need-to-know about ADHD medication abuse

The need-to-know about ADHD medication abuse

  • August 1, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulants are prescribed by medical professionals to improve concentration, memory...
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Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

  • July 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Education, as we have known it for the past 100 years, is fixated on academic...
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Help! My child is writing exams for the first time

Help! My child is writing exams for the first time

  • July 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The idea of writing exams rarely brings about emotions of excitement and happy anticipation!  In...
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Matric learners: Top tips for exam success

Matric learners: Top tips for exam success

  • July 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Matric learners all over South Africa have the finish line in sight as the race...
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Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

Some helpful tips on making subject choices for all Grade…

  • July 25, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Our Grade 9 learners are currently standing at the crossroad of having to make subject-choices....
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4 Extended Breastfeeding Tips

4 Extended Breastfeeding Tips

  • July 24, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
As a mother that really struggled with breastfeeding I really take my hat off to the moms...
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6 Simple Practices to Keep Your Child Active and Healthy

6 Simple Practices to Keep Your Child Active and Healthy

  • July 24, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
No one said that parenting would be easy, but it doesn’t have to be a...
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How to help your child decrease screen time

How to help your child decrease screen time

  • July 24, 2018
  • Clamber Club
For a parent, nothing eliminates the burden of entertaining your child more than handing them...
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The benefits of bananas for babies

The benefits of bananas for babies

  • July 24, 2018
  • Clamber Club
The children’s song ‘Go Bananas! Eat Eat Bananas!’ carries some good advice for parents. Bananas...
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Food allergies in children

Food allergies in children

  • July 24, 2018
  • Clamber Club
Allergies seem to be on the increase and often parents think their child is allergic...
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Reactive Parenting...

Reactive Parenting...

  • July 13, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
We’ve all said it at some point: “I’m never going to be like my mother...
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Making Sense of the World Around Us

Making Sense of the World Around Us

  • July 13, 2018
  • Clamber Club
There is no denying the importance of the sense of sight. Using our sight, we...
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10 Questions to ask a Nanny in an Interview

10 Questions to ask a Nanny in an Interview

  • July 10, 2018
  • Aupair Exclusive
This is always a very difficult decision for a mom. You have been at home...
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Play with purpose is essential for children with autism

Play with purpose is essential for children with autism

  • July 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Play is a powerful tool autistic children need to boost their development and an essential...
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Facilitation and Divorce

Facilitation and Divorce

  • July 6, 2018
  • STBB
By Shereen Volks, Head of Divorce & Family Law, STBB | Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes...
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How Fostering Will Change Your Life

How Fostering Will Change Your Life

  • July 6, 2018
  • Sophie Lodge
Looking after a child is unlike any job you will ever have. It can be...
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Questioning Questions: Why your child needs to ask 'why'...

Questioning Questions: Why your child needs to ask 'why'...

  • July 6, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
There comes a time in the life of every parent when you wish the word...
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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids...

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids...

  • July 6, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
Did you know that in the languages of Sweden, Norway and Finland, where they experience...
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Why is reading to your child so important?

Why is reading to your child so important?

  • July 6, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
As parents, we know that reading a book to our child before bedtime is a...
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Cursive writing – Is it still necessary?

Cursive writing – Is it still necessary?

  • July 6, 2018
  • Impaq
Hilda Erasmus: Foundation Phase Specialist We live in an age of computers and technology. Why...
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School yourself on feeder zones: A parent's guide

School yourself on feeder zones: A parent's guide

  • July 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
South Africa, 13 June 2018: “If I buy in Kensington will my kids get into...
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Silent Children

Silent Children

  • July 6, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
When I first had my own kids I knew immediately that the responsibility I felt...
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Children can burn out too!

Children can burn out too!

  • July 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Gone are the days when children went to school, came home, made a peanut butter...
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Social/Emotional Development Starts with Dad

Social/Emotional Development Starts with Dad

  • July 6, 2018
  • Barbara Harvey
The good news is that according to the US Census Bureau: "Between 1960 and 2016,...
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Chastising Your Child: Parents Take Note

Chastising Your Child: Parents Take Note

  • July 5, 2018
  • STBB
By Shereen Volks, Head of Divorce & Family Law, STBB | Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes...
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Preparing youth for the workplace of the future

Preparing youth for the workplace of the future

  • July 5, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Entering the working world can be daunting for graduates, and even more so when the...
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The art of managing meltdowns and tantrums

The art of managing meltdowns and tantrums

  • July 4, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Meltdowns and tantrumsare a normal part of growing up. All children have them. Contrary to...
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How to prepare a child for an older sibling

How to prepare a child for an older sibling

  • July 2, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Written by: Academic Development Coordinator of ADvTECH Schools Division, Barbra Eaton And Bev O’Shea, Principal...
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5 steps to getting a good night’s sleep

5 steps to getting a good night’s sleep

  • June 29, 2018
  • Clamber Club
Tips to ensure that baby andyou get a good night’s sleep Many parents must find...
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How can parents be more involved in their children’s education?

How can parents be more involved in their children’s education?

  • June 28, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet! Besides ensuring that your children...
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Pregnancy: Taking care of your nutritional and financial needs

Pregnancy: Taking care of your nutritional and financial needs

  • June 27, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By 1Life You’ve finally taken steps to confirm the reason behind your weird cravings, unexpected emotional...
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Why a good holiday camp is worth the cost

Why a good holiday camp is worth the cost

  • June 26, 2018
  • Sugar Bay
You want your children to be productive during their school holidays, so you browse around...
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10 things you need to ask about your child’s after-school…

10 things you need to ask about your child’s after-school…

  • June 21, 2018
  • Sherpa Kids
Because aftercare shouldn’t be an afterthought. While pre-primary and primary schools are regulated in South...
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Effective ways to be a smart stepmom

Effective ways to be a smart stepmom

  • June 19, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Stepmoms all over the world face a lot of unique challenges with their stepfamilies. And...
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8 Steps to stop being a shouting mom

8 Steps to stop being a shouting mom

  • June 19, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
I’m not proud of it, but I became a shouting mom and this is not...
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Bargain hunting: Knowing beforehand what is on special saves money…

Bargain hunting: Knowing beforehand what is on special saves money…

  • June 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
June is a month that is packed full of celebrations. It’s a month that features...
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Help your child make sense of the world around them

Help your child make sense of the world around them

  • June 14, 2018
  • Clamber Club
The importance of sensory stimulation for babies and toddlers The world is an exciting place...
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Aftercare or aupair?

Aftercare or aupair?

  • June 14, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Weighing up the best after-school option for your child The high cost of living, interest...
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Hidden costs & their impact on study options

Hidden costs & their impact on study options

  • June 13, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Grade 12s should already be well into researching their study options for 2019 and should...
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Bringing Death Into Your Parenting

Bringing Death Into Your Parenting

  • June 11, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
This may sound morbid at first, but hear me out and you'll see that death...
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Second term at a new school and still no friends…

Second term at a new school and still no friends…

  • June 8, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Dalit Segal, Education Psychologist of Southdowns College Joining a new school and making new...
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Healthy Eating habits

Healthy Eating habits

  • June 8, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
 Written by: Cynthia Innes, Teacher at Junior College Preschools Sandton. A healthy lifestyle consists of...
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How binge-watching TV series can wreck our immune systems

How binge-watching TV series can wreck our immune systems

  • June 7, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
It turns out there are some surprising daily habits, such as overdosing on our favourite...
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The important role of a father in a child’s life

The important role of a father in a child’s life

  • June 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Written by: Welna Buys (Principal of Maragon Pre-Primary Raslouw) “While almost any man can father...
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Practically speaking, home education is easy

Practically speaking, home education is easy

  • June 1, 2018
  • Impaq
Some home-education learners shy away from subjects such as Dramatic Arts, Agricultural Sciences, Hospitality Studies,...
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How to be a more present parent

How to be a more present parent

  • May 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
All parents want the best for their children.  We take care of them and see...
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Four money lessons to teach your child

Four money lessons to teach your child

  • May 17, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Given how important financial skills are to navigating life, it’s surprising that schools don’t teach...
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Anti-Spanking Law

Anti-Spanking Law

  • May 14, 2018
  • Munchkins
How to spare the rod without spoiling the child  With South-Africa’s new anti-spanking legislation, even...
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Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities

  • May 11, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Education, as we have known it for the past 100 years, is fixated on academic...
Advice Column
Smart device advice for parents

Smart device advice for parents

  • May 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Smart devices are a massive part of our children’s lives. They spend much of their...
Advice Column
Negotiating the blended family

Negotiating the blended family

  • May 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Step, or blended families that they now commonly called, start out full of hope that...
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Temperament-sensitive parenting: Foster your Munchkin’s uniqueness

Temperament-sensitive parenting: Foster your Munchkin’s uniqueness

  • May 8, 2018
  • Munchkins
Nurturing a child according to his temperament is immensely important. It aids in shaping their...
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Motherhood is a journey, not a destination

Motherhood is a journey, not a destination

  • May 5, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
Philips Mother and Child Division Mother’s Day – a day to celebrate the mother of...
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Bedwetting: When to consult a doctor

Bedwetting: When to consult a doctor

  • May 4, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. This can be very...
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How to choose the right caregiver for your most precious…

How to choose the right caregiver for your most precious…

  • May 3, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Being a parent is an exhilarating journey, but can also be met with lots of...
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What role should parents play in academic achievement?

What role should parents play in academic achievement?

  • May 1, 2018
  • Impaq
Hilda Erasmus – Specialist: Foundation Phase Nowadays, parents have a lot more control over their...
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The role that father’s play in birth and beyond

The role that father’s play in birth and beyond

  • April 30, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
We’re pregnant - words that may be met with surprise, anxiety or even unwavering joy...
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10 Tips on how to be an amazing mother

10 Tips on how to be an amazing mother

  • April 25, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Everyone knows that is just isn’t possible to be the perfect mother. Being a mother...
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Medical aid payments

Medical aid payments

  • April 24, 2018
  • Bonitas
It’s a lament often heard. There are, however, two sides to every story and the...
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Help! My Child is in the wrong crowd

Help! My Child is in the wrong crowd

  • April 23, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
‘We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find...
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7 Signs baby is ready for solids

7 Signs baby is ready for solids

  • April 20, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Starting solids is a huge milestone for baby and for parents. Very often parents are...
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Help ! My child’s being bullied

Help ! My child’s being bullied

  • April 20, 2018
  • Raising Kids Positively
​Unfortunately bullying, especially cyber-bullying is a major problem facing children. Sadly it isn’t ‘just an...
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Five ways to crush first year

Five ways to crush first year

  • April 20, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
It’s time to pack your bags and head off to varsity – a whole different...
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Play: Promoting healthy social and emotional development

Play: Promoting healthy social and emotional development

  • April 19, 2018
  • Skidz
Play is a child’s language, his work, his relaxation and the way he builds relationships....
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Don’t let your year go to waste- there are still…

Don’t let your year go to waste- there are still…

  • April 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
With the academic year now in full swing, many prospective students who missed out on...
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Picture Perfect Parenting with Mirrorless Cameras

Picture Perfect Parenting with Mirrorless Cameras

  • April 17, 2018
  • Graham van der Merwe
There’s a new emerging photographer - it’s the everyday parent who favours mirrorless cameras and...
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Help! My child is being bullied at school

Help! My child is being bullied at school

  • April 16, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Navigating a world of people can be more challenging that climbing the most treacherous of...
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Opinion piece: Is the failure to protect your child from…

Opinion piece: Is the failure to protect your child from…

  • April 13, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By Andrew Wilson, CEO at LucidView What does the job of a parent entail? In...
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Development in a child

Development in a child

  • April 12, 2018
  • Montessori Nosipho
During my time as a Montessori directress, the one particular aspect that continues to surprise...
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Medical Aid and VAT

Medical Aid and VAT

  • April 12, 2018
  • Bonitas
Since the announcement of the 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase by the Minister of...
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Are you sowing the seeds of a rebellion?

Are you sowing the seeds of a rebellion?

  • April 12, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
Control and freedom. We all want both. We like to feel some sense of power...
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How The Way You Feel About Yourself is Interpreted to…

How The Way You Feel About Yourself is Interpreted to…

  • April 10, 2018
  • Teddys Inc Ltd
(attend one of our free EQ talks – click here for details) Emotions are energy...
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How to teach your child to overcome their fear of…

How to teach your child to overcome their fear of…

  • April 9, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Before your child can begin learning how to swim, it’s critical to build their water...
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10 Reasons why colouring pages are healthy for your child’s…

10 Reasons why colouring pages are healthy for your child’s…

  • April 9, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Coloring pages is an awesome and fun activity for children, as well as for adults....
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5 Fun kids activities to help improve speech & learn…

5 Fun kids activities to help improve speech & learn…

  • April 4, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
All children develop speech and language skills at different ages and different speeds – that’s...
Advice Column
The angry toddler

The angry toddler

  • March 30, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Suddenly I have an angry toddler on my hands. I always thought the Terrible Two’s...
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Teaching table manners

Teaching table manners

  • March 29, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Teaching table manners is something vital in my home. I’m not a mom that has...
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Making your medical benefits last

Making your medical benefits last

  • March 29, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As each new year begins medical aid members start with a clean slate, with new...
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5 Signs baby is tired

5 Signs baby is tired

  • March 29, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
If you know the signs baby is tired before he gets over-tired it will make...
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10 Tips for home education success

10 Tips for home education success

  • March 29, 2018
  • Impaq
By Danielle Barfoot, written for Impaq (Formally known as Impak Onderwysdiens) The scheduled academic year...
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Children with ADHD: Bullied or bully?

Children with ADHD: Bullied or bully?

  • March 29, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are unlikely to go unnoticed in a school...
Advice Column
10 Development differences between girls and boys

10 Development differences between girls and boys

  • March 28, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
While every child develops at his or her own pace there are certain developmental differences...
Advice Column
Should children play with toy guns?

Should children play with toy guns?

  • March 27, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
I know this question has been asked a lot of times and is highly debated...
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Key signs that your child may have eye problems

Key signs that your child may have eye problems

  • March 27, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Our eyes are windows to the wonderful world around us. It allows us to see...
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Should you be giving your child fish oil?

Should you be giving your child fish oil?

  • March 23, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Fish oil is one of the most studied nutritional and health products. The main components...
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What are the early signs of autism in children

What are the early signs of autism in children

  • March 22, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Almost every mom gets herself into a twist if her baby or child is not...
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The 3 stages of labour

The 3 stages of labour

  • March 21, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Stage 1: Early Labour This stage begins when the cervix begins to soften and open...
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5 Ways to bond with your baby during pregnancy

5 Ways to bond with your baby during pregnancy

  • March 20, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Contrary to what many believe, bonding with your child begins while it is still in...
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Matrics: 6 Steps to making one of your most important…

Matrics: 6 Steps to making one of your most important…

  • March 19, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
As the Matric Class of 2018 settle into their final year of school and get...
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Ways to teach children politeness and being gentle

Ways to teach children politeness and being gentle

  • March 16, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
When you have a child, it’s your responsibility to teach a lot of different things....
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Help! My child is struggling and it is only the…

Help! My child is struggling and it is only the…

  • March 16, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The December holidays seem like a distant memory and early morning school runs, homework and...
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Encouraging a growth mindset in children

Encouraging a growth mindset in children

  • March 15, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
Have you heard of a growth mindset? It’s become somewhat of a buzzword lately and...
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The benefits of yoga for pregnant woman

The benefits of yoga for pregnant woman

  • March 15, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Introduction Unknowingly, many of you are transforming from a woman into a mother and you...
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The common myths & FAQ’s when talking about Teen Suicide

The common myths & FAQ’s when talking about Teen Suicide

  • March 14, 2018
  • The South African Depression and Anxiety Group
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is highlighting Teen Suicide Prevention Week (11-18...
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5 Steps to getting baby into a routine

5 Steps to getting baby into a routine

  • March 13, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Getting your baby into routine can make all the difference to your life when you...
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Parents urged to limit screen time to boost kids’ development

Parents urged to limit screen time to boost kids’ development

  • March 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Technology has completely revolutionised the world. It affects just about everything we do, from paying...
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Oral Allergy Syndrome - are allergies leaving a bad taste…

Oral Allergy Syndrome - are allergies leaving a bad taste…

  • March 8, 2018
  • Dr Tamara Jaye
Does your teenager suffer from hay fever?   Does he complain that certain fruits or...
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Help! My child has no friends.

Help! My child has no friends.

  • March 7, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
We all have a need to love and be loved. Our lives feel happier and...
Advice Column
7 Ways to keep your children off drugs

7 Ways to keep your children off drugs

  • March 7, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Children are the most vulnerable during their growing years and will always have their curiosity...
Advice Column
Toddlers tandrums to cheekiness & manipulation

Toddlers tandrums to cheekiness & manipulation

  • March 7, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
My now 3 year old has moved on from the Toddler Tantrum phase and has...
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3 Signs your baby is going through a growth spurt

3 Signs your baby is going through a growth spurt

  • March 6, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Here are the Signs your Baby is going through a Growth Spurt: Your baby wants...
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Weight isn’t the only thing you’ll be shedding after having…

Weight isn’t the only thing you’ll be shedding after having…

  • March 6, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Everything FINALLY seems to be settling down a few months after welcoming your new baby...
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6 Tips on how to potty train your autistic child

6 Tips on how to potty train your autistic child

  • March 6, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Parenting children with autism can be very difficult because it involves dealing with many problems...
Advice Column
Warning signs of child abuse that you need to watch…

Warning signs of child abuse that you need to watch…

  • March 5, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Having a child is one of the gifts of life that a lot of people...
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International Recognition for New Distance Education Learning System

International Recognition for New Distance Education Learning System

  • March 5, 2018
  • Impaq
Home education was legalised in South Africa in 1996 and has been increasing in popularity...
Advice Column
Toddler chores

Toddler chores

  • March 5, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Giving your toddler chores around the house from an early age will make it easier...
Advice Column
What can be done about night terrors

What can be done about night terrors

  • March 3, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
Night terrors can be very stressful and frightening. When a child has a night terror...
Advice Column
3 Cool math apps for kids that make learning fun…

3 Cool math apps for kids that make learning fun…

  • March 1, 2018
  • Kaboutjie
I have always been interested in the educational toys and games, rather than toys and...
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Must a childminder have twin experience to care for twins?

Must a childminder have twin experience to care for twins?

  • February 28, 2018
  • Aupair Exclusive
It is fair to say that just about all baby related business’s prey on new...
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What To Expect When Expecting Multiples

What To Expect When Expecting Multiples

  • February 26, 2018
  • Aupair Exclusive
Taking care of yourself during a multiple pregnancy starts with eating well – except that...
Advice Column
Hearing in the young child

Hearing in the young child

  • February 22, 2018
  • South African Association of Audiologists
Hearing ability is crucial for development of speech and language in the young child. In...
Advice Column
Words can make or break

Words can make or break

  • February 21, 2018
  • Raising Kids Positively
What you say, and how you say it Your words, (and how you say them),...
Advice Column
Raising Awareness about Mediation:

Raising Awareness about Mediation:

  • February 19, 2018
  • South African Divorce Support Association
Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body typically...
Advice Column
Should We Be Giving Our Teens Condoms?

Should We Be Giving Our Teens Condoms?

  • February 16, 2018
  • Mia Von Scha
With pregnancy awareness month in full swing, we need to think not just about our...
Advice Column
Get a second chance at success

Get a second chance at success

  • February 15, 2018
  • Impaq
If you’ve recently completed Grade 12, you’ll know that your matric results can lead to...
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Huggies® raises awareness around childbirth education this February

Huggies® raises awareness around childbirth education this February

  • February 15, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
A very limited number of expectant mothers research their options before giving birth and as...
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The Importance of Understanding Your Child's Emotions

The Importance of Understanding Your Child's Emotions

  • February 14, 2018
  • Teddys Inc Ltd
Emotions… we all have them and there is no denying them as we are all...
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The Magic Words: “Please” and “Thank You”

The Magic Words: “Please” and “Thank You”

  • February 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Written By: Barbara Eaton (Academic Development Co-ordinator for ADvTECH Schools Division) The magic words: Are...
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How to do your laundry during Level 6B water restrictions

How to do your laundry during Level 6B water restrictions

  • February 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
By now you would have heard that as of 1 February 2018, the City of...
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5 Tips for coping with a newborn and a toddler

5 Tips for coping with a newborn and a toddler

  • February 8, 2018
  • Flourishing Fit Moms
I (Kit) gave birth to my son Noah on the 24th August and at the...
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The curfew: Why is it so important

The curfew: Why is it so important

  • February 8, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Written By: Clare Pretorius (Senior Deputy Principal of Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge) In times of both...
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What is a “Lazy” eye?

What is a “Lazy” eye?

  • February 7, 2018
  • Kids Eyes
Amblyopia better known as “lazy eye” occurs when the vision in a child’s one eye doesn’t...
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Five Challenges of Being a Single Dad and How to…

Five Challenges of Being a Single Dad and How to…

  • January 29, 2018
  • DadSolo
As a single dad, you’ve got an amazingly challenging job. Chances are, you didn’t plan...
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Avoiding the Morning Rush

Avoiding the Morning Rush

  • January 22, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Written By: Nigel Sloane (Headmaster at Pecanwood College: Preparatory) We have all experienced it before....
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Kangaroo Mother Care

Kangaroo Mother Care

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a way of caring for premature babies through skin-to-skin contact...
Advice Column
Why it’s important to monitor the climate in your baby’s…

Why it’s important to monitor the climate in your baby’s…

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Philips Mother and Child Division With peak summer months peaking at early 30˚C or even...
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“Help, my child is behaving badly at school!”

“Help, my child is behaving badly at school!”

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The trouble with bringing children into the world is that they do not arrive with...
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Sleep Saviours From Pure Beginnings

Sleep Saviours From Pure Beginnings

  • January 18, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Ask any parent what they would like for their Birthday and they will reply SLEEP....
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Children get stressed too!

Children get stressed too!

  • January 10, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
It’s a new school year! It’s exam time! Both of these occurrences during your child’s...
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Characteristics of a good camp counselor

Characteristics of a good camp counselor

  • December 21, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Whether you want to work as a camp counselor, or you are a parent searching...
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The importance of play

The importance of play

  • December 20, 2017
  • Helen Hansen
The intelligence of play occurs way beyond the naked eye. The world of ‘pretend’ is...
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Holiday Blue's

Holiday Blue's

  • December 14, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
December: Time for festive lights and great food and fun with the family and holidays...
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Deciding whether to keep a child back at school

Deciding whether to keep a child back at school

  • November 29, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Imagine that you are observing from the side of a swimming pool and are watching...
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How to protect your child from emotional abuse

How to protect your child from emotional abuse

  • November 23, 2017
  • Hilary Smith
It’s no great secret that we want to keep our kids safe and raise them...
Advice Column
How to be sure your child has a positive inner…

How to be sure your child has a positive inner…

  • November 21, 2017
  • Barbara Harvey
In 2004, I started reading Dr. Phil McGraw’s book Self-Matters it is the first place...
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How to get consent for your child to move to…

How to get consent for your child to move to…

  • November 16, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
What do you do when you want to move overseas and your ex doesn’t want...
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5 Things New Parents Can do to Increase Infant Attachment

5 Things New Parents Can do to Increase Infant Attachment

  • November 15, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Attachment is the process through which infants bond with their caregivers. This usually means Mom,...
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Some games are good for cognitive development – experts say

Some games are good for cognitive development – experts say

  • November 14, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Certain toys and games play an integral part in a child’s cognitive development and one...
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The unwrapped gift of the gifted child

The unwrapped gift of the gifted child

  • November 14, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
When we think of gifted children the first name that springs to mind is usually...
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The lighter side of technology

The lighter side of technology

  • November 9, 2017
  • Skidz
By:  Juazel de Villiers) Clinical Psychologist, PS0117692 Practice Number: 0496359 Juazel.devilliers@gmail.com The dangers of technology...
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Your child is sick, and you feel guilty. Why?

Your child is sick, and you feel guilty. Why?

  • November 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
There is nothing worse than when your child is sick. As a parent, you feel...
Advice Column
Early School Years Crucial for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a…

Early School Years Crucial for Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a…

  • November 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Of the twelve years that children spend at school, the foundation phase - years one...
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The 6 Skills your child needs more than stranger danger

The 6 Skills your child needs more than stranger danger

  • November 9, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
It is probably the worst fear of any parent – that their child might be...
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Child Care Choices

Child Care Choices

  • November 9, 2017
  • Meg Faure
It doesn’t matter at what age it happens, the decision to leave your baby with...
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Collaborative Learning

Collaborative Learning

  • November 9, 2017
  • Impaq
by Prof Rita Niemann Gerlach (2004) explained that collaborative learning is in essence a natural social...
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Gap Year: Benefits of working at a summer camp

Gap Year: Benefits of working at a summer camp

  • November 1, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Making a career choice at the age of seventeen and committing to it for a...
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7 Things every mom should know about trampolines

7 Things every mom should know about trampolines

  • October 30, 2017
  • Kaboutjie
We know that moms, always being the cautious ones, often feel skeptical about trampolines and...
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Fun Ways to Surprise Your Child on Their Birthday

Fun Ways to Surprise Your Child on Their Birthday

  • October 27, 2017
  • Kaboutjie
A birthday is a special occasion that comes just once a year. Kids and family...
Advice Column
How to Talk to Kids about Death

How to Talk to Kids about Death

  • October 26, 2017
  • Barbara Harvey
Let’s just get it out there: nobody really wants to talk to kids about death....
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Raising Independence

Raising Independence

  • October 26, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The six things your children must be able to do for themselves by the end...
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Self Confidence Activities For Children

Self Confidence Activities For Children

  • October 24, 2017
  • Kaboutjie
Ensuring that your child has good self confidence is very important. For your kid to...
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5 Parenting Tips For Children With Autism

5 Parenting Tips For Children With Autism

  • October 20, 2017
  • Kaboutjie
When autism is diagnosed early the long term outcome is almost always better since you...
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The importance of play, age by age

The importance of play, age by age

  • October 20, 2017
  • Meg Faure
Play is the occupation of children - a child’s work. A baby’s main tasks in...
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Why it's good to have boundaries

Why it's good to have boundaries

  • October 10, 2017
  • Evergreen Parenting
“No. Is a complete sentence.” Anne Lamott This week we're talking about boundaries and the...
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How to Replace Screen Time with Foundational Reading Skills

How to Replace Screen Time with Foundational Reading Skills

  • October 10, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Most parents are very aware that too much screen time for young children isn’t a...
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Last minute shopping for your hospital bag – don’t forget…

Last minute shopping for your hospital bag – don’t forget…

  • October 5, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
By Niki Cronje, Group Marketing at Imperial Road Safety Being an expectant mom or dad is...
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Former NASA Astronaut on Living Maths Space Tour in SA

Former NASA Astronaut on Living Maths Space Tour in SA

  • October 4, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
If you have ever been curious about what it is like to be shot off...
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Help, my child is behaving badly at school!

Help, my child is behaving badly at school!

  • October 3, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The trouble with bringing children into the world is that they do not arrive with...
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Positive Encouragement and Engagement for Your Baby

Positive Encouragement and Engagement for Your Baby

  • September 27, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Positive encouragement and engagement plays such a key role in your baby’s emotional development. The...
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Letting Go of the Guilt and Enjoying Our Kids

Letting Go of the Guilt and Enjoying Our Kids

  • September 13, 2017
  • Skidz
As parents, but especially mothers we tend to be so hard on ourselves. We easily...
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Sensopathic Play – More Valuable Than Parents Realise

Sensopathic Play – More Valuable Than Parents Realise

  • September 8, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
In a fast-moving digital world, where children are glued to the couch with a handheld...
Advice Column
Loveys, Blankies, Burpies, Teddies….

Loveys, Blankies, Burpies, Teddies….

  • September 7, 2017
  • Petro Thamm
Linus from the "Peanuts" comic strip is infamous for carrying around his security blanket while...
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Teaching Your Child How to Save

Teaching Your Child How to Save

  • September 6, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
By Thami Cele, Head of Savings & Investments, at Absa Retail and Business Banking To...
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Help Your Child Develop Study Strategies

Help Your Child Develop Study Strategies

  • September 1, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Parents and guardians can, and should, help their young children develop good study habits from...
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Stimulating Language and Listening Skills

Stimulating Language and Listening Skills

  • August 31, 2017
  • Skidz
Language is considered a verbal behaviour which is learned by means of the environment. A...
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The Value of Grandparents

The Value of Grandparents

  • August 30, 2017
  • Munchkins
There is absolutely no doubt that grandparents engender a tremendous sense of stability and connection...
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Your Child’s Hearing

Your Child’s Hearing

  • August 24, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Hearing is an essential part of development as it enables babies to take in information...
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How to Communicate When Your Child is Away From Home

How to Communicate When Your Child is Away From Home

  • August 24, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
How do you communicate with your child when they are away from home for a...
Advice Column
My Top 4 Tips For Raising Girls

My Top 4 Tips For Raising Girls

  • August 22, 2017
  • Fiona Rossiter
There comes a point in your parenting journey, especially as a mom of girls and...
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What Moms Should Know About Raising Boys

What Moms Should Know About Raising Boys

  • August 18, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Discipline for both boys and girls is not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are innate differences...
Advice Column
Are you living your Values?

Are you living your Values?

  • August 17, 2017
  • Ati2ud
I'm currently involved in the filming of the SA TV show #marriedatfirstsight that is to...
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Helping kids cope with traumatic events : Garden Route fires

Helping kids cope with traumatic events : Garden Route fires

  • August 16, 2017
  • Raising Kids Positively
The Garden Route fires took everyone by surprise. After a trauma, it’s completely natural to...
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3 Steps to help your child grow from failure

3 Steps to help your child grow from failure

  • August 14, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
In today’s competitive environment, where some toddlers attend maths development classes and other youngsters are...
Advice Column
Saying goodbye to your kids – The Do's and Dont's

Saying goodbye to your kids – The Do's and Dont's

  • August 11, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
The way in which you say goodbye to your kids before a new experience can...
Advice Column
Growing gratitude in a self-gratified generation

Growing gratitude in a self-gratified generation

  • August 11, 2017
  • Munchkins
“Ungrateful, selfish brats” were definitely not what most of us envisaged our sweet little babies...
Advice Column
A Father's Influence

A Father's Influence

  • August 9, 2017
  • The Don Father
In that moment, when this little life first comes into the world, you can’t help...
Parenting
Children’s safety: let’s talk about it all year round

Children’s safety: let’s talk about it all year round

  • August 8, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The safety of our children is an important topic that should be discussed all year...
Advice Column
Setting your child up for Term 3 success!

Setting your child up for Term 3 success!

  • August 7, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The much-anticipated July school holidays seem to have flown by. Alarm clocks have been quiet...
Advice Column
When Breast Feeding does not come naturally

When Breast Feeding does not come naturally

  • August 2, 2017
  • Meg Faure
Many people may argue the fact that breast feeding should be the most natural thing...
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Anger in Children: When is it a Problem?

Anger in Children: When is it a Problem?

  • July 30, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Anger is a normal emotion that every happy healthy adult and child has to deal...
Advice Column
Does your child suffer from low self-esteem?

Does your child suffer from low self-esteem?

  • July 28, 2017
  • Doug Berry
When a child suffers from low self-esteem, it will almost always carry on into their...
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Guidelines For Step Families

Guidelines For Step Families

  • July 28, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Stepfamilies are very common in today’s world. However, the complications can be numerous and it...
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How To Be Angry Without Destroying Your Kids’ Self-Confidence

How To Be Angry Without Destroying Your Kids’ Self-Confidence

  • July 27, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
All too often I hear parents trying to repress their anger around their kids. Now...
Advice Column
Help! My kids won't stop fighting!

Help! My kids won't stop fighting!

  • July 27, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Parents generally see their children as wonderful gifts from the heavens but children don’t always...
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Rivalry Between Siblings

Rivalry Between Siblings

  • July 26, 2017
  • Janine
The marvel of having a sibling, it can be a blessing for some and for...
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Tips for helping a shy child

Tips for helping a shy child

  • July 25, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
If you have a shy or timid child you know that it can sometimes tug...
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Lower Your Standards

Lower Your Standards

  • July 24, 2017
  • Natalee Holmes
This evening my husband came home and said to me, “Your hair looks lovely!” and...
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Baby’s first visit to the doctor

Baby’s first visit to the doctor

  • July 24, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Diana Du Plessis on behalf of Philips Mother and Child Division It’s only natural for...
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9 Super ideas on how to empower your domestic worker…

9 Super ideas on how to empower your domestic worker…

  • July 21, 2017
  • Super Nannies
  By Super Nannies There are approximately one million, mainly African women, who are domestic...
Advice Column
Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation

  • July 21, 2017
  • South African Divorce Support Association
Parental Alienation is a term which has become synonym with acrimonious divorces and seems to...
Advice Column
Four Ways That Parents Can De-Stress

Four Ways That Parents Can De-Stress

  • July 20, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
I watched 3 little children in a store yesterday as they chipped away at their...
Advice Column
D-I-V-O-R-C-E

D-I-V-O-R-C-E

  • July 20, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
MBI Attorneys, share advice on the subject of divorce and reveal this law firms unique...
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Grieving with children

Grieving with children

  • July 19, 2017
  • Doug Berry
I’ve done a fair bit of grief counselling over my time since internship until now...
Advice Column
Night Nanny versus Night nurse

Night Nanny versus Night nurse

  • July 17, 2017
  • Aupair Exclusive
Your babies have arrived home and you are so excited to finally have two or...
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No more spanking – better ways to discipline

No more spanking – better ways to discipline

  • July 15, 2017
  • Raising Kids Positively
It’s exciting times! Did you know that new legislation passed in October makes spanking your...
Advice Column
How do you choose the right domestic nanny worker/nanny?

How do you choose the right domestic nanny worker/nanny?

  • July 15, 2017
  • Super Nannies
It’s important to prioritise your family’s needs and then look for a nanny that suits...
Advice Column
10 Tips on How to Better Manage your Nanny

10 Tips on How to Better Manage your Nanny

  • July 15, 2017
  • Super Nannies
Having a nanny in your home means you are an employer and she is an...
Advice Column
5 Camp Games to Play at Home

5 Camp Games to Play at Home

  • July 15, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Restricting the amount of time your kids spend with technology can be very challenging. The...
Advice Column
How camp helps shy and insecure children

How camp helps shy and insecure children

  • July 15, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
One reason that many parents send their kids to a holiday camp like Sugar Bay...
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5 Tips for finding a good holiday camp

5 Tips for finding a good holiday camp

  • July 15, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
The opportunity for your kids to gain new friends and a better sense of independence...
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How to Choose a Safe Holiday Camp

How to Choose a Safe Holiday Camp

  • July 15, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Sending your kids to overnight camp can be nerve-racking if you’re going to be stressing...
Advice Column
The Importance of Early Brain Development

The Importance of Early Brain Development

  • July 15, 2017
  • Skidz
As parents we want what is best for our children and want to teach and...
Advice Column
The Vital Years: How to Enrich your Child’s Learning Ability…

The Vital Years: How to Enrich your Child’s Learning Ability…

  • July 15, 2017
  • Skidz
Research has shown that we develop most of our ability to learn in the first...
Advice Column
Infant Stimulation - What is the big deal?

Infant Stimulation - What is the big deal?

  • July 15, 2017
  • Skidz
When it comes to stimulation in babies, there seems to be two camps: On the...
Advice Column
Do you hate bedtime?

Do you hate bedtime?

  • July 15, 2017
  • Petro Thamm
A correct bedtime routine can really help your child transition to sleep As a parent,...
Advice Column
Favouritism And Your Children

Favouritism And Your Children

  • July 15, 2017
  • Munchkins
When I go into homes I often hear comments like, ‘She is Mommy’s girl and...
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Mom vs. Dad

Mom vs. Dad

  • July 15, 2017
  • Munchkins
A recent YouTube advert made use of the hackneyed Battle of the Sexes cliché to...
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How early learning builds a child’s other abilities

How early learning builds a child’s other abilities

  • July 14, 2017
  • Skidz
We often read articles and speak to Early Childhood Development experts such as Paediatricians and...
Advice Column
Ditching Maths Myths

Ditching Maths Myths

  • July 13, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
The best start parents can give children to ensure they master maths throughout their school...
Advice Column
The Grateful Parent

The Grateful Parent

  • July 13, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Parenting is tough and tiring and generally involves a multitude of thankless tasks performed endlessly...
Advice Column
Help for underage gamblers

Help for underage gamblers

  • July 10, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Traditionally considered an ‘adults only’ issue, a growing number of children are affected by problem...
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Parenthood - there is no guidebook

Parenthood - there is no guidebook

  • July 10, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Diana Du Plessis on behalf of Philips Mother and Child Division (Avent) You have survived...
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Children Who Lie

Children Who Lie

  • July 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
There are several reasons why children tell lies. Child psychologists at the Sandton Psychology Centre...
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10 reasons why you should use a Childcare recruitment agency

10 reasons why you should use a Childcare recruitment agency

  • July 7, 2017
  • Aupair Exclusive
I have been placing staff in homes to take care of children for 11 years...
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Crèche Syndrome

Crèche Syndrome

  • July 7, 2017
  • Paarl Dietitians
Parents whose children attend crèche or playgroups are very often faced with crèche syndrome. Crèche...
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Earning Screentime

Earning Screentime

  • July 6, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
I’ve never been a fan of kids spending hours and hours in front of screens....
Advice Column
How Play Fosters Your Child's Development

How Play Fosters Your Child's Development

  • July 5, 2017
  • Prima Toys
Anyone would be forgiven for viewing toys as simply special occasion gifts that offer a...
Advice Column
How to balance being a mom and businesswoman

How to balance being a mom and businesswoman

  • July 5, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Zoe Ellender, the camp director of Sugar Bay Resort and mom to three children, shares...
Advice Column
What to do About Kids Cussing

What to do About Kids Cussing

  • July 3, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Why do kids and teens cuss and what can we do about it effectively? Here...
Advice Column
What children need from their parents?

What children need from their parents?

  • July 3, 2017
  • Ati2ud
“Mama or Dada” - these are usually the most common first two words that babies...
Advice Column
The key to dealing with your child's fever

The key to dealing with your child's fever

  • June 29, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Most parents will attest that watching a child go through the discomfort of a fever...
Advice Column
Saving Your Kids from Negative Relationships

Saving Your Kids from Negative Relationships

  • June 27, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
There may come a time in your marriage where you realise that your partner’s negative...
Advice Column
Tackling the Fussy Eater

Tackling the Fussy Eater

  • June 10, 2017
  • Paarl Dietitians
Selective eating or fussiness is a common phenomenon among toddlers, children and even adults. This...
Advice Column
Five Leadership Skills You Can Use at Home

Five Leadership Skills You Can Use at Home

  • June 10, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Before I became a parent coach, I spent 30+ years in corporate America. I worked...
Advice Column
What is Sensory Processing?

What is Sensory Processing?

  • June 10, 2017
  • Clever Me
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD/STUDENT HAS A SENSORY ISSUE Adequate awareness, interpretation and use...
Advice Column
How to Raise a Problem Solver

How to Raise a Problem Solver

  • June 10, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Are you as worried as I am about the children of the new generations and...
Advice Column
Owning How We Feel

Owning How We Feel

  • June 10, 2017
  • Doug Berry
Recently, I reviewed an article I found online after a very serious discussion evolved from...
Advice Column
How to take better photos of your family

How to take better photos of your family

  • June 10, 2017
  • BLM Photography
Sometimes it rains just enough to dirty your car.  Inevitably the rain arrives right after...
Advice Column
So many photographers.... How to choose one?

So many photographers.... How to choose one?

  • June 9, 2017
  • BLM Photography
There he was, a kid with a budget to spend in a toyshop.  Turns out...
Advice Column
Why sleep is important?

Why sleep is important?

  • June 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Every function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks...
Advice Column
Signs Of Reading Readiness

Signs Of Reading Readiness

  • June 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Parents raise readers and teachers teach reading The best advice I can give you is, do...
Advice Column
BWRT: Reworking our Emotional Wiring

BWRT: Reworking our Emotional Wiring

  • June 9, 2017
  • Doug Berry
A short time ago, I attended a weekend seminar that introduced myself and several notable...
Advice Column
Sofia the First adored by little girls!

Sofia the First adored by little girls!

  • May 31, 2017
  • Prima Toys
Sofia the First has become a firm favourite for little girls, especially those aged three...
Advice Column
Toddler Food Battles

Toddler Food Battles

  • May 26, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Solving a complex problem at work, finally achieving a personal goal is nothing compared to...
Advice Column
Should We Get a Pet?

Should We Get a Pet?

  • May 23, 2017
  • Sharon Atkins
Every parent has heard these words “Please can we get a pet?” Children are drawn...
Advice Column
6 Ways Camp is Good for Parenting

6 Ways Camp is Good for Parenting

  • May 15, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Sending your kids away for a sleepover camp should be a very exciting time for...
Advice Column
What to Get the Tech-Savvy Mom

What to Get the Tech-Savvy Mom

  • May 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Incredible Connection Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we all want to make sure that...
Advice Column
Stress in the family

Stress in the family

  • April 28, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Family Stress can cause extreme anxiety in the child and it is complex with many...
Advice Column
When children read well, yet lack comprehension

When children read well, yet lack comprehension

  • April 28, 2017
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
A common reading disorder goes undiagnosed until it becomes problematic, according to the results of...
Advice Column
Three Pieces of Valuable Advice for Single Dads

Three Pieces of Valuable Advice for Single Dads

  • April 25, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Not so long ago, when a couple with children split, the mother was almost always...
Advice Column
Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

  • April 19, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Did you know that the word appreciate has two meanings – to be grateful for,...
Advice Column
Taming our toddlers...

Taming our toddlers...

  • April 18, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
We have all had it happen, our toddler has turned from this gentle and calm...
Advice Column
The Single Mom’s Survival Guide on Discipline

The Single Mom’s Survival Guide on Discipline

  • April 17, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Other than parents of multiples, I’m not sure there is anyone with a tougher parenting...
Advice Column
Why First Borns Fuss, Seconds are Resilient and Last Borns…

Why First Borns Fuss, Seconds are Resilient and Last Borns…

  • April 17, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
How can two or three children in the same family be so different? They are...
Advice Column
Are you putting your child at risk with their daily…

Are you putting your child at risk with their daily…

  • April 14, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Would you clean your child with a chemical that is also used to degrease car...
Advice Column
Parenting Teenagers - 5 Minutes A Day to Connect With…

Parenting Teenagers - 5 Minutes A Day to Connect With…

  • April 13, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
You drive them to school. You attend their sports games. You even have an occasional...
Parenting
When To Get Involved (And When To Butt Out)

When To Get Involved (And When To Butt Out)

  • April 12, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Problem: A Playdate is Going Downhill Stay OUT If... The tiff is rankling your nerves,...
Advice Column
Teen Privacy

Teen Privacy

  • April 12, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Teenagers are in a stage of life that entails high growth and a lot of...
Advice Column
Choosing Parenthood

Choosing Parenthood

  • April 12, 2017
  • Doug Berry
Speak to other parents: Leading up to the birth of my child, there was much...
Advice Column
Healthy Sensory Habits for 21st Century Parents

Healthy Sensory Habits for 21st Century Parents

  • April 11, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Twenty first century parenting is difficult. The demands and influences are escalating and we are...
Advice Column
The Dangers of the Internet for your Child

The Dangers of the Internet for your Child

  • April 7, 2017
  • Net Parenting
“Had I only known what she was up to, I might have prevented this “....
Advice Column
Setting a bad example: children unimpressed by parents’ online behaviour

Setting a bad example: children unimpressed by parents’ online behaviour

  • April 7, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Social media gives us the freedom to communicate with our loved ones, whenever and wherever...
Advice Column
Things you Should NEVER Say to a Pregnant Woman

Things you Should NEVER Say to a Pregnant Woman

  • April 6, 2017
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
This is a very serious post! A pregnant woman has more hormones and generally get...
Advice Column
Raising financially smart kids

Raising financially smart kids

  • April 5, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Type ‘teaching children about money’ into a search engine and most of the information you’ll find makes...
Advice Column
Children with Disabilities in Dire Straights

Children with Disabilities in Dire Straights

  • April 3, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Over 597 000 South African children with disabilities did not attend school in 2015, almost double...
Advice Column
5 Camp Crafts you Can do at Home

5 Camp Crafts you Can do at Home

  • April 3, 2017
  • Sugar Bay
Camp crafts are one of the most popular activities offered at holiday camps. These activities...
Parenting
Things to do with Kids this Autumn

Things to do with Kids this Autumn

  • March 29, 2017
  • Things to do with kids
The first quarter of the year is now behind us, meaning that the school holidays...
Advice Column
Every Dad Can Be a Hero

Every Dad Can Be a Hero

  • March 29, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
By using four simple, yet powerful steps from the Love and Logic Institute, parents can...
Advice Column
Step-Parenting

Step-Parenting

  • March 27, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
You fall in love with the perfect person; he is everything you want from a...
Advice Column
The Best Kept Secret

The Best Kept Secret

  • March 23, 2017
  • Jenny Perkel
Having a baby is a beautiful and wonderful thing, but it can sometimes feel traumatic,...
Advice Column
Staying Calm at Bedtime

Staying Calm at Bedtime

  • March 22, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
There’s nothing quite like coming to the end of a busy day with small children,...
Advice Column
What is the difference between rewarding and bribing your child…

What is the difference between rewarding and bribing your child…

  • March 16, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
  What are your thoughts on rewarding children? “I honestly think using rewards to change...
Advice Column
Don’t Misjudge Generics

Don’t Misjudge Generics

  • March 16, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Even though generic drugs have been around for more than half a century, many patients...
Advice Column
Confessions of an Educational Advocate

Confessions of an Educational Advocate

  • March 15, 2017
  • Barbara Harvey
When I graduated with my MA my favorite job was working in a program as...
Advice Column
Purposeful Parenting: Up your game with goal-setting

Purposeful Parenting: Up your game with goal-setting

  • March 14, 2017
  • Munchkins
We set goals for all sorts of things in life (get a degree by 25,...
Advice Column
Let’s talk about sex, Baby!

Let’s talk about sex, Baby!

  • March 13, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Like any parent, I used to lie awake at night, fearful of the day when...
Advice Column
Reasons You're Tired ALL the Time

Reasons You're Tired ALL the Time

  • March 13, 2017
  • Paarl Dietitians
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired?” Do you feel like no matter...
Advice Column
Tips To Improve Healthy Eating In the Home

Tips To Improve Healthy Eating In the Home

  • March 10, 2017
  • Kath Megaw
A hungry child is a less fussy child. After School is a great window of...
Advice Column
Working Moms: Stop feeling guilty

Working Moms: Stop feeling guilty

  • March 9, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
In a study conducted by Harvard Business School graduates in the US, it was found...
Advice Column
Private parts: Are we raising proud or shameful children?

Private parts: Are we raising proud or shameful children?

  • March 9, 2017
  • Maz -Caffeine and Fairydust
All children are born with sexuality as an inherent part of their being. The famous...
Parenting
Did You Know that Weather Can Cause Your Headaches?

Did You Know that Weather Can Cause Your Headaches?

  • March 8, 2017
  • The Headache Clinic
Most people know that certain foods, lifestyle issues and exercise, can lead to migraines and...
Advice Column
Learning to Say No

Learning to Say No

  • March 7, 2017
  • Ati2ud
How many times have you said yes or committed to something and later regretted it?...
Advice Column
Who Are You and What Have You Done With My…

Who Are You and What Have You Done With My…

  • March 6, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Let’s face it, the pre-teen and teen years have nothing on the “terrible two’s.” Somewhere...
Parenting
Is it conflict?

Is it conflict?

  • March 6, 2017
  • Doug Berry
“There was no conflict, when you pushed and I lay down. There was no argument...
Advice Column
Hooting Doesn’t Help!

Hooting Doesn’t Help!

  • March 3, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
I find watch people fascinating. I get to do quite a bit of it too...
Advice Column
Ready for your girls’ first period?

Ready for your girls’ first period?

  • March 2, 2017
  • Maz -Caffeine and Fairydust
Puberty follows a reasonably consistent sequence in girls. At a quick glance, this is what...
Advice Column
Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry

  • March 1, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
While many kids are lucky enough to become the best of friends with their siblings,...
Advice Column
Four Steps to Becoming a Happier Parent

Four Steps to Becoming a Happier Parent

  • February 23, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Do you consider yourself to be a happy parent? Have you ever asked another adult...
Advice Column
Why Children Lie

Why Children Lie

  • February 23, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
The question of why children lie begs the greater question of why any of us...
Advice Column
Why Playgrounds are so Important

Why Playgrounds are so Important

  • February 23, 2017
  • Jump Leap Fly
Slip, slide, bump, bash, climb, wibble and wobble! Who knew so much fun could be...
Advice Column
Parents Lack Visibility and Control over Kids’ Online Activity, Study…

Parents Lack Visibility and Control over Kids’ Online Activity, Study…

  • February 17, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Parents need to do more to protect their kids from the growing number of online...
Advice Column
Introducing BabyLine

Introducing BabyLine

  • February 15, 2017
  • Bonitas
Parenting is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting....
Advice Column
What is Free Sugar Costing our Kids?

What is Free Sugar Costing our Kids?

  • February 13, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
It’s no longer a secret that the vast majority of us are blissfully unaware sugar...
Advice Column
The ultimate baby shower gift list: What a new mom…

The ultimate baby shower gift list: What a new mom…

  • February 10, 2017
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Baby showers come around every now and then for most ladies, until you reach a...
Health
How to Treat and How to Protect Against Head Lice

How to Treat and How to Protect Against Head Lice

  • February 3, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
With summer season upon us, head lice will again be making their way into many...
Advice Column
Starting Tertiary Education…What's to Know?

Starting Tertiary Education…What's to Know?

  • February 2, 2017
  • Doug Berry
The prospect of finishing high school and starting tertiary education is a daunting one for...
Advice Column
More Precious Than Pearls

More Precious Than Pearls

  • January 30, 2017
  • Dr Gerald B Kaplan
Teeth are designed to last a lifetime. Why do so many people suffer during their...
Health
4 Ways To Live Authentically

4 Ways To Live Authentically

  • January 27, 2017
  • Barbara Harvey
4 Ways to Improve Your Living Authentically, So you can be a living Example for...
Advice Column
'Super Allergies

'Super Allergies" Could Hit SA This Summer

  • January 18, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Last year was the hottest year on earth since record-taking began, but 2016 is expected...
Advice Column
A Fresh Start To A New Year

A Fresh Start To A New Year

  • January 17, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
We’re busy people. And we’ve passed this busy attitude on to our kids. We rush...
Advice Column
Get bang for your buck

Get bang for your buck

  • January 16, 2017
  • Bonitas
Most medical aids have launched their benefits and premium contributions for 2017 and, as in...
Advice Column
5 Ways to ensure 2017 is a success

5 Ways to ensure 2017 is a success

  • January 12, 2017
  • Ati2ud
By reflecting on both the highs and lows, we can gain valuable insights and feedback...
Advice Column
What Is The Recommended Screen Time For Children’s Eyes?

What Is The Recommended Screen Time For Children’s Eyes?

  • January 10, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Many people are struggling with parenting given all of today’s modern technology, especially when it...
Advice Column
Surviving the Holidays with your Munchkin

Surviving the Holidays with your Munchkin

  • December 13, 2016
  • Munchkins
It is often the case that children cannot wait for the school holidays to start...
Parenting
New Huggies® Gold for Boys and Girls – Hugwear for…

New Huggies® Gold for Boys and Girls – Hugwear for…

  • December 1, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Babies can’t tell us whether they are comfortable or not or what they would rate...
Parenting
20 Things To Remember As A Couple With A New…

20 Things To Remember As A Couple With A New…

  • November 30, 2016
  • The Don Father
The baby books have been read and now neatly stored on the book shelf. The...
Advice Column
The monster around your middle

The monster around your middle

  • November 30, 2016
  • Paarl Dietitians
Metabolic syndrome is a health condition that everyone's talking about. Although it was only identified...
Advice Column
So what does dyslexia really mean?

So what does dyslexia really mean?

  • November 28, 2016
  • Carla Grobler
(All information was obtained from Stark – Griffin’s book Dyslexia) Definition of dyslexia - A neurological-functional...
Advice Column
Why Reading With Your Child Is So Important - 5…

Why Reading With Your Child Is So Important - 5…

  • November 25, 2016
  • Sharon Standsfield
There is such a sense of joy, warmth and togetherness that comes when we read...
Advice Column
The perfect packing list for sleepover camps

The perfect packing list for sleepover camps

  • November 23, 2016
  • Sugar Bay
Packing correctly for camp is actually one of the most significant things that will determine...
Advice Column
What is Klinefelters syndrome?

What is Klinefelters syndrome?

  • November 22, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Klinefelters syndrome (KS) is not as rare as one may think, it is not life...
Advice Column
Are You Raising a Praise Junkie?

Are You Raising a Praise Junkie?

  • November 21, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
Extensive research has been done to show the amazing results of praise.  It can motivate...
Advice Column
Childhood obesity in South Africa to soar unless we act…

Childhood obesity in South Africa to soar unless we act…

  • November 21, 2016
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation
If obesity in South African children continues to increase at the current rate, 3.91 million...
Parenting
3 ways parents can keep their child’s device ‘clean’

3 ways parents can keep their child’s device ‘clean’

  • November 18, 2016
  • Kaspersky Lab Africa
Raising children in the digital age has become a little bit of a ‘ying-yang’ experience....
Advice Column
Why should we limit out children’s screen time?

Why should we limit out children’s screen time?

  • November 17, 2016
  • Carla Grobler
Our kids are growing up in a technological age. They are confronted with tablets, smartphones, laptops,...
Advice Column
What people without special needs kids need to know

What people without special needs kids need to know

  • November 17, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Parenting is a tough job. Parenting a special needs child is a tougher one. And...
Advice Column
Faster than Usain Bolt – Anthony Brooks in SA for…

Faster than Usain Bolt – Anthony Brooks in SA for…

  • November 16, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
For those of us known to puzzle for hours over Rubik’s Cube, it may come...
Advice Column
An open letter to divorcing parents

An open letter to divorcing parents

  • November 16, 2016
  • South African Divorce Support Association
Dear Parents, Divorce/separation sucks for the simple reason that when two people get together and...
Advice Column
Choosing Medical Aid

Choosing Medical Aid

  • November 15, 2016
  • Bonitas
Most medical schemes have launched their benefits and contributions for 2017 and it is the...
Advice Column
When do we get back teeth?

When do we get back teeth?

  • November 7, 2016
  • Dr Gerald B Kaplan
This panoramic x-ray is fascinating in the detail that it shows of a seven-year-old child...
Advice Column
7 Benefits of Working as a Camp Counselor

7 Benefits of Working as a Camp Counselor

  • November 4, 2016
  • Sugar Bay
Not all people were made to sit behind a desk, or in front of a...
Advice Column
What if my baby doesn’t crawl?

What if my baby doesn’t crawl?

  • November 3, 2016
  • Skidz
You might have heard some people say that crawling is vitally important, while others say...
Advice Column
Reading and writing: Confidence is the key

Reading and writing: Confidence is the key

  • November 3, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Many parents find themselves in a daily battle with their little ones over reading and...
Advice Column
My Child is Scared and Keeps Getting out of His…

My Child is Scared and Keeps Getting out of His…

  • October 28, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
A received the following question in an email from a parent:  “Our son is three...
Advice Column
Kids Behaving Badly When Mom's In Charge

Kids Behaving Badly When Mom's In Charge

  • October 26, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
First of all, it's not just moms. It seems to be whoever the female primary...
Advice Column
What If My Kid Won’t Take NO For An Answer?

What If My Kid Won’t Take NO For An Answer?

  • October 25, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
If you’ve said no firmly and you’re child is wearing you down, avoid doing what...
Advice Column
Aggressive Behaviour in Young Children

Aggressive Behaviour in Young Children

  • October 25, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
  First Comfort the Victim.  The next time you witness younger children fighting or hurting...
Advice Column
Travelling with your children

Travelling with your children

  • October 24, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
What’s the one job in the world, that doesn’t pay a cent, has no formal...
Advice Column
Punishment And Your Children

Punishment And Your Children

  • October 20, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
Punishment is a tool designed to make a child "pay for what they did" and...
Advice Column
Raising Grateful Kids

Raising Grateful Kids

  • October 19, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
It can be real frustrating raising kids today. It seems as if we do so...
Parenting
It’s okay to fail!

It’s okay to fail!

  • October 18, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
From very young we are taught that getting something wrong is a bad thing. Mistakes...
Advice Column
Take time to reflect

Take time to reflect

  • October 17, 2016
  • Impaq
While most parents spend considerable time preparing for the beginning of the school year, not...
Advice Column
Looking after your little one’s skin during summer

Looking after your little one’s skin during summer

  • October 10, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Summer is just around the corner, and the chance to “unwrap” your little one from...
Advice Column
Make shopping fun with your Toddler

Make shopping fun with your Toddler

  • October 6, 2016
  • Munchkins
Shopping can be a complete nightmare for most parents with a toddler and we tend...
Advice Column
Spring allergies and breathing difficulties

Spring allergies and breathing difficulties

  • October 3, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
While families are gearing up for spring after a cold winter, planning picnics and hikes...
Advice Column
Setting Limits Can Be Painful

Setting Limits Can Be Painful

  • September 30, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
One day in 1994, my 9-year-old daughter called me at my office to tell me...
Advice Column
Respect

Respect

  • September 28, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
A while back I was doing research & developing a workshop for an NGO on...
Advice Column
How having Twins makes a better You!

How having Twins makes a better You!

  • September 27, 2016
  • Aupair Exclusive
Chances are whether you are expecting twins are already have them, you constantly hear about...
Advice Column
Raising Boys For My Girls

Raising Boys For My Girls

  • September 26, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
I’m the proud mother of two girls. It’s something I boast about – how easy...
Advice Column
The Art Of Communication

The Art Of Communication

  • September 22, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Chatting to your kids is not supposed to be habitual. Communication is an art. So...
Advice Column
Tummy Time

Tummy Time

  • September 9, 2016
  • BabyLegends Hugseez
As a new parent, you have more than likely been told by your doctor that...
Advice Column
A bad marriage doesn’t have to be a bad divorce

A bad marriage doesn’t have to be a bad divorce

  • September 8, 2016
  • South African Divorce Support Association
Divorce is more often than not a dreaded life event. High emotions are involved creating...
Advice Column
What is your teen telling you…without telling you?

What is your teen telling you…without telling you?

  • September 8, 2016
  • Doug Berry
How many of us can truly say they remember just what it was like to...
Advice Column
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

  • September 7, 2016
  • Dr Gerald B Kaplan
I was asked recently to present a talk to nursery school parents about how to...
Advice Column
Not just for leaders but for parents too!

Not just for leaders but for parents too!

  • September 6, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
I am a member of a number of online parenting groups which discuss thoughts and...
Advice Column
Help your child become an ‘Academic Olympian’

Help your child become an ‘Academic Olympian’

  • September 2, 2016
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
As the 2016 Olympic Games came to an end, w