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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 Williams and Lewis Hamilton have in common? Apart from dominating...
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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 being part of a team, or maybe not making the...
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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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Keedo and Old Soles bring big style to little feet

Keedo and Old Soles bring big style to little feet

  • August 13, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Style, comfort and protection. This is where love and care is born. When little feet...
Advice Column
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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Santa Shoebox Project

Santa Shoebox Project

  • August 9, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
The Santa Shoebox Project is officially a “tween”! At 12-years old, South Africa’s best loved...
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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...
Advice Column
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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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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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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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...
Advice Column
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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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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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...
Advice Column
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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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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Parenting
Women have the power to succeed in playrooms and boardrooms

Women have the power to succeed in playrooms and boardrooms

  • June 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
When it comes to juggling business and motherhood, many women have their own opinions on...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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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Why won’t my medical aid pay?

Why won’t my medical aid pay?

  • April 24, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
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...
Advice Column
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 the VAT increase unpacked

Medical aid and the VAT increase unpacked

  • April 12, 2018
  • Parenting Hub
Since the announcement of the 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase by the Minister of...
Advice Column
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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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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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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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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