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Top tips for tots with eczema

April 3, 2020
Child's Farm

Eczema can be incredibly uncomfortable for children and it’s upsetting for parents to see their child suffering with itching, cracked and bleeding skin. Parents may...

Living in lockdown

April 2, 2020
Parenting Hub

The kids are at home, and the family is following government advice: staying indoors and only venture outside when necessary. ‘Time flies’ – that’s the...

Things to do with kids during Lockdown

Things to do with kids during Lockdown

March 27, 2020
Parenting Hub

Not sure how you will keep the kids entertained during the lockdown? Don’t worry we...

CHICCO POCKET SNACK BOOSTER SEAT

CHICCO POCKET SNACK BOOSTER SEAT

March 26, 2020
Prima Baby

Weaning baby is such a great – and messy time. When baby is anatomically upright...

Bedtime – How much sleep should your child be getting?

Bedtime – How much sleep should your child be getting?

March 24, 2020
Parenting Hub

More and more research points towards the importance of sleep for children’s health, academic performance,...

Thule launches new Spring city stroller for Easy Strolling and…

Thule launches new Spring city stroller for Easy Strolling and…

March 23, 2020
Parenting Hub

Move it. Fold it. Live it. Thule Spring lets you and your child enjoy the...

Health at School

Health at School

March 19, 2020
Bonitas

The school year is in full swing and children are as busy as ever with...

Helping you and your loved ones stay safe

Helping you and your loved ones stay safe

March 18, 2020
Parenting Hub

At Childs Farm we know that the way you wash your hands is SO important, especially when...

LOVE LANGUAGE BETWEEN CHILDREN AND PARENTS

LOVE LANGUAGE BETWEEN CHILDREN AND PARENTS

March 18, 2020
Parenting Hub

Having been a pre-school teacher for twenty-five years and a mother for eleven, I am...

CHICCO SIPPY CUPS RANGE

CHICCO SIPPY CUPS RANGE

March 18, 2020
Prima Baby

Transitioning from bottle to cup is an exciting time for parents. This is the time...

How to boost baby’s development with appropriate toys

How to boost baby’s development with appropriate toys

March 17, 2020
Parenting Hub

As parents we always want the best for our children and so we strive to...

Ideas for healthy lunchboxes

Ideas for healthy lunchboxes

March 12, 2020
Parenting Hub

With every new generation of school going kids, comes the important topic of healthy school...

CHICCO WEANING CUTLERY

CHICCO WEANING CUTLERY

March 10, 2020
Prima Baby

The weaning period provides the baby with more nutrients and is also an important step...

PROBLEM SOLVING YOUR TODDLERS MISBEHAVIOURS

PROBLEM SOLVING YOUR TODDLERS MISBEHAVIOURS

March 9, 2020
Parenting Hub

Parenting is one of the most important and challenging responsibilities we will ever encounter. Without...

Low muscle tone (hypotonia) in Pre-Schoolers

Low muscle tone (hypotonia) in Pre-Schoolers

March 9, 2020
Catrobatkidz

Muscle tone is the amount of tension (or resistance to movement) in muscles when they...

Beating heatstroke

Beating heatstroke

March 5, 2020
Bonitas

Bonitas Medical Fund offers some advice about heatstroke. What the symptoms are, how to avoid...

Caring for a child with Eczema

Caring for a child with Eczema

March 4, 2020
Baby's and Beyond

Allergic reactions are becoming more prevalent around the world, especially in more developed countries. This...

THE CHICCO WARMY PLATE

THE CHICCO WARMY PLATE

March 2, 2020
Prima Baby

The weaning period provides the baby with more nutrients and is also an important step...

Nursery Rhymes – are these antiques a thing of the…

Nursery Rhymes – are these antiques a thing of the…

February 18, 2020
Clamber Club

Surely, with how the world we live in is changing, and with all of our...

Dairy: your bone-building partner throughout life

Dairy: your bone-building partner throughout life

February 13, 2020
Parenting Hub

Make sure you give your body the support it needs with 3 servings of dairy...

The Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Catrobatkidz

The Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Catrobatkidz

February 13, 2020
Catrobatkidz

As parents, you have lots of options when it comes to choosing extra-mural activities for...

A Father's Influence

A Father's Influence

February 6, 2020
The Don Father

In that moment, when this little life first comes into the world, you can’t help...

Are we doing too much for our children?

Are we doing too much for our children?

February 5, 2020
Parenting Hub

As parents, many of us do things for our kids that we were able and...

Choosing a Baby Sitter

Choosing a Baby Sitter

February 5, 2020
Parenting Hub

Choosing a baby sitter for your children can be a very daunting task. You need...

Of life and lice

Of life and lice

February 3, 2020
Parenting Hub

Preschool and prep-school teachers are modern day superheroes. They gently introduce our little ones to...

Happy baby snacks

Happy baby snacks

January 30, 2020
Happy Family Organics

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

6 -9 month meal plan

6 -9 month meal plan

January 27, 2020
Happy Family Organics

Starting solid foods is an exciting time for you and your baby. Research shows that...

Happy tot snacks

Happy tot snacks

January 24, 2020
Happy Family Organics

We at Happy Family Organics are on a mission to change the trajectory of children’s...

Explaining autism to a neurotypical child

Explaining autism to a neurotypical child

January 23, 2020
Caroline Syokao

Parenting is not easy. But, parenting a child on the spectrum is even harder. This...

Munchkin Expands Its Commitment To Animal Conservation Causes With New…

Munchkin Expands Its Commitment To Animal Conservation Causes With New…

January 23, 2020
Parenting Hub

New Animal Cup Designs Encourage Children to Go Wild for Conservation Munchkin Donation will Benefit...

Child Custody

January 22, 2020
The legal Mom

Parents have an inherent right and duty to form part of their child’s lives. However,...

Single working mothers need to protect their ability to earn…

Single working mothers need to protect their ability to earn…

January 21, 2020
Baby's and Beyond

Much like the rest of the world, the typical South African family structure has changed...

WHY FIBER MATTERS FOR BABIES, TOTS AND MAMA

WHY FIBER MATTERS FOR BABIES, TOTS AND MAMA

January 17, 2020
Happy Family Organics

What to Know Learn why fiber is critical for your healthHow much fiber you need...

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

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

January 16, 2020
Parenting Hub

Holidays are like cats! They creep into your lap for a cuddle and just when...

Education Safety- Schools are being targeted by criminals for equipment

Education Safety- Schools are being targeted by criminals for equipment

January 14, 2020
Baby's and Beyond

With the recent spate-of school-related crimes, it seems schools may not be the haven we...

STARTING TO SELF FEED WITH THE BOON PULP

STARTING TO SELF FEED WITH THE BOON PULP

January 8, 2020
Parenting Hub

Once your baby can sit up and bring their hands to their mouth you can...

Child Maintenance

Child Maintenance

January 8, 2020
The legal Mom

When it comes to children, strong commitment and love are not negotiable. Unfortunately, not all...

The robo saving for your child

The robo saving for your child

December 20, 2019
Parenting Hub

As December rolls around, many parents get to breathe a momentary sigh of relief that...

HELLO WE'RE ORGANIX!

HELLO WE'RE ORGANIX!

December 18, 2019
Parenting Hub

We’ve been cooking up scrummy, nutritious baby and toddler meals and snacks since 1992. It may...

Parenting Plans

Parenting Plans

December 16, 2019
The legal Mom

When co-holders experience difficulties in exercising their responsibilities and rights, they must agree on a...

Considering starting solids? – what to look out for

Considering starting solids? – what to look out for

December 16, 2019
Baby's and Beyond

Starting solids can be an exciting time. I remember when we started our son on...

PUTTING YOUR KIDS ON A PATH TO GOOD NUTRITION

PUTTING YOUR KIDS ON A PATH TO GOOD NUTRITION

December 13, 2019
Bonitas

For many parents, nothing is as stressful as getting your kids to eat all the...

Handling Childhood Illness Effectively

Handling Childhood Illness Effectively

December 10, 2019
Bonitas

Most parents know that during the course of raising a child you will have to...

Don’t dread the dentist

Don’t dread the dentist

December 5, 2019
Bonitas

Most of us are scared of the dentist which means dental care can easily be...

Parental Rights and Responsibilities

Parental Rights and Responsibilities

December 5, 2019
The legal Mom

Parental responsibility is the responsibility to care for the child, to maintain contact with the...

Thinking processes

Thinking processes

November 28, 2019
Parenting Hub

Thinking processes,I define as the manipulation of information. Problem solving requires reflective thinking; reflective thinking...

The importance of exposing your child to the arts

The importance of exposing your child to the arts

November 25, 2019
Parenting Hub

As a father of two boys, I am constantly inspired and challenged, to expose my...

Developmental Milestones…What’s the fuss?

Developmental Milestones…What’s the fuss?

November 25, 2019
Skidz

If you are a parent or are around parents of young children, there is a...

Toddler Christmas Toy Guide

Toddler Christmas Toy Guide

November 22, 2019
Parenting Hub

With Christmas only a month away, we asked Chicco South Africa to put together a...

Enjoy the great outdoors with your kids – Thule style

Enjoy the great outdoors with your kids – Thule style

November 18, 2019
Parenting Hub

If you love all things nature-inspired, summer is the best time to get your kids...

LITTLE WORRIERS

LITTLE WORRIERS

November 18, 2019
Parenting Hub

In today's world anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent in children. While it is...

Asthma

November 12, 2019
Bonitas

Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses, affecting over 339 million people worldwide. ...

Sleep and Your Pre-School Child

Sleep and Your Pre-School Child

November 12, 2019
Parenting Hub

A lack of sleep is debilitating, and your pre-schooler’s disruptive sleep patterns can affect the...

CHOOSING A PLAY SCHOOL

CHOOSING A PLAY SCHOOL

November 11, 2019
Meg Faure

Your baby reaches 18 months and suddenly there is a little shift in the things...

Benefits of Music Therapy for Children on the Spectrum

Benefits of Music Therapy for Children on the Spectrum

November 8, 2019
Caroline Syokao

Music is a good therapeutic tool for people with different abilities and ages. This is...

The Benefits of Outdoor Play

The Benefits of Outdoor Play

November 6, 2019
Parenting Hub

South Africans are fortunate enough to live in a country where the people are blessed...

No spanking, what now?

No spanking, what now?

November 4, 2019
Parenting Hub

South Africa has just passed a law prohibiting the spanking of children as a way...

Toddler Fun In The Sun: Safety First

Toddler Fun In The Sun: Safety First

November 1, 2019
Parenting Hub

Even though South Africa is in the midst of a heatwave, there is still a...

V-Tech Baby Pull & Pop Aeroplane

V-Tech Baby Pull & Pop Aeroplane

October 31, 2019
Prima Baby

Time flies when you’re having fun with V-Tech baby! A highly interactive toy, the Pull...

Environmental Education

Environmental Education

October 30, 2019
Parenting Hub

Education in any realm is important for changing oneself as well as the community in...

WHY CRASH COURSES ON BABY SLEEP DON’T WORK

WHY CRASH COURSES ON BABY SLEEP DON’T WORK

October 29, 2019
Good Night Baby

I have been assisting families with implementing sleep plans for many years and as it...

Encouraging/Fostering Independence in a Child’s Early Years

Encouraging/Fostering Independence in a Child’s Early Years

October 25, 2019
Parenting Hub

“I can do it myself” If you show me, I see…. If you tell me,...

Common First Aid Myths

Common First Aid Myths

October 25, 2019
OneAid

I am often surprised by how some of my patients manage their injuries before they...

How do I make my child love reading?

How do I make my child love reading?

October 23, 2019
Parenting Hub

As a grade six English teacher at Maragon Ruimsig, I am frequently asked this question...

Sensory Play and the importance in brain development

Sensory Play and the importance in brain development

October 22, 2019
Parenting Hub

We may not realise but our little baby starts to use their sense of touch...

Magical language of Toddlers

Magical language of Toddlers

October 21, 2019
Parenting Hub

The development of language is a big milestone for children. Language is the foundation for...

How To Get Your Child To Love Healthy Meals

How To Get Your Child To Love Healthy Meals

October 18, 2019
Parenting Hub

If there’s anything that a parent would nod their head yes to, it’s the fact...

Language and successful learning – is it REALLY that important?

Language and successful learning – is it REALLY that important?

October 17, 2019
Parenting Hub

Have you ever gazed upon a giant oak tree? These majestic trees can grow as...

V-Tech Baby Snooze & Soothe Elephant

V-Tech Baby Snooze & Soothe Elephant

October 16, 2019
Prima Baby

The gorgeous 20cm, pastel blue V-Tech Baby Snooze & Soothe Elephant is the ultimate sleepy...

Why Screens Make Bad Childminders

Why Screens Make Bad Childminders

October 16, 2019
Parenting Hub

“Computer games don’t affect kids, I mean if pac-man affected us as kids, we’d all...

KEEPING SLEEP SAFE

KEEPING SLEEP SAFE

October 15, 2019
Good Night Baby

Safe sleep should be one of the first things parents are concerned about when creating...

How Safe Are Teething Gels?

How Safe Are Teething Gels?

October 14, 2019
OneAid

Every baby is different but common symptoms associated with teething include, mild irritability, drooling, low-grade...

NIGHT TERRORS

October 11, 2019
Good Night Baby

Most parents will be woken at least once in their child’s life, to their little...

Sun cream for kids with sensitive skin! The lowdown on…

Sun cream for kids with sensitive skin! The lowdown on…

October 11, 2019
Parenting Hub

Covering a wriggling child in sun cream is tricky enough, but when your little one...

How to help your child decrease screen time

How to help your child decrease screen time

October 10, 2019
Clamber Club

For a parent, nothing eliminates the burden of entertaining your child more than handing them...

The importance of constructive play in early childhood development

The importance of constructive play in early childhood development

October 9, 2019
Parenting Hub

Not only is constructive play fun and entertaining for children, offering them endless hours of...

V-Tech Baby Sleepy Glow Bear

V-Tech Baby Sleepy Glow Bear

October 8, 2019
Prima Baby

V-Tech Baby Sleepy Glow Bear is a 25cm plush bear with a soft glowing tummy...

SUGAR, DEVIL OR FRIEND?

SUGAR, DEVIL OR FRIEND?

October 7, 2019
Good Night Baby

Over the past few years many health experts voiced their opinions loudly on social media...

Meet the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double

Meet the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double

October 4, 2019
Parenting Hub

The new ‘must-have’ addition for growing families who enjoy an active lifestyle Do you have...

Why summer is a great season for potty training

Why summer is a great season for potty training

October 4, 2019
Parenting Hub

Potty training does not have a season, but summer is a great time to give...

V-Tech Baby Little Friendlies Magical Discovery Mirror

V-Tech Baby Little Friendlies Magical Discovery Mirror

October 2, 2019
Prima Baby

Learn and discover with the V-Tech Baby Little Friendlies Magical Discovery Mirror. Press the star...

EARLY WAKE-UPS

October 1, 2019
Good Night Baby

You reluctantly open your eyes. It’s still dark outside, but something very familiar called you...

Head lice - they’re not inside they’re on top!

Head lice - they’re not inside they’re on top!

October 1, 2019
Parenting Hub

Moms love it when their little ones come home from school buzzing with knowledge. Sometimes...

The importance of baking

The importance of baking

September 23, 2019
Parenting Hub

Spending time in the kitchen and baking using new recipes helps children to develop a...

The Best Gear for Family Picnics

The Best Gear for Family Picnics

September 19, 2019
Parenting Hub

The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to get outdoors. One of the most...

WHY DAYTIME SLEEP IS IMPORTANT AND WAYS TO IMPROVE IT

WHY DAYTIME SLEEP IS IMPORTANT AND WAYS TO IMPROVE IT

September 17, 2019
Good Night Baby

Busting the myth: How often have you come across parents that argue it is best...

The importance of music in preschool

The importance of music in preschool

September 16, 2019
Parenting Hub

Music has been made and enjoyed throughout history, it is a powerful and effective way...

ADJUSTING TO LIFE WITH TWO CHILDREN

ADJUSTING TO LIFE WITH TWO CHILDREN

September 11, 2019
Good Night Baby

The moment I found out I was pregnant with my second child I was in...

Teaching our children to have an attitude of gratitude

Teaching our children to have an attitude of gratitude

September 10, 2019
Parenting Hub

Have you noticed that we may be bringing up a generation of young people who...

HAPPY FAMILY ORGANICS – CHANGING LIVES AND THE WORLD, ONE…

HAPPY FAMILY ORGANICS – CHANGING LIVES AND THE WORLD, ONE…

September 9, 2019
Parenting Hub

Happy Family Organics, makers of ready-to-eat, nutritious and delicious organic meals, is not only changing...

How to help your child build resilience

How to help your child build resilience

September 9, 2019
Parenting Hub

Athletes are familiar with the challenges that come with having to run a tough race....

The 5 best gifts that you can give your children,…

The 5 best gifts that you can give your children,…

September 5, 2019
Parenting Hub

A gift is something that we willingly give to another, without the expectation of payment....

About the TopTots Tom-e Comforter Doll

About the TopTots Tom-e Comforter Doll

September 3, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Our favourite Tom-e doll is now available as a comforter for your little one. This...

BREASTFEEDING AND SLEEP

BREASTFEEDING AND SLEEP

September 3, 2019
Good Night Baby

Often breastfeeding and sleep are thought to be part of two different worlds. Many people...

Inspiring a Love of Reading in Pre-Schoolers

Inspiring a Love of Reading in Pre-Schoolers

September 2, 2019
Parenting Hub

To be a strong reader has multiple benefits for your child. One of the most...

BABY SENSES MULTI-CLOTHS

BABY SENSES MULTI-CLOTHS

August 30, 2019
Prima Baby

Chicco’s range of baby toys starts from newborn, adding a dimension of learning to every...

Will your preschooler cope with the demands of school?

Will your preschooler cope with the demands of school?

August 28, 2019
Impaq

The first big decision When your child turns 6 it usually means that it’s their...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The importance of age appropriate stimulation

The importance of age appropriate stimulation

July 15, 2019
Skidz

There have been many studies that focus on the importance of infant stimulation. It is...

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...

Changing Your Baby’s Room To A Toddler’s Bedroom

Changing Your Baby’s Room To A Toddler’s Bedroom

July 9, 2019
Scarlet Ruby Interiors

As you watch your baby develop into a toddler and their personality starts to take...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Silent One

May 24, 2019
Parenting Hub

A school is not a quiet place. In my experience children constantly talk and more...

How does your baby develop a memory?

How does your baby develop a memory?

May 24, 2019
Toptots Head Office

The development of a baby’s memory is also known as Object Permanence and basically means...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

About the TopTots Roller Paints

About the TopTots Roller Paints

May 17, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Process art is all about the experience children have when they are creating. It is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Teaching a toddler how to cut

Teaching a toddler how to cut

February 28, 2019
Toptots Head Office

We are often asked by moms in our classes – “When do I start to...

How does a baby’s grasp develop?

How does a baby’s grasp develop?

February 20, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Newborns keep their little hands in a tight fist most of the time when they...

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...

Why should I discipline my toddler?

Why should I discipline my toddler?

February 13, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Discipline is essential to the normal, healthy development of any child. Here are a few...

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...

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...

Will my child be left or right dominant?

Will my child be left or right dominant?

February 1, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Many years ago, people believed that it was important for all children to be right...

Why is it important to be a good role model?

Why is it important to be a good role model?

January 29, 2019
Toptots Head Office

As parents, we have been handed a truly remarkable creation with no instruction manual! As...

Group Games

January 22, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Group activities are a great way of stimulating appropriate social skills. They provide opportunities for...

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...

‘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...

Why does Toptots have a parachute programme?

Why does Toptots have a parachute programme?

January 7, 2019
Toptots Head Office

Many parents wonder why we persist with parachute activities in our classes when some children...

Is my child talking the talk?

Is my child talking the talk?

December 18, 2018
Speech and Audio Inc

Learning to communicate effectively is a complicated process, involving multiple skills that develop concurrently. A...

Be water wise to ensure the safety of our children

Be water wise to ensure the safety of our children

December 17, 2018
Toptots Head Office

It’s summer and we all love to splash around in water to cool down. However...

Playing Smart

December 14, 2018
Toptots Head Office

From the moment they can see, feel, smell and hear, your baby is learning. What...

How does a child develop coordination?

How does a child develop coordination?

December 13, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Eye-hand coordination refers to the coordinated movement of the eyes and the hands and fingers...

Routines - are they really necessary?

Routines - are they really necessary?

December 11, 2018
Toptots Head Office

We know that having a routine is important for children in their early developmental years,...

How to encourage crawling

How to encourage crawling

December 5, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Crawling is an important milestone in your child’s development. Here are some suggestions to help...

12345...maths for your toddler!

12345...maths for your toddler!

November 30, 2018
Clamber Club

If you always thought that mathematics only revolved around numbers, think again! “There is a...

When your toddler’s language takes its time to develop

When your toddler’s language takes its time to develop

November 29, 2018
Toptots Head Office

As parents we spend the first year worrying about our children becoming actively mobile and...

Why is music important to the development of children?

Why is music important to the development of children?

November 27, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Music in its basic form – rhythm and melody – stimulates brain activity (the release...

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...

Me do it !

November 16, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Me do it! A popular cry from most two to three year olds. Sound familiar? ...

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...

When can I go and play, Mommy?

When can I go and play, Mommy?

November 13, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Play is the single most important activity in a child’s day. Children achieve 90% of...

When I have to go back to work

When I have to go back to work

November 9, 2018
Toptots Head Office

You know the day is coming. You think about it every spare moment. You dread...

Why do I need to stimulate my baby from a…

Why do I need to stimulate my baby from a…

November 8, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Parents to be, have the unique opportunity to create a better brain for their unborn...

Disney Grow With Me Musical Walker

Disney Grow With Me Musical Walker

November 5, 2018
Prima Baby

Disney Baby, world-renowned leaders in child care products, have released a revolutionary new developmental item...

Top tips for Summer outdoor fun with your little one

Top tips for Summer outdoor fun with your little one

November 1, 2018
Parenting Hub

Summer has officially arrived in South Africa. With the heat, we all need a reminder...

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...

Lalaboom - 5 in 1 educational beads range

Lalaboom - 5 in 1 educational beads range

October 25, 2018
Prima Baby

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". Lalaboom has achieved this famous quote by bringing numerous basic...

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...

Assorted Dou dou

Assorted Dou dou

October 22, 2018
Prima Baby

A dou dou cloth is one of the essential baby items. Nattou Lapidou dou dou’s...

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...

Capriccio! Arts Powered Preparatory – A creative learning solution for…

Capriccio! Arts Powered Preparatory – A creative learning solution for…

October 19, 2018
Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School

Preparing to take the next steps in your little one’s learning journey can be extremely...

The negative affects of pulling a child up by his…

The negative affects of pulling a child up by his…

October 16, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Picture walking along with your toddler – he stumbles and your first reaction is to...

Octopus Plush

October 15, 2018
Prima Baby

Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers. The...

Playdate Rules

October 9, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Put more than one toddler in a room with toys and it’s a recipe for...

Plush Musicals

October 8, 2018
Prima Baby

Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers. The...

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...

Sensory Diet

October 4, 2018
Toptots Head Office

As a parent you are very aware of giving your toddler a balanced diet. Five...

Making sense of the world

Making sense of the world

October 2, 2018
Toptots Head Office

A toddler’s day to day job is to play and not to be learning the...

Cuddly Plush

October 1, 2018
Prima Baby

Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers. The...

Dissecting Dyspraxia

Dissecting Dyspraxia

September 27, 2018
Parenting Hub

By Linda Langefeld, Grade 4 Teacher at The Bridge Assisted Learning School Dyspraxia is a...

Antisocial behaviour in toddlers

Antisocial behaviour in toddlers

September 26, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Parent often have concerns about their toddlers socialising or rather not socialising with other toddlers....

Should toddlers be exposed to technology?

Should toddlers be exposed to technology?

September 25, 2018
CAMI

By Anne-Marie Reed Watching your two-year-old princess swiping effortlessly through the apps on your iPad...

Toddler tantrums

Toddler tantrums

September 21, 2018
Toptots Head Office

We have all seen children having tantrums at some stage. If you have a toddler...

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...

Carseat battles

Carseat battles

September 14, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Many children fuss when placed into a car seat. If you had just found your...

Being flexible and regulating emotions

Being flexible and regulating emotions

September 13, 2018
Toptots Head Office

The world we live in is fast-paced and unpredictable. We are exposed to constant changes,...

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...

Brushing those teeth

Brushing those teeth

September 5, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Do you have problems with brushing your little ones teeth? Most of them do at...

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...

These shoes were meant for walking

These shoes were meant for walking

August 31, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Are they really? The best shoes for your toddler are no shoes at all! You...

Why puzzles are important for stimulating young minds

Why puzzles are important for stimulating young minds

August 31, 2018
Toptots Head Office

There is nothing new about the fact that children love doing puzzles. In most shapes...

Barney says sharing is caring

Barney says sharing is caring

August 28, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Just because a purple dinosaur says so doesn’t mean it’s going to happen no matter...

Calming sensory activities for the classroom

Calming sensory activities for the classroom

August 28, 2018
Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School

What are the benefits of sensory play? Sensory activities engage a little one’s senses and...

Cosatto Zoomi

August 22, 2018
Prima Baby

Cosatto has been saving the world from boring baby stuff with the coolest designs, funkiest...

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....

CAM Regolo

August 16, 2018
Prima Baby

Let baby travel in style with the Cam Regolo Car Seat! CAM, Italian leaders in...

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...

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...

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,...

My toddler has a short attention span - is he…

My toddler has a short attention span - is he…

August 6, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Toddlers typically have a very short attention span. Time means nothing and a few minutes...

Foppapedretti Babyroad 9-36

Foppapedretti Babyroad 9-36

August 3, 2018
Prima Baby

Foppapedretti is one of Europe’s leading baby travel brands, having creatively and technically mastered the...

10 Tips For Raising Creative Kids...

10 Tips For Raising Creative Kids...

July 13, 2018
Mia Von Scha

The word out of Silicone Valley is that none of us should be making goals...

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...

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...

CAM Volare Changing Station

CAM Volare Changing Station

July 6, 2018
Prima Baby

CAM introduces the new Volare Changing Station – one of the most beautiful necessity items...

Can Sleep Training harm my baby?

Can Sleep Training harm my baby?

July 6, 2018
Good Night Baby

With the stigma around the cry-it-out method – which is what the majority of parents...

The importance of physical activity in the younger child’s development

The importance of physical activity in the younger child’s development

July 6, 2018
Clamber Club

In today’s sedentary modern lifestyle, pre-schoolers, toddlers and even infants are spending far more time...

CAM Smarty Table Chair

CAM Smarty Table Chair

July 6, 2018
Prima Baby

Let baby join in all the fun with the CAM Smarty Table Chair. A vibrantly...

Winter boredom busters for kids

Winter boredom busters for kids

July 6, 2018
Parenting Hub

Winter school holidays are just around the corner, and with it inevitably comes three weeks...

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...

To Answer or Not To Answer? That Is The Question.

To Answer or Not To Answer? That Is The Question.

July 6, 2018
Mia Von Scha

When I first had kids I thought it was important to answer them when they...

A balancing act: Developing your child’s vestibular system

A balancing act: Developing your child’s vestibular system

July 6, 2018
Clamber Club

The vestibular system is found in the inner ear and responds to head movement and...

10 Tips for Cultivating Green Munchkins

10 Tips for Cultivating Green Munchkins

July 6, 2018
Munchkins

Home is where the ‘hearth’ is Global temperatures are on the rise and when it...

Child drowning – a leading cause of childhood death that…

Child drowning – a leading cause of childhood death that…

July 6, 2018
PowerPlastics Pool Covers

Drowning remains one of the top causes of unnatural childhood death in South Africa and...

The Great Eye-Hand Link; The Importance of Eye-Hand Coordination for…

The Great Eye-Hand Link; The Importance of Eye-Hand Coordination for…

July 6, 2018
Clamber Club

Eye-hand coordination, also known as hand-eye coordination, refers to the smooth, controlled and coordinated movements...

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...

The value of sports and exercise

The value of sports and exercise

July 4, 2018
Clamber Club

“Children should be playing and moving outdoors instead of sitting indoors” Says Elzanne Van Der...

CAM Champion Highchair

CAM Champion Highchair

July 3, 2018
Prima Baby

Let your little one join in at meal times with the Campion High Chair from...

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...

Playful ways to express emotions

Playful ways to express emotions

June 27, 2018
Clamber Club

“Emotions are important and can determine the kind of behaviour your child displays,” advises play...

Oops – Baby’s first Travel Collections

Oops – Baby’s first Travel Collections

June 26, 2018
Prima Baby

Oops ‘My Sports Bag’ is one of the most popular bags for young toddlers who...

Arts Powered Learning: choosing a pre-school that fosters creative thinking…

Arts Powered Learning: choosing a pre-school that fosters creative thinking…

June 26, 2018
Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School

Who Are We? Capriccio! Arts Powered Pre-School is a registered Montessori inspired ECD independent school...

Oops Traditional Wooden Toy selection

Oops Traditional Wooden Toy selection

June 22, 2018
Prima Baby

Wooden toys always hold a sense of nostalgia about them. Well crafted, old-fashioned toys that...

4 Important personal hygiene habits to teach your children

4 Important personal hygiene habits to teach your children

June 20, 2018
Kaboutjie

Personal hygiene is something that can be taught to children when they are very young....

Why is my child not walking?

Why is my child not walking?

June 20, 2018
Clamber Club

Many parents spend the first year of their child’s life focusing on motor milestones, and...

Why play should be a priority in children’s development

Why play should be a priority in children’s development

June 18, 2018
Skidz

Play is not just fun but also significant for a child’s development. It is fundamental...

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...

Oops Soft Toys and Rattles

Oops Soft Toys and Rattles

June 13, 2018
Parenting Hub

Oops is one of the world’s more forward-thinking baby development product companies and has been...

Fisher-Price Turtle Shaped Sorter

Fisher-Price Turtle Shaped Sorter

June 13, 2018
Prima Baby

Fisher-Price has been a trusted name in child products and toys in America since the...

Fisher-Price Silicone Bibs

Fisher-Price Silicone Bibs

June 13, 2018
Prima Baby

Bibs have long been the babies most worn-and washed accessory for obvious reasons. And throughout...

Disney Baby offers you the perfect feeding solution

Disney Baby offers you the perfect feeding solution

June 13, 2018
Prima Baby

Disney Baby is the proud home of the world’s most beloved mouse Mickey Mouse. He...

Disney Baby helps your little one develop important skills

Disney Baby helps your little one develop important skills

June 13, 2018
Prima Baby

We all know how curious babies can be. It doesn’t stop as they grow, it...

The Hundred Acre Wood comes to life with Disney Baby

The Hundred Acre Wood comes to life with Disney Baby

June 13, 2018
Prima Baby

As long as most parents and even grandparents can recall, Winnie The Pooh and his...

Being a mom… tired is my second name

Being a mom… tired is my second name

June 13, 2018
Prima Baby

Everyone knows that the most beloved children’s franchise in the world is Disney – and...

Positive Potty Training

Positive Potty Training

June 8, 2018
Clamber Club

Learning to use the toilet is an important milestone for both parent and child. It’s a big step for...

Veggies for vitality: Get your munchkins to gobble more greens

Veggies for vitality: Get your munchkins to gobble more greens

May 16, 2018
Munchkins

Diet – probably one of the most dreaded four-letter words in domestic history. The reason...

Fisher-Price Alphabet Blocks

Fisher-Price Alphabet Blocks

May 4, 2018
Prima Baby

For decades, and indeed probably centuries, building blocks have always been a part of a...

Tactile Defensiveness

Tactile Defensiveness

May 2, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Ben’s* mom describes her child as “temperamental and anxious”. “He doesn’t like to go anywhere...

Bring meal times to life with JJ’s Animal Snackers: A…

Bring meal times to life with JJ’s Animal Snackers: A…

May 2, 2018
Parenting Hub

Stir your child’s imagination, excite their mind and stimulate their sensory ability with JJ’s Animal...

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....

The end of day naps

The end of day naps

April 11, 2018
Kaboutjie

Much to my horror my 3 year old daughter recently declared that she does not...

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...

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...

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...

How long should my baby be awake for between naps?

How long should my baby be awake for between naps?

March 23, 2018
Kaboutjie

When my babies were young I was concerned so much how long my baby should...

Fisher Price - The best possible start

Fisher Price - The best possible start

March 14, 2018
Prima Baby

Prima Baby is thrilled to announce we are now proud distributors of the world-famous baby...

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...

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...

Toddler chores

March 5, 2018
Kaboutjie

Giving your toddler chores around the house from an early age will make it easier...

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...

The Importance of tummy time

The Importance of tummy time

March 2, 2018
Toptots Head Office

Why is tummy time important? For strengthening the back muscles to assist later on with...

Playing with Purpose

Playing with Purpose

February 23, 2018
Skidz

Children need to play. Do you ever wonder whether your child plays too much, or...

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),...

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...

SA Children more at risk from sunburn at school

SA Children more at risk from sunburn at school

February 12, 2018
Parenting Hub

Copious amounts of sunscreen are sold each summer holiday in an effort to protect, in...

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...

Back to school – here’s how to deal with 1st…

Back to school – here’s how to deal with 1st…

February 8, 2018
Parenting Hub

Dissolve those first term jitters fast and ensure your child is emotionally ready for school...

Lighting Up the Dark Issue

Lighting Up the Dark Issue

January 25, 2018
Mia Von Scha

Almost all children become afraid of the dark at some point – usually around the...

Creating a Calming Bedtime Environment for your Toddler

Creating a Calming Bedtime Environment for your Toddler 

January 24, 2018
Parenting Hub

By Jolandi Becker – Good Night Consultant Busy toddlers can often eat less and sleep...

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....

Bedtime – How much sleep should your child be getting?

Bedtime – How much sleep should your child be getting?

January 22, 2018
Parenting Hub

Written By: Danielle Forsyth (Trinityhouse Heritage Hill, Educational Psychologist) More and more research points towards...

Play is crucial for early child development

Play is crucial for early child development

January 19, 2018
Parenting Hub

Only 29 percent of South African children have access to safe, child-appropriate play areas in...

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...

How drawing develops in a toddler

How drawing develops in a toddler

January 10, 2018
Toptots Head Office

There are very definite developmental stages in drawing. Every child is different, however when it...

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...

Help your Child Play (right) to lay the Foundation for…

Help your Child Play (right) to lay the Foundation for…

December 15, 2017
Parenting Hub

Giving their children a head start is something parents want to do. Unfortunately, the way...

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...

Why is a baby’s sense of touch so important?

Why is a baby’s sense of touch so important?

November 15, 2017
Toptots Head Office

The tactile system (or sense of touch) is one of the earliest to develop, and is also...

When is the right time to introduce assistive devices for…

When is the right time to introduce assistive devices for…

November 13, 2017
Parenting Hub

The first year of life is a time when babies strengthen their muscles and bones....

The importance of outdoor play

The importance of outdoor play

November 6, 2017
Meg Faure

We are very lucky in South Africa with the climate that we have. Our children...

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...

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...

Why is early childhood education so important?

Why is early childhood education so important?

October 19, 2017
Parenting Hub

By... Chantelle Anderson - Head Directress and Owner at Montessori Nosipho pre-school As an early childhood educator...

Four qualities important for your child’s self-esteem

Four qualities important for your child’s self-esteem

October 17, 2017
Raising Kids Positively

Searching for some easy ways to help your kids feel good about themselves? A practical...

Myth busters: Baby Sleep

Myth busters: Baby Sleep

September 28, 2017
Good Night Baby

Keeping your baby up longer at night/between naps will encourage her to fall asleep faster...

Children’s Nightmares and Snoring Can Lead to Headaches

Children’s Nightmares and Snoring Can Lead to Headaches

September 22, 2017
The Headache Clinic

You may want to pay closer attention the next time your child wakes you up...

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...

Bedwetting Myths Debunked by Dr Michael Mol

Bedwetting Myths Debunked by Dr Michael Mol

September 11, 2017
Parenting Hub

Bedwetting is a common occurrence in many South African households. Research has shown that up...

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...

Loveys, Blankies, Burpies, Teddies….

Loveys, Blankies, Burpies, Teddies….

September 7, 2017
Good Night Baby

Linus from the "Peanuts" comic strip is infamous for carrying around his security blanket while...

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...

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...

Technology and Tots

Technology and Tots

August 29, 2017
Meg Faure

By Meg Faure Embracing technology is essential in this day and age, and I am certainly...

Crossing The Midline

Crossing The Midline

August 28, 2017
Parenting Hub

There are many terms that teachers, psychologists and other professionals may use that, at times,...

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...

Struggling with a teething baby?

Struggling with a teething baby?

August 23, 2017
Tanya Fourie

It’s 3 ‘o clock in the morning and your baby just won’t settle down. She’s...

Mastering the Fear of the Toilet

Mastering the Fear of the Toilet

August 21, 2017
Mandy Rodrigues

Meet Felix, my three-year, nine-month-old son. He’s potty trained. You don’t know me, so you...

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...