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Advice Column

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 are alert, opening them when asleep. They have a reflex...
Advice Column

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 guidelines to guide your decisions regarding this somewhat controversial issue....
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Group Games

Group Games

  • January 22, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Group activities are a great way of stimulating appropriate social skills. They provide opportunities for...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Playing Smart

Playing Smart

  • December 14, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
From the moment they can see, feel, smell and hear, your baby is learning.  What...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Me do it !

Me do it !

  • November 16, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
Me do it! A popular cry from most two to three year olds. Sound familiar? ...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Playdate Rules

Playdate Rules

  • October 9, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
Put more than one toddler in a room with toys and it’s a recipe for...
Advice Column
Sensory Diet

Sensory Diet

  • October 4, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
As a parent you are very aware of giving your toddler a balanced diet.  Five...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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....
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
The latest news to help you with your toddler
Advice Column

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 are alert, opening them when asleep. They have a reflex...
Advice Column

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 young children, but also for their parents. Doubts and anxiety...
Advice Column
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...
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
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
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Group Games

Group Games

  • January 22, 2019
  • Toptots Head Office
Group activities are a great way of stimulating appropriate social skills. They provide opportunities for...
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
‘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
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Playing Smart

Playing Smart

  • December 14, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
From the moment they can see, feel, smell and hear, your baby is learning.  What...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
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
Me do it !

Me do it !

  • November 16, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
Me do it! A popular cry from most two to three year olds. Sound familiar? ...
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
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Octopus Plush

Octopus Plush

  • October 15, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers.  The...
Advice Column
Playdate Rules

Playdate Rules

  • October 9, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
Put more than one toddler in a room with toys and it’s a recipe for...
Advice Column
Plush Musicals

Plush Musicals

  • October 8, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers.  The...
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
Sensory Diet

Sensory Diet

  • October 4, 2018
  • Toptots Head Office
As a parent you are very aware of giving your toddler a balanced diet.  Five...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Cuddly Plush

Cuddly Plush

  • October 1, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Nattou cuddly toys are famous for being one of the world’s best plush manufacturers.  The...
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
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....
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Cosatto Zoomi

Cosatto Zoomi

  • August 22, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Cosatto has been saving the world from boring baby stuff with the coolest designs, funkiest...
Advice Column
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....
Advice Column
CAM Regolo

CAM Regolo

  • August 16, 2018
  • Prima Baby
Let baby travel in style with the Cam Regolo Car Seat! CAM, Italian leaders in...
Advice Column
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
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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
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...
Toddler
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Can Sleep Training harm my baby?

Can Sleep Training harm my baby?

  • July 6, 2018
  • Petro Thamm
With the stigma around the cry-it-out method – which is what the majority of parents...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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....
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Home of Magic
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
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
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
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
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...
Disney Baby
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...
Disney Baby
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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....
Advice Column
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...
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...
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 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
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...
Advice Column
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...
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...
Advice Column
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
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
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...
Advice Column
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...
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
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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....
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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....
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Myth busters: Baby Sleep

Myth busters: Baby Sleep

  • September 28, 2017
  • Petro Thamm
Keeping your baby up longer at night/between naps will encourage her to fall asleep faster...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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,...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Reading with your baby

Reading with your baby

  • July 24, 2017
  • Star-Achievers
Babies can have fun with books long before they know any words, and they’ll also...
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
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
What is sensory integration?

What is sensory integration?

  • July 10, 2017
  • Carla Grobler
Sensory registration Our senses gather information from our surroundings, this is called sensory registration.  This...
Advice Column
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...
Advice Column
Crèche Syndrome

Crèche Syndrome

  • July 7, 2017
  • Paarl Dietitians
Parents whose children attend crèche or playgroups are very often faced with crèche syndrome. Crèche...
Advice Column
Toddler Teeth

Toddler Teeth

  • July 4, 2017
  • Dr Gerald B Kaplan
Teething is a painful experience not only for the young child but certainly for the...
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 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 Avoid Toddler Tantrums

How to Avoid Toddler Tantrums

  • June 9, 2017
  • Sharon Atkins
You’ve all seen other toddlers performing, screaming, lying on the floor and causing a scene...
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
Play Is Learning

Play Is Learning

  • May 30, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
I’m always touting the importance of allowing your kids time to just be – not...
Advice Column
Potty Talk…

Potty Talk…

  • May 29, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Potty training isn’t the easiest thing to do, but for the most part it runs...
Advice Column
Top 10 Fun Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids

Top 10 Fun Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids

  • May 26, 2017
  • Kaboutjie
A happy kid makes a happy parent. And what a better way to make your...
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
Help Your Child to Read

Help Your Child to Read

  • May 25, 2017
  • Sharon Standsfield
Helping your child learn to read and to love reading is probably the greatest gift...
Advice Column
Childhood Allergies

Childhood Allergies

  • May 24, 2017
  • Lynne Brown
Spring is set to arrive soon and what a wonderful time of the year it...
Advice Column
Anxiety In Children

Anxiety In Children

  • May 22, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Most psychologists and other mental health professionals use The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
Advice Column
No Such Thing As A Naughty Child

No Such Thing As A Naughty Child

  • May 18, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Naughty children, naughty corners, treats for good behavior, consequences for bad behavior, identifying one child...
Advice Column
Give your Children the Building Blocks they Need to Find…

Give your Children the Building Blocks they Need to Find…

  • May 16, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
By Marlinie Ramsamy, CEO of FranklinCovey South Africa Our children are growing up in a...
Advice Column
Embracing The Digital Gap

Embracing The Digital Gap

  • May 10, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
It is human nature to find fascination with things that are off limits. The DO...
Advice Column
How weighted blankets and toys help with sleep, anxiety and…

How weighted blankets and toys help with sleep, anxiety and…

  • May 5, 2017
  • Clever Me
Weighted blankets and toys are designed to help children and adults with difficulties such as...
Health
Depression in Youth - Spot the Signs

Depression in Youth - Spot the Signs

  • May 5, 2017
  • Kim-Young
Ryan G Edmonds A new year can often bring an anti-climax, as people realise that...
Advice Column
Can We Keep It In A Jar?

Can We Keep It In A Jar?

  • May 3, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
A parent recently sent me this question via email:  “Our preschool daughters caught a lizard...
Advice Column
Toddlers and food

Toddlers and food

  • April 26, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Solving a complex problem at work, finally achieving a personal goal is nothing compared to...
Advice Column
Dealing with Your Child’s Power Struggles

Dealing with Your Child’s Power Struggles

  • April 20, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
Power struggles develop every day at work, at the store, and even jockeying for that...
Advice Column
Four Questions to Ask Before You Discipline

Four Questions to Ask Before You Discipline

  • April 19, 2017
  • Bill Corbett
In my work with parents and teachers on solving behavior challenges with children, I help...
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
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...
Toddler
Developmental Milestones - 0 -3 Years

Developmental Milestones - 0 -3 Years

  • April 14, 2017
  • Clever Me
Although we know all children are different and develop at their own pace, parents still...
Advice Column
Children and Sexual Curiosity

Children and Sexual Curiosity

  • March 28, 2017
  • Maz -Caffeine and Fairydust
The famous human sexual response researcher, William Masters (1925 – 2001), an American gynaecologist, was...
Advice Column
Finding The Cause Of Misbehaviour

Finding The Cause Of Misbehaviour

  • March 23, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Understanding misbehavior is the first step to both preventing it and dealing with it when...
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
A Pragmatic Response to Bullying

A Pragmatic Response to Bullying

  • March 20, 2017
  • Jen Hancock
No parent wants to see their child suffer at the hands of a bully. As...
Advice Column
Calming a Child with Sensory Processing Difficulties

Calming a Child with Sensory Processing Difficulties

  • March 9, 2017
  • Mia Von Scha
Many people are unaware that there is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown....
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...
Health
Bonitas Introduces First Dedicated Toddlers Health Advice Line

Bonitas Introduces First Dedicated Toddlers Health Advice Line

  • February 15, 2017
  • Parenting Hub
Parenting is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting....
Health
Infant Food Fallacies - “Rice cereal is the best first…

Infant Food Fallacies - “Rice cereal is the best first…

  • February 7, 2017
  • Catherine Barnhoorn
This is an excerpt from the “Unlearn” chapter in my book Mila’s Meals: The Beginning...
Advice Column
Healthy skin tips for your little one

Healthy skin tips for your little one

  • December 19, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Glossy magazines keep us well-informed on keeping adult skin moisturised, cared for and looking beautiful....
Advice Column
Ambidextrous kids - disorder or gift?

Ambidextrous kids - disorder or gift?

  • December 15, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
I watched a film once where the main character was completely ambidextrous – he could...
Advice Column
Flying with kids? Remember your tablets and rooibos

Flying with kids? Remember your tablets and rooibos

  • December 14, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
As the December holidays loom, many of us are planning some well-earned family time. Reconnecting...
Child
10 Reasons to homeschool

10 Reasons to homeschool

  • December 8, 2016
  • Impaq
You know someone who knows someone who teaches their children at home and you’ve read...
Advice Column
Children and Technology

Children and Technology

  • November 29, 2016
  • Skidz
By Juazel de Villiers (née Pieterse), Clinical Psychologist Technology has become integrated in our daily...
Toddler
Developing reading skills to help children triumph against dyslexia

Developing reading skills to help children triumph against dyslexia

  • November 24, 2016
  • Edublox - Reading & Learning Clinic
There were two important educational issues in the local and international spotlight during September and...
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...
Education
Choosing a Preschool

Choosing a Preschool

  • November 17, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
As a first time mom, finding and choosing a school for my daughter was one...
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
8 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses for Peaceful Mornings

8 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses for Peaceful Mornings

  • November 9, 2016
  • Hilary Smith
As parents, getting our sons and daughters out the door every morning can be a...
Advice Column
Four Ways We Teach Children – Can you think of…

Four Ways We Teach Children – Can you think of…

  • October 31, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
Asking Questions.  Our children are smarter than we give them credit for.  We are so...
Advice Column
ADD/ ADHD And Alternative Treatments

ADD/ ADHD And Alternative Treatments

  • October 28, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
Over the past years there have been many debates and controversy discussions around what Attention...
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...
Toddler
3 Powerful Methods For Handling Challenging Behaviour

3 Powerful Methods For Handling Challenging Behaviour

  • October 20, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
When I deliver a live parent lecture, I sometimes ask my audience to raise their...
Advice Column
How to Get Kids to NOT Hide Their Mistakes

How to Get Kids to NOT Hide Their Mistakes

  • October 17, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
It’s a week night and your 16-year-old is stressing over a test at school the...
Toddler
Nurture yourself – nurture you child

Nurture yourself – nurture you child

  • October 7, 2016
  • Helen Hansen
We've heard it a thousand times: “look after yourself first and then you will be...
Advice Column
Look beyond the book

Look beyond the book

  • October 7, 2016
  • Impaq
We all know why it is important for children to read, and that developing a...
Advice Column
Make a play for new skills

Make a play for new skills

  • October 6, 2016
  • StudyChamp
While robots are most likely do most of the mundane tasks that humans do today,...
Advice Column
Four Classic Reasons a Child Misbehaves

Four Classic Reasons a Child Misbehaves

  • October 6, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
I’ve been working with parents and other caregivers for over 20 years, helping them find...
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
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...
Toddler
Children and Play

Children and Play

  • September 28, 2016
  • Skidz
It can often seem overwhelming trying to keep up with the many demands in our...
Toddler
12 steps to choosing the perfect pram for you &…

12 steps to choosing the perfect pram for you &…

  • September 19, 2016
  • Aupair Exclusive
What kind of terrain will you be strolling on? For bumpy or twisty roads, or...
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...
Health
Living with Costello Syndrome

Living with Costello Syndrome

  • September 8, 2016
  • Parenting Hub
When Aidan was diagnosed with Costello Syndrome, something instinctively within me knew... this was building...
Advice Column
Tips You Can Try TONIGHT To Help With Your Child’s…

Tips You Can Try TONIGHT To Help With Your Child’s…

  • July 29, 2016
  • Petro Thamm
Would you like to know one of the most important steps parents can take in...
Advice Column
Sensory Defensiveness

Sensory Defensiveness

  • July 28, 2016
  • Meg Faure
Mary’s little boy was not doing anything by the book. He did not give her...
Toddler
Advice For Dating With Children

Advice For Dating With Children

  • July 22, 2016
  • Heather Hansen
You’ve met someone really nice and you’re starting to think he/she may just be the...
Advice Column
Cultivating Confidence

Cultivating Confidence

  • July 21, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
Our kids are living in a very different world to the one we grew up...
Advice Column
5 Things to do to avoid hearing NO

5 Things to do to avoid hearing NO

  • July 20, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
It is incredibly frustrating when our child says “NO” to us.  If we react to...
Advice Column
Do Your Kids Know How to Express Love and Compassion

Do Your Kids Know How to Express Love and Compassion

  • July 19, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
Here’s an exercise I learned from a 9-year-old girl little girl, my youngest daughter who...
Motor safety
Buckle Up

Buckle Up

  • July 18, 2016
  • Mia Von Scha
I’m quite shocked as I drive around town just how many parents have their kids...
Advice Column
Auditory Processing – Another Buzz Word?

Auditory Processing – Another Buzz Word?

  • July 11, 2016
  • Tanya Hanekom
Auditory processing has become quite a buzz word amongst school teachers and therapists recently. And...
Advice Column
Enhance Your Child’s Potential

Enhance Your Child’s Potential

  • July 11, 2016
  • Lynne Brown
‘Give me a dozen healthy infants and my own specific world to bring them up...
Advice Column
Don’t Kill Your Child’s Creativity for Perfection

Don’t Kill Your Child’s Creativity for Perfection

  • July 8, 2016
  • Bill Corbett
Have you or anyone you know ever created something strange?  As reported by weirdunivers.net,  Dutch...
Toddler
Advice on keeping your children safe during winter holidays

Advice on keeping your children safe during winter holidays

  • July 6, 2016
  • ADT Security
Parents and guardians should make sure their children follow basic personal safety rules throughout the...
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