The last year has been tough, with many things beyond our control, but one thing we can control is our response, writes Yashmitha Padayachee. Hard, difficult, upsetting, traumatic, distressing, sad, troubling, disturbing, tough, trying, challenging – words that have...
5 fun Easter activities for the whole family
Our second lockdown Easter is just around the corner. Tennille Aron has some ideas on how to make it extra special, even though many of us will be spending it at home. It’s hard to believe that we are just two weeks away from the holiday weekend that has every...
Peanut Allergies and School
Food allergies are scary for parents of young children; they create unease and uncertainty. Educator Kerry McArthur gives you the information and tips you need to keep your little one safe. To begin understanding allergies it is important that you know what they are....
Letting go of “perfect”
Mother guilt is a real thing. There are countless articles (and Pinterest quotes) that tell us to stop being so hard on ourselves and to let go of the guilt. If only it were so easy, writes guest editor Bailey Schneider. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re a good mom,...
Raising a bilingual child
If you live in a household where more than one language is spoken, speech and language therapist Rhoda Naidoo has some tips on raising a billingual child. Becoming a parent comes with many new challenges and many checklists, and language stimulation seems to be one of...
Spicy Rooibos & Fruity Cranberry Cooler
Rooibos tea is full of antioxidants, which is great for health and the immune system, hence I like to add it into my kids cool drinks. They also enjoy rooibos with a little bit of honey as a warm, soothing tea. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes...
Asparagus Plays Dress up
As a child I grew up helping my mom in her garden, and that is why I had a lot of appreciation for vegetables generally, but it didn’t mean I liked all veggies. So I understand why my boys are super fussy eaters when it comes to greens, which is the reason I...
Sandwich on a Stick
This is a creative way of transforming a boring, ordinary sandwich into something that looks incredible and is easy to eat. I usually prepare the cut-outs the night before and simply thread them onto a skewer in the morning, ready for the lunchboxes to save some time....
7 Ways to Make the Most of the New Year
This year’s resolution or goal setting is going to be unlike previous years. Clinical psychologist Michelle Nortje weighs in with advice for how to go about it. Setting yearly goals can be a helpful way of creating a sense of movement and hope. After a year of...
Win with Milestones
Stand a chance to Win a Siba - Let's Cook Recipe BooK To stand a chance to win one of 2 Siba - Let's Cook Recipe books, send a picture of you and your little chef in the kitchen to [email protected] with your full name, surname, cell number and email...