The excitement of having a new family member has to be balanced with the disruption it will cause to your existing children and the larger family dynamic. Nikita Camacho helps you to navigate things with your existing children. Having a baby is a joy for parents. But...
Planning a pandemic party
Everyone has had enough of isolation. And there’s no need to go to the other extreme, but if you are careful, you can host a small party. Educator Kerry McArthur has some suggestions. The intense isolation and social avoidance that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought...
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...
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 with your full name, surname, cell number and email...
Nurturing your relationship with your partner during the pandemic
Everything has changed thanks to Covid-19 – and it’s bound to have an impact on your relationship with your partner, writes clinical psychologist and play therapist Dr Jo-Marie Bothma. After many months of strict stay-at-home orders, pandemic life has slowly returned...
How to make a bird feeder in a few easy steps
You just need the simplest elements to make this feeder to bring all the birds to your yard. What you need Toilet roll Peanut butter Butter knife Bird seed Tray Paper towel Method First, layer your tray with paper towel to work on (this helps to avoid a mess). 2....
4 Gifts that children can make without breaking the bank
With the holidays just around the corner and the financial stress the pandemic has brought, making gifts for teachers, friends and grandparents can be a fun and cost-effective solution, writes Teixeira Murray. We can all list the number of negative things the pandemic...