After an intense Summer with pockets of heatwaves across the country, we're all too ready to welcome the cooler autumn months with its vibrant sunlight and beautiful autumn colours.ย As the crisp autumn air settles, it's time to adjust our routines to keep our little...
From Gummy Grin to Toothy Smiles: Oral Healthcare
MamaMagic spoke to passionate and sought-after dentist Dr Boitumelo Fatola. With the world bringing awareness to World Oral Hygiene during March, we knew our community would benefit from wisdom and tips to keep your little oneโs oral care in minty condition. MM: Tell...
Fun, Functional & Nutritious Eats
Fueling tiny taste buds can be intimidating but fun. Prioritising healthy options is vital. Weโve pulled three popular recipes from various online sources to offer your little one deliciousness and well-rounded nutrition. Morning Munchies: Rainbow Veggie Frittata...
Baby Boulevard: Exploring Your Little One’s First Year Milestones
Let's take a few steps down Baby Boulevard with Occupational Therapist Katiso Ndumo and Best Care with Bestmed Medical Scheme as we explore exciting milestones to expect in your little one's first year. What are milestones? You might hear the term "milestones" often,...
“Spotting” the Signs of Mumps & Measles
In the microscopic world of viruses, two seemingly diminutive adversariesโmumps and measlesโloom large in their potential to disrupt little lives. Best Care with Bestmed Medical Scheme delves into these intricate realms alongside Dr Kevanya Coopoo, offering valuable...
‘Spotting” the signs of Measles and Mumps
In the microscopic world of viruses, two seemingly diminutive adversariesโmumps and measlesโloom large in their potential to disrupt little lives. Best Care with Bestmed Medical Scheme delves into these intricate realms alongside Dr Kevanya Coopoo, offering valuable...
10 things about life with a toddler
If you think you have seen it all, a toddler will probably prove you wrong. If you already parent a toddler, youโll know what weโre talking about! Here are just a few things that you can expect from your child during the toddler years: She will leave you exhausted....
Raise your child to be an optimist
Raising an optimist isnโt about producing a child who can think positively. Optimism can make your childโs life better in the long term โย Dr Laura Markhamย gives us some pointers on how to do it. The world needs optimists today more than ever. And people who are...
Creating consistency in discipline
Consistency in discipline is vital to create a predictable and safe environment for your child. Consistency means having a reliable response to your childโs behaviour, no matter which person is caring for your child: family member or nanny. Clinical psychologist...
Five-minute Games that Help Lay a Solid Foundation for Future Maths Success
School-age children remember more when they study 10 minutes a day for six days leading up to a test, as opposed to spending an hour studying the day before. This phenomenon is called the spacing effect. This principle also explains why pre-schoolers learn more from...