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Development milestones in your pre-schooler
Child development can be exceptionally detailed and overwhelming. This is the first in a three-part series to demystify child development and milestones by educator Kerry McArthur. Child development is a process every child goes through. This process involves learning...
Let’s play! Games for toddlers and parents
Children learn by play – it’s a vital part of their development. Clinical psychologist Michelle Nortje looks at some games you can incorporate into your child’s life. The central way in which children learn and communicate is through play. Play is the language that...
It’s always shoe ’o clock somewhere
It only sounds like shoe shopping for your toddler is fun – in reality there are a host of things to bear in mind, writes Yashmitha Padayachee. For many of us, buying a new pair of shoes is an indulgence, a professing of self-love, or a little ‘go on, you deserve it’...
Your social butterfly
Social skills are an important part of your child’s development, and lay the foundations for confidence and assertiveness. Clinical psychologist and play therapist Dr Jó-Marié Bothma explains how to help your child bloom. Children who have well developed social skills...
Watch that brain grow
A boost in cognitive skills is one area in which your toddler’s development can be seen. Kerry McArthur explores why they are important and how you can help your toddler reach her full potential. Toddlers develop at a rapid pace on so many levels – from physical to...
Best foot forward
Understanding how your toddler’s feet develop will help you to make sure they have healthy feet, writes Adrienn Dunn. As your toddler starts standing up and taking her first steps, you might find yourself asking the question: what is best for my child’s feet when they...
Embarrassing toddler habits
Toddlers say the darnedest things – and usually at the worst possible time. Yashmitha Padayachee gives you some pointers on how to cope with them. “Hey, Mummy! Is this the annoying lady you told Daddy about?” she says, pointing to my boss. Hands up if you’ve been...
Music & your child
We all love a good tune, but there’s so much more to music than meets the ear. Music teacher Kerry McArthur explains how music helps your child to develop. Music is a vital part of a child’s development. Singing and music in general interact with many aspects of our...
Teaching your toddlers about their feelings
Toddlers are cute, wobbly beings between the ages of 12 and 36 months; cute wobbly beings who can be sweet and funny one second, and then literally falling apart 10 seconds later. Natalie Nelson finds out how to negotiate your toddler’s feelings. It may surprise you...
Attached at the hip: how to handle your clingy toddler
Your toddler is showing immense progress, but still clings to you like his life depends on it (it does!). Kerry McArthur explains why your toddler may be prone to clinginess and what to do about it. You have finally made it through the baby stage: your toddler is...