We see you trying your best. We know that you're exhausted after a long day's work. We know managing a household with a family all day is more work than people care to realise. We also know that you feel guilty for not being able to spend more time with your little...
We're excited that Summer has arrived in SA. We are a nation built for heat. Parents often face the challenge of keeping their little ones occupied and engaged without resorting to screen time. While technology has its place, toddlers need to experience the wonders of...
Early literacy is pivotal in a child's cognitive development, setting the foundation for lifelong learning. Promoting a love for reading and literacy skills in toddlers is a gift you can give your children that will benefit them throughout their lives. So, how do we...
Play is more than just a pastime; it's a powerful tool that fuels their growth, development, and understanding of the world around your tots. While it might seem like mere "child's play," engaging in play and activating their budding imaginations is a cornerstone of...
MamaMagic recently polled our community of parents on what types of activities their children love to participate in. Outdoor play was far more popular than indoor, with the vast majority of kids choosing the garden over the indoor playroom. Creating won over reading....
By Gail Friend, NLP Life Coach Gail is a qualified NLP(Neuro Linguistic Programming) Life coach and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the application of NLP to personal development, parenting and childhood development....
"Food glorious food, fermented foods, and ancient grains." Ok, these are not quite the lyrics to Oliver Twist's most famous song, but those are just two foods that are making headlines for 2023. Why be aware of food trends? Parents should be aware of food trends to...
Two fundamental ways in which children learn to engage with the world are through structured play and free play. They develop critical life-long skills through play. As child development expert Syeda Sazia Zaman highlights, "Play is at the core of the child's...
