How often do we hear people say to a child, “Oh my, you’re getting so big!, the last time I saw you, you were a tiny baby, and I used to carry you, do you remember? “ Well, that’s the funny thing about babies; they tend to grow, and quite rapidly. No one tells you...
Children develop in leaps and bounds during their baby and preschool years. As a result, most parents are acutely aware of the importance of mindfully planning their child’s days so that optimal learning experiences are created. With masks, distance learning,...
Daily exercise helps to develop strong muscles and bones and it promotes fitness, heart health and healthy weight management. Therefore, as purposeful parents, we know we can help lay a firm foundation for our children’s future health by promoting an active...
Ask any adult, and they will most likely say that some of their most treasured childhood memories involve playing sports and other physical games with family members and friends. Being physically confident and competent adds a special quality to life, and, as...
Getting your toddler to brush their teeth twice a day can be a struggle, but it is the only way to help them keep their pearly whites, pearly white. Tennille Aron shares some fantastic tips on how to make the struggle a little bit easier. If you spend most days...
It’s been challenging to stay connected to other people thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Educator Kerry McArthur has some tips for how to ensure your children still have social connections. Over the last year it has been apparent that both logical thought and...
Because children learn through imaginary play, it’s important to encourage this kind of play, writes Dr Jo-Marie Bothma, clinical psychologist and play therapist. There are two words that can open up all kinds of worlds for your children: “Just pretend ...” With those...
Mom! Look! Children get just as excited about learning a new skill as parents do. Children’s early experiences shape their development and new skills are built on earlier ones. Every new skill helps to build a strong foundation for future skills Brain development...
Here’s a great way to repurpose bits and pieces of crayons. Mommy influencer Hayley Malan shows how melt them down and make something new! You know those broken and odd crayons lying around? Here’s a way to revive them into something fun and bright. This is a really...
South African celebrity chef Siba Mtongana has released a new cook book for kids. This book is filled with delicious and nutritious treats that moms, dads and their little ones will love. Plus, these recipes were designed to help you get your kids involved. Here are...
