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.ย 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...
Travelling in any form with a toddler can be a daunting experience. Besides their general safety you have to be worried about keeping them occupied, entertained, fed and arriving at your destination with your sanity intact. Educator Kerry McArthur has some advice for...
Donโt you find it troubling that South African consumers head off to their local baby retailer to buy a car seat without doing a minute of research? Thatโs like going to the local car dealership and buying a vehicle without checking what size the engine is, how big...
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....
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...
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...
