Kids Activities

Most parents are dreading those long school holidays when the kids get bored and as a result start bickering or picking fights with their siblings. But the school holidays don’t have to be a stressful time for both kids and parents. By getting the kids pro-active by doing kid’s activities …

Are you having a tough time keeping your kids occupied over the holidays and winter season in the US? If so, you’re not alone. Due to the colder weather, being able to play outside may not be such a great idea. This can lead to kids becoming incredibly restless while …

It can be a struggle to find new things to do with your kids instead of just sitting down in front of the tv or playing on your electronic devices. If you need help cutting down on the screen time, then here are some really fun activities that you can …

If you look around the market, you will come across dozens of apps for children and teenagers. Therefore it is quite tough and challenging for parents to make the right choice. However, there is no denying the fact that whether it is educational apps for students or toddlers, they are …

There is a great selection available on the market today for fun sensory toys for kids. But why is it a good idea to provide your young child with these toys and what should we as parents be looking at when buying them? Sensory toys focus on all the important …

When I took my kids to Cape Town at the start of the June/ July holidays I decided to spend a day in Simonstown and the first thing I took them to see was the penguins. My kids love walking, being outdoors and they love all animals. I was sure …

I’ve been living in the West Coast for close on 7 years now and only recently found out from another mother that there is a Pixie and Fairy Village in Jacobs Bay. I couldn’t believe it since my daughter is obsessed with fairies. When I looked it up online I …

Learning to play a musical instrument is a great skill for kids. Playing a musical instrument is very beneficial for kids as well as being loads of fun. Children simply love singing, music and rhythm. Loads of kids dream of being a rock star and playing in a band, so …

On the last weekend in May I was in Cape Town with my kids and decided to meet up with one of my besties and her daughter at Playstation in Tokai. She has been to Playstation regularly with her daughter since they opened and raved about it so I was …

The World of Birds in Hout Bay is a sanctuary for birds, monkeys and other animals. It is the largest bird park in African and one of the largest in the world. Anyone that has grown up in Cape Town is sure to have been there at least once. I …

Surviving with a toddler indoors can be such a difficult task. Confining your kid indoors hugely limits his curiosity and walking space. Outdoor activities are thus the best way of honing toddler’s skills and keep them physically active. We put together the most fun activities we could find! Remember, it’s …

At the beginning of the April school holidays we took our kids for a day trip to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town at the V & A Waterfront. We had an amazing day and my kids were so taken by all the ocean life, especially the sharks! If …

It is Mother’s Day in less than 2 weeks time, with many people planning gifts for their mothers and young children in playschool and primary school busy with preparing something special for their moms. Young children love showing their appreciation for their moms on Mother’s Day and there is a …

Children love to sing and may start “singing along” to songs long before they even say their first word. Singing is fun for your child and it comes with plenty of amazing benefits for your child that will help your child’s development, language skills and confidence, as well as help …

Physical activity from a young age is is incredibly important for kids to help them develop healthy habits and the skills needed to continue being physically active as they grow into adults. Being physically active helps children to develop strong and healthy bones and muscles, promotes healthy development and growth, …

When you see a kid on a skateboard, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? That they are cool? That what they are doing is exciting and maybe a bit risky? Yes. Those are all true, but there are loads of other hidden benefits that come along with it. …

Coloring pages is an awesome and fun activity for children, as well as for adults. Coloring in may seem like it is all fun and games but the truth is that coloring pages provides many benefits for healthy development for kids. This makes coloring pages an important part of your …

There’s a unique new generation of youth that spends most of their everyday lives glued to electronics. There’s a huge disconnect between reality and things like social media. Studies show that young people need at least 30 minutes a day dedicated to exercise to promote healthy growth. Although health and …

Children need games to develop their motor, cognitive and social skills, learn to establish rules through dialogue and negotiation while developing their body and mind, as well as training skills such as balance, precision, strength, spatial orientation or rhythm. On the other hand, games also contribute in children to form …