Parenting & Family

Valentine’s Day is the ideal occasion to show those closest to you how much you care.  Whether it’s a romantic partner, a friend or simply taking the opportunity to experience some self-love, this Valentine’s Day, Cadbury is calling on chocolate lovers to Give Your Heart & Share the Love! Giving your heart away couldn’t be …

This could be a tricky one for many parents. Just like anything else that goes along with parenthood, it requires patience and effort. Children usually let go of something or reach a new milestone when they are ready. But in some cases, you have to give them a little nudge. …

Though the most recent Holiday season is now a thing of the past, there is no stopping you from already looking forward to – and getting excited about – next year’s holidays. After all, there are few times like the holidays, when families come together and get to celebrate their …

Potty training isn’t a linear process. In fact, most toddlers will experience an obstacle or two that set them back. It’s normal to feel frustration when your child has accidents. But take a deep breath and remain calm. It’s important to remember that it happens to many kids and it …

As we move into the second year of life upended by the global pandemic, SA’s school leavers are weighing their limited options.  While some will forge onto their chosen tertiary education path, others may be set back by not achieving a bachelor’s pass or be uncertain about what they want …

Does your child have a fear of something? Maybe he is afraid of the dark or will not go near water. In this post we will be looking at common childhood fears and how you can help your child with conquering these fears the right way. Learning to deal with …

Holiday time can be exciting (spending time with loved ones), overwhelming (forced to spend time with family) and challenging (a break in routine). This is especially true for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who have to deal with the added pressure of the holidays and free time, causing anxiety and …

The South African edutech startup Play Sense, which recently raised more than R8-million in international investment from an Africa-focused, gender-lensed venture capital fund, has now also become one of the first registered play-focused preschool franchises in the country. The digitally-enabled micro-playschool programme is a first for South Africa and enables …

A third (33%) of gamers in South Africa are ashamed of how much they game and hide it from their parents. This is according to global research1 by Kaspersky and was discussed in a recent Mum’s Got Game live panel. This research1, commissioned by Kaspersky and conducted by Savanta in November …

When you’re a working mom, whether you work from home or go to an office, it can feel challenging to bond with your baby. You may put a lot of pressure on yourself too. The most important thing to remember in all of this is that you shouldn’t feel guilty …

The past year has challenged parents in many ways including finding endless at-home activities to keep kids entertained while ensuring they continue to learn and develop outside of a traditional classroom environment. Fostering creativity, being able to think out of the box, brainstorming, generating new ideas and improving on existing …

Imaginary friends are friends that your child dreams up in his imagination. They come in all sizes and shapes and are typically based on something familiar to your child, such as a storybook character or a soft toy. They are purely a figment of your child’s imagination. These friends may …

The dinner table has always been the centre of the home, allowing families much needed quality time together. Parents get to catch up about a hard day’s work and find out what their little ones learned at school or who they are spending their time with. The global pandemic turned …

Usually colic is short-lasting for just a few months, but nevertheless it is an upsetting time for both you and baby. It is commonly believed that colic in young babies can be a result of digestive or feeding problems, which can be linked to swallowing air when feeding.  Air can …

Sitting down for a family meal with the kids and your partner has become a challenge for many with their hectic daily schedules. For most, school, family, and work schedules with extracurricular activities leaves little room for quality family time where you sit at the table, enjoy a meal, and …

A baby’s immune system is not yet fully developed, which means he does not have sufficient antibodies to combat infections. This makes him especially vulnerable to illnesses such as dangerous gastroenteritis which causes diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration. Sterilizing baby bottles, weaning and feeding equipment is the best way to keep …

It’s so important to always keep your kids busy and active during holidays, however it starts getting really tricky when there is a lockdown due to a worldwide pandemic when activities outside the home are limited by rules or perhaps you want to rather stay home and play it safe …

Separation anxiety in toddlers is something that most parents deal with at some point. Children display crying, clinginess, and crying during early childhood and these reactions are a normal phase of development. It may start before your child’s first birthday and it may resurface at about four years of age.  …

Whether your child’s school has a shoe uniform policy or not, you’ll want to find them the most practical, comfortable, and stylish shoes possible. It’s a difficult balance to achieve, especially if restricted by uniform requirements. Fortunately, this simple guide will help you to locate the perfect school shoe for …

Kaspersky Safe Kids experts have analysed anonymised children’s search requests during the month of November – a time when children usually make their Christmas wish lists. The most popular game is Roblox and the most desired toy is LEGO, while bands BTS and BLACKPINK are the top music requests. With …