Parenting & Family

The relationship between a mother and daughter is special and unique. To deepen the connection here are some mother daughter bonding ideas that you’ve got to try with your daughter no matter how old you both are. Mother Daughter Bonding Ideas Lunch Date Whether you are celebrating an important date …

You wake up in the morning. Get your child ready for school and drop them off. Or send them by school bus. Evening they come home. You have dinner and then you retire to bed. Classic routing in any household who have school going children. And by this stage most …

Whether you are a new mother dreading your first outing alone with your newborn baby or you have an older baby, there are always ways to make trips out with baby easier. I don’t know about you, but I found being out with my baby the first time very distressing. …

There is no question that the best milk for babies is breast milk. However, in many instances, moms cannot breastfeed due to medical reasons or choose not to for personal reasons. Baby formula does not encompass the immune molecules that are passed to your baby from your breast milk, however some …

Once your child goes to primary school, the probability is high that he will be using a desk and sitting on a chair for prolonged periods in time. You may also have to invest in a desk and chair at home to accommodate workbooks, stationary, and school texts. Whether it …

Moving can be a draining ordeal, and it gets even worse when you have children. Let’s face it, few of us would claim to relish the experience of moving halfway across the country with kids in tow. In most cases, however, it’s not like we have much of a choice; …

Corporate Vision Magazine has announced the winners of the 2020 Education & Training Awards 2020. Play Sense was awarded Most Innovative In-Home Early Learning Solution Provider – South Africa for its progressive, hybrid-learning program designed to develop super skills such as self-regulation, creativity and problem solving in 2 to 4-year …

August brings with it a sense of South African womanly pride and, due celebration of women in South Africa thanks to the 20 000 noble ladies who bravely marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 in representation of countless, voiceless other women.  Through their grit and tenacity, these women succeeded …

Gift shopping for a family is not always easy and it can be tricky to get something that everyone will enjoy since each household member has a different personality. Mom might be an avid foodie, while Dad enjoy a round of golf. The challenge is buying a thoughtful gift that …

Learning to use the toilet by themselves is an essential milestone for kids. Most kids begin practicing this dexterity between eighteen months and three years of age. On average, most children start potty training around twenty-seven months of age. In this article we will be emphasizing on nighttime potty training …

Research over the years has shown that learning through play is an integral part of children’s development. Not only is it great for children to release energy while playing but also developing their own personalities, finding out who they are as a little person, even as young as infancy. From …

Are you running out of ideas to keep your child entertained and educated at the same time? Kids do have a short concentration span and might quickly get bored while spending all their time indoors. They might also get too attached to their devices and lose connection to the outside …

It can be an uphill battle to try and encourage your children to spend more time in the outdoors and less time inside watching TV or playing games on their tablets. There are numerous benefits linked to engaging in outdoor activities for children and adults alike. Have a look at …

Many parents are interested in using coconut oil for babies. You do not want to choose the wrong products when it comes to baby skincare. Children and infants are prone to skin issues and conditions. That is why natural products are always the safest and works best when you are …

Reading Matters, a leading distributor and supplier of educational books and resources in South Africa, is pleased to announce the addition of a wonderful collection of YouTube video stories for young learners, on their website! Established in 1997, Reading Matters has worked tirelessly at promoting language and literacy in South …

When they are on school holidays at home probably the last thing your kids want to do is learn something. However, they could spend a little time each day learning computer coding. It requires almost no time at all to learn and there are programs that make this seemingly adult …

Creativity is so important for children. It enables them to express themselves freely without judgement and this can nurture your child’s emotional health. Fostering creativity in kids is vitally important to help them to cope with their feelings and to express their thoughts and emotions. Creating an environment that boosts …