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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The topic of racism is hot in the media right now all over the world and I believe that this is something that we need to bring to the attention of our children. As a white mother living in South Africa it is my duty as a parent to teach …
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Figuring out how to get organized and stay organized has been a goal of mine for a long time. It seems that many people look at me and think that just because I work from home I am organized but this is far from the case. There are some things …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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A few weeks ago I posted a question for the parents on my page about talking to kids about sex. I asked what age they thought was the right age to start and I was sad to see that many parents thought that 15 was an appropriate age. I know …
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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 …
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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 …
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During the past few years, music has undergone a tremendous amount of evolution. Now, there are some sources that are projecting that rap music has become more popular than rock music, displacing one of the largest music movements of the past fifty years. In large part, this has been driven …
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If you plan on sending out Christmas cards or thank you christmas cards, you must put in the effort to ensure that they are appropriate, timely, and personal. While receiving Christmas and thank you cards can be a pleasant experience, grammatical errors, poor spellings, and rude language could make the …
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Modern parents have to constantly educate themselves and keep up to date when it comes to the Internet trends. There is a strong reason for it – their children. If parents do not know what is popular on the Net, they can have misunderstandings or even conflicts with their children. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives. The danger that the Coronavirus poses is a real threat. While it is your job to keep your kids safe, it is also important that you let them live their lives. You can’t hide them under a rock until …
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A teething baby is no joke and you will find out very early on that you need the best baby teething remedies on hand to ease your baby’s teething pain and symptoms. Babies usually start teething around 3 months of age, however some babies have even been born with teeth, …
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Substance abuse and addiction can be such a difficult topic to discuss with kids, especially when they are facing confusing and hurtful circumstances related to a parent’s or sibling’s addiction. “As an addiction treatment professional, a person in recovery, and a father, I know from personal experience how important it …
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Self-esteem plays a major role in how we feel about ourselves and this has a huge impact on the way we do things in life, our beliefs and attitude. A child with a healthy self-esteem will be more efficient in resisting peer pressure, handling conflict and feeling optimistic towards challenges, …
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Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen