Parenting & Family

Child Care Options in South Africa

Childcare Options in South Africa

Choosing child care for your baby can be daunting and scary, especially for the first time mommy. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. See below the types of child care available and a short description of each: 1 Day Care Centre A centre that looks after your child. This …

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Those Mommy Mornings

Those Mommy Mornings

If you are a mommy you know those mommy mornings I am talking about. It seems things either go smoothly (or as close as possible) or everything goes horribly wrong! Last night was a no-sleep night with our teething 1 year old. He woke up numerous times while hubby and …

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The Childcare Dilemma

The Childcare Dilemma

In theory childcare is an easy thing to take care off. When I was pregnant the thought of childcare wasn’t a problem. Just have the baby, work from home with the baby for as long as possible and then send her to day care, easy right? No, not really. Putting …

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Toddler Chores

Toddler Chores

Giving your toddler chores around the house from an early age will make it easier for them to complete tasks in future. Here are some ideas for age appropriate chores for toddlers: Packing away toys Putting clothes in wash basket Sweeping the floor Setting the table for meals Clearing the …

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Potty Mouth Mommy

Potty Mouth Mommy

I realised recently that I am a Potty Mouth Mommy. This came about when my 3 year old daughter was playing with her toys while I was doing dishes, she ran along and dropped the ball… and said “Oh shit”. I need to be really honest here and look at …

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Teaching Table Manners

Teaching Table Manners

Teaching table manners is something vital in my home. I’m not a mom that has loads of rules and I am quite flexible with a lot of things, but one thing that was enforced by my mother in my childhood was sitting down at the table as a family for …

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The Barbie Obsession

The Barbie Obsession

Shortly after my daughter being moved from the baby class (3 months – 2 yrs old) to the next class at her crèche she came home with a Barbie obsession. Up until that moment I had never mentioned Barbie and she had not come across her, in movies or any …

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Nanny Cam in Welkom Exposes Baby Abuse!

Nanny Cam

A couple from Welkom has exposed their nanny abusing their baby after hiding a nanny cam in their house when they noticed odd behaviour from their child. The child’s mother said she went shopping with her six-year-old child on December 21, and she set up a camera in her living …

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7 Signs Your Child has an Ear Infection

Signs Your Child Has an Ear Infection

Signs your child has an ear infection can include: 1 Baby is pulling, tugging or grabbing his/ her ear This could be a sign your child has ear pain, however children, especially babies, pull on their ears often for no reason at all). If this is the only sign and …

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School Holidays Are How Long?

school holidays are how long

School holidays are how long? Much to my dismay close on 5 weeks. The last 4 weeks have been almost impossible to get through. I have my own business, I have a fully equipped baby room in our office with a cot, sleeper couch, pram, toys… everything a mom could …

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5 Tips To Prevent Nappy Rash In Babies

Changing baby's diaper

Nappy rash, also known as diaper rash, is a common concern for parents of infants. It occurs when the skin in the diaper area becomes irritated and inflamed, leading to discomfort and sometimes even pain for your little one. While nappy rash is a common occurrence, the good news is …

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Wishes Of A 3 Year Old

Wishes of a 3 Year Old

I find my daughter incredibly tiring and demanding at this age (3 years old). I believe a lot of her frustration comes from wanting to do her own thing and instead being told what to do and what not to do all the time. I certainly wouldn’t want to live …

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