Parenting & Family

This colour changing chalk activity was fun and easy to make with ingredients that you probably have at home anyway. Ingredients Tomato Sauce Bottles/ Squirt Bottles Maizena Bicarbonate of Soda Food Colouring White Vinegar Chalk Mix Fill bottles 2/3 with an equal mix of Maizena and Bicarbonate of Soda, add …

Crying is a natural way for babies to communicate their needs, but it can be stressful for parents to hear their little one in distress. Fortunately, there are several techniques you can use to soothe a crying baby and help them feel more comfortable and content. Here are seven tips …

An interesting topic that has come up is babies being potty trained at 3 months.  Apparently there is a method called elimination communication to achieve this. I often post questions on my Facebook page for moms to chat and share information. A popular topic is potty training. About a year …

Sleep training has a negative connotation for me and makes me think only of the “cry it out method“. How do you get your baby to sleep without distressing him or her? Some of the most common questions from parents of babies relate to baby’s sleep, such as: how can …

When you get baby into a routine it can make a huge difference to your life as a new mom. Being able to plan your days makes everything much easier. Just remember that a newborn baby won’t follow a routine. A newborn will sleep for about 2 hours and wake …

Kids often have boundless energy and an insatiable desire for hands-on activities. As a parent or caregiver, finding engaging and safe activities for them can sometimes be a challenge. However, there’s a simple and enjoyable solution that combines creativity, sensory play, and bath time fun—DIY Foam Bath Paint! This easy-to-make …

Babies communicate primarily through crying, and as a parent or caregiver, decoding these cries can sometimes feel like deciphering a complex code. While it might seem perplexing initially, understanding the various reasons behind a baby’s cry is crucial for responding appropriately to their needs. Here are seven common reasons why …

When my babies were young I was concerned so much with how long my baby should sleep and how many naps he or she should have. Things got a lot easier with routine when I realized that the length of time in between naps is really important too! How Long …

About 2 months ago a permission letter came home with my daughter for me to sign so she could go on a school outing. To be honest I freaked, it was for a few days time and nobody drives my kids anywhere. Only myself, my husband and our parents have …

I can’t say it enough, please buckle your kids up! If a child lands up underneath or next to a motor vehicle, that determines if a child was restrained or not, so buckle up your kids as you would hate to be in an accident and blame yourself for the …

Using the correct car seat for your child is essential when driving. I constantly see parents driving with their kids either not strapped in at all, or using the incorrect car seats for their children. Please look after your children by following these guidelines. Birth To 9 months Or 9kg Babies …

It is every mom’s question: how long should my baby sleep for? Your baby’s needs are constantly changing as he grows, find below a guideline for how much sleep your baby needs at his age. How Long Should My Baby Sleep? 0 – 3 months old baby: A baby of 0 …

Make your own playdough with simple ingredients already in your home. Kids just love playdough and it can keep them entertained for ages. Ingredients 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup salt 1 tablespoon cream of tartar Food colouring 1 cup flour Directions Warm water, oil, salt, cream …

Getting to know your baby and his body language is going to help you know when your baby is tired, hungry, sick, needing some quiet time, or ready to play and engage with you. Understanding your baby’s sleep cues will make things much easier for you to get your baby …

The Seeskulpie kids are putting on a Pinocchio show at the school. Contact Samantha at Seeskulpie for more information. (022) 772 0302 admin@seeskulpie.co.za

My daughter has always loved body parts. A favourite of hers was to point at her eyes and say “My eyes” and then point at my eyes and say “Mommy’s eyes” she would go through every body part including elbows, knees, shoulders. I have read a few articles about how …

Kids Cooking Classes West Coast Chef School offers many types of cooking classes including kids cooking classes. I took my nearly 3 year old to a class and she had an absolute ball. She just loves getting involved in anything mommy does and it was a lovely opportunity to spend …

A few months ago my daughter kept saying the word lollos and I had no idea what it meant. Chatting to another mom I found out that Lollos is an Afrikaans set of characters that the toddlers and young kids go crazy for. When I heard that Lollos was going …

It is quite common for a baby to strain to make a poop, this does not necessarily mean that your baby is constipated. If your baby’s poop is soft it probably isn’t constipation and there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Formula fed babies usually have a daily bowel movement, …

Most kids love nothing better than painting, making a mess, and making things. So why not make your own paint? It’s cheaper than buying it in stores and it is made from only four ingredients that you will already have in your home. It is a fun activity that you …