Watching your parents get older can be a challenge. The people that used to care for all your needs and spend years of their lives guiding you through childhood begin to become more dependent on others to survive. This often leads to a role reversal where the adult children start …
Read More »Ease Your Child’s Winter Woes With Panado® Infant Drops For Pain And Fever
As a parent, nothing is more important than ensuring that your little one is healthy and happy. However, during the winter months, babies and young children are more vulnerable to typical winter ailments.1 Infants run a higher risk of respiratory infections because their immune systems aren’t fully developed.2 Panado® Infant …
Read More »Mattel Announces The First-Ever Barbie Doll Specifically Designed for Preschool-Aged Children – Plus Giveaway
Toy manufacturing giant, Mattel, has announced the launch of its latest creation: My First Barbie. Since 1959, Barbie has been inspiring children with toys that encourage imagination, expression and discovery through play and this year’s line is no exception. This year, Barbie is introducing a brand-new innovation in the dolls …
Read More »Why Android Devices Are Safer For Kids
The debates about whether children should own smartphones, and if so, at what age, have become a very modern parenting dilemma. There are no ‘right or wrong’ answers to these ‘Big Questions’ about kids and smartphones. The near-universal uptake of smartphones for children, at increasingly younger ages, is a clear …
Read More »Child Allergies: 5 Types And Treatment Options
What is an allergy? An allergy refers to how the immune system reacts to foreign matter entering the body, such as pet dander, bee venom, or pollen. It also occurs when food that’s customarily eaten causes a reaction. The immune system creates and releases substances called antibodies. If you have …
Read More »Tips For Successful Co-parenting: Nurturing Healthy Relationships Kids
When two parents decide to part ways, supporting and encouraging a continued relationship between the child and both parents is important. That way, you’re sure that the child’s needs are met. However, co-parenting can be challenging, especially when there is a bitter separation or divorce, but with the right system …
Read More »The Benefits Of Positive Play
Children from varying ages are affected by bullying, particularly those who come from areas which are deprived of ideal resources which positively impact a child’s development. That is why through its Siyasizana initiative, SASKO aims to restore over 1000 playgrounds in South Africa by 2024. The goal is to help …
Read More »Dads Make A Difference When Its Time To Feed Baby
Sometimes when Mom cannot be there, Dad’s need to step in and make a difference when it comes to caring, feeding, and soothing your newly born baby or young infant. Breast feeding your baby does not need to be scary, just organised, and we have a dad DIY baby plan for …
Read More »Is Boarding School Right For Your Child?
For many families, boarding school is a family tradition which goes back generations. For other families, modern life requires work and travel commitments that make boarding for high school students a necessity. But the questions that are central to every parent’s concern are: will my child be happy as a …
Read More »Baltic Amber Teething Anklets – 4 Ways They Soothe Teething Babies
This post explores Baltic amber teething anklets, the benefits of amber jewelry, and more. Amber is not a precious gem, rock, or stone, but essentially fossilized tree resin. It feels like plastic, has a honey-coloured appearance, and has been used for centuries for inflammation and pain relief and soothing different …
Read More »You’re Pregnant! Now What? What To Expect When You Are Expecting And Knowing Your Rights As A New Mom
Every second four babies are born somewhere in the world. Most births are usually preceded by the most popular question: Is it a boy or a girl? In South Africa, 1 million births took place in 2021 with the most popular choice of birth names being Lethabo and Melokuhle according …
Read More »The 15 Best Mother’s Day Gifts Of 2023 – Show Your Love With Mother’s Day Gifts from PNA
Mother’s Day gift shopping is always challenging, it is easy to fall back on the classic flowers, chocolate and a card. This Mother’s Day in May, treat your mom, grandmother, stepmom or special mother figure in your life with something special from PNA, the one-stop stationery shop with stores across …
Read More »Teaching Kids Gratitude: Simple Tips And Strategies For Fostering An Attitude Of Thankfulness
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be kind, caring, and grateful individuals. Yet, in a world that often emphasizes materialism and instant gratification, teaching kids gratitude can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are simple tips and strategies that parents can use to foster an attitude …
Read More »6 Tips To Prepare For Your Child’s Surgical Tooth Extraction
A few month’s back my daughter had to have 12 teeth surgically removed and it was a dreadful experience for her and me as a mother. We had so many other things going on at the time that was causing distress for our family and looking back now I can …
Read More »Freedom To Be You – Pursuing Your Dreams Beyond The School Structures
Greater freedom has become entrenched in South Africa ever since the dawn of democracy in 1994. And while we have more rights and freedoms than ever before, we still grapple with challenges around ensuring quality education for all. There is an urgent need to provide access to quality education that …
Read More »The Importance Of Establishing Boundaries With Your Kids
As parents, we all want to raise happy, healthy, and well-adjusted kids. One essential aspect of achieving this goal is to establish clear boundaries with our children. Boundaries are the guidelines we set for our kids to teach them how to behave and what is acceptable in our household. By …
Read More »How Probiotics Can Help Reduce Airway Swelling In Children With Allergic Asthma
Allergic asthma in children is a common condition, but don’t let it dampen your child’s spirits! With the right treatment and management plan that includes medications, lifestyle changes, and probiotics, your little one can continue to play, run, and enjoy life to the fullest. Probiotics, the “good” bacteria found in …
Read More »All You Might Need To Know About GCSE Maths Worksheets
As the GCSE exams are fast approaching, you may be worried that your child might not perform well in Maths. Does it also feel like too a big challenge for you to teach them Maths personally? And even if you try, you don’t seem to be able to get anywhere …
Read More »Panado® Paediatric Syrup Sachets: Your Reliable Solution for Pain and Fever Relief On-The-Go, this Winter
Childhood illnesses, particularly in the Winter months as children are more susceptible to runny noses, colds and flu, can strike at the most unexpected and inconvenient moments, causing pain and discomfort for children. However, with Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets on hand, parents can now enjoy peace of …
Read More »Better School Assessments For Today’s World
The recent explosion of AI into our daily life is testimony to how fast our world can change, and how thoroughly it can be disrupted. AI has already profoundly changed how schools need to think about assessments. Within two months of becoming available to any internet user, AI language model …
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