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Does your child have a fear of something? Maybe he is afraid of the dark or will not go near water. In this post we will be looking at common childhood fears and how you can help your child with conquering these fears the right way. Learning to deal with …

Saving money is not always easy and the hardest part is generally to get started. In this post, I am going to share with you the best ways to save money, so that you can gain some control of your finances and have less worries about your monthly budget.  Best …

There are several menstrual cup benefits that you may not even be aware of. Sometimes we are apprehensive about trying something different because we do not understand their purpose or how they could make our life easier. Women spend hundreds of Rands every year on sanitary products. One of the …

The year of 2020 was not an easy one with many people facing the ongoing struggles due to COVID-19. Now more than ever it is essential to maintain good mental and physical health. Yoga is an excellent form of exercise to do just that. In our post today, we will …

Something that I look forward to each year is receiving my MOM Diary and Alison Deary always outdoes herself adding new features and making the diary more exciting than the year before. Exciting news is that the range has now been extended to include notebooks and journals in the same …

Good sleep habits are essential for children. Most parents would agree that sleeping habits in children indirectly affect their moods and behaviour. But did you know that it can also affect their health? When kids get adequate amount of sleep, they may have a lower risk of becoming obese, developing …

There is not a specific time frame that says your child is ready for potty training.  It is important to remember not to put your child under any pressure. Every child is different and will reach a specific development milestone when they are ready to do so. All that we …

Disposable diapers have become the norm in recent years with the minority of mothers making use of cloth diapers. While we may think that cloth diapers are old fashioned they have in fact making a huge comeback in recent years. The days of the white square cloth nappies that were …

When Happy Event offered to send me their new firming cream I jumped at the chance. Happy Event is a well known and very much loved brand for women to use during pregnancy and after birth. I’m sure plenty of women that aren’t moms love it too. I used Happy …

The term “fourth trimester” might sound strange, as your baby is already born. Basically, the fourth trimester is the three-month period after birth when your new-born goes through great change and development, adjusting to life outside of the womb. This is the time when your new-born relies on you for …

Your newborn baby’s skin plays an important role in maintaining overall health, regulating baby’s internal temperature and is an essential shield that offers protection from the outside world. A newborn baby’s skin and immune system is delicate and more prone to allergies and irritation, it has a greater tendency to …

It is not always easy raising a child or children and what works for one child might not necessarily work for the next child. Parents often go through trial and error in order to find out which methods or remedies works best for them. With the constant growing market for …

As your child grows, there will be more and more occasions for them to spend the night away from home, whether staying at a friend’s house, going on a school trip, or going on a holiday camp. A child that experiences bedwetting will be reluctant to spend the night away …

Baltic amber teething necklaces are necklaces manufactured from Baltic amber. They are meant to be worn around your baby’s neck against your baby’s skin. As the necklace warms against the skin the Baltic amber releases succinic acid which has analgesic properties. This helps to not only soothe your baby’s teething …

Ah, winter! The days are breezy and the nights are chilly. The best thing to do is cosy up on the couch and watch countless hours of your favourite series, new or old. Trouble deciding what to watch? These fire picks from Netflix are sure to bring the heat to …

Let’s face it, kids are expensive. There are school fees, medical bills, food for growing bodies and of course clothing, and this all adds up over time. Children grow at an alarming rate – in the first 2 years of their lives they will outgrow their entire wardrobes a total …

Winter has suddenly arrived, bringing the cold weather and the rain that Cape Town so badly needs. As much as I am grateful for the rain, winter is no longer my favourite time of year. Since becoming a mother I dread the winter months that so often result in myself, …

There are numerous benefits in knowing a second language besides being merely bilingual, especially when it comes to children. Bilingual kids are better at solving problems and may have a more critical view of the world. In addition, having more linguistic and cultural information enables them to visualize multiple aspects …

Cherish – Beauty by Nature is an all natural essential oils skin care range that is not tested on animals and that is without any toxic ingredients, additives and chemicals. They are endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty which is always something I like to look out for when I choose …

My daughter is nearly 6 years old and her friends are starting to lose their baby teeth. She is asking me nearly every day how much does the Tooth Fairy give. This morning in the car on the way to school she brought the topic of the Tooth Fairy up …