My daughter turns ten years old this week and something that has been on my mind a lot recently is preparing my daughter for puberty and menstruation. I’ve been very keen on making her a period kit, specifically something that she can keep with her at school for just in …
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As parents, we want what’s best for our children. This means that we want them to be healthy and develop holistically. We want to give them the best possible chance to thrive and music matters! I don’t know about you, but I often feel bombarded with information. It can be …
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My son loves playing with cars and he has always wanted some amazing tracks, however after purchasing a track set once that was very disappointing I never went down that road again. When I was contacted to do a Smoby Flextreme review my son and I were both so excited …
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There is plenty about entering the world of parenthood that can be confusing, especially about what is the best foods to feed our little ones. After all, proper nutrition is quintessential during an infant’s early years to keep them healthy. If you have a baby that will be a toddler …
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I love trying out beauty and health products so when I was contacted to do a Miracle One review I was very excited. I quickly agreed after having a look at the Miracle One website and waited eagerly for my Inner-G One supplements and Miracle One face, hair & body …
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When Bareskin contacted me to try out and review their laser hair removal machine I was so excited. When I was younger (pre-kids) my legs, arms and bikini line were always shaved, now at the age of 42 and with two kids I’m finding that I usually look like a …
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The SAFER app has recently launched in South Africa – the safety app for women in South Africa, specially geared towards the unique safety needs of women in our country. ***UPDATE May 2023 – SAFER app is no longer available*** What is it that wakes you up at 2am? I …
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Today, we are sharing tips on how to handle talking back in a positive way. This is something that most parents will encounter at some point. When it happens for the first time you might be taken aback at first and will not know how to react. You still remember …
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Rookie USA is an online one stop shop for the trendiest kids clothing. The company is home to the biggest and most iconic global brands; Converse, Hurley, Jordan, Levi’s and Nike. The South African-based apparel, accessories and footwear company was created in 2011 to serve as a complete online premium …
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In this article, we will be giving you some advice on how to deal with 18 month sleep regression in babies. So, your cute and cuddly baby has transitioned into an active and adorable toddler. He started developing his own personality and keeps you on your toes each day. But …
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Parenting is already a tough job, and parenting a child with ADHD can make it even harder. It can be very easy to start to feel overwhelmed and feel like you are not able to cope, however there are a lot of things that are proven to help your ADHD …
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Spatial awareness development in children is vitally important. Spatial awareness is crucial in our daily lives because we interact and move through surroundings each and every day. You are probably wondering what precisely spatial awareness is. It basically is having the capability of being aware of objects in space and …
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My husband has been using the Johnson’s Vita-rich Replenishing Body Wash for a while and he has been raving about it. Recently he bought me the Johnson’s Vita-rich Brightening Body Wash as a gift and it has completely blown me away. I looked it up online and saw that there …
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Some parents are skilled crafters. Others do well to cut paper in a reasonably straight line. No matter which group you fall into, crafting with your kids is a great way to bring the family together and children of all ages develop valuable life skills along the way. Here are …
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My son loves toy cars so when I told him that I had been contacted to do a Majorette Tune Ups review and I explained what it was all about he was so excited. When I told my husband about it he was also over the moon (yes car obsessed …
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“Parenting is challenging at the best of times, but the last 15 months have seen moms and dads juggling more than ever,” says Amanda Rogaly, founder and Chief Mommy at online parenting and lifestyle portal BabyYumYum. At a time when parents need trusted advice and support the most, BabyYumYum is …
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Oh, the happiness of hearing about a longed-for pregnancy! And what fun preparing for the tiny arrival. Where will baby sleep? What baby equipment and cute clothes are needed? Don’t forget mom’s pregnancy wardrobe to cover that expanding tum… Meanwhile during all this activity and joy, little one is calmly …
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Having a braai is always cause for celebration in South Africa, there is a reason why Heritage Day is also known as Braai Day. Let’s face it there is nothing better than having a braai with family and friends over the weekends no matter the season. We braai every single …
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Our bodies have more of a chance of managing the difficulties that life throws at them if they are well nourished. Indeed, good nutrition is one of the few things under our control when we need renewed vigour. Tip: Exhaustion can be an early warning that the body is not …
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The latest craze in South Africa (according to my primary school kids) is the fidget popper, apparently “every kid” has one in their class and they have been asking me to get them one too. While searching for fidget popper South Africa I saw that one of my favourite online …
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