A beach in Gauteng over Christmas – no need to go anywhere else and it’s FREE! For the fourth year running, The Square, situated at the heart of this Tsogo Sun property, will be transformed into a sandy amusement park.
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Jozi – a wonderland of things to do, places to go, of people to see, of schools for every need and more. It’s all so overwhelming – and welcoming at the same time. Its what makes the city beat, and what gives Jozikids.co.za a reason to help you – mum, dad, grandma, grandpa, teacher or caregiver – keep your finger on the pulse.
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Shout out to kids cricket clubs and school teams nationwide – you’re in the innings for a great win! KFCs Mini Cricket Competition this season is finger licking good. Enter your team of minis aged 4- 13yrs – before you run out. 3 winning teams will join their Protea heroes on tour for their next KFC T20 Internationals in South Africa, not only on match day, but the day before too.
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Yikes. Travelling over the festive season is NOT for the faint-hearted. Here are some tips for safe car travels, and for taking your littlies along without wanting to murder someone en route.
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If, like me, you can’t face another game of Pretend, why not try some of these? (As you’ll see, the theme of these activities is, loosely, circles, and specifically doughnuts, and I’m a big fan of crafting with waste materials.)
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If your child loves his/her devices and often has to be nagged to just *move*, you need to read this article. It’s about actualising more of the brain-and-body-potential that’s inside our children, using easy brain-boosting activities. Plus, research shows that stimulating both sides of the brain enables children to learn better, become more creative, deal more effectively with challenges and emotions, and build enhanced confidence, self-esteem and understanding of their environment.
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What’s the up side to letting our kids loose in the garden? What does it do for their brains, bodies, social consciousness, eating and just plain joy? I consulted an expert – Caro Tapson, former pro landscaper, mom, and owner of Seedling Stokvel – and learned some awesome things.
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How do you make family nights work for the whole family – so you all enjoy the time you spend together? Here are a couple of ideas on how we make it work
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It’s holiday time and every parent needs an arsenal of activities to keep their little darlings busy and it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Here are 5 of my top budget activities that both my girls love:
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I enjoy games of all sorts, and I find that most kids do too, so I propose a reinvention of this crazy game with an alternative motive – to get to know your kids, to build family spirit and to help them through things they might be struggling with.
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