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    3 Moana-inspired DIY activities for the holidays

    3 Moana-inspired DIY activities for the holidays

    by Tiffany Markman | crafts, DIY Kids, family time, holidays, indoor, recycling crafts, Uncategorized | 0 comments

    By Tiffany Markman, on behalf of Sing at my Party, which sends musical theatre singers – dressed as Disney characters, including the gorgeous Moana – to sing at Joburg birthday parties. In our house, we’re ALL about Moana at the moment. If your little one...Read more
    3 holiday crafts for ages 3-7

    3 holiday crafts for ages 3-7

    by Tiffany Markman | crafts, DIY Kids, indoor | 0 comments

    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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    Play Inner Magic… a powerful new children’s game.

    Play Inner Magic… a powerful new children’s game.

    by Christine Young | games, indoor | 1 comment

    Reviewed by Christine Young, mom to 2 gorgeous, growing boys and the principal of  Rainbow Babies & Kids Nursery School in Bryanston I had the privilege of testing a newly launched board game, Inner Magic, a children’s self -esteem game. I played with my grade 00...Read more
    Why play and fun are good for brain and body

    Why play and fun are good for brain and body

    by Tiffany Markman | activities, being present, family, family time, games, health/safety, homeschooling, indoor, left or right handed, outdoor, parenting, play, play, products, raise healthy kids, technology | 1 comment

    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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    How to have a family date night

    How to have a family date night

    by Hannah Pirnie | family, indoor, play | 0 comments

    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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    Playtime!

    Playtime!

    by Sholain Govender-Bateman | family, indoor, play | 0 comments

    World Play Day is being celebrated this Thursday (28 May 2015) with local activities being organised by non-profit organisation Cotlands. Some may scoff at a day being dedicated to playing but in a world where our children are under constant pressure to excel academically…

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    What’s in a game?

    What’s in a game?

    by Carol Surya | family, indoor, play | 0 comments

    One of the easiest and fastest ways for grown-ups to feel like kids again is to play games with them. It turns out playing games are actually really good for us. Here’s why:

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    20 recommended games to play with your kids

    20 recommended games to play with your kids

    by Nikki bush | family, indoor, toys | 2 comments

    During the next few crazy weeks of 2010, make time to connect with your child through play. Whether it’s a quick 10 minute game or a 30 minute one, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that you want to share the play space with your child…

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    Made in SA games for kids

    Made in SA games for kids

    by Corinne Lamoral | indoor, toys | 0 comments

    With all the focus on supporting proudly South African products over the World Cup – I’ve rounded up three of the best local products I’ve seen recently…

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