by Tiffany Markman | Kids activities, COVID-19, family, family time, health, health, health, health/safety, homeschooling, indoor, natural disasters, parents, social issues |
A coronavirus so contagious that you think twice about hugging and kissing your own child? This is not something I ever thought I’d live to see. I’d love to pretend that, in this article, I can offer sage and brilliant advice on surviving COVID-19 amid school closures, keeping your job, providing for those who rely on you, remaining safe and healthy, and still maintaining a sense of humour. But, I can’t. All I can do is share some of the nuggets of optimism, realism and creativity that are currently working for us.
Read more
by Merle Dieterich | health |
The World Health Organisation website is the source of this information. Click here for more. COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot...Read more
by Jozikids | cars, baby, child, child proofing, health, safety |
Road trips are one of the best ways of creating memorable experiences with the family. Please make sure your little ones are safe and buckled up. Here are some factors to consider when matching your child’s age, size and weight with the most appropriate seat throughout their development…Happy holidays!
Read more
by Jozikids | child, health, health |
Morevember is absolutely the time to be filling that ME cup. Cash in on every deal that will make you Summer ready. Here’s a start to your makeover:
Read more
by Jozikids | child/teen, health, health, healthy |
Spring into the season of life looking and feeling beautiful. Its liberating, rejuvenating and completely fashionable too! September marks the end of the cold, the end of a time where we may have hoarded emotions along with the snacks. But, Spring inspires us to...Read more
by Jozikids | self-esteem, child/teen, health, health, parenting, Self-esteem |
Let’s take some royal tips on how to be selfish, or to self-love – just like a queen
Read more
by Jozikids | health, baby, baby health, health, health/safety |
Apart from vitamins and kitting the kids in flu armour, good massage therapy has proven to be effective in warding off the flu and building the immune system too. Find out more
Read more
by Andy Cohen | health, anxiety, self-esteem, Self-esteem |
By Andy Cohen, a Psychoanalytic Candidate, Community Art Counsellor, artist and mother of 2. She is also the author and illustrator of Wish You Were Here, a children’s book which explores loss and parenting with a light-hearted touch. Stomach aches in children are a...Read more
by Merle Dieterich | baby health, health |
Today’s lifestyle is typically busy, with work, family, friends and recreational interests all demanding for their share of time and energy. Achieving and maintaining good health can be a challenge, with so many competing demands – particularly within families. Not...Read more
by Fatima Kazee | health |
Many people mistakenly believe that they do not need to apply sunscreen in winter or on cloudy days. Did you know that the sun is closer to the earth during the winter months? Yes it is and this means that the sun’s rays are harsher and stronger than in summer.
Read more
by Mike Marinus | baby health, health, health, health |
When a child has a fever we often reach for the meds to get rid of the high temperature and return our babies to normal…but is this the right approach?
Fever itself is not an illness. In fact, an increase in body temperature is a great indicator that your child’s immune system has switched on and is fighting off an infection
Read more
by Carey Haupt | health, raise healthy kids |
Obesity… It’s an ugly word, but as we head into the ‘eating season’ take this time to take ownership of it and make a change! A healthy weight is not only vital for your child’s health and wellbeing, but as any woman will attest to, it can also be a great source of anguish.
Read more
by Ilze Alberts | health, health, sleep, toddler issues |
by Ilze van der Merwe-Alberts , Educational Psychologist and CEO of Bella Vida Group Bedtime can be a very difficult time for many parents when the kids refuse to go to bed or stay in their beds. Many parents throw their hands up in the air and say “we just give in...Read more
