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Earth Keepers FREE holiday program at Northgate Shopping Centre

by admin | DIY Kids, healthy, raise healthy kids, recycling crafts | 0 comments

The Northgate Shopping Mall has ingeniously put together a fun and educational holiday program that is embodied in 3 simple words: Grow. Nourish. Create.

Strawberry ice cream recipe

by Ankie Niesing | healthy, raise healthy kids | 1 comment

All kids love strawberries and now that the sun is coming out, making a lolly or icecream with this delicious fruit is a real winner. You can use any fruit for this recipe, my other favourites are mango and avocado

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.

Sowing the seeds of your kid’s development

by Tiffany Markman | activities, family, family time, homeschooling, learning, outdoor, raise healthy kids, vegetarian | 2 comments

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.

Zucchini chocolate brownies

by Ankie Niesing | biscuits, healthy, lunchboxes, party food, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

Finding it hard to get your kids to eat vegetables? Then you need to learn to become very sneaky. This brownie recipe has hidden baby marrow in, but you can’t tell.

Infecting your child with the magic of food

by Leone Gardner | raise healthy kids | 2 comments

I vividly remember the day when I realised that food is magic. It was a cold, grey day. My mom baked spiced apple muffins topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar. They kitchen was cosy and smelled like heaven. We wrapped the steaming muffins in a clean cloth, and set off for Kyalami.

Top brain food for your children

by Carmin Harty | healthy, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

I am always so amazed at the cereal isles in the supermarkets with the advertising on what children should eat for optimum health.

Open face omelets

by Khatija Suliman | DIY Kids, meals, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

The art of cooking should not be limited to the Master Chefs’ kitchen. Allowing our children the opportunity to express creativity in the kitchen has invaluable benefits for fine motor and sensory development.

Breakfast ‘ice cream’ recipe

by Abby Courtenay | healthy, lunchboxes, raise healthy kids | 4 comments

This is a simple and delicious treat that is ideal for mom’s and tots alike! The frozen banana creates a delicate ice cream texture and the strawberry and vanilla adds a special oomf.

Getting some sleep

by Mia Von Scha | raise healthy kids | 2 comments

Sleep deprivation is a form of torture. We all know this, and yet as parents we somehow expect ourselves to go for months or years without sleep and still function (and even be wonderful, calm, kind people). I’m sorry, but if specially trained soldiers crack under this particular form of torture, what makes you think you will be any different?

Is your child overeating? How you can help

by Carey Haupt | health, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

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.

Teach your kids to drink loads of water!

by Joy Dembo | raise healthy kids | 0 comments

On Thursday evening I was quietly folding laundry and watching Hawaii 5 O, and minding my own business, when I suddenly felt an excruciating pain in my right side, accompanied by waves of nausea.

Medicating my child’s fever naturopathically

by Minette Tonoli | healthy, raise healthy kids | 3 comments

I’m inherently an earth mother, a lover of all things natural and unprocessed and this is quite evident in everything I do – from not wearing any make-up to growing veggies and herbs in my back yard.