A huge chunk of me is thrilled to bits with Fashionista® Barbies, and their diverse body shapes, skin tones, and hairstyles. A small chunk of me is irritated that it’s taken so long and that we’re still not quite there. But my girls, 6 and 13 years old respectively, are largely pleased. So there’s that.
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You may have read my last column, ‘Help! My kid has too many toys’. (If not, here it is.) You may be wondering what the hell else you’re supposed to get your friends’ and family members’ kiddies this Christmas…
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I’ve had occasion recently to try to judge how much committed mommying my three-year-old daughter is able – or keen – to do.
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You know a toy is seriously cool when you want it for yourself. To quality check/play with when your kid’s asleep, ha ha. We now have a Bratz doll, and – don’t tell anyone – I’ve been absentmindedly brushing her hair for the last hour. Not to mention the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…
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Parenting is not for “sissies” and we shouldn’t be shy to ask for help. We have a growing list of companies offering regular parenting workshops. Here’s a list of parenting workshops coming up.
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If you are going to be travelling on planes, trains or busses this holiday, or maybe you just want something that is travel-size that you can take out and play with when you get to your next destination…
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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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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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