Sleep problems are one of the most common concerns facing parents of young children, and one of the most common behavioural conditions brought to the attention of paediatricians. This Winter, Barbie is proud to be part of the sleep solution with the brand new Barbie Sleepwear Collection, which injects a little fashion fun into the bedtime routine, with some pink-tastic Barbie bedtime accessories.
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Back to school is always a big transition, not only for children but also for parents. With a little planning, you can make going back to school simple and stress-free.
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Instead of rushing out to spend money these holidays to keep your kids occupied, why not recycle material that is lying around and make an areoplane with ice cream sticks?
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Imagine drinking 14 litres of milk a day and then spending 18 hours of every day on your back. Well that’s the equivalent of what babies do every day of their lives, so it’s no wonder these little guys have a tendency to throw up a lot.
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On Saturday my daughter readied herself for a Superheroes party. She wore a pretty red party dress with net and a bow, old-fashioned white sandals and a red velour cape. She also asked for red lipstick, which I applied.
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I told myself before I had kids that I wouldn’t be one of those moms. You know the type. The crazy, frazzled woman running around like a chicken without a head, with the perpetual ponytail and lack of makeup.
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From that first wondrous moment when children are birthed into life they begin to assimilate every relational experience through their interactions with those closest to them.
The space a couple creates ideally needs to be a sacred and safe place, because it is in this space between a couple that children can blossom and grow.
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My daughter just turned four and I DIYed most of her party. With some help. Along the way I learned a lot. So here are 10 tips from a newly-crowned Party Mom, if you’re heading for or thinking of a DIY party.
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The development of mathematical thinking is one of the most important reasons why kids do Maths at school. It is not simply about following the steps, but also about developing problem-solving skills.
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With the recent exit of Zayn Malik, it was up to me, my tolerant and generously-bribed husband and 94 998 other Joburgers – host to 1D’s first official foursome concert at FNB Stadium…
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The Mamma Mia movie of 2008 sucked, right? Right.
Pierce Brosnan should never be allowed to sing in public and even Meryl Streep couldn’t save him. But last night’s performance of Mamma Mia at Montecasino’s Teatro was so incredibly good that I want to watch the movie again…
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