Tag: Parenting

Tips on encouraging your toddler to walk

Nothing brings parents more joy than seeing their little ones develop through the various stages of infancy. When it comes to this, the role of being a parent is rewarding and pleasurable, and usually comes with a lot of expectation as you try and navigate through discovering what milestone moment you and your toddler will […]

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How to deal with a child that’s a picky eater

With some children becoming picky eaters as they grow, it may require parents to learn to accommodate their young one’s taste preferences. According to information hub Parents, some kids fear certain veggies, while others only eat brown food. Getting picky eaters to try new meals is tough no matter what they like. Marina Chaparro, RD, a paediatric […]

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5 Important things you shouldn’t hide from your kids

Growing up, there were a lot of things that were hidden from me, all in the name of protecting my little heart. This was the case with some friends of mine as they also realised at older ages that some of the things were sugar-coated when they would ask questions. This is no way wrong, […]

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Compliments to shower your kids with

Parenting requires us to be conscious of how and what we say to our kids, as that can play a major role in how they turn out. While kids sometimes make our heads dizzy by getting us all worked up, we do need to acknowledge their good conduct in an encouraging way, as that helps […]

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Easy stretches to teach your child ahead of the school day

It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but so is exercise! Our kids spend a large part of their day at school and often participate in several forms of physical activity. Regardless of whether it is for educational purposes or that they might simply be participating in active […]

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Tips to help your child start school positively in 2024

With children going back to school and the new academic year commencing. Parents are encouraged to motivate their children to enter the academic year on a positive note. According to the Child Mind Institute, a website that focuses on ways to help children, if your child is suffering in school and does not appear to be […]

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Tips to building good relationships with your child’s educator

As the 2024 school year officially resumes, both children as well as parents will be returning to their normal day-to-day activities. Your child will be learning, and you will eventually return to work to provide for your family. It is widely known that the resumption of these obligations poses the possibility of parents and children […]

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How to know when your nanny is not coming back

It can be stressful when your nanny doesn’t show up to work one day, or starts acting differently without an explanation. Whether your nanny has been with you for years or just a short while, if you suspect they’re not planning to come back, it’s important to know the signs and how to handle the […]

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GALLERY: Tshepi Vundla pens heartfelt wishes as daughter turns 2

Anyone who has followed the South African digital content creator and media personality Tshepi Vundla, is quite aware of how family-orientated the lady is. She is always seen putting her best foot forward in being a good daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and an even better mother to her two children. Those who are familiar with […]

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How to deal with first day at school anxiety

It is that time of the year where we are busy getting our last-minute school shopping to make sure that our children’s first school day runs smooth with no complications. While we may prepare in advance for a good first day of school, children may experience anxiety, leaving us as parents concerned. Anxiety is not […]

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How to make financial literacy fun for kids

Financial literacy can often be quite a challenge for many people. This is a concept many of us are introduced to in our adults years and yet we still struggle to obtain and achieve our financial goals. As parents, it is your responsibility to teach your children the beauty of financial literacy which will set […]

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The importance of a healthy relationship post-divorce

Divorce – a term described as the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. This often includes the reorganising of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country. For many, this is a painful and disappointing […]

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