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Win a Family Bundle Ticket to the Museum of Illusions

by Renee Bruning | Jul 3, 2025 | Featured, Win | 0 |

Stand a chance to win one of four family tickets to the Museum of Illusions Johannesburg and the NEW Museum of Illusions Cape Town!

Two Johannesburg and two Cape Town families will each win a Family Bundle Ticket which includes entry for 2 adults and 2 children (under 12). Get ready to bend your mind and wow your senses. Explore the mind-bending exhibits and optical illusions. It’s a fun-filled experience the whole family will love!

The total prize value is R3080 and tickets are valid until 31 December 2025.

For more information visit https://moicapetown.co.za/ and https://moijoburg.co.za/

Competition closes on 3 August 2025

A Family Holiday in Nature

by BB | Jul 3, 2025 | Featured, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

Pack your bags and make your way to Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat for a family holiday of discovery and adventure in peaceful natural surroundings.

Hydrate This Winter

by BB | Jul 3, 2025 | Featured, Health | 0 |

How to hydrate your body inside and out when the temperatures drop.

Get Road Trip Ready

by BB | Jul 3, 2025 | Entertainment, Featured, Lunch boxes, Travel | 0 |

If you heading out on a road trip, be it a long one or a short day out, the team from Laager...

Teaching Responsibility, Respect and Resilience

by BB | Jun 26, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting | 0 |

The parent’s role in character education, where instilling the values of responsibility, respect and resilience are important.

Bedtime Battles Teaching Your Child Good Sleep Habits

by BB | Jun 26, 2025 | Health, Parenting | 0 |

Find out how much sleep your child needs, and when to worry about their night-time habits

Mothers’ Timeless Wisdom

by BB | Jun 19, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health | 0 |

The saying “Mom knows best” has stood the test of time. When it comes to caring for a baby, nothing quite matches a mom’s timeless wisdom passed down from one generation of mothers to the next.

Here’s How to be Eco-Friendly

by BB | Jun 19, 2025 | Entertainment, Mindful Living | 0 |

All you need is some household waste and imagination to create these fun eco-friendly projects

When To See an OT

by BB | Jun 19, 2025 | Education, Preschool, Primary School | 0 |

Here are 10 signs that you need to take your child to the occupational therapist

What My Teachers Taught Me

by BB | Jun 12, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting, Primary School | 0 |

We all have memories of our junior school days. Some of the lessons our teachers taught us stick with us into adulthood more than others

The Wonders of Floortime

by BB | Jun 12, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health, Special Needs | 0 |

A revolutionary technique, mainly for children with developmental challenges

Male Fertility

by BB | Jun 12, 2025 | Health, Parents | 0 |

With Father’s Day on the horizon, we celebrate men’s role as fathers, caregivers and...

Win a Board Game Hamper from Solarpop

by Renee Bruning | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured, Win | 0 |

Stand a chance to win one of two board game hampers from Solarpop.

Winter is the perfect time for playing games! Great for children to play with friends, siblings and parents are Trio, Similo, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, 5 Second Rule and Spot It! Trio is a card game where players look for three of a kind. Similo is a cooperative deduction game, where all players work together to identify the secret character using a series of clues. Taco Cat is full to the brim with hand-slapping mayhem. In 5 Second Rule, players have five seconds to answer fun questions. Spot It is similar to Dobble – an addictive, fun and fast matching game.

Available at toy stores nationwide.

To learn about all the games Solarpop offer, please follow @solarpopsouthafrica

Competition closes on 6 July 2025

Diversity and Inclusion in Education

by BB | Jun 5, 2025 | Education | 0 |

What diversity in education really looks like – and why fostering inclusion is essential. South...

Sore Nose Season

by BB | Jun 5, 2025 | Family, Health | 0 |

Sniffles, sneezes and endless nose-wiping may feel like part of the parenting package in winter....

Holiday Upheaval

by BB | Jun 5, 2025 | Entertainment, Parenting, Travel | 0 |

How you can holiday without disrupting your baby’s developmental milestones

10 Ways to Make Meals More Eco-Friendly

by BB | May 29, 2025 | Food, Lunch boxes, Mindful Living, Special occasions | 0 |

Things the whole family can do to ensure a sustainable environment

Baby Loading

by BB | May 29, 2025 | Expecting, Expecting - Before | 0 |

An expert midwife shares information on pregnancy by trimester.

Male Health Checks

by BB | May 29, 2025 | Health, Parents | 0 |

Annual checkups can help you stay healthier for longer

Healthy Lunch In A Box

by BB | May 22, 2025 | Food, Lunch boxes | 0 |

Helpful lunchbox tips to deal with the challenge of packing a healthy lunchbox that appeals to your child

Destigmatising Bedwetting

by BB | May 22, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler | 0 |

Despite how common it is, bedwetting remains largely misunderstood.

Tutoring Beyond Remedial

by BB | May 22, 2025 | Education, Extra help | 0 |

Tutoring is not only for remedial purposes. More and more parents are turning to academic coaching not to catch up but to keep up and even get ahead.

Recipes For Freshly Picked Veggies

by BB | May 15, 2025 | Easy Meals, Food | 0 |

Can you think of anything nicer than a meal made from locally grown, freshly picked veggies? And,...

Play to Unlock Potential

by BB | May 15, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting | 0 |

Five tips to generate play that unlocks your child’s full potential.

Your Dynamic Organic World

by BB | May 15, 2025 | Lifestyle, Mindful Living | 0 |

We help you understand everything organic so you can make an informed choice

Always Something There to Remind Me

by BB | May 8, 2025 | Entertainment, Family, Fun Activities | 0 |

Get into the habit of preserving special memories

Caring for Postpartum Skin

by BB | May 8, 2025 | Expecting, Postpartum | 0 |

Taking care of postpartum skin

Show Time: Benefit from The Performing Arts

by BB | May 8, 2025 | Education, Extra murals, Fun Activities | 0 |

The benefits of exposing children to the performing arts

Eggs – A Lunchbox Staple

by BB | May 1, 2025 | Food, Lunch boxes | 0 |

What’s the secret to packing a nutritious, quick-to-prepare lunchbox that children will eat and enjoy? It’s easy as A, B, C, D, Eggs.

2025 Vaccination Guide

by BB | May 1, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler | 0 |

For busy parents, this vaccination guide provides everything you need to know about vaccinations in South Africa for 2025.

5 Helpful Tips to Deal with a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC)

by BB | May 1, 2025 | Education, Extra help, Family, Health, Parenting, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler, Special Needs | 0 |

Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) can be different from their peers and quite confusing to their parents. Family therapist and social worker, Talya Ressel provide five helpful strategies in dealing with HSC.

Food to Nourish And Nurture

by BB | Apr 24, 2025 | Food, Lunch boxes | 0 |

For a low-carb solution to your lunchbox blues, try these recipes from Real Food

Check Your Attitude

by BB | Apr 24, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting, Primary School | 0 |

Parents’ attitudes towards learning can make or break a child’s success at it

How Neuroplasticity Can Rewire Your Brain

by BB | Apr 24, 2025 | Family, Health | 0 |

Neuroplasticity, the brain’s remarkable ability to rewire itself, has become a buzzword in modern neuroscience – and for good reason.

Rooibos-Infused Easter Treats

by BB | Apr 17, 2025 | Food, Special occasions | 0 |

Easter celebrations are synonymous with indulgent treats. This year, rooibos is taking a starring role on the culinary stage with these rooibos-infused Easter delights.