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Win a Children’s Book Hamper

by Renee Bruning | Jan 15, 2026 | Featured, Win | 0 |

Stand a chance to win this BUMPER children’s storytime book hamper!

We know just how much our Child Magazine community loves reading with their children — those quiet storytime moments, giggles over favourite characters and books that are read “just one more time”.

Whether you’re encouraging a reluctant reader with exciting new stories or you simply cherish curling up together with a good book, this bumper children’s book hamper is the perfect addition to your family bookshelf.

The books in our hamper are available from leading booksellers in-store and/or online.

This competition closes on 15 February 2026

New Resolutions For A New Year

by BB | Jan 15, 2026 | Family, Featured, Health, Lifestyle, Mindful Living | 0 |

Are your New Year’s resolutions grounded in balance and emotional connection, and are they...

Activities that Stimulate and Challenge

by BB | Jan 15, 2026 | Entertainment, Featured, Fun Activities | 0 |

Banish boredom during the holidays with these games and activities that challenge and stimulate children

Survive The New School Year

by BB | Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Featured, School Readiness | 0 |

The start of the new school year is exciting. However, it can be daunting for parents who need to...

Celebrate Summer and The Festive Season

by BB | Dec 18, 2025 | Entertainment, Special occasions | 0 |

Try these delicious festive eats from the author of Celebrations.

Whooping Cough: Protect Your Family

by BB | Dec 18, 2025 | Family, Health | 0 |

Pertussis, commonly known as ‘whooping cough’, is characterised by a distinctive high-pitched sound of someone gasping for air during severe coughing spasms.

Let The Children Read!

by BB | Dec 11, 2025 | Books, Education | 0 |

This festive season, why not make books your gift of choice for children? In a world where...

Under Pressure? Practise Mindfulness

by BB | Dec 11, 2025 | Family, Health, Parenting | 0 |

Children, parents and teachers need a new set of tools to deal with the many pressures of modern life.

A Family Holiday All Can Enjoy

by BB | Dec 11, 2025 | Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

A family holiday with a mix of ages and expectations can sometimes turn a long-awaited getaway into a test of patience.

A Solution To The Gender-Based Violence Crisis

by BB | Dec 4, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting | 0 |

A powerful, practical solution to gender-based violence: engaged fatherhood.

Packing For Your Holiday

by BB | Dec 4, 2025 | Entertainment, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

Valuable advice about packing for your holiday; what you really need and will use.

Drowning: The Tragedy You Can Prevent

by BB | Dec 4, 2025 | Family, Health, Parenting | 0 |

Practical drowning prevention information for children and adults. Vigilance is vital and no child must be unsupervised around water.

The Charm of Camping

by BB | Nov 27, 2025 | Entertainment, Family, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

One family swaps city life for the outdoors and the joys of camping

Bossy Boots: Children Who Take Charge

by BB | Nov 27, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting | 0 |

Tips for assisting your take-charge child

Consider This Before Conception

by BB | Nov 27, 2025 | Expecting, Expecting - Before, Health | 0 |

Before conception, couples should know a few things that could profoundly influence the future of the child they are planning for.

Presents From the Heart

by BB | Nov 20, 2025 | Entertainment | 0 |

A selection of thoughtful gift concepts that will delight children of all ages

Stress SOS

by BB | Nov 20, 2025 | Health | 0 |

Manage your child’s stress and anxiety before these feelings become debilitating.

How We Talk To Our Children Matters

by BB | Nov 20, 2025 | Family, Parenting | 0 |

When we talk to our children, they use what they hear to construct their “language building blocks”, which they then use to learn language.

Happy Travels

by BB | Nov 13, 2025 | Entertainment, Family, Travel | 0 |

The secret to surviving a family road trip is to make the journey as much fun as the destination

Diabetes, The Silent Killer

by BB | Nov 13, 2025 | Health | 0 |

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November – a day to globally recognise one of the fastest-growing...

Children’s Behaviour: Naughty or Needy?

by BB | Nov 13, 2025 | Family, Parenting | 0 |

Understanding children’s behaviour and why they’re acting out will help remove the worry and connect you with your kids

Tackling The Rise Of Developmental Disorders

by BB | Nov 6, 2025 | Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler, Tweens | 0 |

We look at the rising incidents of developmental disorders among South African children and offer expert advice on how to tackle the issue.

ADD Or ADHD?

by BB | Nov 6, 2025 | Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler, Tweens | 0 |

A look at the many faces of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

We All Start Out Small – Dealing With Dwarfism

by BB | Nov 6, 2025 | Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler, Special Needs | 0 |

The story of a boy with dwarfism who manages to stand tall and dream big

Five Fun Recycling Facts To Share With Your Children

by BB | Oct 30, 2025 | Entertainment, Lifestyle, Mindful Living | 0 |

Small recycling habits can make a big difference, and children are often the most eager...

Pregnancy And The Use Of Substances

by BB | Oct 30, 2025 | Expecting, Expecting - During, Health | 0 |

Pregnant women who make use of substances need help, not judgement and should contact their healthcare provider for further care.

Hovering Too Closely?

by BB | Oct 30, 2025 | Education, Parenting | 0 |

Hovering, often linked to ‘helicopter parenting,’ happens when we become too deeply involved in every detail of a child’s education.

Sterilising Matters

by Renee Bruning | Oct 23, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health | 0 |

Sterilising your baby’s bottles and other items is a vital step in protecting your little one from harmful germs and avoidable illness.

Do You Know Your Breast Cancer Risk?

by BB | Oct 23, 2025 | Health, Parents | 0 |

Breast cancer risk is not limited to women only. This form cancer is the most commonly diagnosed...

Breast Cancer Rising In Premenopausal Women

by BB | Oct 23, 2025 | Health, Parents | 0 |

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among South African women. Although most breast cancer...

Make Handwashing a Fun Habit

by BB | Oct 16, 2025 | Education, Family | 0 |

Handwashing helps create a barrier against germs and disease, especially for children who tend to...

The Right Nappy Matters

by BB | Oct 16, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health | 0 |

Choosing the right nappy is not just about comfort and convenience; it is an essential part of protecting and nurturing your little one’s health.

Baby Showers: It’s Raining Love

by BB | Oct 16, 2025 | Entertainment, Expecting, Expecting - Before | 0 |

Whether you’re planning a trendy shower or a quiet sprinkle, baby showers should be about helping new moms prepare for the journey

Out-Of-The-Ordinary Recipes

by BB | Oct 9, 2025 | Entertainment, Food | 0 |

From Angie Batis Durrant’s family food recipe book, The Lucky Kitchen, we’ve selected three...

High 5, Shaping A Brighter Future For Children

by BB | Oct 9, 2025 | Education, Primary School | 0 |

High 5, a new interactive theatre show, is set to help children navigate the issues of bullying, stress and anxiety.

Burnout: What’s At Stake?

by BB | Oct 9, 2025 | Health, Parents | 0 |

A look at the impact of burnout – the result of living with chronic stress that erodes wellbeing, productivity and quality of life.

Atopic Eczema: Beyond The Itch

by BB | Oct 2, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health, Pre schooler | 0 |

Understanding the lifelong nature of atopic eczema. Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis...

It Takes a Village

by BB | Oct 2, 2025 | Education, Health, Special Needs, Tweens | 0 |

Parents and schools are a critical safety net for children who might be suffering from depression

Reads for the Spring Season

by BB | Oct 2, 2025 | Books, Entertainment | 0 |

Our highly recommended reads for the spring season. Celebrate this spring season immersed in a good book.

Smudge, Splatter and Paint

by BB | Sep 25, 2025 | Entertainment, Fun Activities | 0 |

Artistic activities stimulate creativity in children, so let them paint and get dirty

More Mums Are Choosing Less Sugar

by BB | Sep 25, 2025 | Family, Health | 0 |

In a world where nutrition advice can feel more like a minefield than a map, one ingredient...

A Rear-Facing Car Seat Is the Safer Way

by BB | Sep 25, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Family, Health, Parenting | 0 |

The science is in – and it’s saving lives. Rear-facing car seats are the safest. “Rear-facing...

Handling Children Who Act Up

by BB | Sep 18, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting | 0 |

There may be more to your child’s disruptive behaviour than just naughtiness

Chicken Every Which Way for Braai Day

by BB | Sep 18, 2025 | Entertainment, Food, Special occasions | 0 |

Take your grilling skills to the next level and get the best out of your chicken braai with these simple tips and recipes from the Granny Mouse Country House & Spa chefs.

What Your Baby’s Nappy Can Tell You

by BB | Sep 18, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health | 0 |

Parents can learn a lot about their child’s health from regular nappy changes.

Spring-Cleaning Fun for the Whole Family

by BB | Sep 11, 2025 | Entertainment, Family, Fun Activities, Parenting | 0 |

Spring-cleaning can be fun for the whole family. Six ways to get your children in on the cleaning action.

Low Gi Eating for Energy

by BB | Sep 11, 2025 | Food, Health | 0 |

Low GI has become a bit of a buzz word lately, with low-GI diets and low-GI foods being recommended to us for all sorts of reasons. But what is the hype all about?