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Baking from the Heart

by BB | Mar 5, 2026 | Baked Goods, Featured, Food | 0 |

Sharing precious moments with your child while baking a birthday cake is the perfect gift

The More, The Merrier: Multilingualism

by BB | Mar 5, 2026 | Education, Featured | 0 |

Debunking the myth that multilingualism is bad for your child. South Africa is a multilingual...

Raising Resilient Children

by BB | Mar 5, 2026 | Family, Featured, Parenting | 0 |

Resilience is more than “bouncing back.” It is the ability to adapt, learn from setbacks and keep...

Funky Fruit Recipes

by BB | Feb 26, 2026 | Entertainment, Food | 0 |

Here are some refreshing recipes that will get your children to love fruit

Choosing An Extramural

by BB | Feb 26, 2026 | Education, Extra murals | 0 |

Advice to help your child choose the right after-school activity.

Hearing Health: What You Need to Know

by BB | Feb 26, 2026 | Health, Parents | 0 |

Hearing health plays an important role in maintaining quality of life long-term. While many strategies for “healthy aging” exist, the newest evidence points to the crucial role that hearing health plays in ensuring your welbeing.

Eco-friendly Parenting and Upcycling

by BB | Feb 19, 2026 | Entertainment, Family, Lifestyle, Mindful Living, Parenting | 0 |

here’s a growing trend among eco-conscious parents to embrace upcycling – a creative and sustainable way to breathe new life into baby items

When Your Child is Different

by BB | Feb 19, 2026 | Education, Family, Parenting, Special Needs | 0 |

Parenting a child with disabilities is a daunting challenge, but there are steps that can help you cope

Wart Season Is Here

by BB | Feb 19, 2026 | Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler | 0 |

February often marks the beginning of “wart season”, when children are more likely to develop warts due to increased interaction with classmates, sport fields, playgrounds and communal areas.

Win an Online Voucher for Bamboo Nappies and Wipes from Eco Boom

by Renee Bruning | Feb 12, 2026 | Featured, Win | 0 |

Stand a chance to win one of two R1 500 Eco Boom online vouchers that can be used to purchase bamboo nappies and wipes.

You don’t have to change everything to live a more sustainable life. Sometimes, one small swap makes all the difference. Bamboo nappies provide soft, breathable comfort for your baby, with a lighter environmental impact. From newborn (including premmies) bamboo nappies to toddler pull-up pants and bamboo baby wipes, these are the perfect eco-friendly products for your baby. They are made with 100% non-woven bamboo fabric, allowing internal air circulation, and are 100% biodegradable in up to 90 days.

Visit Eco Boom on Instagram: @ecoboomsa or on their website eco-boom.co.za to learn more about purchasing sustainable nappies and wipes.

Competition closes on 15 March 2026

Tips For An Informed, Not Internet-driven Pregnancy

by BB | Feb 12, 2026 | Expecting, Expecting - During | 0 |

Tips For An Informed, Not Internet-driven Pregnancy

Dealing With Dyslexia

by BB | Feb 12, 2026 | Education, Extra help, Home Schooling, Special Needs | 0 |

Remember that all children can learn to read. For some children, it may require just a little bit more work.

Experiment and Learn with Kitchen Science

by BB | Feb 12, 2026 | Entertainment, Fun Activities | 0 |

With just a few kitchen ingredients you can create mind-boggling science experiments to amaze and educate your children

When Gentleness Is Strength

by BB | Feb 5, 2026 | Family, Parenting | 0 |

Gill Cross, a change expert, she shares her personal journey of raising a tender, empathetic son, arguing that gentleness is not weakness, but a radical form of strength crucial for resilience and mental health.

Creative Nature

by BB | Feb 5, 2026 | Entertainment, Fun Activities | 0 |

Whether you’re at home with the children, or out and about over the weekend, you can find creative inspiration just outside your door

Understanding Left-handers

by BB | Feb 5, 2026 | Education, Preschool, Primary School | 0 |

Left-handers have always stood out in a right-handed world. From using scissors to writing in a spiral notebook, everyday tasks can sometimes be challenging for lefties.

10 Memory-Making Ideas for Summer

by BB | Jan 29, 2026 | Entertainment, Fun Activities | 0 |

There are plenty of fun memory-making things you can do with your children. Here are some great ideas.

Is home schooling for you?

by BB | Jan 29, 2026 | Education, Home Schooling | 0 |

We’ve set out to answer some of the more common questions about home schooling.

Mental Health and Anxiety in Children

by BB | Jan 29, 2026 | Health, Pre schooler, Primary Schooler, Tweens | 0 |

Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but it can become overwhelming and debilitating, especially for children. Here’s how to support children who display anxiety.

Healthy Parties

by BB | Jan 22, 2026 | Entertainment, Food, Parties | 0 |

Avoiding unhealthy party food is good for children and your nerves

Dental Trauma: What Parents Need to Know

by BB | Jan 22, 2026 | Health | 0 |

A knock to the face may not always cause visible damage, but this doesn’t mean it should be ignored

Heavy School Bags

by BB | Jan 22, 2026 | Education, Primary School | 0 |

Heavy school bags are more than just a pain in the neck (or back), they could cause long-term spinal damage

New Resolutions For A New Year

by BB | Jan 15, 2026 | Family, 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, 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, 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

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.

Stress SOS

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

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

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 health crises of our time. In South Africa, this isn’t just a day on the calendar. It’s a wake-up call. Diabetes is quietly becoming...