Understanding Night Terrors
The difference between nightmares and night terrors and how to soothe an upset child.
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Picky Eater: How to Change Their Thinking
Advice on how to get a picky eater to think differently about food and enjoy a wide range of flavours.
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Encourage Your Child’s Language Development
How to support your child’s language development.
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Win a Linctagon® Winter Wellness Hamper
Stand a chance to win one of two Linctagon® Winter Wellness Hampers.
To help you stay prepared this cold and flu season, Linctagon is giving away two hampers with a selection of Linctagon products designed to support you and your family throughout winter, plus a luxurious hand warmer.
Winter is the time of year when colds and flu become more common, making it even more important to look after yourself and your family. The Linctagon®-C broad spectrum range offers relief from congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat and muscle aches – the perfect companion to help you feel better faster.
Don’t let winter slow you down. Enter today, and you could be one of our two lucky winners enjoying a healthier, more comfortable season with Linctagon.
For more information about Linctagon® please visit www.linctagon.co.za
Competition closes on 9 August 2026
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Maximum Fun During School Holidays
Keeping children entertained during the school holidays can be challenging, but we’ve put together 14 ideas to ensure your child has the maximum fun.
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Space-inspired Activities For Little Learners
Outer space has a unique way of capturing a child’s imagination, from glittering stars and distant...
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A Closer Look at Breast Milk
Breast milk contains extraordinary ingredients in every drop.
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Hearing But Not Processing
A look at central auditory processing disorder – when your child is hearing, but not processing.
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The Power of Reading
Celebrating the power of reading to shape identity and belonging.
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Gen Z Family Travel
Gen Z family travel, letting the youngest pick the itinerary. They might just be your best travel agent.
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Why Play Is Not What We Think It Is
When children play, they learn. It is one of the primary ways learning actually happens.
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20 Birthday Family Traditions
Here are 20 ideas to turn birthday celebrations into family traditions.
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Baby On The Way: Be Prepared
Be prepared for when baby is on the way. When baby decides to enter the world, you need to be...
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Win a Set of Family Tickets to Disney on Ice in Cape Town
Stand a chance to win one of two sets of four family tickets to Disney on Ice at Grandwest, Cape Town.
It’s Time for Ice Magic! Join Mickey Mouse and his friends as Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colourful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana, see Belle in the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen. Make memories during Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration!
Competition tickets are only valid for Grandwest, Cape Town on Friday, 10 July at 11am
To book tickets please visit Ticketmaster.co.za
Competition closes on 5 July 2026
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RSV in Infants: Early Awareness Needed
For parents and caregivers, understanding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is vital. Here’s how...
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Milk Matters
Milk is a source of valuable nutrients, such as good quality protein, naturally occurring sugars and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals and an array of fats
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Children And Swearing
It’s not uncommon for children to swear, but the challenge is to keep things in perspective.
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Winter Party For Your Child
Host a winter party to celebrate your child’s birthday. Find the inspiration with our top...
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The Role Of Sport In Holistic Education
In an increasingly fast-paced, digitally driven world, the value of sport within education has...
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Tween and Teen Skincare
An insightful look at why tweens and teens shouldn’t follow every skincare trend. If your tween or...
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Gestures Supercharge Early Learning
Gestures are your child’s first language. They are are powerful building blocks for communication, thinking and learning.
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Fly, Drive, or Both?
With the June/July school holidays approaching, how to get there – fly, drive or a combination of...
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Sinus Infection or Allergy?
Allergies and sinus infections can feel very similar, but the clues are there and knowing them makes all the difference.
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Win a Spot It! SA Hamper with Solarpop
Enter and stand a chance to win one of two Spot It! SA gaming hampers with Solarpop. Each hamper is worth R1 250.00.
Sharks, vuvuzelas, lions, milk tarts and rugby balls are some of the local icons featured in the brand-new South African version of Spot It! The new edition brings some of the country’s most recognisable sights, symbols and cultural favourites together in one fast-paced, family-friendly game.
Known internationally as a quick-thinking game of visual perception, Spot It! is simple to learn, easy to play and exciting for all ages. Spot It! SA is ideal for families, friends, classrooms, holidays and game nights. Its compact size means it can be placed in a handbag and enjoyed anywhere, any time.
For more gaming inspiration, follow @solarpopsouthafrica
Competition closes on 21 June 2026
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Stop The Car: Motion Sickness
It’s not certain why some people suffer from motion sickness, but there are measures you can take...
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Winning with Weaning
Weaning is one of the most exciting milestones in a baby’s development. They begin exploring new tastes, textures and nutrients that support growth, brain development and lifelong eating habits.
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Education For A Connected World
In the evolving world of work, education must focus on preparing students for global careers. The...
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The Pressure Of Modern Learning
We explore the growing pressure facing South African learners as they navigate academic demands, social stress, digital distraction and uncertainty about the future.
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Indoor Fun And Games
When the weather prevents the children from playing outside, don’t despair. Here are some great ideas for indoor fun and games.
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Step-parent With Confidence
Becoming a step-parent can be both rewarding and challenging. For step-parents of children, from newborn to age 12, the transition can feel overwhelming.
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Celebrating Mom
Celebrate and surprise Mom this Mother’s Day with something special that says it all: thoughtfulness, effort and appreciation.
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Writing Before Programming
Early literacy matters – this article unpacks why strong foundational literacy, particularly writing, must come before early technology integration in South Africa’s schools.
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Meningitis – What to Look Out For
Parents should be aware of the facts about this multi-aceted and sometimes fatal disease, but health authorities claim there is no need for panic
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Birthday At School: Party Politics
There’s a lot to think about when planning a birthday celebration at school
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Approach Education As A Long-Term Investment
Education is not a short-term transaction.
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Your Child’s Diet And Sleep Problems
Sleep problems in babies are among the biggest challenges parents face. A common suggestion is to...
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What Parents Don’t Always Hear About Feeding
From first spoon to family table: what many parents aren’t always told about feeding babies and young children.
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Book a Library Date
There are plenty of great reasons to visit your local library.
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Party Fun for Any Space
Old-fashioned party games are the perfect way to keep an energetic group of children entertained and ensure they have the maximum party fun.
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Teaching Emotional Intelligence at Home
Resilience is the foundation of thriving children, but resilience doesn’t grow in isolation. It is...
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How to Become a Green Parent
How environmental parenting can help your children develop an awareness and an appreciation of the wonderful world around them
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The Internet Is Raising Our Children
With the introduction of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies offering faster internet connections, we must ask: are we making our children safer or more exposed?
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Discover the Joy of Creative Therapy
Creative therapies such as art, play and sandplay have become an effective way to treat wounds that medicine just can’t reach
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Introducing Your New Baby to Your Toddler
Tips to ease the anxiety of introducing your new baby to his sibling
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Understanding Autism: From Diagnosis to Daily Support
An autism diagnosis is not the end of the road – it’s often the beginning of finding the right...
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School-Home Partnership
A school-home partnership plays a powerful role in supporting a child’s educational journey....
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Developing Social Skills in Early Childhood
Limited social interaction has affected our children. We share five important social skills to help children survive and thrive.
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Festive Easter Recipes
Baking, making, cutting and pasting is always a good way to count down the days to the big hunt and to give the Easter Bunny some time to hide all those eggs
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Why Immunisation Matters
Keeping up with immunisation is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect your child’s health and safeguard the wider community.
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