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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, Featured | 0 |

Tips For An Informed, Not Internet-driven Pregnancy

Dealing With Dyslexia

by BB | Feb 12, 2026 | Education, Extra help, Featured, 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, Featured, 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

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

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