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A Solution To The Gender-Based Violence Crisis

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

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

Packing For Your Holiday

by BB | Dec 4, 2025 | Entertainment, Featured, 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, Featured, Health, Parenting | 0 |

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

Win a Game and Puzzle Hamper

by Renee Bruning | Nov 27, 2025 | Featured, Win | 0 |

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

Summer is here and it’s time for fun! Great for children to play with friends, siblings and parents are Spy Guy, Fastblast, Trio, while Trefl puzzles are great to build on your own or with others. Spy Guy is a fast-paced hide-and-seek deduction game where players work together to track down a sneaky spy before time runs out. Fast Blast is a high-speed card game where players race to match, react, and blast their way to victory. Trio is a card game where players look for three of a kind. Trefl puzzles are beautifully designed blending screen-free fun with a satisfying challenge.

All are available at toy stores and select retailers nationwide.

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

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?

Pregnancy and Sleep

by BB | Sep 11, 2025 | Expecting, Expecting - During, Health | 0 |

Sleep disturbance occurs commonly in pregnancy, but getting a good night’s sleep is vital for mom and baby’s wellbeing.

Babies on the Move

by BB | Sep 4, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health | 0 |

During the first 18 months of their lives, babies are on the move, from wriggling on the changing...

Investing in your Child’s Future

by BB | Sep 4, 2025 | Education, Parenting | 0 |

Saving for your child’s education is vital, but planning and discipline are key

Asthma Emergency in Children

by BB | Sep 4, 2025 | Health | 0 |

Anyone caring for a child with asthma must recognise the signs of an asthma emergency and know how...

Recognising Children’s Ear Infections

by BB | Aug 28, 2025 | Baby & Toddler, Health | 0 |

Children are especially prone to ear infections, but the source of their discomfort can be...

Foolproof Cake Recipes

by BB | Aug 28, 2025 | Easy Meals, Entertainment, Food, Fun Activities, Parties | 0 |

Here’s how to make a delicious chocolate cake and scrumptious cupcakes that your family will love

Win the Homework Battle

by BB | Aug 28, 2025 | Education, Family, Parenting | 0 |

As parents, we have all experienced that dreaded homework time that turns our sweet children into irritable, restless and overwhelmed beings. Why does this seemingly simple task become such a battle?