5 Fun holiday activities
After being through long holidays with bored children in the past, I decided to do some research on activities to do with them that stimulates the senses as well as keep them busy for [...]
Spray painting fun with food colouring
If you need a great activity to keep your children entertained, then this is the one! My children just loved spraying the food colouring and water mixture onto large pieces of paper (and all [...]
Tips for creating boundaries
Pushing boundaries is an important part of growing up. It leads to independence and enables your child to make good life choices. Having firm boundaries and rules creates a positive and secure environment for your [...]
Lunch boxes from angels
When I was a child, my granny didn’t only give us lunch boxes that satisfied our hunger or tasted nice. Though they really did, those were secondary considerations. But the lunch boxes she gave us, [...]
DIY snow globe
During the school holidays we decided to do something festive in preparation for the festive season. I decided to do my own DIY snow globes and we had so much fun making them! They [...]
Making memories with your children
You don't need an extravagant vacation to make a lifetime of memories with your children. When my son was two years old we went on a family holiday to Portugal, he was very excited about [...]
Surviving the newborn stage – 6 top tips
Becoming a parent fills you with so many emotions – joy, happiness, love, apprehension, fear...you name it. When you are in hospital though, you (and baby) are looked after 24/7 by the wonderful nursing staff. [...]
12345…maths for your toddler!
If you always thought that mathematics only revolved around numbers, think again! “There is a myriad of concepts that can help to prepare your child for school related mathematics,” says Liz Senior, Founder of [...]
A healthy, happy mum equals a healthy happy family. Healthy eating and exercise tips.
There’s no doubt that a healthy, happy mum equals a healthy happy family too! Wellness expert, Lisa Raleigh shares her simple strategies to boost your energy and feel your best as a busy mom. It [...]
Understanding your baby better through Sensory Intelligence®
How often have you heard parents say: “My kids differ like day and night.” A detailed elaboration usually follows on the afore-mentioned statement, highlighting not only differences in appearance, but also in personality, behaviour [...]