Treasure Hunt for Boys is a hard cover board book with vibrant colours, fun themes on each page, and engaging pictures. Although the title says that its aimed at boys, any child who enjoys pirates,...
Treasure Hunt For Boys by Roger Priddy
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Bubble wrap sensory play
I recently found a cool activity on Pinterest that involves bubble wrap. Don’t be fooled by how perfect everything looks on Pinterest – but this really was a great activity that my baby and I...
7 Learning opportunities using Otees
I love accidental learning, an activity that I didn’t go out of my way to plan, so its super easy, and it turns out to be a bountiful learning experience for my little ones. Here are some fun...
Make your own activity board
Summer is over, and I’ll bet you are starting to think about more indoor ways to keep your energetic toddler active. How about an easy DIY project that your child will get a few years worth of use...
No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury
Janet Lansbury’s book entitled No Bad Kids – toddler discipline without shame, is a follow up to her book entitled, Elevating Child Care. This book focuses much more on the toddler years and...
What childhood memories are made of!
Our family was recently invited on a weekend adventure to Underberg. Our trip started with an unexpected and terrifying obstacle course. The road to Underberg from Durban is not for the faint...
Teaching shapes to kids
Learning a new skill can be very exciting if we make it fun and playful for our little adventurers. Children love to be actively involved in learning something new. So for now, put away the books...
Movement – Make your own cardboard box car
Children are always on the go and are looking at ways to move. They watch their parents get in to a car every day and transport them from one place to another. In a car we have the opportunity to...
OT is equal to overnight trekking
We are very fortunate to be involved in the running of a family run lodge in Lesotho. We are able to spend school holidays there, where our children can be one with nature. During the holidays, we...
Healthy recipes that children can get involved in
Watching your children enjoy a nutritious meal that you’ve cooked from scratch at home is great. You know they’re eating something good for them, plus they’re learning about food. However,...
Secret veggie ideas for kids
Kiddies and veggies seem to go together as well as oil and water and there are days that he or she won’t eat them no matter how many aeroplanes dives you do or how many promises you make to give...
Elevating child care by Janet Lansbury
Janet Lansbury’s book entitled Elevating Child Care – A guide to respectful parenting, was insipid by the parenting philosophy of Magda Gerber. The book offers parents tips and advice based on a...
Why massage your baby?
Baby massage can be described as loving, nurturing touch - a warm and gentle interaction between parent and baby, and a way of expressing love. Massage is relaxing and enjoyable for both, it...
5 Tips on choosing a venue
Celebrating birthdays in our house has always been preceded by much planning and careful deliberation. It’s the time where frantic baking takes place for school friends, colleagues and family...
Mothers Day fingerprint key chain
As a mother of 3 I really look forward to Mothers Day, to the little time off but the extra hugs from my little ones. The yummy big lunch we share as a family & a day that I kind off pat myself...
From handbag to nappy bag
Gone are the days of sleeping in late, spontaneous date nights with your partner and a quick trip to the shops for some retail therapy. Don’t get me wrong, having a baby is the single best moment of...
Venturing out with a new born
As a new mom of my 3 week old dear little boy, Braelan William, life has been turned upside down in the most wonderful way. A new mom can feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a new...
Jog the Frog goes to uShaka Marine World
During the holidays we took our 2-year-old son to uShaka Marine world for the first time and it was well worth it! The day gave my son a chance to get out the house, have a good walk around while...