The benefits or teaching your child to use signs. Extensive research has found that teaching your child to use signs can improve cognitive and emotional development. By using signs your child is...
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Finger painting for the different ages
One thing is for sure, that when I mention a creative activity to my children, they both get super excited. However, with their different ages, I sometimes find it difficult to come up with an...
4 Activities to improve Eye Hand Coordination
Occupational therapist Kelly Westerman gives us an overview of eye hand coordination and the activities that you can do at home with your child to improve these skills. What is hand eye...
Quick and easy chocolate fridge brownies!
While the kids were on holiday this term I had to think of activities that we could do at home that would keep my boys happy. These brownies are one of my boys all time favourite treats and they...
From the mom with allergic children…
We’ve seen them at parties: The stealthy mom that raids the party pack to replace sugary treats with homemade date balls; the mom that watches her child like a hawk at the party table – ready to...
Make and do Science and Perfect Pets
Make and do Science When reading through the book Make and do Science, the one thing that stands out to myself, as well as my 6-year-old daughter, is the fact that it is very eye catching. The...
The big bedtime debate. Are you in or are you out?
With the winter cold all around us, it really can be a schlep to get out from under your warm and cozy covers – especially when the sun isn’t even up. It’s much easier to hit the snooze button and...
Party planning, release your inner child!
You child’s birthday party, be it their 1st or 21st, will be one of a parents most memorable moments. How you remember it is important. The memories of the joyful celebration and fun or the panic of...
Flipping Good Fun
Eeek, we woke up to a VERY COLD and WET morning in Durban… So the usual Family Sunday Beach activity was out! It was time to break out our Durban winter shoes and onsies! The 11 and 8 year old...
Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers. Need ideas?
Need some inspiration for fine motor activities for your toddler? I decided to chat to one of the Clamber Club franchisees, Kelly Westerman. Kelly is immensely success and is not only a business...
The ABCs of reading to your child
The connection between childhood reading and school readiness revealed. Reading to your child early on and often is not just an important bonding exercise – it lays the foundation for a...
Having fun while washing the dogs
One thing is for sure that when my husband mentions he needs to wash the dogs, both my children jump for joy and get into helper mode. First things first, they get on their swimming costumes,...
Balloon Painting
I am not sure that there are many children out there who don’t like getting their hands covered in paint! My class absolutely love it and messy play is always such a hit! After thinking about...
What’s wrong with W-sitting?
“W” sitting. Have you heard of it? A friend of mine has a child who “W’” sits and was concerned about it. We decided to chat to Nicole Hilburn, Paediatric Physiotherapist and Clamber Club Expert....
Solids: the good, the bad, and the gravy
The road to feeding your baby solids is a life-changing one – it can be nerve-wracking, delightful, messy, very messy, and rewarding. It’s a necessary milestone for your baby to reach and one that...
The Remarkable Benefits of Breastfeeding
One of the most important decisions parents need to make before their baby is born is whether or not to breastfeed baby. But why? What happens if you can’t breastfeed? What problems can you...
Messy Play. Quick and Easy.
Come on moms, break out and allow your little ones to experience some real messy play. I decided to colour some of my food items red to play on the Valentines theme. Messy play is so important for...
Glitter Covered Scissor Holder
We all have that one item in our homes that we have copious amounts of however, when we need them we can never seem to find them! In our house its craft scissors! My daughter, Vivienne now 5...