Parenting Archives • KraftiMama

March 25, 2021

Red headed 8 year old girl reading a book with glasses and blue shirt.

10 Steps to Determine the Reading Level of Your Child Guest Post

The average American reads 12 books a year. That’s one book per month. However, not everyone is able to determine the appropriate reading level of their child, so a lot may not be reading what they should at their level. It is also very vital…

April 10, 2020

GetFit Series #5

I am pleased to say that I am still getting fitter and have lost 10kg by now, slowly but surely in spite of lockdown. I am fortunate to be “stuck” on the family farm with lots of open space to run… I don’t take this…

April 25, 2019

Guest Post: Everything About Play School and Preschool

While homeschooling is such a big part of this blog because I find myself in the fortunate position of doing so, it’s not for everyone. Every household is different and so are their needs. Prismart Global gave us some insight on Play schools and Preschool…

February 5, 2019

KraftiMama, Help child focus, adhd, education

Top 5 Ways to Help Your Child Improve Focus Guestpost

Guestpost by Nicky Ellis of Horses & Foals In this digital era, it is easy and affordable to purchase the latest gadgets and gain access to technology. One often finds children riveted to tablets, smartphones or a computer screen, engrossed in playing games, or their…

October 13, 2018

KraftiMama Flying with Kids, Travelstart

9 Tips for Flying with Children

It’s not often that we fly these days, so I was a little rusty on what to do with my kids when we recently went on a flight to Johannesburg. Thinking about what to bring or how to prepare for a flight can be stressful,…

October 8, 2018

KraftiMama Articles, Kids say the darndest things

Kids Say the Darndest Things in English and Afrikaans!

We all have things we will never forget that our kids had said at some stage… I personally write everything down in my notes and even copy them to a little special book that I will show them when they are older. It’s something you…

May 15, 2018

7 Steps to Deal With Toy Overload

We’ve all been there… one day you have a beautiful little baby with a teddy bear and blanky and the next you feel like you’re living a nightmare in Toy Story 3! We think toys are the savior to buy us some time to do…

April 13, 2017

5 Things I Try To Do With My Toddlers Each Day

Most of our days are filled with a little “school work’ that consists mostly of art, crafts or educational play, lots of unguided play between the two of them, naptime and bedtime routine. There are a few things though, I try to get into every…

March 16, 2017

Screen Time Restriction and Quality Family Movie Time

As Parents we don’t get to watch much other than kids movies and since we cut screen time in our house drastically, I even see less these days. As a movie enthusiast it really blows to miss out on the latest movies and series… as…

August 18, 2016

10 Things I’ve Learned from Parenthood…

Never in my life have I learned so much as now… Since I became a parent, my world has been shaken, rocked and stirred… sometimes all at once, so instead of crying like the baby I sometimes can be, I choose to learn from my experiences and…

August 17, 2016

Baby Bootcamp, Clicks, KraftiMama, Parenting, Newborns, Pregnancy

{{Give Away}} Win one of 3 double tickets to the Pretoria Baby Bootcamp!

Clicks and Babyline have partnered up to host a series of workshops nationwide which are aimed at expectant and new parents! The Baby bootcamp seeks to provide expert advice, baby related information and demonstrations to these parents. Three lucky winners will receive double tickets to…

July 28, 2016

Angela Thomas, 52 Things Kids Need to learn from a mom

52 Things Kids Need From a Mom by Angela Thomas, My Favourite Things

I got this book “52 things kids need from a mom” by Angela Thomas at my Stork Party three years ago from a friend of mine. Little did I know that this book would some day have such a big impact on me. This book…

July 14, 2016

The Wonders of Art Therapy for Children with ADHD by TheSpecialMom

As a mom who has ADD with two busy twins I often find myself wondering what I can do with my kids to calm them down… OK me too… and help us focus. Though art and crafts projects often makes it even more crazy around…

June 9, 2016

Accepting Your Shortcomings as a Parent

As I am writing this, I am not entirely sure what I am writing about… I mean I know I have something on my heart that I want to share but I am not exactly sure how I want to phrase this. To be honest,…

February 18, 2016

Cultivate good behavior at the mall while teaching money mindfulness.

A mall experience at the V&A Waterfront to remember with 3 year old twins… Alone! The mall is not really my thing but sometimes, inevitably I find myself having to go there. We go to the city with my husband for work every month and…

May 21, 2015

Calm Parents, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham: 10 of my favorite quotes

I’m currently reading Calm Parents, happy kids by Dr. Laura Markham and thought I’d share ten of my favorite quotes from the book. 1. “The most important Parenting skill: Manage yourself” I believe a happy Mother creates a happy home. When all is good…

April 15, 2015

Positive Parenting

Theres so many ways of Parenting and being a Christian just mixes things up a little… or actually it should be easier just following the advice of the Holy Spirit but having discernment and keeping your perceptions sharp on how to raise your children remains…

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