Africa isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience that leaves families forever changed. If you’re looking to break free from the usual holiday spots and give your children a sense of wonder, Africa has something magical for every kind of Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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, Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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, Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
{{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 Read more