At the beginning of this year we had the usual school meetings. The teachers told us - "no screen time during the week". Does that sound a little crazy? It…
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Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Party
We had a fun Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Party in our family recently. Here are a few ideas if you are planning your own. We have also included a free…
Craft: Fairy Butterfly Wands
Getting your children involved in preparing for their own birthday party can be lots of fun and teaches them important life skills. You can teach them how to budget for…
Craft: Butterfly Princess Crown
So, we decided to go with a Butterfly Princess Crown but you can go for a prince crown and decorate it with whatever you find more "princely". What you will…
RESPECT – Tell me what it means to you?
What is Respect? Wikipedia says: "Respect is a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity (such as a nation or a religion), and also specific…
Win with FarFaria: Children’s Books for iPad / Android
FarFaria is a new Children's book app that is available for iPad or Android devices and while there are quite a few apps with children's books that are available, FarFaria…
Helping your Child make Friends as they start School
Grade R/Grade 1 is an exciting time for many children and their parents. With that excitement, however, comes some challenges. One area of concern for many parents is fostering friendships for their Grade…
No Violence Against Women and Children
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international campaign which runs from…
Should I post pictures of my Child online?
I think this question has an individual answer for each parent. I am often asked why I don't post pictures online and here are some of the reasons why: Firstly,…
Kids ‘road trip’ Snacks
With the holidays just around the corner, you may be planning a drive down to the coast or up to see the family. Whatever your plans are, here are some great 'road…