Our children’s coughs are enough to put us on edge, especially with the onslaught of ebola. Some of the most common sicknesses for your child are colds, sore throats, coughs, and diarrhea. Here are a few great ways to guard against sickness for your child Vitamins: Boosting your child’s immune system is a great way … Continue reading
How does your child’s hair feel on a day to day basis? Is it dry? Is it so delicate it breaks easily? 1) If your child’s hair is too dry they will need products that give moisture to his/her hair. The first ingredient of these products should be water. Some great examples of moisturizers … Continue reading
In the past parents were not worried about whether or not their kids got the recommended amount of daily activity. These days, with most entertainment in front of a TV screen and computer monitor, children don’t get to participate in as much physical activities as they used to. Today, parents are advised to monitor their children’s body … Continue reading
I have come across several schools that have attached Montessori to their name. It didn’t used to matter but now I have to think about the education of my children and all of a sudden all the things I used to overlook have become things I can’t afford to bypass. So what does Montessori mean??? Continue reading
Maths is one of those subjects that we love to hate and many of us want our children to have an easier, and more exciting relationship with maths than what we experienced. One way to do this is by teaching them and familiarizing them with maths while they are still young and absorbing information like … Continue reading
It’s never too early to teach our kids about money. Debt is an issue for a lot of adults today because they began to learn about money management late. Many of us don’t involve our younger ones in matters regarding money despite the fact that they have begun to react to and develop an understanding … Continue reading
Bedtime can be the family’s worst time. After a very long day, you find yourself having to coax, cajole or threaten your children in order to get them to go to bed. Continue reading
Dora the Explorer, Curious George, Super Why, Arthur, Little Bill…I can go on… These are all fantastic cartoons and I would suggest you get your child to watch them; but the problem is, there is no African influence in any of them… Continue reading
You want your kids to have the natural goodness that fruits and vegetables provide but mealtime has become a nightmare and you find yourself begging, cajoling, and singing to no avail. But don’t give up just yet, we have some great ideas on how to get your child to eat and enjoy their fruits and … Continue reading
Reading helps the child to improve his/her vocabulary, improves their writing skills, allows them to engage in a vast array of subjects and themes and provides healthy pleasure. We can all admit that we are slowly losing our reading culture, but if you want your children to engage in the past time, it is best … Continue reading
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