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In modern society there is a heightened awareness of the needs and development of children. Previous generations of children just grew up and coped. Or didn't. Or thrived. Now parents are made to be more aware by the ever-increasing demands of especially school systems. The availability of technology to children is changing the natural order of development. Social media are opening our eyes to different challenges. Read More...

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The Rainbow Boat by Hélène Ferreira

Jun 15, 2021 By Hélène Serfontein

One night we lay in bed in the dark during loadshedding. With limited light and no TV, we were telling stories we had made up. The Rainbow Boat was my story. South Africans understand what this Continue Reading

My child needs glasses. Now what?

Jan 31, 2017 By Hélène Serfontein

It is a shock to find out that one's small child can't see properly. I somehow thought because children are still small their eyes should be very good. Well, actually I didn't give it much thought at Continue Reading

Train your brain with jigsaw puzzles (Feva Foam)

Aug 15, 2016 By Hélène Serfontein

Completing a jigsaw puzzle has a number of surprising benefits. As educational toys go, this seemingly simple activity rocks. How do I buy myself 10 minutes for make up and hair when things are going Continue Reading

Equi-therapy: Therapy on horseback explained

Jun 16, 2016 By Hélène Serfontein

Josie Adair is an equi-therapist. She kindly wrote this post to introduce equi-therapy to us and explain what it is about and how it works. My name is Josie Adair, I am a South African Therapeutic Continue Reading

Let’s talk about teeth

Jun 11, 2016 By Hélène Serfontein

Dr. Louisa Piek is a practicing dentist and mom of three children – ages 9, 7 and 5. She very kindly agreed to answer some questions about kids' teeth and dental health for us all. The following very Continue Reading

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