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Let’s talk about teeth

Jun 11, 2016 by Hélène Serfontein Leave a Comment

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 relevant information on tooth development and dental care for children was compiled and written by Dr. Piek. […]

Gross motor checklist

May 28, 2016 by Hélène Serfontein Leave a Comment

A lot of us wonder when our children should start doing which physical things. The sporty parents may want their little star to join in the fun, which is great. These gross motor guidelines can help keep the expectations realistic. There is a lot of variation in age-related milestones, as few children develop in a […]

A weighted vest for the low tone child

May 26, 2016 by Hélène Serfontein 2 Comments

What does low tone mean? The best explanation is by means of analogy. Imagine purchasing a mechanical arm that could wash dishes. The arm would need to be attached near the sink. Would you attach it to the curtain/drapes? Not likely. The arm might end up swinging the dishes through the window. No. The arm […]

A pet for my child: Why caving in is good

Apr 3, 2016 by Hélène Serfontein Leave a Comment

When our children wanted a dog we had to think about it long and hard. We know. It’s a job. They wore us down and we started researching breeds. We probably did not research it well enough and ended up getting a lovely little Beagle. This first pet of ours was a force of nature. […]

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