JHB WEST - June 22

JOBURG WEST 

SUZANNE 

SMITH 

An ophthalmologist 

with a clear vision 

great reads 

you’ll love 

this month 

Baa baa - shear 

warmth fashion finds 

THIS MONTH WE’RE ALL ABOUT 

KIDS 

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Why don’t you... 

04 Markets, live concerts and a Medieval Fayre are on our to-do list 

book club 

06 Raise your glass to seven really great reads this month. Cheers! 

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WISH LIST 

08 We’re just all over boy buys this June - with girl-sharing 

strongly encouraged! 

People 

10 Suzanne Smith was set to become either a heart surgeon or a 

ballerina. She happily traded her tutu and pointe shoes for sneakers 

and scrubs to become an ophthalmologist 

beauty & fashion 

12 Spots, acne and blemishes are on the no-no list 

14 Baa baa - shear warmth fashion finds for Winter! 

editor’s choice 

18 We’re all about boys and their toys ... gifts for dads and their lads 

FOCUS ON KIDS 

16 Sleepy ideas for mums and dads ... and their babes! 

26 A helpful 10-point plan to help teens cope with stress and anxiety 

28 Ilana Gerschlowitz’s journey with autism 

29 Great options for your next family biking adventure 

travel 

32 While sending your child to a holiday camp might sound a little 

daunting, chances are it is exactly what they need 

Win 

16 Dreamy Day Bundle, worth R2095 - the ultimate 

sleep gift for a new mom and a fab baby shower gift 

34 A R3000 Thule voucher 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Suzanne Smith 

Photographer: Celeste Cilliers Photography 

Make-up & hair: Antoinette de Beer, EA Academy 

Scarf: Madelaine Clothing @ Ana-Paula Coffee Shop 

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A hot date! 

Markets, live concerts and a Medieval Fayre are on our to-do list 

01 

Shop to your heart’s delight for 

the perfect Father’s Day gift at 

the Honeydew Urban Market. Think 

homemade jams, farm-fresh veggies, 

artisanal cheeses, upcycled furniture, 

jewellery, accessories and fabulous 

crafts. Then enjoy coffee and cake at 

the Not Bread Alone Bakery. 9:30am 

to 3:30pm. Entrance is free. Open 

Tuesdays to Saturdays. 2 Johan Road, 

Honeydew. Details: 073-511-1880, 

follow @honeydewurbanmarket on 

Facebook and Insta 

04 

Experience battles, beards, 

stocks, swords, archery, meat 

and ale at the Medieval Fayre. Stroll 

through Rivendell village, purchase 

wares, fill your bellies, dance and get 

merry on mead. 10am to 5pm at 

La Vue Guest Lodge & Function Venue, 

Muldersdrift. R120 per adult, R50 for 

children under 12 years and free for 

children under three years. Socialised 

pets (even dragons) on leashes 

welcome. More info and tickets 

from quicket.co.za 

your rock star dad on Father’s Day with tickets 

to Jessica’s Live on the Lawn concert. Prime Circle, 

Elvis Blue, Obsession Live and Gap will be rocking the 

stage. Great food and drink stalls will be available to fill 

hungry tummies and quench the thirst. Gates open at 

10am at Ruimsig Country Club. Tickets from R350 per 

19Spoil 

person. Details: jessicasrestaurants.com 

12 

Get the family and head over to 

the Cedar Tree Craft Market 

for their fun-filled Sunday market 

on June 12 and 26. Apart from live 

entertainment, you can expect an array 

of excellent stalls selling high-quality 

products, crafts, mouth-watering foods 

and something to sip on. 10am to 3pm 

at the Khosa Sports Club, corner of 

Shannon Road and Frederick Cooper 

Drive, Krugersdorp. Pets welcome. 

Details: Chanelle on 081 500 6884, 

westsidemarkets@gmail.com 

16 

Join a relaxing Youth Day 

Music Festival at the River Park 

Garden Amphitheatre with live music, 

good food, full bars, craft beer and gin. 

There will be live performances by 

Martin Bester and Band, Dr. Victor and 

the Rasta Rebels and Zionruts. 11am 

to 5pm at Glenburn Lodge. R245 per 

adult, R120 for children aged six to 12 

years and free for children under five 

years. Tickets from quicket.co.za 

We all really need to get into the habit 

of recycling. So why not make a date to 

involve your school and start a recycling 

programme? Keep it simple. Appoint a 

green ambassador (either a teacher or a 

learner) who will be in charge, spread the 

word and start collecting paper, cardboard 

boxes, newspapers, toilet roll cores, cartons, 

plastic PET bottles and glass beverage 

bottles. Not only will you be doing your bit 

to help the environment but your school 

also stands a chance to win a share of R110 

000 in prizes in the Mpact Recycling and 

Ronnie Recycler school competition. 

To enter, visit mpactrecycling.co.za or follow 

@MpactRecycling on Facebook and Twitter. 

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Book club 

Raise your glass to a really great read this month. Cheers! 

06 Get It Magazine June 2022 

It you’re the parent of a just-spreading-their-wings teen, this one’s going to keep 

you up at night. You, like Andy and his wife Laura, probably have rules. Let us know 

where you are. Stay with your friends. Don’t miss curfew. But sometimes even 

the best kids break the rules. Like Andy and Laura’s son, Connor. When he misses 

his curfew, it’s just one of a series of events that will change his life - and that of 

his friends - forever. Twists and red herrings and there-by-the-grace-of-God. The 

Curfew by TM Logan boasts about being an up-all-night thriller, and delivers! 

Definitely our book of the month! Bonnier Publishing, available from Exclusive Books 

• Amid the desolate wilderness of the Great Plains of Nebraska, a region so isolated 

you could drive for hours without seeing another human being, sits Hatchery 

House. Having served as a church, an asylum and an orphanage, Hatchery is now 

a treatment facility for orphaned or abandoned children with psychiatric disorders. 

Haunted by patients’ past and present, only the most vulnerable find a home 

within its walls. Former FBI psychiatrist Dr Lorelei Lore Webber has almost grown 

used to the unorthodox methods used at Hatchery House. But when one of her 

patients is murdered, Lore finds herself dragged into the centre of an investigation 

that unearths startling truths, shocking discoveries, and untold cruelty. Dark, 

haunting, chilling, Kassandra Montag’s Those Who Return is a psychological thriller 

of guilt and redemption. Quercus, available from Exclusive Books 

Mid-June ... the 17th to be exact - is #DrinkCheninDay. So it would be rude not 

to. This Welgegund Heritage Wines Old Vine Chenin Blanc is a limited releaseonly 

1801 individually numbers bottles were released. Soft and elegant, with 

flavours of star fruit, honeydew melons and lime, it will be wonderful served 

with roast duck confit and orange sauce, with crayfish, langoustines, sushi and 

line fish carpaccio or gnocchi with green peas and almonds. The wine will also 

complement a citrus tart or nutty nougat. With a couple of medals already 

under its cork, it costs R290 a bottle from welgegund.co.za/wines

The students at the River Valley School 

for the Deaf just want to hook up, 

pass their history finals, and have 

politicians, doctors, and their parents 

stop telling them what to do with 

their bodies. Sara Novic’s True Biz 

plunges readers into the halls of the 

school, where they’ll meet Charlie, 

a rebellious transfer student who’s 

never met another deaf person 

before, Austin, the school’s golden 

boy, whose world is rocked when his 

baby sister is born hearing, and 

February, the headmistress, who is 

fighting to keep her school open and 

her marriage intact. Little Brown, 

available from Exclusive Books 

Also on our reading list ... 

The sudden death of a pupil in 

Fleat House at St Stephen’s – a small 

private boarding school in deepest 

Norfolk – is a shocking event that 

the headmaster is very keen to call a 

tragic accident. But the local police 

cannot rule out foul play and the case 

prompts the return of high-flying 

DI Jazmine ‘Jazz’ Hunter to the force. 

Jazz has her own private reasons for 

stepping away from her police career 

in London, and reluctantly agrees to 

front the investigation as a favour to 

her old boss. The Murders at Fleat 

House by Lucinda Riley, author of the 

Seven Sisters series, is suspenseful and 

compelling. Macmillan, available at 

Exclusive Books 

First Born by Will Dean - Molly lives a quiet, contained life in London. Naturally 

risk averse, she gains comfort from security and structure. Every day the same. 

Her identical twin Katie is her exact opposite ... gregarious and spontaneous. 

They used to be inseparable, until Katie moved to New York a year ago. Molly 

still speaks to her daily without fail. But when Molly learns that Katie has died 

suddenly, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory. Katie is part of her DNA. As 

terrifying as it is, she must go and find out what happened. As she tracks her 

twin’s last movements, cracks begin to emerge. Nothing is what it seems. Hodder 

& Stoughton, available from Exclusive Books • The Twins by L.V. Matthews - Two 

Sisters. An Intense Bond. A Bitter Rivalry. Margo is a live-in nanny for an upperclass 

family, Cora a penniless dancer on the cusp of a big break. Total opposites, 

bound by an awful secret. And when it’s revealed, only one can survive. But can 

there be a winner when a secret is so dark? Welbeck, available from Exclusive Books 

On a more serious note ... 

Bullying. It’s frightening. It’s cruel. 

And it’s rife. Based on many 

years’ experience counselling 

bullies and targets, In Bully- 

Proof Kids Stella O’Malley offers 

concrete strategies to empower 

children and teenagers to deal 

confidently with bullying and 

dominant characters. She 

identifies effective ways for 

families to cope when bullying 

occurs, including approaching 

the school authorities, 

communicating with the bully’s 

parents and tips to tackle 

cyberbullying. Her commonsense 

approach will help your 

child, tween or teen to develop 

their emotional intelligence and 

will provide relief for families 

navigating the rapidly changing 

social environment, both online 

and in school. Faber & Faber, 

available from Exclusive Books 

June 2022 Get It Magazine 07 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Wish list 

We’re just all over boy buys this June 

With girl-sharing strongly encouraged! 

Apples with peach and nectarine ... 

the Loxtonia Stone Fruit Apple Cider 

is delicious to the core. There’s this 

original, but also a new non-alcoholic 

version ... same delish taste, without 

the alcohol. R100.92 for a four-pack, 

including delivery, from loxtonia.co.za 

Go on an extraordinary 

wildlife safari without leaving 

your armchair. Photo Safari 

Kruger is a collection of images 

by Armand Grobler highlighting the 

natural splendour and extraordinary 

wildlife of the Greater Kruger region. 

R795 from hphpublishing.co.za 

Celebrating our heritage 

This Heritage Unity Basket collection is a tribute to the 

skilled Zulu artists who create the unique woven baskets 

traditionally gifted from bride to groom at Zulu wedding 

ceremonies. Similar to how it is constructed, the 

baskets symbolise a new union and represent 

the wealth and power of a family. These candles 

- with up to 35 hours of burning time, diffusers, 

and room sprays scent your room with Patchouli 

combined with earthy green apple, a hint 

of musk and rich amber. Candles from R229, 

diffusers from R249, room sprays from R199. 

Heritage products, made locally, are cruelty-free, 

environmentally friendly, and aquatically safe and 

are available from heritage-africa.co.za 


Acqua di Parma 

Colonia C.L.U.B. 

(Community, Life, 

Unique, Bond). It’s 

citrus. It’s elegant. 

It’s Italian. If you’re 

buying for the dad 

who enjoys the lusso 

lifestyle, here’s your 

gift. From R1899 

from skins.co.za 

Let the games begin. This leather 

and cowhide Backgammon Box Set, 

with die tumblers, is all old-school 

charm and heirloom material. You 

could, to make it more special, attach 

a luggage tag with a personalised 

monogram to the handle. R3980 

(R200 for the personalised luggage 

tag) from journeyleather.co.za 

These. Soft, comfy, warm, with 100 

per cent wool, sheepskin collars, 

and thick durable rubber soles 

for when you need to go out at 

midnight to let the dog out. The 

soles are made from a thick durable 

rubber. R690 from parkas.co.za 

Rare, limited Husk Spirit 

What Port is to Portugal, Cava to Spain, and Champagne to France, so now too 

is Grappa to Italy. This is thanks to a relatively recent change in terminology. If it’s 

made elsewhere in the world, then the spirit which is distilled from grape skins 

that have been removed during the wine-making process, is referred to as Husk 

Spirit. The ‘husks’ or skins find new life in a clear, refined spirit that is anchored 

in wine production but takes flight in delicious new directions. Like the virgin 

release of De Toren Private Cellar ultra-premium De Toren Fusion V Premium 

Husk Spirit. This rare and limited edition is an ideal digestif, meal accompaniment, 

or enjoy it the traditional Italian way as a Caffè corretto, which is an espresso 

shot ‘corrected’ with a small amount of grappa. Be sure to drink at the correct 

temperature - 14 ºC to 16ºC - and in the optimal grappa stemware – a tulipshaped 

or cognac glass. You should also let it breathe for 10 to 15 minutes. Only 

529 bottles exist, each one individually numbered and carefully packaged by 

hand in its special edition wooden case, making it a true collector’s item. R1259. 

Reserve your bottle at de-toren.com 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


A clear vision 

Growing up, Suzanne Smith was set to become either a heart surgeon or a ballerina. 

Then came the choice … she happily traded her tutu and pointe shoes for sneakers 

and scrubs. Not as a heart surgeon though, but as an ophthalmologist. 

Although no one in her family had any interest in the 

medical field, Dr Suzanne Smith on the other hand 

always had a fascination with the human body. Add 

a healthy dose of passion to help people, and the 

decision came easy. Yes, she loved ballet and excelled 

as a ballerina, but it was becoming a doctor that made 

her heart beat a little faster. 

“During my Zuma year, I worked in a rural hospital in 

the Free State. I was busy with caesarean sections and 

in the theatre next door ophthalmologists were doing 

cataract surgery. In between cases, I went to watch 

what they were busy with. A-ma-zing! The surgery and 

the delicate work they were doing were incredible … 

and that’s putting it mildly. I was hooked and started 

studying for my primary exams in Ophthalmology. 

Thereafter I applied for a position to specialise in 

Ophthalmology, gained heaps of experience whilst 

working with a professor, and went into private care. 

“During my journey, I met Dr Irene Freed, also an 

ophthalmologist. Once she completed her government 

time we started VisuSense. Now we have three 

practices – at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Netcare 

Pinehaven Hospital and at West Rand Eye Centre.” 

Experienced in a host of skills with impressive 

names – cataract removals, general ophthalmology 

surgery (removal of pterygiums, growths, lid repairs, 

trauma, strabismus etc), glaucoma management 

and all aspects of medical ophthalmology (diabetic 

retinopathy, macular degeneration, hypertensive 

retinopathy, dry eye, infections and uveitis), Suzanne 

treats children and adults. 

Some of these conditions are also listed as the most 

common vision problems South Africans struggle 

with, among them cataracts, glaucoma, macular 

degeneration (an eye disease that causes vision loss) as 

well as allergic eye disease and dry eyes. 

“Cataracts require surgery, macular degeneration 

often needs regular eye injections, and glaucoma can 

be treated both medically and surgically. Glaucoma, 

although never cured, can be very well controlled 

with treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. 

Most of these conditions can be rectified with 

treatment, especially with early detection. That’s 

why it is so important to go for routine eye tests and 

examinations! A lot of us take our sight for granted; 

therefore, do the same for your eyes as you would 

do in the case of other systemic illnesses. And wear 

proper protective eyewear. Always.” 

Suzanne added that the saying, “the eyes are the 

windows to the soul”, is quite true; however more in 

the sense that medical conditions can be picked up 

during an eye exam. 

“High blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, cholesterol, 

and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, 

lupus and thyroid problems can be picked up 

on a fully dilated eye exam. Life-threatening 

conditions such as brain tumours and even 

carotid stenosis can also be picked up during 

a comprehensive eye exam.” 

When Suzanne is not busy saving eyes, 

she shops. A self-confessed shopaholic she 

feels that retail therapy brings her loads of 

happiness. From clothes, decor, art and food 

to sneaker shopping. A little birdie told us she 

has 30 pairs in all the colours you can think of! 

But it is not only shopping that brings her joy 

– quite the homebody, she and hubby Gerrit 

have loads of fun with their three-year-old 

toddler Freya and three-weeks-old baby boy, 

Callum. And when the couple, who are huge 

foodies, really want to treat 

themselves, they head 

to Roots Restaurant at 

Forum Homini for a finedining 

experience. Because 

balance, right? 

One thing is certain, this friendly 

doc with the sassy sneakers 

is passionate about many 

things, but to make 

you see clearly 

surely tops her 

list. Details: 

visusense.com 


How often should you take your child for eye screenings? 

Children should be screened at birth and by their paediatrician at all 

their routine follow-ups within the first year of life. Thereafter in preschool 

and school, about every two years if no vision correction is required (just 

a quick check with optometrists who go to the schools or at a private 

optometrist). If any red flags are picked up, the child will be referred to an 

ophthalmologist for a fully dilated eye exam and cycloplegic refraction. 

Children who need spectacles or contact lenses should be examined 

every six months instead of a year if they have a refractive error. However, 

it depends on the age of the child as well as the problem. 

Four common vision problems in children: 

• Vernal keratoconjunctivitis – a common allergic eye disease seen in preadolescent 

children, often boys. Symptoms include light sensitivity, itchy 

eyes, brown discoloured sclera, ulcers and even severe astigmatism or 

vision loss. 

• Viral conjunctivitis – such as pink eye, is often contracted in schools and 

is very contagious. The symptoms include red eyes, ocular discharge, 

light sensitivity and severe discomfort. 

• Blocked tear ducts – often seen in children under one year old. The 

symptoms include excessive tearing of one or both eyes. This can require 

surgical treatment. 

• Styes and chalazions – are both lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. 

These are infections in the lid area that can cause diffuse or localised 

swelling and discomfort. Both conservative and surgical management 

can be used to treat these problems. 

Less-obvious signs of vision problems in children: 

If they turn their head to the side when looking at something in front of 

them, it may be a sign of a refractive error, including astigmatism. 

If your children complain of frequent headaches or have a short attention 

span, it may be just because they can’t see well and it hurts to focus. 

If they sit very close to the TV or avoid reading, drawing, playing games 

or doing other projects that need up-close focus, or are easily frustrated 

with reading, it bears mentioning to your eye doctor. 

Eye movements tell a lot about vision, even if a child is pre-verbal. How 

well children follow faces or moving objects is a clue to their visual 

abilities. Another indication of a possible disorder is unusual jerky 

movements of a child’s eye(s). These eye movements can be constant or 

intermittent. They can be horizontal, vertical, oblique, torsional (circular), 

or combinations of those mentioned. 

Eight warning signs that your child has vision problems: 

• Red eyes • Holding a book/ iPad/ phone very close to his or her face 

• An abnormal position of the eye (squint or cross-eyed) • A cloudy/ white 

pupil • Excessively large corneas • Protruding globe/ eye • Lazy/ droopy 

eyelid • Covering one eye when watching television or reading 

How to avoid digital eye strain: 

Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at an object at 

least 20 feet away. And blink! Staring at digital screens decreases our 

blink rate. Lubricating drops often help to relieve dry eyes caused by 

decreased blinking. 

Spend at least two to three hours outdoors each day away from any 

technological devices, and do activities that require focusing on distance 

and outdoor play. 

Ensure that monitors are positioned at eye level, directly in front of 

the face. 

Avoid using digital devices 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. • Photographer: CELESTE CILLIERS. • Make-up and hair: ANTOINETTE DE BEER. 


Out damn spot 

No matter how old you are, spots, acne and blemishes are on the no-no list. 

Excess sebum is a 

cause of blemishes, 

and this NUXE 

Aquabella Exfoliating 

Cleansing Gel is a 

facial cleansing gel 

infused with natural 

blue micro-beads which 

deeply cleanses without 

drying the skin. Most 

importantly, the purifying 

gel removes excess 

sebum and smooths 

away irregularities 

for clear, fresh and 

luminous skin. R395 from 

orleanscosmetics.co.za 

Gatineau Clear & Perfect SOS Spot Stick is a 

targeted blemish treatment with a self-sterilising 

rollerball applicator. It’s an essential, keep-in-your-bag 

anti-bacterial solution for the treatment of breakouts 

and blackheads. R430 from Woolworths, Truworths & 

Dis-Chem stores, and online orleanscosmetics.co.za 

Stress. A fast-paced life. Lack of sleep. An 

unbalanced diet. Hormonal changes. 

All of these are factors which cause 

problem skin. Add in environmental 

factors - UV rays, dust, air pollution - and 

it’s no surprise a whopping 40 per cent of 

adult women are affected by acne-prone 

skin. Key signs are irregular skin texture, 

enlarged pores, blemishes - mainly along 

the jawline and chin, and flare-ups - all 

of which often lead to residual marks - 

scarring. Eau Thermale Avéne Cleanance 

Women has a range designed to correct 

and soothe. There’s a Corrective Serum 

(R369, helps reduce blemishes, tightens 

pores, mattifies and refines skin texture), 

and a Smoothing Night Cream (R349, 

exfoliates and smoothes the skin, and 

contains Retinaldehyde with helps reduce 

residual marks and also targets the first 

signs of aging. Both have Avéne Thermal 

Spring Water which helps with soothing, 

softening, irritation and hydration. You’ll 

find it at Dis-Chem, Clicks, Woolworths and 

online at dermastore.co.za 

When it comes to breakouts and blackheads, there are a few key spot-busting 

ingredients you need to have in your skincare arsenal. And Salicylic Acid is top of the 

list. This game-changing ingredient is renowned among dermatologists and beauty 

experts for its ability to calm and heal existing blemishes, and to prevent new ones 

from forming. In fact, it’s often called acne’s biggest enemy. It’s oil-soluble which 

means it can penetrate the skin at a deeper level than water-soluble ingredients, 

and this is what makes it such an effective treatment for acne, breakouts and 

blackheads. It dissolves the debris that clogs pores, ridding them of the dead skin 

cells and oil that leads to white-and blackheads. It is also an effective exfoliator, 

and has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that help calm and heal 

existing breakouts. This Creightons Salicylic Acid 2% Salicylic Intense Serum 

(R104.95) is well worth trying, as is Creightons Salicylic Acid Soothing Lotion 

(R69.95), a lightweight, moisturising lotion which soothes and cares for angry, 

blemish-prone skin without clogging pores or feeling too heavy on the skin. 

There’s also a Salicylic Acid Foaming Clay Cleanser and Exfoliating Tonic in the 

range, which you’ll find at Dis-Chem. 


With Salicylic Acid (removes dead skin cells, cleans out pores), 

Mandelic Acid (improves recovery time), and Retinyl Acetate 

(Pro-Vitamin A), Exuviance Clarifying Spot Gel is a rapid 

action spot treatment gel that targets skin imperfections and 

blemishes. The lifecycle of the blemish is reduced, leading 

to less inflammation and an improved cosmetic appearance, 

while the mattifying formula reduces excess oiliness and 

shine, helping to prevent the reoccurrence of lesions. 

Dermatologically developed and tested and free of all nasties. 

R550 from dermastore.co.za 

This Sothys Purifying Two- 

Clay Mask is a gentle cream 

mask with two types of clay to 

leave the skin pure and matte, 

and reduce the appearance 

of imperfections. R560 at 

orleanscosmetics.co.za 

The four Bs. Barrier. Blocked 

pores. Bacteria. Blemishes. 

Optiphi’s Clarity Mousse Mask 

addresses all four, with active 

ingredients including Green Clay 

(which encourages a purifying 

and deep cleansing action on 

the pores), Azelaic Acid (with 

antimicrobial, calming and 

soothing properties), Salicylic 

Acid (effectively penetrates 

deep into the pores of the skin, 

exfoliating and deep cleaning), 

and Bakuchiol (a retinol 

alternative which calms, 

soothes and encourages newer, 

healthier skin cells). R690 

from optiphi.co.za 

Struggling with acne, be it in your teens or 

as an adult, is always distressing. We’ve just 

discovered this new ACleo kit, which could 

be just the thing to help you win the war 

against breakouts ... and put you on the path 

to clear and radiant skin. Each kit contains an 

oral supplement and a topical spot treatment. 

The supplement’s ingredients – zinc and 

vitamin B – help calm the inflammation in 

your skin, allow existing pimples to heal 

faster, and to prevent the formation of further 

breakouts. These two ingredients also help 

regulate your body’s oil production, so bonus 

win! Then there’s the topical spot treatment, 

which calms inflammation, kills the bacteria 

that causes acne and prevents your skin from 

becoming congested. When used together, 

the two will result in a quicker healing of 

acne, a lessening in the formation of scars and 

dark marks, prevention of more acne forming, 

and, with constant use, clearer skin. From 

R258. Details: acleo.co.za 



BAA 

BAA 

Be a sheep. Follow the fashion flock. 

Shear warmth for Winter! 

Hottest shoe in the fashion world right now. The Birkenstock. 

And for Winter ... this unisex Arizona shearling suede leather 

option. Sandals. But warm! R3299 

from bashafrica.com 

These are slippers. But we’d wear them out. When Jack Frost’s in 

town warm feet are everything! 

Cotton On shaggy mule slipper, 

R336 from superbalist.com 

Another unisex option ... Puma fluff. 

LOVE! R336 from suberbalist.com 

Shearling lace-up trainers, R1499 

from mango.com 

Ultra-warm, classic Teddy style, with 

deep pockets in a neutral camel 

colour ... what’s not to love? R1299 

from Woolworths. 


Warmth + comfort = UGG Oh Fluffita. Indoor, outdoor, 

natural shade. R2099 from takealot.com 

If you don’t want to go full on ... stick 

with the accessories. Like this textured 

faux-shearling bag in beige (R1199) 

and Terrywool bag in ecru (R1099). 

Both from mango.com 

And for the little lambs ... soft and 

fluffy shearling jacket with contrast 

floral lining, a hood and elasticated 

cuffs. For babes from three to 24 

months. Precious! R699 from Country 

Road at Woolworths. 

This classic aviator jacket will 

add a trend-edge to your winter 

wardrobe. Bonded faux suede, cosy 

Sherpa lining and trim ... you’ll wear 

it forever! R1400 from Woolworths. 

June 2022 Get It Magazine 15 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Sweet dreams 

Sleepy ideas for mums and dads ... and their babes! 

Sshhhh ... the sweet, sweet sound of baby sleeping 

Just imagine. Your babe waking up after the sun rises and 

sleeping long restorative naps during the day. Nope, you’re 

not dreaming. It can really happen. 

Born out of the many mornings Tamsin Glass and her little 

boy, Riley, beat the first rays of sun to a new day ... she was 

determined to come up with a range of products that 

promote healthy sleep. 

“A lack of sleep opens you up to physical and mental health 

problems, and like all new moms, I was running off love, 

little sleep, and 50 Shades of dark circles under my eyes. I 

was desperate for something that would keep Riley and me 

in sweet slumber a little longer and turn our home from a 

tired haze to a happy haven,” she says. 

And what she came up with was Dreamy Days - a 

collection of carefully curated products, simplistic in design, 

functional, and tested by sleep consultants. 

First up ... the Dream Pod. It’s all about white noise ... which 

helps babies fall asleep, and stay in that deep sleep state, 

by providing a comforting and soothing noise and masking 

the many sounds that can startle and wake a baby. The 

continuous calming sound helps babies drift off, but there 

are more benefits, too. It’s a sleep cue, so they know it’s 

nap time, it drowns out noise in the home allowing for 

uninterrupted peaceful sleep, it mimics the sound of the 

womb, which creates calmness and security, allows your 

baby or toddler to link sleep cycles and stay asleep and 

trains the brain to relax. 

Also helping with sleep are the Dreamy Days 100 per 

cent Blackout Blinds. These help make sure your child is 

getting sufficient amounts of Melatonin (produced when 

in darkness) needed for a good night’s sleep. And get this 

... these Blackout Blind use electrostatic technology ... you 

simply tear over a perforated line or cut to fit the size of the 

window and voila - 100 per cent blackout. Brilliant for when 

you travel or drop babe off with gran for the night. 

There are loads more products for sleepy heads on the site 

... pop over and see. Details: Dreamy Days info .... dreamydays. 

co.za or instagram - dreamydays 

But not before you enter our competition. We’re giving 

away a Dreamy Day Bundle, worth R2095. It’s the ultimate 

sleep gift for a new mom and a fab baby shower gift. 

It includes a Dreamy Days Blackout Blind, a White Noise 

Machine and a Dreamy Days Luxury Blanket - a luxury 

blanket, gorgeous and soft, perfect to wrap up your baby 

for night feeds. You’ll find the competition deets on our 

Instagram page (Get It National Magazine). 

Compiled by: Kym Argo 


when counting sheep 

just doesn’t help 

Some of us are heavy sleepers and enjoy 

a good night’s rest no matter what. But for 

others ... we struggle to fall asleep, or wake up 

a few times during the night or unreasonably 

early in the morning. And that makes us 

tired, irritable and stressed the following day, 

which more often than not leads to further 

insomnia issues. 

So while our genetic makeup may have a 

lot to do with the quality of sleep we can 

expect to have in our adult lives, there may 

be many other factors leading to insomnia 

and anxiety. 

These can include: 

• A stressful work, home life or situation 

• Inability to switch off brain activity at the 

end of the day 

• An excess of stimulants - we’re blaming you, 

coffee, but all caffeine, certain medications, 

rich food or sugary drinks as well as alcohol 

• Eating food that is too spicy or acidic, which 

can lead to stomach pains that keep us awake 

• Lack of exercise for de-stressing 

• A noisy environment 

• Not allowing ourselves enough time to 

sleep ... setting the alarm for too early in 

the morning 

• Using a mattress that is too soft or too hard 

• A general sense of not feeling safe at night 

• Unsuitable room temperature, leading to 

sweats or chills that wake us up or stop us 

from falling asleep 

• A sleep disorder such as sleep apnea 

(irregular breathing and oxygen-level issues) 

• Excessive exposure to blue light before 

bedtime (such as a cellphone, tablet 

or any other electronic device), which 

blocks serotonin. 

The cover may be new but 

it’s the same story that’s been 

told to sleepy children by 

hopeful parents since it was 

first written in 1962. It’s a case 

of the rhyming yawns in the 

60th anniversary edition of 

the Dr Seuss’s Sleep Book. 

It starts with a very small bug 

who yawns a very big yawn, 

setting off (as yawns do) a chain 

reaction, until ninety-nine zillion, 

nine trillion and two creatures 

are sleeping! So ... How about 

you? R185 from Exclusive Books. 

To sleep well you need to balance 

your mind, emotion and energy. This 

microwaveable acupressure Flaxi 

Weighted Eye Pillow has flaxseed 

infused with essential oils - grapefruit, 

lemon, bergamot, lavender and ylangylang. 

Use hot or cold over your eyes and 

you should feel an improvement in your 

mood, and your heart rate may decrease, 

too. R129 from feelgoodhealth.co.za 

Serenite Plus is a natural remedy from 

Feelgood Health, which you take a quarter 

of an hour or so before bedtime. It supports 

restful sleep and relaxation. R192 from 

feelgoodhealth.co.za 

While we obviously encourage trying to find natural ways to improve our sleeping habits, 

there’s nothing wrong with a little help. Like VitaminMe Sleep + Anxiety, , which has been 

developed to address not only anxiety issues (which in turn can affect the quality of shuteye) 

but also insomnia itself. It includes L-theanine (an amino acid that reduces anxiety, calms 

the brain, and is said to help manage blood pressure levels); Chamomile (an age-old sleep 

remedy); Humulus lupulus (hops - a flowering plant well-known for its use in the brewing 

industry, which has also been used since time immemorial as a natural sleep aid and anxiety 

remedy), and Valerian root (used traditionally to treat anxiety and sleep problems, it has a 

soothing effect on the brain, and alleviates stress and insomnia.) You can buy online from 

VitaminMe.co.za. And if you think you need more help, a great service offered by VitaminMe 

is a free 20- minute online personal consultation with their in-house dietitian, who can advise 

you on the correct products to include in your daily wellness regime, as well as necessary 

dietary and lifestyle changes, to target a particular issue, such as insomnia and stress. 


Editor’s Choice ... 

RACING INTO JUNE LIKE 

IT’S GRAND PRIX SEASON 

Our ed’s all about boys and their toys ... gifts for dads and their lads 

Let’s get this vroom vroom started. For dads who’re 

massive car enthusiasts, The Classic Car Book by 

Giles Chapman is a spectacular celebration of the 

most iconic vintage cars. Lavishly illustrated, this 

wonderful Dorling Kindersley book boasts more 

than 1300 photos of the key classic cars from the 

1940s to the 1980s ... it puts you into the driver’s 

seat of Bentleys and Mercedes, Ferraris and 

Aston Martins, of the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford 

Thunderbird, and the Jaguar C-type. It boasts being 

the definitive visual history of cars, and it delivers. R604 

from exclusivebooks.co.za 

A new Chuck 70, inspired by the original 

Converse x Comme des Garçons design, pairs 

the infamous logo with the collaboration’s 

first-ever red foxing. Because icons 

always find new ways to push 

boundaries. Limited edition, high 

top sneakers, from R2200 

from converse.co.za 

Beats Studio Buds noise-cancelling 

earphones in bright, racy red. 

R2299 from istore.co.za 

Dunhill Icon Racing 

is a fragrance which 

embodies the spirit 

of racing ... for the 

thrill seeker, for the 

man who gets an 

adrenaline rush 

from driving fast. All 

citrus, black pepper, 

cedarwood and 

amber, it’s R1899 from 

Dis-Chem, Clicks, 

Edgars, Foschini, 

and Truworths. 


Are we there yet? It’s going 

to be a long drive. Pack up 

a copy of i-Spy Cars - a 

boredom-beating, interactive, 

pocket-sized book 

packed with facts, photos 

and fantastic spy-it-score-it 

fun! Kids will have a great 

time collecting points 

with more than 140 car 

models to find. From Minis 

and Fiats to Maseratis and 

Ferraris, they’ll learn about 

all types of cars. R89 from 

Exclusive Books. 

You may not have 

the car but you 

can certainly have 

the scent. Bentley 

Momentum 

Unbreakable 

for men who’re 

driven! R1499 

from Truworths. 

For dads, or their sons ... these 

Skullcandy 

Hesh Evo Wireless Earphones 

have 

powerful 40mm drivers, exceptional 

acoustics and easy, convenient controls 

which allow you to take calls, adjust volume 

and change tracks without reaching for your 

phone. The hinges fold flat and collapse, so 

easy to pack up when you travel, have 36 hours 

of battery life and, for emergencies, there’s a 

Rapid Charge feature which gives you three 

hours of battery life for ten minutes of charging. 

What’s more, you won’t lose them ... they have 

built-in Tile technology that allows you to ‘dial’ 

them from the Tial app when you misplace them. 

R1999 from istore.co.za 

Want votes for The Best Dad Ever? This 

Mercedes AMG GTR 12V electric 

ride-on car for kids is every little 

car fanatic’s dream. 

R3100 from 

takealot.com 

Don’t drink and drive ... but when you’re home from the race track, or while you’re 

watching the grand prix on the telly, put a couple of skilpadjies and a rump on 

the fire, and open a bottle of The Dry Land Collection Joseph’s Legacy 2019, an 

elegant wine with a silky (chequered flag) finish. R150 from perdeberg.co.za 



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Teens & stress 

A helpful 10-point plan to help teens cope with stress and anxiety 

Studies have shown that nearly one 

in three adolescents aged 13 to 18 

will experience an anxiety disorder. 

And these numbers have been rising 

steadily. Between 2007 and 2012, 

anxiety disorders in children and 

teens increased 20 per cent. 

What’s going on? Genetics, brain 

chemistry, personality, and life events 

all contribute. But today’s teens also 

need to cope with high expectations 

and pressure to succeed in a world 

that feels scary and threatening 

and expectations created by social 

media. Something has to give. 

When your teen is feeling 

overwhelmed by stress, they could 

start to withdraw, to become 

aggressive and anxious and their 

schoolwork and friendships can 

start to suffer. They may become 

physically ill because their body has 

limited nutritional reserves left to 

support the immune system. They 

may even resort to poor coping 

skills ... drug or alcohol abuse, or 

impulsive behaviour. 

It goes without saying that stressed 

out teenagers need their parents to 

support them. But parents also lead 

busy, stressful lives and it isn’t always 

easy to notice when your teenager 

is feeling overwhelmed. And it’s not 

always easy knowing what to do. 

This 10-point plan has some 

suggestions for you to give them 

that really do work. 

Be mindful of stressors It can be 

easier to just put your head down 

and keep moving forward without 

giving much thought to how you 

are feeling. Encourage your teen to 

take a breather and check in with 

themselves regularly. It’s better to 

deal with stressors sooner rather 

than later. 

Avoid unnecessary stress We all 

know teenagers who seem to love 

the drama of life and seem to create 

their own stress. Teach your teen to 

pick their battles. Not everything is 

worth spending energy on. 

Focus on the things you can 

change Not everything is under 

our control. Your high-schooler can’t 

decide when the geometry test is 

going to be, or whether they will be 

picked for the soccer team. But they 

can get out of bed 10 minutes earlier 

to make it to school on time and they 

can control their schedules to make 

time to study for their tests. 

Exercise regularly It may seem like 

adding exercise to the daily routine 

is just another stressor. But physical 

activity makes it much easier to 

manage the stress of everyday life 

as it releases hormones that make 

us feel good and help to reduce 

stress hormones. 

Enjoy relaxing activities It’s really 

important to take time out to relax. It’s 

not a waste of time and it’s not being 

selfish. Whether it is yoga, a walk with 

the dog, a good laugh with friends or 

doodling in a journal, spending some 

time doing the things you enjoy will 

boost your mental health. 

Good nutrition The basis of good 

health is good nutrition as it provides 

the body with the nutrients it needs 

to support you physically 

and mentally, and in times of 

overwhelming stress it can be useful 

to supplement your diet with 

nutrients known to support mental 

health. Bioteen’s range of 

supplements and functional foods are 

formulated specifically for teenagers 

to support their health and wellness, 

study, mood and stress, and sports 

and exercise. 

Get a good night’s sleep Everything 

seems better after a good sleep. 

Encourage your teen to go to bed 

early enough to ensure they get 

eight to 10 hours of sleep every night. 

Avoid electronic devices at least one 

hour before sleeping as the light from 

screens can suppress the release of 

melatonin, which is the hormone that 

promotes sleep. 

Try meditation Meditating trains 

your mind to focus and redirect your 

thoughts and has been proven to 

provide many mental and physical 

health benefits. In fact, a three year 

study among teens recently found 

that using a mindfulness app resulted 

in significant reductions in worry 

that lasted up to six months, as well 

as some decline in symptoms of 

depression and anxiety. 

Talk it out Encourage your teen to 

talk about what is bothering them. 

It helps to feel that the problem is 

shared. They can talk to you, a friend, 

a counsellor or a therapist. If they trust 

you with their concerns, listen to the 

way they speak and take special note 

of the type of language – and body 

language – they use. 

Get involved Feeling that you are part 

of something and that you are making 

a difference is a great way to boost 

self-esteem and positive feelings. Join 

a team, get involved at church or 

volunteer to help others less fortunate. 

How else can you help? Adults don’t 

always have the best coping skills, 

but if you learn how to manage your 

stress in helpful, positive ways, you 

can teach your teenager to do the 

same by being a positive role model. 

Actively support your teen through 

the hard times ... it always helps to 

know that they have someone who 

cares about them in their corner. And 

above all, teaching them to identify 

when they are feeling stressed and 

how to effectively manage their stress 

will set them up for a calmer, more 

fulfilling life. 

The Bioteen range of nutritional 

supplements is made for 

teenagers, from 13 to 19, with 

nutrition support for school, sport, 

general health and wellness. They 

help in combating anxiety and 

stress and are made with highquality, 

natural food-based active 

ingredients and formulated in 

the correct, effective quantities 

for a developing teenage body. 

Details: bioteennutrition.com 


This Swing Board from Blue 

Heaven is an eco-friendly 

wooden exercise board that lets 

you slide, wobble, balance, rock 

and more! This curved board is 

great for your Pilates and Yoga 

disciplines, as well as all sorts 

of at-home exercises. It’s made 

of organic maple and birch 

wood, and is 100 per cent locally 

sourced and manufactured. 

Swing boards are a great way 

to encourage dynamic, playful 

and creative movement. We 

also fancy the concave shaped 

Swing 360 board, created for 

fun, balancing, sitting, ball 

games and spinning, and which 

is suitable for really young tots, 

too. The Swing Board is R1056, 

the Swing 360 R1417. Details: 

@blueheaven_movement on IG, 

@blueheavenbiz on Facebook 

Socks that suit your mood? Why 

not. New to our shores, Sockshh is a 

range of socks ...five funky colours, 

each paired with an emotion and 

with a unique scent. 

Perfect for today’s aware teens and 

YAs, these come in recyclable, ecofriendly 

packaging like you have 

never seen before. After washing 

the socks, you place them back in 

the tube to retain that freshness and 

scent, and wear the socks that suit 

your feet and your mood. The secret 

socks are made with a unique blend 

of material and contain non-slip 

bands to stay up when you need 

them most. For more deets, visit 

sockshh.com, Instagram 

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A journey with autism 

When autism came knocking at Ilana Gerschlowitz’s door, she didn’t give up. 

She fought for him, and for others with this diagnosis, too. 


Ilana and Martin Gerschlowitz were an ordinary South African 

couple. Young. Newly married. Bright, promising futures 

ahead. That is before autism came knocking on their door. 

For ten months, their baby David was perfect ... smiling, 

lifting his head, playing peek-a-boo. Then came recurring ear 

infections, diarrhoea, and a high fever which led to hospital. 

When he got home, everything had changed. “We suddenly 

noticed that our son didn’t want to look at us anymore. This 

was frightening. He also showed no interest in playing our 

usual games of peek-a-boo. The laughs, smiles or reactions 

that ‘normal’ babies his age use to communicate were gone; 

the sparkle in his eyes had dimmed … and the countless trips 

to doctors, specialists and therapists began. Life as we knew 

it – and as I’d so carefully planned it – was over,” says Ilana. 

At 20 months, a developmental specialist delivered, quite 

harshly, the diagnosis. David had autism. “He will never speak, 

go to school, be toilet-trained, have friends, get married, or 

hold down a job. Take out an insurance policy and see a 

psychologist,” she said. 

Unwilling to accept the hopelessness of an autism prognosis, 

the couple set out to rescue him from the fortress that kept 

him from them. Never giving up, Ilana spent every waking 

moment researching the illness until she found answers. And 

when autism struck again, threatening another son’s future, 

their mission became clear. This was not a fight they were 

prepared to lose. 

Subsequently, drawing from international experts, Ilana has gone on to help 

countless children facing learning challenges. 

Raised on a farm in the Free State, moving to Joburg to pursue a career in law - 

she completed her B.Com (LLB) at the University of the Witwatersrand and was 

subsequently admitted and practised as an attorney. In 2009 Ilana hosted the 

landmark Challenging Children Conference in South Africa. This event provided 

a platform for the presentation of the latest treatments and developments in 

autism. She then went on to become the founding director of The Star Academy, 

a specialist autism centre that has academies around the world, and which is 

affiliated with CARD, world leaders in autism treatment. The academy provides 

applied behavioural analysis instruction to children with autism. Ilana also 

established Catch Up Kids, which helps children overcome learning challenges. 

She continues to light the way for many parents who are battling autism or 

learning difficulties. 

She’s now written a personal memoir ... a story of a journey few parents would 

ever want to encounter, a story of the tenacity of a mother fighting to give her 

children their best lives, and achieving the apparently impossible. In her prologue, 

she writes ”In telling our story, we share what we have gone through and the 

details of David’s diagnosis and treatment, passing on our first-hand knowledge 

and experience of what it means to be the parents of a child with autism. What 

we’ve learnt over the years is that in autism there is only one constant – which is 

that each child is different. As the saying goes ‘If you’ve met one individual with 

autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.’ This book is not just about David’s 

story. It’s about a family with three beautiful boys, and our journey into the world 

of autism. This is our story of staggering heartbreak, searing honesty and, most 

importantly, monumental victories.” 

Saving My Sons - A Journey with 

Autism by Ilana Gerschlowitz 

with journalist Marion Scher. 

Bookstorm, R320 


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ENJOY THE RIDE 

With our country’s beautiful scenery, 

cultural history and unique flora, 

biking holidays and exploring the 

great outdoors on two wheels are fast 

becoming a popular choice amongst 

families. You’ve done the research and 

found the perfect destination for your 

next family bike vacay, now it’s time 

to line up your family’s gear and get 

ready to hit the road. 

Exploring new places with the family 

means lots of pedalling, especially for 

the little ones. Sometimes just coming 

along for the ride can be enough for 

them ... all they (and you) want is to 

be safe, cosy and not miss a moment 

while riding around in a new place. 

A multisport bike trailer is the perfect 

addition to any young family’s 

adventure and is the best way to 

ensure you see all the sights with the 

kids on board. They will be happy and 

comfortable in their spacious cockpit 

with plenty of windows, pockets for 

the snacks, and a five-point harness to 

keep them safe. 

The Thule Coaster XT Bike Trailer is 

a robust, basic bike trailer that offers 

a safe, comfortable ride and easily 

transforms into a stroller once you 

Great options for your next family biking adventure 

reach your destination. It comfortably 

seats two kids, folds flat for simple 

storage and transport and has extra 

storage space for carrying bags and 

extra cargo. 

Another option is the Thule 

Chariot Cross 1 Multifunctional 

Child Carrier, which gives you 

the freedom to enjoy almost any 

outdoor adventure with your child. 

Designed for active families who want 

a versatile, tough and stylish bike 

trailer, and who love being outdoors 

all year round, the all-round trailer and 

stroller offer comfort and flexibility for 

families with an active lifestyle, and 

the optional Jogging Kit makes it a 

great training partner. An extra large 

cargo bag provides additional space 

for what you need to bring. With one 

or more of the packages, this chariot 

transforms to let you stroll, bike or run. 

An alternative is to invest in a good 

child bike seat that will allow you 

and the kids enjoy the everyday bike 

rides, safely, easily and in style. A 

bike seat is a great choice for letting 

your child see the world from your 

bike and allow them to share in your 

passion for cycling. When it comes 

to choosing between a front or rear 

child bike seat, it all comes down to 

personal preference. 

Rear child bike seats have a higher 

weight capacity and larger footprint 

to accommodate children up to 

22 kg. The Thule RideAlong Lite 

Rear Child Bike Seat is a strong and 

reliable rear-mounted seat designed 

for daily commutes and adventures. 

The easy-to-use recline feature is 

also ideal for those longer rides that 

overlap with nap time. 

On the other hand, front child bike 

seats offer the best view for you 

and your child. While they have a 

front-row seat for every two-wheel 

adventure, you can also keep an 

eye on them while taking in your 

surroundings. The Thule Yepp Nexxt 

Mini is one of the lightest seats on 

the market with a smart design for 

rides around town. 

Every parent, child, and bicycle is 

unique, so it’s important to consider 

all of your options to ensure the 

best fit for your family that will give 

you and your precious passenger 

a safe, easy, and enjoyable ride. 

Details: thulestore.co.za 


Holiday camp fun! 

While sending your child to a holiday camp might sound a little daunting, 

chances are it is exactly what they need. And, having recently been given a ‘sneak 

peek’ into a typical Sugar Bay holiday camp, we can pretty much guarantee that 

if they do go, they won’t want to come home afterwards! 

Text: LEAH SHONE 

There is nothing quite like seeing kids playing 

and interacting freely with each other, faceto-face, 

without a digital device in sight. 

Even more wonderful is seeing them being 

given full, undivided attention from the 

adults looking after them. In truth, this is 

something that even we, as parents, often 

struggle to do. 

With water slides, skateboards, rope swinging, 

arts and crafts, drama, body boarding, ocean 

swimming and loads of other activities on 

offer, Sugar Bay is a little slice of heaven for 

children aged between six and 17 years old. 

There is something to literally keep every 

child busy, entertained and happy at this 

beautiful resort situated in the coastal village 

of Zinkwazi on the North Coast of KZN. 

After having spent a few days and nights 

with the kids and counsellors at Sugar Bay, 

we realised however that the real magic of 

this place lies in the human connection and 

relationships the kids form while having the 

time of their lives. 

It’s been a rough couple of years for our 

children. Lockdowns, masks and spending 

way too much time in front of screens 

instead of playing with peers have all had 

a negative effect on both their mental and 

physical wellness. 


It’s for this reason, despite everything she and her team have faced, that Sugar 

Bay founder Zoe Ellender remains steadfast in her decision to keep the camp 

open. 

“Our children need this now more than ever,” says Zoe, who started the camp 20 

years ago. “The world is a very different place compared to when we first opened. 

Children are so protected and spend too much time in front of screens. They 

desperately need to connect, interact and socialise with each other.” 

Learning to spend time away from their parents, too, is an important part of 

their emotional development, she says. “What is amazing, is that it is usually the 

anxious kids who gain the most from spending a week with us. The children who 

are shy or nervous in the beginning are usually the ones who get on stage and 

confidently share their stories around the campfire on our final nights.” 

Based on the typical American-styled summer camp, Sugar Bay is the only 

sleepover resort in South Africa that has been built and run for children only. No 

parents are allowed! 

Children travel from all around South Africa (and overseas) to spend a week or 

two at a Sugar Bay holiday camp, where they make memories to last a lifetime. 

Sugar Bay also offers school tours outside of the holiday seasons. 

The camp is well-maintained and the kids sleep in wooden cabins nestled in a 

forest-like setting. There are two or more counsellors assigned to each cabin (kids 

are never left unsupervised) and boys’ and girls’ cabins are separate and secure 

with campers divided according to their grade. 

The professionally-engineered resort is comfortable, homey and very secure. 

There is a 25m swimming pool with three waterslides, a soccer field, five-sided 

climbing tower and obstacle and ropes courses. There is also a grand hall and 

dining room area, an arts and crafts centre, indoor sport hall and a tuckshop. 

Sugar Bay has private access to both the lagoon and beach - and all the water 

toys required for loads of summer fun! 

One of the highlights of a stay at Sugar Bay is definitely mealtime. The food is 

nutritious and tasty and made completely with kids in mind. It’s quite amazing, 

actually, to see how even the fussiest of eaters devour their breakfast, lunch and 

dinner (and snacks in-between) and, best of all, how they all work together to 

clean up their table and eating space afterwards. 

The thing that stands out above all though (and likely one of the most important 

aspects for parents), is the calibre of counsellors at Sugar Bay. Often students 

on holiday or those taking a gap year, the counsellors have all been extensively 

vetted and trained (in emergency first response and child psychology) and they 

all love what they do. 

“When I started the camp, I underestimated the impact the counsellors would 

have on the kids,” says Zoe. “I’ve since realised that it’s not about having the best 

SUP boards, skateboards and waterslides … it’s about the human interaction.” 

All the counsellors are fully engaged and passionate and bring their own skills 

and talents to the camp - which means there are always different classes and 

activities on offer, from dancing and yoga to martial arts, crab catching and flower 

identification. 

Sugar Bay also recently launched a counsellor’s academy (a three-month master 

class or 11-month gap year programme), where young adults gain useful 

qualifications and experience with things like lifeguarding, scuba diving and 

boating. 

“I know that what we do is incredibly important and I believe one hundred per 

cent in all the benefits. I truly think that every child should go to camp at least 

once in their lifetime,” says Zoe. 

Details: www.sugarbay.co.za, 032 485 3778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za 

Need to know: 

Sugar Bay holiday camps (either 6, 7 or 12 days) are held during school holidays and each one has a different theme. The cost of 

a one-week camp ranges between R6 499 and R8 499 (depending on the week), which includes access to more than 100 activities 

(none are compulsory, the children decide what they want to do), three meals a day (and snacks), a strict 1:3 staff to child ratio, 

three-star accommodation and loads more. Get It readers will receive a R1 000 discount if they book for any of the upcoming 2022 

holiday camps. 


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