Mother & Child 26

FAMILY PLANNING • PREGNANCY • BIRTH • INFANCY

FAMILY PLANNING • PREGNANCY • BIRTH • INFANCY

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CONTENTS

ISSUE 26

Features

16 MAKE IT WONDERFUL

Five things you can do to help you

have a more positive birth experience

22 “SAY MA-MA”

When should your child start

speaking? Here’s what parents

should look for if concerned about

language development

16

MAKE IT

WONDERFUL

Five things you can

do to help you have

a more positive

birth experience

28 GET A MOVE ON!

Infants need lots of active

movement and play—and there are

simple ways to help them get it

36 EMOTIONAL ROLLER

COASTER

Yes, the ‘terrible 2s’ are full-on,

but let’s look at things from a

child’s perspective

42 NEW-SCHOOL IDEAS

Why—and how—we should make our

classrooms active learning spaces

48 DAD MATTERS

6 ways fathers can share love

and connection with their babies,

preschoolers and young children

52 KEEP WATCH

With young children—as well as

older children and adolescents—

getting more screen time than ever,

it’s important for parents to keep it

at healthy levels

28

56 MONEY-WISE

A nine-month plan for getting your

family’s finances in order before

baby arrives

60 FUTURE FOODS

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ISSUE 26

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TRAVEL &

OUTINGS:

CUT THE COSTS,

NOT THE FUN

7 ways you and your

family can holiday on a

shoestring budget

66

66

Regulars

12 THE BUZZ

News, views and trends for pregnancy,

birth and motherhood

66 WHAT’S FOR DINNER?

In Trish van der Nest’s latest cookbook,

Cooking with Love, she shows how to prepare

delicious, healthy meals for those gathered

around your table

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70 DECOR: SPACE OUT

Is that small room in your house just

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74 TRAVEL & OUTINGS:

CUT THE COST, NOT THE FUN

7 ways you and your family can holiday

on a shoestring budget


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New trending beautifying products

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88 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

A pick of the latest quality must-haves for

your little one

90 GROWING UP FAST!

Here are a few nifty goodies for mommy’s big

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92 EASY DOES IT

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94 WE LOVE BOOKS

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And so we’ve come to another

year-end—this time perhaps with

more hope and happiness, as the

worst of the pandemic seems

behind us and we can once more

breathe easy (excuse the pun).

Moms (and dads) can also

breathe easy with all the

informative articles we’ve gathered in this edition,

making the journey of

parenthood a little less

stressful.

You can look forward

to learning more

about: how to prepare a

positive birth experience

for yourself; baby’s

language development

(“when is he going

to start talking?”);

how to survive your

toddler’s terrible 2s, by

seeing things from her

perspective; ways in

which fathers can share

love and connection

with their young

children.

There are also helpful articles on introducing

more traditional African wholefoods such as

sorghum and teff into your family’s diet, and

decorating a small room in a way that makes it

seem bigger. And we offer a useful nine-month

budgeting plan for getting your finances in order

before baby arrives.

As in every edition, our Best Buys pages are

brimming with trending goodies for mom, baby and

tot; we serve up some of Trish van der Nest’s latest

healthy, family-friendly recipes that don’t sacrifice

on flavour; and a travel industry expert shares tips

on how to holiday on a shoestring budget.

Once again, we hope you find some inspiration,

motivation and information among these pages.

See you in 2023!

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The

BUZZ

The latest news, views and trends for pregnancy, birth and motherhood

BABY BULLETIN

Which little celeb babies have arrived over the past quarter?

Actor Alec Baldwin is a father of eight!

His wife Hilaria gave birth to a girl, Ilaria

Catalina Irena Baldwin, in September.

It was baby no. 1 for actor Nicolas

Cage and his wife Riko: a little daughter

named August Francesca Coppola

Cage, born in September.

In August, gospel singer

Isaac Houghton and his

wife Adrienne Bailon

(from The Real) welcomed a

baby boy, Ever James.

He was born via surrogate.

Sophie Turner of Game of Thrones

fame and her husband, the Jonas

Brother Joe, welcomed their second

daughter in July.

It’s a family of four

for movie director

Quentin Tarantino after

his wife Daniella gave

birth to their second child

in July—a baby sister

for their son Leo.

FBI star Missy Peregrym welcomed

her second baby, daughter Mela

Joséphine, with husband Tom Oakley

in July. She shared on Instagram

that she “had the most profound

experience” welcoming her baby girl

in a home water-birth.


THE BUZZ

CHEERS!

The 5 best drinks for pregnant women

Your water needs increase during pregnancy. Staying

hydrated is crucial for your baby’s growth and

development—and with summer approaching, a cool

beverage will be just the thing to keep you refreshed.

Water

Make H2O your default drink during pregnancy (and all

the time, really!). Water helps your body absorb essential

nutrients from food. Give your glass a boost with mint sprigs,

a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, sliced cucumber or even

a few muddled berries.

Milk

You need 1 000mg of calcium per day during pregnancy to

support your baby’s growing bones and teeth, as well as keep

your circulatory, muscular and nervous systems in working order.

And milk is one of the very best calcium sources. If you don’t do

dairy, fortified soy milk (unsweetened) is a good alternative.

Seltzer

Try a sparkling water spritzer as an alcohol-free alternative that’s

hydrating and fun. If you’re craving something sweet, add a slice

of fresh fruit or a splash of 100% (pasteurised) fruit juice.

Fruit and veggie smoothies

Blended fruits and veggies are a delicious way to meet your

daily produce needs. Stick with liquids like water, milk or plain

yoghurt instead of juice, and limit or skip sweeteners. To make

your smoothie more satisfying so

you stay fuller longer, add a source

of healthy fat like peanut or

almond butter.

Source: www.whattoexpect.com

Ginger tea

Hot or iced, ginger tea is a tasty option that’s safe to

drink during pregnancy. Studies show that ginger can

help soothe an unsettled stomach and ease

pregnancy-related nausea. Brew your own tea

by steeping freshly sliced ginger root in boiling water.

CHILD’S PLAY

The worst things to

put on a baby registry

When you’re making a baby registry, it’s

easy to throw everything on your list. But

there are some items you should think

twice about. Think rather about practical

things you can use and enjoy in the long

term. From being unnecessary to taking

up space, there are good reasons to

avoid these baby products:

Baby Wipe Warmer

It’s not going to make much of a

difference. It won’t make baby

less fussy during nightly changes, and it

won’t prolong the life of your baby wipes.

Diaper Genie

In some ways, a diaper genie makes

sense. But most parents take dirty

nappies out of the house quickly,

anyway, so using a traditional dirt bin

may be just as effective as the genie.

Baby Shoes

While they can be cute, they

can easily fall off and get

lost. Moreover, many babies

don’t like having things

on their feet, and it just

adds an unnecessary

step to getting your baby

dressed.

Bottle Warmer

Many parents heat up their baby’s bottle,

but you don’t want to get him used to a

warm temperature. There’ll be times when

you’re out-and-about and have to offer

him a lukewarm bottle. It’s easy enough

to warm a bottle with hot water.

Changing Table

You’ll likely be changing your baby

wherever is convenient (like the floor),

rather than carrying her all the way to the

bedroom to use the changing table. A

changing table is also more dangerous,

since your baby can roll off. Consider

asking for a changing mat.

Nursery Steriliser

This steriliser uses UV LED technology to

sanitise small items in seconds (like stuffed

animals and pacifiers). But given that you

can throw a teddy or baby clothes in the

washing machine, or sanitise a soother with

hot water, a steriliser can easily become

another device simply taking up space.

Source: www.babygaga.com

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THE BUZZ

MOVIE MAGIC

6 great kids’ films to give moms more than an 80-minute break...

We understand that it sometimes helps for kids’ screen time to last

longer than a 24-minute episode. So here’s our cheat sheet to six great

children’s films on Showmax that they can watch to give you more

than an 80-minute break when you have other things to do.

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

(10-12PG LV)

This instalment sees Peter Parker turn to

Doctor Strange for help after Spider-

Man’s identity is revealed. When a

spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from

other worlds start to appear, forcing

Peter to discover what it truly means

to be Spider-Man. On Showmax, you

can also rewatch 2017’s Spider-Man:

Homecoming, as well as Sam Raimi’s

Spider-Man trilogy.

SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY

(PGLV)

The long-awaited sequel to the 1996

favourite, Space Jam: A New Legacy

sees a rogue AI trap basketball

champion LeBron James and his son

in a digital space, forcing LeBron,

Bugs Bunny and a gang of notoriously

undisciplined Looney Tunes into the

highest stakes basketball game ever as

they face the AI’s digitised champions

on the court.

SING 2

(PG)

The sequel to 2016’s Sing (also on

Showmax), Sing 2 follows the everoptimistic

koala, Buster Moon (Matthew

McConaughey) and his cast as they

plan to launch their most dazzling

stage extravaganza yet in the glittering

entertainment capital of the world.

But to get their show on at the Crystal

Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore

City, they need to win over ruthless

mogul wolf Jimmy Crystal, and persuade

reclusive lion rock legend

Clay Calloway (voiced

by U2 frontman Bono, in

his animated film debut)

to return to the stage.

Get ready for big dreams,

spectacular hit songs, and

a reminder of the power

of music to heal even the

most broken heart.

THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY

BUSINESS (PG)

The Boss Baby 2 catches up with the

now-adult Templeton brothers who’ve

drifted apart, until a new boss baby sets

out to bring them together again—and

save childhood along the way. The allstar

voice cast includes Alec Baldwin,

who reprises his role as the Boss Baby,

alongside the likes of James Marsden,

Jeff Goldblum, Lisa Kudrow, Eva

Longoria and Jimmy Kimmel. The Boss

Baby 1 is also available on Showmax.

PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE

(All ages)

No city’s too big, no pup’s too small!

Based on the beloved preschool TV

series, the movie tails Ryder and his pack

of puppy hero friends to Adventure City,

where greedy Mayor Humdinger is turning

the bustling metropolis into a state of

chaos. Plus, there’s a courageous new

girl pup on the squad: Liberty.

CLIFFORD THE BIG

RED DOG (PGV)

Heroes don’t get any bigger than Clifford,

the Big Red Dog. Based on the beloved

series of 80 children’s books by Norman

Bridwell, the story centres on a tiny puppy

called Clifford who, it’s said, will only grow

as much as his new best friend loves him.

As it turns out, though, young Emily loves

Clifford quite a lot...


PREGNANCY Preparing for birth


Preparing for birth PREGNANCY

Make it

wonderful

Five things you can do to help you have a

more positive birth experience

By Claire Parker

If you have concerns

over a suggestion your

care providers have made,

or have questions, don’t

be afraid to ask.



Whether

you’re a

first-time

mum or

have had

children

before,

you’re probably willing to try

anything to ensure you have the

most positive birth experience you

can. After all, the kind of birth

experience you have can not only

affect your own mental health, but

can have an effect on parent-child

bonding, as well as partner-topartner

relationships for years

after giving birth.

It can be confusing to know

what to expect or where to turn to

for advice, especially as maternity

services have changed due to falling

staff numbers and the continued

impact of COVID-19. But here are

a few things you can do yourself as

you navigate your maternity care,

which may help you have a more

positive birth experience:

Understanding what your body’s

going through, and making a

personalised plan for your birth, may

help you feel more prepared and less

anxious about what to expect.

2. KNOW YOUR CARERS.

Being cared for by one nominated

midwife, or being assigned to

a team of familiar midwives,

is shown to be associated with

better outcomes for you and your

baby—including decreased chance

of having a premature labour

and lower likelihood of needing

interventions (such as birth with

the help of forceps). You’re also

more likely to be satisfied with

your overall experience.

When an allocated midwife is not

an option, this makes choosing the

right birth partners crucial. They

can not only offer you reassurance,

encouragement and support but

can be your advocate, help you try

different positions in labour and

help provide you with snacks and

drinks. Most typically, these would be

trusted loved ones. But be aware that

research shows birth partners may

also feel anxious or overwhelmed at

taking on this role, and may struggle

with seeing a loved one in pain. So

it’s important to be realistic about

your expectations, and choose the

right person. It may be that the

best birth partner for you is a

close friend or relative.

1. GET EDUCATED.

Studies have shown that signing

up for antenatal classes can

help reduce fear, depression and

anxiety—both during pregnancy

and after birth.

Typically, antenatal classes

will help you understand what’s

happening to your body during

pregnancy and explain the birth

process. They may also teach

you coping strategies to help

relax during labour, alongside

guidance on caring for your new

baby. Antenatal classes can also

be a great way of meeting other

parents going through the same

thing as you.

Another option is creating a

personalised care and support

plan. This is a tool you can use

with your care providers to

explore what’s important to you—

and discuss what your range of

options are, such as your preferred

place of birth, or whether you

prefer skin-to-skin contact with

your baby immediately after birth.

Studies have shown that signing up

for antenatal classes can help reduce

fear, depression and anxiety—both

during pregnancy and after birth.


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IF YOU AREN’T HAPPY.

There are likely to be many

other options available to you,

such as where you may give

birth, or how you want to be

cared for during labour.

During antenatal appointments,

be sure to pause, think and

ask about benefits, risks and

alternatives to the care being

proposed. Research shows how

important choice and personalised

care are for expectant parents who

want their voices and preferences

to be acknowledged, and to receive

consistent advice.

If you have concerns over a

suggestion your care providers

have made, or have questions,

don’t be afraid to ask. If you prefer,

take your birth partner with you,

who can empower you to ensure

your voice is heard. After all, care

providers are duty-bound to ensure

you make fully informed choices.

4. DON’T ALWAYS LISTEN

TO YOUR FRIENDS AND

FAMILY.

Once people hear you have a baby

on the way, it seems everyone feels

the need, without asking, to tell you

the full (and often graphic) details

of their own children’s birth. But

it’s perfectly acceptable to politely

change the subject if you don’t

want to listen, or if hearing these

stories makes you nervous or worry.

It’s also worth remembering

that each person has a different

labour and birth, even with their

own children—so what was true for

someone else is likely not to be the

same for you.

While it can be helpful for some

people to debrief after the birth, it’s

okay to avoid hearing this yourself

if it makes your nervous, and

maybe suggest they speak with a

professional about their experience

instead of telling you.

5. VISIT YOUR PREFERRED

PLACE OF BIRTH.

Many maternity units are now

opening up their doors to tours and

informal visits—and those that

aren’t yet, are doing

this virtually.

Becoming familiar with where

you may give birth—even down to

where you may park on the day—

can help you feel more confident

about giving birth. It may also

remove some of the unknown,

helping you regain a sense of

control, which in itself is linked to

a more positive birth experience.

For those planning a home

birth, speak to your midwife about

how you can improve your space

to facilitate the most safe and

positive experience. For one of the

most important days of your life,

visualising where this will take

place ahead of time can help you

feel more confident and in control.

Ultimately, it’s important to

remember that no one can predict

exactly how your labour and birth

journey will go. Even after heeding

the above steps, there’s always a

chance you may need to consider a

plan B, C or even D. But no matter

what, remember you’ve done your

very best, and you’re not likely to

repeat this exact experience the

next time.

Claire Parker is a senior lecturer

in Midwifery at Anglia Ruskin

University


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BABY Speech

“Say

ma-ma”

When should your child start speaking?

Here’s what parents should look for if concerned

about language development

By Michelle St Clair & Vanessa Lloyd-Esenkaya


Speech BABY

For the children themselves, it can

be very frustrating when they’re

unable to express their thoughts


BABY Speech

For some

children, a delay

in early language

milestones may be the

first sign of a long-term

disorder of language

development.

Children develop at

varying rates in

all sorts of ways,

from when they

take their first

steps to when

they understand

that their own perspective may

be different to someone else’s.

Language is no different, so there’s

no set age at which a child should

start talking.

There are, of course, certain

milestones that most children

achieve in their communication

at certain ages, and it can be a

daunting time for parents who

see their friends’ children begin

speaking earlier than their

own. For most children, this is

likely just the natural variation

in when children achieve their

own milestones. For others, this

could be a temporary language

delay that will eventually see

them catch up without any

intervention.

But for some children, a delay

in early language milestones may

be the first sign of a long-term

disorder of language development.

So what should parents look for

if they’re concerned about their

child’s language development?

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT

SPEECH

Generally, children begin to

babble from around the age of 6

months and say their first words

between 10 and 15 months

(most start speaking at about

12 months). They then begin

to pick up increasing numbers

of words and start to combine

them into simple sentences

after around 18 months.

It’s important to note that

language is not just the sounds we

make with our voice. The idea that

language is only speech is a huge

misconception. We take it for granted,

but understanding the language used

by those around us is a very complex

task. We need to have knowledge

of the words being used, have a

concept of what those words mean in

different contexts, and understand

the meaning of a sentence based on

the order of the words. These are

called receptive language skills.

Parents should be aware

that from the earliest stages of

language development, children

understand more than they

can communicate themselves.

Indeed, it’s through children’s

understanding of the language

surrounding them—in other

words, what parents, siblings and

caregivers are saying—that they

build their own language skills.

Some conditions affecting

speech, such as a stutter, are

highly noticeable. In contrast, the

problems children have when they

aren’t developing language in the

typical fashion can sometimes

be hidden. Sometimes seemingly

complex instructions can be

readily understood due to the

overall context. For example,

telling your child to “go and get

your coat and boots on” may be

understood due to the context of

getting ready to leave the house

and understanding the words

“coat” and “boots”.

Other instructions with a

less clear context, such as “get

the blue and black book that is

under the blanket on the chair”,

require a better understanding

of the language itself and may be

harder for children with language

difficulties. It’s often difficult to

identify an underlying language

problem in many children,

particularly when they’re good at

using the social context.


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WHEN TO SEEK HELP

For the children themselves, it can

be very frustrating when they’re

unable to express their thoughts or

when they don’t fully understand

what’s going on around them. A

child who has temper tantrums

but finds it hard to say why they’re

distressed may have an underlying

language difficulty. This may

signal language delay, which is

not uncommon. If you notice that

your child finds it hard to follow

simple instructions, this could be

due to a difficulty in understanding

language, which may indicate a

more persistent problem.

About 70% to 80% of children

with expressive delays catch up

with their language by the age of

4. For others, this may highlight

developmental language disorder

(DLD), a long-term impairment of

language skills. Even experts find

it difficult to tell language delay

and disorder apart before primary

school. DLD is thought to affect

7.6%, or one in 15 children. DLD

can affect expressive and receptive

language skills and it lasts into

adulthood.

All children have the capacity to

thrive, but children with DLD may

need extra support to achieve their

full potential. Rather than ‘wait

and see’, it’s a good idea to seek

professional advice, particularly

if your child is between 18

and 30 months and appears to

have problems understanding

language, uses very few gestures

to communicate, and is slow at

learning new words. The first step

is to contact a local speech and

language therapy service.

BOOSTING LANGUAGE

SKILLS

Language is flexible and there’s no

such thing as too much language

input. Whatever level of language

development your child has, there

are always things you can do to

boost their language skills further.

For example, when you’re playing

with your toddler, watch where

their eyes are going and label the

things they see. If they say “horse

running”, you can build on this

with: “Yes, the horse is running!

Where is he running to?” This

helps children learn new words

and concepts as well as learn about

how better to structure sentences.

Reading books together is great

for building language skills, as

you can find new words in books

for things not often seen in real

life, such as zoo animals. It’s also

valuable in promoting attention

and listening skills. Be sure to ask

lots of ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions

to get more language out of your

child, rather than questions that

can be answered with a “yes” or

“no”. Watching videos or children’s

television can be similar, but only

if you’re watching and discussing

the videos or shows together.

It sounds simple, but having

back-and-forth conversations with

your child can help enormously.

Not only can this be incredibly

rewarding socially but it can help

build and expand their language

and wider social communication

skills. Try to build this into regular

activities such as talking with your

child while doing the supermarket

shop.

Michelle St Clair is a senior

lecturer in Psychology, and Vanessa

Lloyd-Esenkaya a postdoctoral

research associate in Psychology,

both at the University of Bath


BABY Development


Development BABY

Get a

move on!

Infants need lots of active movement and play

—and there are simple ways to help them get it

By Danae Dinkel

When people set personal

fitness goals and establish

their physical exercise

routines, there’s a group of

cuddly individuals often

left out... infants!

Historically, infant

active movement has been perceived as a personality

characteristic. It’s assumed that infants are

plenty active on their own, without needing adult

intervention to encourage movement. However,

research is revealing that the choices, behaviours

and everyday habits of adults have a big influence

on how much infants move.

I’m a physical activity teacher and researcher.

For the past five years, I’ve conducted several studies

exploring infant movement, seeking to identify

what supports the development of lifelong physical

activity habits.

I’ve learnt that many parents and other

caregivers want to encourage infants to actively play

and move. However, they often don’t know for sure

how much physical activity an infant needs, nor do

they often recognise how their own behaviours may

be limiting an infant’s physical activity. Fortunately,

there are several easy—and fun—ways to add more

physical activity to an infant’s daily life.

WHY INFANTS NEED MOVEMENT,

AND HOW MUCH

Study of infant movement is a relatively new field,

so there’s still much to learn. However, one of the

field’s foundational studies was published in 1972,

and it found that increased infant physical activity

can improve motor development. More recent

research shows that increased infant movement

can improve bone health and personal-social

development: skills related to improving their

independence or interacting with others, such as

feeding themselves or waving goodbye.


BABY Development

The World Health Organisation

(WHO) suggests infants should be

physically active several times a

day, especially through interactive

floor-based play. Similarly, the

American Academy of Paediatrics

recommends opportunities for

interactive play throughout the day,

along with at least 30 minutes of

‘tummy time’ with an adult.

Yet, half the parents

participating in our research

reported they hadn’t heard of

these recommendations and did

desire more specific guidelines on

encouraging active play.

WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS?

While research is ongoing, I and

other researchers have identified

three major barriers to infant

active movement: screen time,

restrictive devices and ‘gendered

play’—gender-related stereotypes,

beliefs and practices in relation to

how children play.

The American Academy of

Paediatrics and other organisations

discourage allowing infants any

screen time other than video

chatting. However, a recent review

found that children ages 0 to 2

years may be getting between 36

and 330 minutes of screen time

per day. A 2019 analysis of data

gathered between 2008 and 2010

found that children’s screen time

increased from 53 minutes a day at

age 1 to more than 150 minutes per

day by age 3, which suggests screen

time habits begin taking shape at

very early ages.

Furthermore, the WHO suggests

infants should spend no more than

one hour at a time in a restrictive

device. Yet, many adults overuse

car seats, strollers, high chairs or

other ‘containers’ that constrain

movement.

Research into adult physical

activity consistently shows that

males are more active than

females, regardless of age. Our

research suggests this gap may

begin during infancy and be

related to gendered play.

In our 2020 study exploring

infant motor development in

relation to parents’ promotion

of play, we found that parents

of male infants more often

encouraged play that promoted

gross motor skills: movement

involving the large muscles that

support activities like walking,

running or kicking. Parents

of female infants more often

made statements that promoted

fine motor skills, which involve

smaller movements of the hands

and arms, and support activities

like reaching and grasping.

We found that females had

significantly higher fine motor

skills than male.

We’ve documented additional

barriers as well, including time

spent eating, tending to the

infant’s sleeping schedule or other

care needs; a need to baby-proof

surroundings; or weather and other

environmental concerns.

HOW TO SUPPORT

INFANT MOVEMENT

Fortunately, there are many ways

to break down these barriers—and

none requires buying expensive

baby gear.

Encourage tummy time

Two to three times a day, place an

awake infant on his or her tummy

for a few minutes, and then play

and engage with them. This is the

primary method of supporting

movement for infants who are not

yet mobile.

Explore movement together

Doing activities that help infants

learn about movement, such as

bouncing your child on your lap

and singing and playing pattycake

or peekaboo, can encourage

infants to move. Infants also watch

what the adults around them do—

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BABY Development

In one of our studies, many

mothers reported being

physically active themselves, but

few realised it was important

to role-model regular physical

activity for infants.

CREATE SAFE PLAY

SPACE

As infants learn to move and

get better at controlling their

feet and hands, even normal

household objects—such as small

items they can shove into their

mouths and choke on—become

potential hazards requiring adult

intervention. Protect them by

clearing clutter and removing

potentially dangerous objects

from a space that’s at least 1.5

by 2 metres.

No equipment? No problem!

It doesn’t take new or costly gear

to encourage infant movement. Use

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to crawl over. Mixing bowls and

measuring cups can double as toys.

Two to three times a day, place an

awake infant on his or her tummy

for a few minutes, and then play

and engage with them.

Adults can also turn their own

bodies into an infant climbing gym.

For example, sit on the floor with

legs spread out and encourage your

infant to pull him/herself up or

crawl over them.

Get outside

It’s recommended you take your

infant outside two to three times

per day, weather permitting. Our

research suggests children are

more physically active when

they play in parks, playgrounds

and other open areas that allow

for gross motor activities like

crawling and walking. The benefits

of active outdoor play may also

include improved self-control,

attention, communication and

social development.

Finally, it need not be up to

parents alone. Research has

linked social support by siblings

and peers, childcare providers and

teachers with increased physical

activity in children.

Trust me, as both a physical

activity researcher and a working

mother of three—including an

11-month-old just learning to

walk—I can attest that when adults

and older children play with my

baby, it gives me an opportunity to

accomplish something on my to-do

list, and provides my infant with

more opportunities to enjoy moving.

Danae Dinkel is an associate

professor in the Department of

Health and Kinesiology at the

University of Nebraska Omaha


TODDLERS Behaviour


Behaviour TODDLERS

Emotional

roller coaster

Yes, the ‘terrible 2s’ are full-on, but let’s look

at things from a child’s perspective

By Rochelle Matacz & Lynn Priddis

Being able to understand

the world from the child’s

perspective helps a parent

anticipate, interpret and respond

to the child’s behaviour


TODDLERS Behaviour

Meet Eli. He

entered the

second year

of his life

with gusto

and now, aged

18 months,

he’s discovering new things every

day—including ideas he wants to

try out immediately. Like, right

now. Waiting is not an option.

Combined with his passion for

life, he often becomes emotionally

overwhelmed and erupts into

frequent meltdowns. Words and

phrases like “no”, “do it myself” and

“mine” are used often.

Sometimes the smallest thing

ends with Eli kicking, biting and

crying. Although he’s still developing

a command of words, he shouts “I

don’t love you, Dad!” with devastating

accuracy. These outbursts happen at

home and out in public.

Research shows tantrums occur

in 87% of 18- to 24-month-olds,

91% of 30- to 36-month-olds, and

59% of 42- to 48-month-olds

—often on a daily basis.

The ‘terrible 2s’ may sound

accurate, but branding toddlerhood

(18 months to 36 months) this

way is an injustice to this group.

The generic label fails to grasp

the huge developmental growth

happening at this age. It also

fails to celebrate the developing

emotional life of a toddler, at

once complex, multifaceted and

exhilarating.

WHAT’S GOING ON?

Eli is at a ‘developmental

touchpoint’, where a unique surge

in capacities is coupled with

behaviour falling apart. At this

age, children begin to establish

independence while simultaneously

needing to learn ways of coping

with intense feelings such as fear,

anger, frustration and sadness.

Researchers are still discovering

what a normal trajectory for

emotional regulation development

looks like, and what may help or

hinder it.

Intense, uncontrolled

feelings and defiance

are normal at this age.

But it can be challenging for

parents to support their toddlers

through this stage.

Focusing solely on a toddler’s

behaviour fails to capture the

significant role sensitive caregiving

plays in social and emotional

development in the early years.

A core component of sensitive

and responsive parenting is a

parent’s capacity to put themselves

into the mind of their very young

child and understand the child’s

behaviour has meaning and is

driven by internal experiences

such as feelings, thoughts, desires

and intentions.

A CHILD’S-EYE VIEW

Being able to understand the world

from the child’s perspective helps

a parent anticipate, interpret and

respond to the child’s behaviour in

ways that build a child’s capacity to

regulate their emotions.

Eli’s dad didn’t experience

tantrums with his first child, who

had a calmer disposition, so he

finds Eli’s emotional outbursts

hard to tolerate. He becomes angry

when Eli refuses to do what he’s

told and yells at him to “stop it!”.

This frightens Eli, who sometimes

retreats and sometimes escalates

in his distress.

Eli’s dad is unaware of his

toddler’s internal experiences and

is confused by his own ‘out-ofcontrol’

feelings when parenting

him. Frequent emotional outbursts,

coupled with an authoritative

parenting style, place children at

risk of developing more serious

emotional and behavioural

problems.

Eli’s dad needs to understand

that his primary role at this stage

is to put his child’s experiences

at the centre of his mind. This

requires him to try to make sense

of what Eli is communicating about

himself through his behaviour and

to respond in a sensitive way. This

can help a child like Eli not be

overwhelmed by intense feelings.


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TODDLERS Behaviour

3 GUIDELINES FOR

PARENTS:

1. Be aware of your own

responses.

Tantrums can be emotionally

activating for parents. Being

aware and making sense of

your own feelings will help

you respond sensitively to

your child’s distress. When

Eli’s dad makes sense of his

struggles with managing

anger, he’s calmer—enabling

him to focus on Eli’s

emotional experiences.

2. Identify and validate

your child’s difficult

feelings.

Young children need help from

their parents to recognise that

the feelings they’re expressing

through their behaviours are

just that: feelings that will

pass in time. They need help

to name them, work out what’s

causing them and figure out

what may help.

3. Search for underlying

meaning.

Remember not to take

emotional outbursts

personally. Viewing a tantrum

as a means of communication

helps parents consider the

likely causes of a child’s

distress and to think through

possible solutions.

MAKING CHANGES

With new insights, parents like

Eli’s dad can can help their child

put themselves back together

again after emotional outbursts,

which may be less frequent. With

consistent support, toddlers can

learn to tolerate frustration, gain a

sense of control of strong feelings,

and find words to express what’s

happening inside them.

Parenting a toddler is no easy

task. Today’s parents have the

advantages of remarkable leaps in

neuroscientific and developmental

knowledge. However, these can

be difficult to access and even

more difficult to put into practice.

Unwittingly, we can fall back into

the familiar ways we were parented,

or we may attempt to try to do the

opposite of how we were parented—

only to find we have lost direction.

Investment in early

intervention programmes for

everyone, or at a targeted level

where the parent-child relationship

is in trouble, could provide the

building blocks for lifelong

emotional well-being for families

and for society.

Rochelle Matacz is manager of the

Pregnancy to Parenthood Clinic

at Edith Cowan University. Dr

Lynn Priddis is a clinical and

counselling psychologist with the

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New-school

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Why—and how—we should make our

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Experts around the world

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South Africa’s

educational

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challenges. As

technology, innovation

and youth culture

have advanced to the

stage that children now have access

to smart devices that can aid them

immeasurably, they’re subject to the

practices and systems of education

and schooling that were designed

for a different era.

The consequences of the

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change. For much of 2020 and

2021, students had to conduct

their studies remotely, causing the

need for traditional models to be

broken and highlighting the fact

that online learning can not only

empower students but instil in

them the desire to take charge of

their own education.

The need has arrived to

provide students with a holistic

education that uses technological

advancements, enhances learning

spaces, and encourages lateral

thinking and teaches skills they

can take forward into the everchanging

future.

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Fuchs, entrepreneur and long-time

educationalist, launched Centennial

Schools this year. He aims to

address the needs of modern

school students in this new era of

educational change. “It’s becoming

more difficult to find genuinely

revolutionary reform at the system

level in existing schools,” he says.

In a stark break from

educational norms, the schools

will address vital aspects

hampering South Africa’s

current education and apply new

approaches in teaching.

One of the core elements that

needed to be addressed was the

spaces in which students learn.

Traditional school classrooms

all look the same: rows of desks

and chairs facing the blackboard,

a teacher’s desk and chair at the

front. It’s how teaching has taken

place for generations—but do these

spaces actually help students learn?

The short answer is no. Experts

around the world have studied

classroom setups and concluded

that the traditional classroom is

actually a passive space where

students listen without interacting.

Human beings by nature are not

passive creatures, yet children are

expected to learn while sitting

passively for hours on end.

Simple things like allowing students

to stand while working, or face

their peers in a classroom, already

increase their active learning.


EDUCATION Classroom

“Setting up your

classroom for active

learning is actually

quite easy and does

not require expensive,

integrated technology,”

Fuchs says. “All schools can

implement active learning spaces

to a certain extent. Taking active

steps toward arranging the desks

in a circle so that students can

make eye contact with each other;

whiteboards and moveable chairs;

in a classroom with grouped tables

instead of rows, teachers can move

around freely to answer students’

questions during class.”

Even these low-tech measures

have reported significant

improvement in student

performance. “Studies show that

students in active learning spaces

outperformed those in traditionalstyle

classrooms when the same

course was taught in both settings,”

Fuchs reveals. “Our school has

taken the concept of active learning

to new heights by establishing

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He explains: “We have

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classroom furniture are essential to

creating spaces that are conducive

to teaching that focuses on futureready

skills.

“Perhaps the simplest example

of this is the standing desk, which

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all day, heightens alertness and

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“Over and above that, our furniture

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• And these Learning Hubs have

paid off, as evidenced by a survey

conducted by the school:

• Up to 70% of the students

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attendance, or improved

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active learning environments.

• Students who use standing desks

reported a 17% increase in calorie

expenditure compared with those

who use traditional desks.

• 70% of parents say standing

in the classroom has a positive

impact on their child’s

behaviour.

“Classrooms should always be

attractive, inviting environments

that children want to spend time

in,” Fuchs concludes.


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DAD MATTERS Relationships

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6 ways fathers can share love and connection with their

babies, preschoolers and young children

By Nikki Martyn

Fathers offer children

diverse experiences and can

positively impact their long-term

development and well-being.


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DAD MATTERS Relationships

CHILDREN’S GROWTH

AND DEVELOPMENT

Fathers offer children diverse

experiences and can positively

impact their long-term

development and well-being.

From birth, children are

learning how to physically engage

with the world and move their

bodies to make things happen.

Through attuned physical and

emotionally responsive caregiving,

they experience a secure base and

develop a sense of the world as

safe. They feel seen and heard. This

allows children, in turn, to grow

up to support the development of

meaningful, loving and trusted

relationships. For a child, this

depends on experiencing a

caregivers’ vulnerable loving self,

who shows up and is emotionally

present with them.

As toddlers and younger

children begin to explore the world

more independently, they enjoy

engaging in rough-and-tumble play

and learn boundaries, how to follow

rules and social-emotional skills.

Research has found that fathers

involved with their children’s

lives tend to ask children more

questions, significantly increasing

the child’s communication skills

and language development.

Fathers often push their

children to get through difficult

feelings when they want to

quit, and in so doing help them

build resilience. They support

thinking and problem solving,

often modelling and explaining

the reasoning or decisions for

completing a task. This supports the

development of critical thinking

and executive function skills.

Whether you’re a father, parent

or caregiver, or are contemplating

becoming one, here are some ways

to share love and connection with

your young child:

1. LISTEN

Children are learning intensively

from birth to age 3, in ways parents

may not imagine. Create space and

time to watch, wait, wonder and

Create space and time to watch,

wait, wonder and listen to how

your child perceives the world.

listen to how your child perceives

the world. Allow yourself to feel

and explore the magic of the world

through your child’s eyes. This will

provide your child the experience

of feeling seen and heard, to know

they’re important and worthy of love.

This will help you form a trusted

and secure connection with them.

2. SHARE

Create trust by sharing yourself:

who you are, what you love, your

history and childhood. Children

seek connection from birth, well

before they can talk. Communicate

and talk with your baby and young

child, and they will learn about

the world. As humans, sharing

our feelings and experiences,

and taking the risk of being

vulnerable, is important to building

meaningful, loving connections.

There’s strength and beauty in the

vulnerable gift of yourself.

3. PLAY

From infancy, children learn through

play. It’s how they understand,

process and make meaning of the

world. Play is fun and engaging

and it allows for attuned, loving

and responsive connection. Engage

and play with your child in

developmentally appropriate ways.

Consider something that interests

your child, and also share what

you enjoy with them. Sharing play

can help build a loving, trusting

relationship that will last a lifetime.

4. READ

Reading and sharing stories (real

or imagined) is a wonderful way to

connect and share a loving snuggle

time. This is important for children

to create a love of reading and

develop listening, critical thinking

and literacy skills and experience a

calm relaxing time together, feeling

secure and connected. You may also

discover brilliant magical moments

when your child shares their

world with you.

5. ADVENTURE AND

EXPLORE

When children are preschoolers

and older, imagining a world and

building a fort is exciting. This

kind of open-ended play using

simple objects from around the

home develops spatial reasoning

and problem-solving skills.

Pitching a tent or gazing at the

moon allows children to see, hear

and experience the world from

a new perspective. Going on a

nature hunt to discover the many

facets of the outdoors allows

children to understand the world

and allows you to share your

interests and knowledge with

them. For example, finding a snail

can be one of the most brilliant

events: You could explore how

they live and move, observing

the snail’s shell. You may discuss

fascinating insights about shapes,

or patterns in nature. Share in the

awe and wonder.

6. MODEL LOVE

Be intentional about how you live

your life, what you show your child

and how you treat the people you

and your child love. Remember,

they are watching and learning

from you all the time. Be the best

dad or caregiver you can be.

Love gets under your child’s skin

and lives within them forever.

It fills their hearts and teaches

them they are always enough—and

allows them to confidently sparkle

and shoot for the stars. The ripple

effect of love is incredible. Create a

ripple with your child and see what

beauty and wonder evolves.

Nikki Martyn is the programme

head of Early Childhood Studies at

the University of Guelph-Humber


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PARENTING Screen time


Screen time PARENTING

Keep

watch

With young children—as well as older children and

adolescents—getting more screen time than ever, it’s

important for parents to keep it at healthy levels

By Catherine Draper

It comes as no surprise that children

have been spending more time

watching screens since the advent

of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parents and caregivers in many

parts of the world—including South

Africa, where I’ve done research on

children’s healthy behaviours—have had a

hard time managing their children’s screen

time in these last two years. Juggling workingfrom-home

commitments, online educational

activities, economic challenges, and illness and

grief have been realities, to varying extents,

across most households. Screen time offered

a welcome relief when it had all become too

difficult to manage.

Global studies have found that young

children, as well as older children and

adolescents, are getting more screen time than

ever. Concerns have been expressed about the

impact on their social development and mental

health, in South Africa among other countries.

Screen time is a concern for young children

across a range of settings in South Africa. It

can potentially entrench unhealthy habits that

become increasingly difficult to change.

Guidelines about healthy levels of screen

time may seem unattainable now, and

returning to pre-pandemic screen time levels

seems unlikely. Guidelines from the World

Health Organisation, as well as those developed

in South Africa, recommend no screen time

for children under the age of 2, one hour a

day or less for children from 2 to 5 years, and

less than two hours (of sedentary, recreational

screen time) for children over 5 years.


PARENTING Screen time

Despite their

protests, children

thrive with healthy

boundaries and

rules—even if they

can’t see it.

Many parents and caregivers may

be worried about how to keep

screen time at healthy levels in the

home. What can they do to shift

things in the right direction, while

still staying sane? Drawing on my

research and experience, here are

some helpful pointers and things

to consider:

CONTENT IS KEY

Keeping an eye on what children

are watching or playing on screens

is critical to ensure they’re being

exposed to content that is ageappropriate

and beneficial for their

holistic development. For example,

is it enhancing skills that they

will need at school, such as colours,

shapes and numbers for young

children; and social skills that help

them engage in a positive way with

their peers for older children and

adolescents?

WHEN YOU CAN,

CHOOSE TIME TOGETHER

From a developmental perspective,

the benefits of in-person

engagement trump those from

screen time, especially for younger

children. The interactions between

a caregiver and child are crucial

for their cognitive, social and

emotional development. This

doesn’t have to use expensive

resources: talking and singing

offer excellent opportunities to

stimulate development, and develop

nurturing connections. For older

children and adolescents, try to

match screen time with time

together to achieve a healthier

balance.

IT’S OKAY TO MAKE

RULES

Despite their protests, children

thrive with healthy boundaries

and rules—even if they can’t see it.

Simple rules around screen time

can make a significant difference

for achieving healthy screen time

levels, and also have a positive

impact on relationships in the

home. Examples include no devices

at mealtimes, having a weekly

screen-free day or a day off from

social media, or having a family

screen time curfew on certain days.

These have an impact

on parents’

and caregivers’

own screen time

behaviours, but

it’s essential that

they’re role models.

Boundaries and rules

may seem radical at first,

but why not start out with

a trial period and see how it

goes? And brainstorm some

other activities that children

would like to do with their

friends and family members

instead of screen time.

POWERING DOWN

The negative impact of screen

time on sleep is well documented.

Limiting screen time as bedtime

approaches is probably the most

important boundary. As much as

it seems to help children sleep,

the level of stimulation provided

by screens is generally too much

to help them ‘power down’ for the

night. Plus, the blue light emitted

by screens actually tells their

brains it’s not time to go to sleep.

Screen time can have a negative

impact on their sleep quality, and

how long they sleep. Given the

wide range of benefits of sleep for

children, this isn’t a resource you

want to cut down on.

Making the healthy choice isn’t

always the easy choice; COVID-19

no doubt made these choices even

harder. But every small change to

promote healthy levels of screen

time is a step in the right direction

for the health, well-being and

development of children. While

‘the earlier the better’ applies when

making positive changes, it’s never

too late to start.

Catherine Draper is an

associate professor in the

Developmental Pathways

for Health Research

Unit at Wits

University


FINANCE Budgeting

Money

wise

A nine-month plan for

getting your family’s

finances in order before

baby arrives


Budgeting FINANCE

If you’re an expectant

parent, you’ve probably

learnt enough medical

terminology to pass for

a fledgling OB/GYN,

grasping complexities

such as alpha-fetoprotein

levels and epidural anaesthesiology.

But studies indicate you should be

paying as much attention to the

jargon of financial well-being.

This nine-month plan will

help you nurture your nest egg

as your pregnancy progresses.

People who commit to a financial

plan save twice as much money

as those who just wing it. And the

more financial decisions you work

out ahead of time, the more fun

you’ll have with your new baby.

FIRST MONTH

Cut down credit card debt.

The first trimester is the time for

cleaning up your financial act. A

good place to start is with credit

cards. Balances in the tens of

thousands of rand cost a whole lot

more in annual interest—money

you’ll need for new expenses. They

also hamper your growing family’s

ability to get loans. Consider

transferring your balance to a

credit card with a lower interest

rate. Once you’ve switched, charge

as little as possible until you’ve

paid off your debt.

Track your spending.

Next, you’ll need to create a new

budget. From there, keep track

of all of your family’s expenses

(both big and small) to get a better

picture of your monthly spending.

You can keep receipts and take

notes on your phone, or in a

spreadsheet. When the time comes

to crunch the numbers (the third

month), this careful tracking will

help you determine your family’s

spending patterns so you can

identify areas you may need to cut

back on when baby arrives.

SECOND MONTH

Update your beneficiaries.

Double-check for and delete any

out-of-date beneficiaries on any

company-sponsored life insurance

and retirement plans, particularly

if you were single when you started

your job. Your parents, siblings or

even a previous partner may still

be listed rather than your child.

THIRD MONTH

Check up on your credit.

Even if you pay your bills on time

every month, errors can slip into

your credit report. Save time and

aggravation by correcting mistakes

now, when your life is relatively

sane. Having a strong credit score

is important when you’re a parentto-be

and potentially looking into

big purchases such as a home or a

car in the near future. You can get a

free credit score and report through

the ClearScore app (Google Play and

App Store). Limit yourself to only

one check per year—any more than

that can hurt your rating.

Crunch the numbers.

Take all the numbers from the

expenses you have tracked the

past few months and put them in

a spreadsheet or budget-tracking

app (if you haven’t already). This

will give you a full picture of your

current expenses—before you

give them a makeover to prepare

for baby. Your goal is not to just

break even, but to save money

regularly. Too many people are not

saving any money for retirement,

an emergency fund, or other

long-term financial goals. When

creating your new budget, keep in

mind your upcoming childrearing

costs: food, clothing, shelter,

transportation and childcare.

Couples who are struggling to save

may want to book an appointment

with a certified financial planner,

a pro trained to help clients set

monetary goals.


FINANCE Budgeting

FOURTH MONTH

Make a friend in HR.

Get a full briefing about maternity

or paternity benefits from your

company’s human resources

department.

Practise austerity.

In the second trimester, you

need to make sure you’re

putting something away. Start by

earmarking funds to offset the loss

of income you expect from any

unpaid maternity leave. Figure out

what the gap will be and then try

to make up for it beforehand. If

you plan to furnish a nursery from

scratch (or purchase pricey baby

gear), set aside additional savings

toward that goal. Put the amount

you’ll soon spend on baby into

short-notice savings accounts or

money-market accounts. You should

have a tidy sum by your due date

—if you begin today.

FIFTH MONTH

Do the daycare shuffle.

Your second trimester is a

great time to evaluate childcare

options—before your energy wanes

and mobility becomes complicated.

To get the most bang for your buck,

check nannies’ references. Confirm

that daycare administrators

have degrees in early childhood

education, and that staffers receive

child development training—and

that caregivers don’t come and go

with the seasons.

SIXTH MONTH

Buy life insurance.

Most expectant parents should

insure themselves for at least

six to eight times the amount

of their gross annual salary to

cover the anticipated dependent.

Stick to term life, preferably

20 years or less.

Write a will.

Though you may be loathe to

decide who would raise your child

and manage their finances should

both parents die, it’s easier to

write a will and choose a guardian

before the baby is born.

SEVENTH MONTH

Jump-start an education fund

If your new budget leaves any room

for education savings, start saving

for your future scholar before you’ve

even settled on a baby name. If you’d

like family and friends to shower

you with money instead of booties

and rattles, have them contribute

to your child’s education fund.

EIGHTH MONTH

Factor in friends’ benevolence.

Right now, some of your mom’s

friends are almost certainly

knitting yellow blankets in

honour of your baby’s arrival.

Your pals are also busy organising

showers behind your back. People

tend to be unbelievably generous

when a child is born, so you may

want to see what you receive

before you buy any but the most

basic baby goods.

Keep your eye on retirement, too.

With nursery walls to paint and

breathing exercises to practise, your

third trimester is not the obvious

time to be saving for retirement—but

it’s an important goal to prioritise.

Parents who plan to stop working,

even for only a few months, should

vow to continue budgeting money

toward their retirement.

NINTH MONTH & BEYOND

Cover your baby.

Most medical aid companies allow

new parents 30 days after delivery

to add their newborn to their

policy. In any case, it makes sense

to start filling out the enrollment

form now, leaving blanks for

the baby’s name and birth date.

Assign your partner the task of

adding those details and getting

the paperwork to the relevant

department as soon as you and

your baby come home from the

hospital.

Aside from that, the final month of

your pregnancy is time for putting

your feet up, both fiscally and

literally. Relax, pour a cup of tea,

and pat yourself on the back for

preparing your family’s finances

for your new arrival.

Source: Parents.com


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NUTRITION African wholefoods

Much work

is still to be done to

mainstream these

foods in the commercial

food market


African wholefoods NUTRITION

Future

foods

Many people are not aware of the health benefits

of traditional African ingredients—Local Village Foods

is trying to change that



Traditional African

superfoods

that have long

been a staple of

many African

communities’ diets

are increasingly

finding their way onto the

global banquet table—although

much work is still to be done to

mainstream these foods in the

commercial food market.

Local Village Foods, the

brainchild of young South African

entrepreneur Sipamandla Manqele,

is an ethics-driven business aimed

at making African wholefoods and

ingredients more accessible.

“Food is the currency for true

connection and helps us celebrate

and appreciate the significance

of our diverse traditions. It

accompanies all of life’s most

significant moments and plays

a critical role in the social and

traditional life of African cultures

and their peoples,” she says. “And

yet, at the global banquet table,

African foods and ingredients—

together with the continent’s

diverse food traditions—remain

underrepresented.”

In 2016, after travelling

extensively, Manqele (an

experienced South African

entrepreneur and food production

specialist) recognised the untapped

potential of uniquely African

produce in the domestic and global

food market, and established Local

Village Foods.

The business sources 90% of

its ingredients from small-scale

producers based across Africa,

including Nigeria, Malawi, Benin,

Zimbabwe and South Africa and is

committed to ethical sourcing and

traceability.

FUTURE-PROOF FOODS

Local Village Foods’ primary product

portfolio includes commodities

and value-added products that

incorporate African indigenous

ingredients such as indigenous

grains (fonio and teff), gluten-free

flour (sorghum and tiger nut flour),

canned foods, legumes (bambara

groundnuts and tiger nuts) and

African superfoods (moringa).

The company also continues to

develop innovative food products

including fusilli pasta made from

the moringa plant, and snack

bars made with moringa and

amaranth grain.

While the company’s products

are plant-based and veganfriendly,

they are also ideal

for those looking for healthier

alternatives to highly processed

and unhealthy foods. “Many

people are not aware of the

health benefits of traditional

African foods. Many of them

are considered superfoods

due to their nutritional

value; superfoods have a

very high nutritional

density when

incorporated into

a well-balanced

diet, which

helps to promote

heart health

(antioxidants), weight

loss, improved energy

levels and a stronger immune

system. They’re also considered

‘future-proof’ foods, owing to the

fact that they can be produced

sustainably and in areas with low

rainfall levels,” explains Manqele.

A 2019 report by Knorr and

the WWF, titled “Future 50

Foods”, identified 50 foods that

should be eaten more frequently

owing to their high level of

nutrition, the fact that they have

a lower impact on the planet

than animal-based foods, are

affordable, accessible and taste

good. Local Village Foods sources

and distributes many of

these superfoods.

“Those unfamiliar

with African wholefoods

can expect tastes like

earthy, sweet and light

flavours in teff grain,

to sweet nutty flavours

similar to coconut in tiger

nuts, or even flavours similar

to peanuts—although slightly

sweeter and less oily—

in bambara,” explains

Manqele.



DRINK OF CHOICE

In addition to its flagship

wholefoods offering, Local Village

Foods also sells the Bissap Beverages

product line. The beverage is

colourant-free and preservative-free,

and is available in Hibiscus Classic

or Hibiscus Ginger variants.

Bissap is a natural plant-based

African drink brewed from roselle,

a species of the hibiscus plant

extensively consumed in West Africa.

Across the continent it’s known

by many names including wonjo,

dabileni, tsobo, zobo or sobolo and

is frequently the drink of choice for

times of gathering and celebration.

HAVE A TASTE

Local Village Foods products are

all sold online at localvillage.

africa, takealot.com and Zoot.co.za,

plus they are available at select

pharmacies, retailers, delis and

supermarkets across southern Africa.

There are delicious recipes

using Local Village Foods products

to be found on the company’s blog

page (localvillagefoods.com/blog),

for those who are new to the world

of African wholefoods. “We work

closely with chefs, food influencers

and recipe developers to devise

these dishes,” says Manqele.

She adds that her personal

favourite product is fonio, because

it can be used as a side dish or as a

nutrient-dense breakfast cereal. “I

would also recommend people to try

our delicious zesty snack bar that

contains real local fruits and the

baobab superfood.”

So bring a taste of Africa to

your dinner table and enjoy a

healthy feast!

AN AFRICAN HARVEST

Local Village Foods has

recently launched The African

Harvest Table series, which

features an informative

guide to indigenous African

ingredients for adults in the

form of a coffee-table book

(R895) as well as a fun and

engaging children’s activity

book (R49.99).

The book series explores

the rich multitude of local

ingredients from across the

continent, which are the

cornerstones of indigenous

culinary dishes. From the

simple staples, such as cassava,

to the seasonal delicacies like

marula, the series unpacks the

origins, uses and similarities of

the foods that have sustained

Africans for generations.

“Through rich imagery

and in-depth insights, we seek

to educate the young and old

about the foods that sustain the

people of this continent we call

home,” says Manqele.

The books can be ordered at

localvillage.africa/productcategory/literature.


NUTRITION What’s for dinner?

SHOW THEM

SOME LOVE

Trish van der Nest shows how to prepare delicious,

healthy meals for those gathered around your table

Cooking with Love aptly describes Trish van der

Nest’s approach to food. This passionate foodie

loves nothing more than to see family and friends

gathered around her table, eating a meal she’s

prepared. This book pays tribute to some of the

friends, family, chefs and cookbook authors whose

recipes have become part of her own culinary

journey. As a homeopath, Trish understands the

role that good nutrition plays in supporting and

maintaining well-being, and her healthy carbconscious

recipes show it’s possible to prepare

delicious, family-friendly meals without sacrificing

any flavour, texture or taste. Try them for yourself!

Sticky Chilli Chicken

Serves 4 to 6

When my children were growing up, this was an easy

dinner dish to whip up in a flash. For a healthier

version, use xylitol or erythritol instead of sugar.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups (500ml) water

• ½ cup (125ml) white wine vinegar

• ½ cup sugar or non-nutritive sweetener (see Notes)

• 3/4 cup (cup (85ml) soy sauce or tamari (see Notes)

• 3 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped

• 1 Tbsp grated ginger

• 1kg chicken pieces

• 1 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley, for garnish

METHOD

1. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar or sweetener,

soy sauce or tamari, chillies and ginger in a large pan.

Simmer over a medium heat for 3–5 minutes.

2. Add the chicken pieces, cover with a lid and cook

for 35 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Remove the lid and continue cooking for another

25 minutes, turning the chicken until it is cooked

through and coated in the sticky sauce.

Scatter over the fresh herbs before serving.

NOTES

• Tamari is a gluten-free alternative to soy

sauce.

• Instead of sugar, use the same quantity of a

granular non-nutritive sweetener like xylitol

or erythritol.

• For oven-cooking, arrange the chicken in an

ovenproof dish and pour over the warmed

chilli sauce. Cover with a lid or foil and cook

in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35 minutes,

then remove the lid and cook for a further 25

minutes, turning the chicken once or twice.


What’s for dinner? NUTRITION

Spaghetti with Bacon and

Prawns in Garlic Butter

Serves 4

My son Matt is always searching for dishes

he can whip up in minutes, and this ticks all

the boxes. If you’re avoiding carbs, choose baby

marrow spirals or gluten-free pasta (see Notes).

INGREDIENTS

• 400g spaghetti

• 60g garlic butter, softened

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil

• 4 rashers streaky bacon, chopped

• 500g cooked and peeled prawns, roughly

chopped

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

METHOD

1. Cook the pasta according to the

package instructions. Drain and

place in a serving dish.

2. While the pasta is cooking, mix together the

garlic butter, lemon juice and half the basil.

3. Heat the butter mixture in a pan. Add the

bacon and fry until crispy, then add the

prawns and cook, stirring, until just pink. (If

you are using baby marrow noodles, add them

to the pan at this stage, and cook for 3–4

minutes, until just tender.)

4. Spoon the bacon and prawn mixture over

the cooked pasta. Drizzle with olive oil and

scatter over the remaining basil. Serve

immediately.

NOTES

• Use frozen, medium-sized cooked and peeled

prawns, with the shells removed. If necessary,

remove the black veins before cooking.

• Because vegetable noodles don’t swell the

way cooked pasta does, you need twice the

quantity. To serve 4, use 800g baby marrow

noodles.


NUTRITION What’s for dinner?

Karen’s Cassata-style Ice Cream

Makes 2 litres; serves 8 to 10

My friend Karen Wales shared this wonderfully retro ice cream,

which combines cherries, chocolate and nuts in a way that is

reminiscent of old-school Italian cassata. Serve it in slices, or

scoop it into waffle cones for alfresco eating. At Christmas, Karen

adds red and green cherries and serves it in a tree-shaped mould

because the colours look great on the table!

NGREDIENTS

• 2 litres vanilla ice cream

• 100g mixed nuts, roughly chopped

• 100g glacé cherries, halved or

roughly chopped

• 2 Peppermint Crisp bars, crushed,

plus extra

• 2 Crunchie bars, crushed, plus

extra

METHOD

1. Allow the ice cream to soften just

enough to scoop into a bowl. Add

the nuts, cherries and chocolates

and stir through. (Work quickly to

ensure the ice cream doesn’t get

too soft.)

2. Scoop the mixture back into the

ice cream container, or into a

loaf pan that has been lined with

cling wrap, allowing some overlap.

Smooth the surface, replace the

lid or fold over the cling wrap, and

return to the freezer for 4–6 hours,

or until set.

3. To serve in slices, place a warm

cloth around the loaf pan for a

few seconds, then invert it onto a

platter and carefully remove the

pan. Remove the cling wrap and

sprinkle over extra chocolate bits

and/

or cherries and

nuts.

Recipes and images from “Cooking with

Love” by Trish van der Nest (R320).

Published by Penguin, an imprint of

Penguin Random House South Africa, 2022.

Used with permission.


DECOR Small rooms

Space out

Is that small room in your house just depressing?

Here are simple ways to make it appear bigger


Small rooms DECOR

Having a small

room can be a

pain. It looks

more like

a cupboard

than

somewhere

to live in—and if you have guests

staying in it, you actually feel

embarrassed by its size. You’d give

anything to make it bigger, but

unfortunately, renovation just

isn’t possible.

Luckily, it’s possible to make

it seem bigger! Here’s a simple

guide to help you do just that,

with everything you need to know

about how to make a small room

appear larger than it really is.

EASY ON THE DECOR

When it comes to decorating

a small house to make it look

bigger, you definitely shouldn’t

clutter it with decor. Putting

lots of pictures on the walls and

filling the space with big, chunky

furniture will only make it look

even smaller. Keep things more

minimalistic when decorating

small places—and think about

smart storage that will keep your

stuff neatly stored away without

taking up a ton of room.

PAINT IT BIGGER

When you’re thinking about

how to make a small bedroom

look bigger, you should also be

thinking about colours that make

a room look bigger—the two go

hand in hand. If you fill your

room with dark objects and paint

the walls in dark colours, you’re

going to make your already-small

space seem tiny. So stick to light,

bright colours. Keep things plain

on the wall with a fresh white

that will really open the space up.

Then add hints of bright colour

in your decor, such as yellow, light

blue and green.


DECOR Small rooms

STORE AWAY

Clever storage is one of the easiest

ways to make a room look bigger.

It’ll help keep surfaces clear and

create more space to move around,

creating the illusion of a much

larger area.

It may be pretty straightforward

to find good storage solutions for

large spaces, but what about small

bedroom storage ideas? Here are

some easy ways to create more

storage in even the littlest of

rooms:

• Opt for multifunctional

furniture pieces such as a

table that’s both bedside

cabinet and desk.

• Clothing storage ideas for

small bedrooms can be

particularly hard. If you don’t

have space for a wardrobe, try

open railings instead.

• Make sure the drawers in

anything you buy are long

and deep so they can keep

lots of stuff.

• Use the full height of the room

for extra storage. The less

often you use something, the

higher up it can be stored.

SHELVE IT

One of the easiest

bedroom storage

solutions is to put

up a lot of shelves.

These can be used

for anything from

books and magazines

to additional shoe or

clothes storage.

COVER AN ENTIRE

WALL WITH SHELVING.

This may seem like a lot, but if

you do the whole side, it becomes

more of a feature wall. Not only

does this give you loads of storage,

but it’s also a great way to display

art, plants and your favourite

possessions.

USE A VINTAGE

WARDROBE.

Shelving doesn’t have to be open.

Try going to retro and second-hand

furniture sales and look for pieces

with lots of in-built shelving.

BUILD A LADDER-

SHELVING UNIT.

It’s surprisingly easy to

make your own shelving out

of an old step ladder. There are

plenty of online guides—try this

YouTube video by HGTV for a start:

bit.ly/3cSXETh

UTILISE ALL THE SPACE

YOU HAVE.

For example, try getting under-thebed

storage boxes.

Once you’ve got the hang of making

small spaces look larger, you can

transform your rooms and create

areas that you love. Don’t be afraid

to get creative with storage, and

remember to keep your colours

bright. You’ll create a more

welcoming space in no time.

Source: www.cleanipedia.com


LEISURE Travel


Travel LEISURE

Cut the cost,

not the fun

7 ways you and your family can holiday

on a shoestring budget

Choose a destination

that’s close to home,

which will result in a

significant saving on fuel


LEISURE Travel

With

summer

almost

upon us,

everyone

is

yearning

to get away from it all to enjoy a

long-overdue break. But the idea

of a holiday nowadays is often so

foreign to many South Africans,

that they simply don’t even

consider it due to the perceived

cost. Yet, armed with a little insider

info, your next vacay could be just

around the corner.

Seasoned traveller and

renowned expert in the travel

industry, Rioma Cominelli (director

of First Loyalty Plus), says:

“With a little tightening of one’s

belt, monthly saving and expert

planning, you can be en route to

your first—or next—family holiday

before you know it!”

Here are her 7 top tips to get

you moving in the right direction:

1. TRAVEL TO A LOCAL

DESTINATION.

Location, location, location! Choose

a destination that’s close to home,

which will result in a significant

saving on fuel—and who couldn’t

do with that right now? Don’t be

fooled into thinking you must

travel miles to relax and unwind;

sometimes the very best gems are

right on our doorstep.

2. BOOK IN ADVANCE,

AND FOR A SHORTER

PERIOD.

Booking far in advance will not only

allow you more time to save for the

trip but will also be significantly

cheaper than booking at the last

minute (when demand is higher).

Choosing to go away for four nights

instead of six is savvy—that way, you

won’t rack up the cost of a full week.

And while this may seem too short,

consider that five days away is still

better than only a weekend away.

3. CONSIDER OFF-PEAK

TIMES.

If you have small children or are

retired, and you’re not governed by

school holidays or weekends, then

take advantage of out-of-season/

mid-week specials. This way you’ll

be assured of stretching your budget

even further, as school holidays and

weekends are usually charged at

peak season/higher rates.

4. OPT FOR SELF-

CATERING

ACCOMMODATION.

It’s almost always cheaper to

book self-catering apartments

or cottages rather than hotel

rooms. Eating out is also

expensive, so save costs by

eating in. This needn’t mean

hours in the kitchen for mom—

pack a picnic for a fun, outdoor

adventure, enjoy family braais,

or make use of ready-made

pizzas or meals.


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PAEDIATRIC WARD & INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Our team of Paeditricians and specialised nursing staff

will do their utmost to ensure the comfort of your child

in a safe, peaceful environment.

our specialised paediatric specialists

General Paediatricians

• Dr Leon Jedeikin: 021 531 7317

• Dr Carl Wicht: 021 531 1222

super-specialised paediatricians

Paediatrician and Nephrologist

• Dr Paul Sinclair: 021 531 3082

Paediatrician and Allergologists

• Prof Claudia Gray: 021 510 0336

• Dr Candice Royal: 021 510 0336

Paediatrician and Neonatologist

• Dr Lize Boshoff Coyles: 021 224 0816/ 0817

Paediatrician and Pulmonologist

• Dr Aruna Lakhan: 021 531 1197

super-specialised specialists

Paediatric Dermatologist

• Prof Carol Hlele: 079 930 6366 / 021 045 1554

Paediatric Surgeons

• Prof Rob Brown: 021 531 0584

• Dr Babalwa Nondela: 067 780 2377

• Dr Shamaman Harilal: 021 531 0584

Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons (ENTS)

• Dr Azgher Karjieker: 080 012 9999

• Dr Eve Samson: 063 157 1710

• Dr Martin Vanlierde: 021 532 2156

• Dr Michele Long: 021 531 4282

• Dr Paul Crosland: 021 531 1221/021 531 1226

Paediatric Dietician

• Susan Cooley-Maree: 021 532 1421

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Dr Stewert Dix-peek: 021 506 5580

Paediatric orthopaedic, oncology,

joint and reconstructive surgeon

• Dr Thomas Hilton

• Dr Keith Hosking

Paediatric Plastic & reconstructive

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LEISURE Travel

5. MAKE A LIST.

What good is a summer

holiday without your fave

cozzie, hat and book that

you’ve now forgotten at home?

If you don’t make a list to

ensure everything gets packed,

you’ll be forced to waste time

and money shopping for things

you’ve left behind. So, keep costs

down by not having to spend

unnecessarily.

6. ENJOY FREE

ACTIVITIES.

They say the best things in

life are free—and how much

better when you’re on holiday!

First Group Hotels & Resorts,

for example, has daily planned

activities that won’t cost you

a cent. In addition, you can go

on a hike, go for a bike ride in

the mountains, make use of

sports facilities such as tennis

courts, do some fishing or spend

a day at the beach. Don’t be

pressurised into thinking you

need to jam activities into every

minute of the day to enjoy your

holiday—this will be a stressful

(and expensive) mistake.

7. JOIN A LOYALTY

PROGRAMME.

Accommodation is notorious

for eating up the largest slice

of your holiday budget, and one

of the easiest ways to minimise

this is to sign up for a loyalty

programme. As a member of

First Loyalty Plus, for example,

you’ll score up to 50% discount

on accommodation, meals, etc.

Cominelli concludes, “The

benefits of a family holiday

go far beyond the obvious rest

and relaxation; it’s the lifelong

memories that you’ll create

when you’re away from the daily

grind, which will last for years

to come. By planning your next

holiday smartly, you’ll be far

more likely to make that dream

an affordable reality.”

REWARD YOURSELF

First Loyalty Plus is South Africa’s best all-round rewards

programme that offers members up to 50% off a host of amazing

lifestyle products, in addition to giving them an opportunity

to earn rewards that can be redeemed for things like luxury

accommodation, spa treatments, once-in-a-lifetime experiences

and even an impressive selection of goodies in the online store.

For more information, visit firstloyaltyplus.co.za.


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BEST BUYS Beauty

NEVER TOO LATE

Break up

with those

bad skin

habits

Are you treating your skin blindly and just doing what you’ve been

told to do so you can claim you have a ‘skincare regime’? Don’t feel

bad, most of us are guilty of this—because let’s face it, life gets busy

and our skincare can take second place.

Tumi Lehutso from Fundamentals Skincare (fundamentalsskincare.co.za)

says that caring for your skin can come first, and

it can be easy. We all know that you should remove your makeup

before sleeping, drink enough water, and choose the right products.

So, let’s get a bit beyond the basics:

COMMON BAD HABIT 1:

USING TOO MANY PRODUCTS

Sometimes it’s too much of a good thing, like

having a different moisturiser for every day.

With so many skincare choices available, you

can often overuse or combine products, which

can worsen your skin. Stick to products your

skin needs—and keep going.

COMMON BAD HABIT 2:

NOT LAYERING CORRECTLY

This is something most of us are guilty of,

as it’s common to mix skincare formulas to

boost their potency—but some combinations

just don’t complement each other. These

include AHAs and retinoids, vitamin C and

retinoids, and salicylic acid and retinoids.

Mixing formulas and creating a cocktail of

actives nonchalantly can be dangerous, as these

ingredients can overstimulate your skin and

possibly lead to damaged skin.

COMMON BAD HABIT 3:

NOT APPLYING SUNSCREEN

Whether it’s going to the beach for the

afternoon or just walking from your workplace

to your car or public transport, sunscreen

is necessary to protect your skin from sun

damage. Some people still believe they only

need to apply sunscreen if they’re going to

be sitting in the sun for long periods of time.

However, dermatologists and aestheticians

everywhere will tell you that this is incorrect.

It’s crucial that you keep your skin safe from

sun damage every day, even when you won’t be

spending much time in the sun.

COMMON BAD HABIT 4:

EXFOLIATING TOO MUCH

Exfoliation is crucial and so satisfying when

done, but only to a certain extent. Too much

or too little can land you in a pickle of bad

and sensitive skin—this being irritation, skin

flaking and general pain. You may even be

unable to get certain facials or use certain

types of makeup because your skin is just too

sensitive. You only need to exfoliate a few

times a week. Additionally, you should only

exfoliate with chemical exfoliators, as physical

exfoliators very often lead to over-exfoliating

in different areas; penetration is not even, and

very often these types of exfoliators are too

harsh and can damage your skin barrier.

COMMON BAD HABIT 5:

PICKING AT BREAKOUTS

No matter your age, at some point you’ll

experience a breakout. When this happens,

don’t be tempted to pick at pimples. Not only

can this bad habit scar your face, but it can also

lead to the pimple rupturing underneath the

skin surface. If a pimple bursts underneath

the skin, it exacerbates inflammation on the

surface of the skin, which can cause even more

breakouts over time. If you feel you need to

extract a pimple, talk to a professional about

removal methods.


Beauty BEST BUYS

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2

1. SKNLOGIC RETINOL

0.5% BOOSTER (R280) AND

PROTECT SPF40 (R305)

The next-generation, fast-absorbing

encapsulated retinol

formula in SKNLOGIC’s

Retinol Booster dramatically

reduces the appearance

of fine lines, wrinkles and

hyperpigmentation. Added

soyaglycone maximises the effect

of the retinol. SKNLOGIC Protect

is a full-spectrum sun-protection

cream that also provides antiageing

benefits. It goes beyond

UVA and UVB protection to help

defend from blue light (digital

pollution) and environmental

pollution, as well as infrared light

emitted by the sun.

Online at www.sknlogic.com or

leading salons and spas across the

country

2. FUNDAMENTALS PEPTIDES

MOISTURISER (R175)

While noticeable ageing may start in

your 30s, premature ageing starts in

your 20s. That’s why skincare is so

important. This new peptide cream

is a highly concentrated moisturiser

that provides a boost of hydration

to the skin, and targets signs of

early ageing (such as fine lines and

wrinkles) by increasing collagen

production. It’s a veritable peptide

warrior with 2% hyaluronic acid,

1% copper tripeptide and 1% acetyl

hexapeptide, which can be used

morning and night—one product

that does it all.

fundamentals-skincare.co.za

4. SKIN CREAMERY SKIN

SCENT (R450)

Skin Scent gently merges with

your skin’s own natural smell

into something surprisingly

familiar. Inspired by

aromachology, itt captures your

unique aura with a contrasting

blend of earthy, citrus and spicy

notes. Vetiver, lime and coriander

soften into a milky rose to subtly

amplify your natural essence.

Like your skin, but better.

skincreamery.com

5. W7 VERY VEGAN

EYESHADOW PALETTES

(FROM R175)

W7 now has a range of makeup

products approved and

certified by the Vegan

Society. The eyeshadow

palette features a blend

of 12 matte and metallic

eyeshadow colours for a

natural, everyday glam.

“Pretty Wild” contains

springtime shades

comprising oranges,

coppers, pinks and

purples for bright but delicate

looks; while “Au Naturel”

contains autumnal colours

such as nudes, golds, browns

and smokes for a

warmer look.

takealot.com, superbalist.com

and www.caretobeauty.com

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3. HAIRTAMIN MOM (R550)

Our bodies go through many changes

throughout pregnancy. Often times,

our hair changes too—with hair

shedding or thinning being a

common side effect. This vegan hair

vitamin has been formulated into

a complete prenatal and postnatal

dietary supplement to help nourish

your and your baby’s body, as well

as your hair. It even helps

with morning sickness!

superbalist.com

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6. CLARINS RESCULPTING

FLASH ROLLER (R610)

This roller massage, inspired by

Clarins’ Spa expertise, promotes

lymphatic drainage and depuffs

facial features. The two

curved edges of the zinc gua sha

conform to the contours of your

face and provide precise pressure

and massage for a lifting and

purifying effect. A pure moment of

spa relaxation in your own home.

www.clarins.co.za


WIMPY LAUNCHES MULTILINGUAL

AFRICAN FOLKTALE COLLECTION

ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY,

INCLUSION AND LITERACY

It’s no secret that Wimpy is one

of SA’s most loved restaurants, a

familiar family favourite where

young and old are welcome. As a

proudly South African restaurant,

Wimpy recognises Mzanzi’s richness

and has partnered with Ethnikids, an

online children’s bookstore started

by five South African moms, for a

second year to give children access to

an African folktale collection in their

home language.

Passionate about kids and

their education, Wimpy has again

partnered with Ethnikids to bring

its edu-tainment philosophy to life.

“Children are close to our hearts and

core to our offering. Our collaboration

with Ethnikids

enables us to

bringing real

South African

stories to

kids in a fun

and engaging

way,” says Jodi

Law, Brand

Manager,

Wimpy.

In a country with

11 official languages,

mother tongue books

are not readily

available, and most

children’s books lack

cultural context.

“It is critical that

children are exposed

to literature that

includes diverse

ethnicities, this

positively impacts

a child’s self-image

and develops pride in who they

are and where they come from”

says Seago Maapola, educational

psychologist.

Stories that speak about who

we are play an important role in

representation, guiding what we

should be proud of. “When there is

a lack of representation, children

are exposed to a single narrative

based on stereotypes, this leads

to them experiencing negative

psychological outcomes and often

feeling like they’re not good

enough,” adds Maapola.

Wimpy commissioned

Ethnikids to develop a

multilingual, multicultural

folktale collection giving

children access to diverse

characters and stories

that they can relate to and

identify with. The collection

is based on five South

African folktales, with some

of SA’s most talented authors

and illustrators collaborating

to provide children tales

that represent the rainbow

nation’s melting pot of cultures.

The books are available on the

Wimpy website in all 11 official

languages, as well as in Khoe/

Nama the original Bantu language

of the Khoisan people that is being

advocated to become one of SA’s

official languages. The English

versions are available at Wimpy

restaurants nationwide with every

kid’s combo meal.

“This year’s campaign includes

an interactive online and inrestaurant

experience encouraging

children to engage with the stories.

Children can choose their own ending

by scanning a QR code at the back of the

books, using their own imagination

to expand on the narratives” adds Law.

A second phase of the campaign will enable

kids to collect 3D cardboard puppets from each

of the featured books. These fold-out scenes will

include different characters and allow kids to

make use of their imagination, acting out scenes

and making up their own characters.

Visit https://wimpy.co.za/kids/

mzanzi-stories/ to find out more.

BEST BUYS for Babies

Our favourite things

A pick of the latest quality must-haves for your little one

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2

3 4

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1. THE TASTY TIE (R175)

A stylish and practical (and

oh-so-cute!) silicone teether,

crinkle toy and clip-on baby tie

accessory all in one. The clipon

feature prevents dropping,

making the tie a must-have in

the car or on your travels. The

tie also helps babies gain control

over their movements as they

work toward self-feeding. At

the end of the tie, there’s a soft

silicone tip with little bumps

that help baby soothe sore gums.

www.kidsemporium.co.za

2. MAXI-COSI MICA

PRO ECO I-SIZE CAR

SEAT (R9 899)

This car seat (from birth to 4

years) uses Eco Care, which

means it has 100% recycled

fabrics—the first sustainable car

seat of its kind. The smart builtin

FlexiSpin rotation makes

the Mica Pro Eco a smoothly

rotating 360° car seat—you

need use only one hand! It’s

unbelievably quick and easy to

get your little one in and out

of the car. What’s more, the

5-point safety harness will keep

your baby safe and secure at

all times, with multiple recline

positions and extra padding for

cushioning.

azbaby.co.za

3. BAOCARE BABY

BAOBAB & GREEN

ROOIBOS OIL (R200)

This gentle baby oil serum is

made with the gentlest plantbased

ingredients to give

your little one’s skin all the

nurturing attention it needs. It

soothes irritations, insect bites,

cradle cap, nappy rash, teething

rash and other skin irritations

common among babies.

See www.baocare.co.za for

stockists or to purchase online

4. TOMMEE TIPPEE

DREAMMAKER (R859.99)

Developed by sleep scientists,

the Dreammaker is a proven

sound and light sleep aid that

helps your little one sleep

better by simulating ideal

sleep conditions, rather

than stimulating him. The

soothing red light encourages

the production of the sleep

hormone melatonin, and is

minimally stimulating so won’t

disturb baby (or you) once

asleep. The rhythmic pulses

of soft light mimic the slow,

deep breaths of baby’s relaxed

breathing rate, which helps him

drift off to sleep. And pink noise

mimics the natural sounds of

the womb and encourages baby

to fall asleep faster, deeper and

for longer.

See www.tommeetippee.co.za

for stockists or to purchase

online

5. TOMMEE

TIPPEE SMUSHEE 1ST

SELF-FEEDING SPOON

(R179.99)

A self-feeding spoon that’s

perfect if your little one

wants to take feeding into

her own hands. There’s no

right or wrong way to hold

the Smushee, so your baby can

simply dunk the spoon in her

bowl and the food will grip and

stay on. BACSHIELD protects

the spoon’s surface by reducing

bacteria by up to 99.99%.

See www.tommeetippee.co.za

for stockists or to purchase

online

6. WELEDA CHILDREN’S

TOOTH GEL (R130)

Children’s Tooth Gel looks

after new and developing

teeth and provides natural

protection against cavities

forming. With extracts of

organic calendula flowers

to keep gums healthy, silica

for thorough cleaning, and

natural flavours of fennel

and spearmint, it makes

cleaning teeth a happy ritual.

It contains no ingredients

that could cause harm if

swallowed—no fluoride, either.

www.shopweleda.co.za


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BEST BUYS for Toddlers

Growing up fast!

Here are a few nifty products for mommy’s big girl and big boy

1. STEPHEN JOSEPH

DOUBLE-WALL STAINLESS

STEEL WATER BOTTLE (R349)

An adorable double-walled bottle

to keep your kiddo hydrated—

whether with hot chocolate or cool

lemonade. These bottles have been

designed to hold enough of your

tot’s favourite beverage without

wearing out his little hands.

Free of all the bad stuff like BPA,

phthalates and PVC, but full of all

the good stuff, like leak-proof lid

with easy-open button, and sturdy

stainless steel construction.

www.faithful-to-nature.co.za

and takealot.com

2. MELISSA & DOUG

ANIMAL RESCUE SHAPE

SORTING TRUCK (R399.90)

With this rugged safari truck, two

cheerful rescue rangers are ready to

zoom across the savannah to help

their six animal friends. Lift and

remove the cargo door to unload the

colourful animals, then count and

stack the solid-wood pieces before

loading the truck and securing the

door in its track.

toykingdom.co.za

3

3. DINNER WINNER

KIDS’ DINNER TRAY (R399)

Dinner Winner makes food fun!

The goal is to get to the finish

line, where a special covered treat

awaits, so even fussy eaters will

clean their plate. Dinner Winner

is moulded from 100% virgin

melamine, and is food-safe and

dishwasher-safe.

takealot.com

4. COCOMELON

SNACKTIME JJ DOLL (R729)

This bento-style toy lunchbox—in

the shape of popular CoComelon

character JJ—comes with a threepiece

tray, a fork, a spoon, and

some toy food items like a piece

of toast with egg, an apple and an

ice lolly. This is the perfect toy

for preschoolers to learn about

counting and about the different

food groups, all while discovering

colour when sorting shapes and

building various foods. Your little

one will enjoy listening to songs

and sounds when he feeds JJ and

presses the doll’s tummy.

Loot.co.za, takealot.com

5

5. OH SO HEAVENLY TOTS

‘N TODDLERS FOREST FUN

GENTLE BUBBLE BATH

(R62.99) & ALL-PURPOSE

EMOLLIENT CREAM

(R39.99)

The creamy bubble bath forms

masses of bubbles to make bath time

fun time. Infused with 100% natural

rooibos, the extra mild, colourfree

and soap-free formulation is

clinically proven to be gentle on the

softest, most precious skin. After the

bath, use the emollient cream (with

rooibos and shea butter) to intensely

hydrate and nourish your tot’s

delicate skin for up to 24 hours.

Clicks stores nationwide, and online

at www.clicks.co.za

6. THE FRONT-FACING

BOOKSHELF (R1 790)

All the books you’ve so carefully

chosen for your child are easy for

her to see and reach on this frontfacing

bookshelf. Even before a

child is able to read, seeing the

colourful and engaging cover

illustrations gives her an insight

into the contents of the story, and

so encourages her to want to read it,

either on her own or with mom or

dad during story time.

studiodoodle.co.za

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ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP (R3 900)

Inspired by baby and effective for mom,

the Natural Motion technology of the

Philips Avent Electric Breast Pump keeps

milk flow at an optimum and gently

adapts to your nipple size and shape. It

provides the perfect balance of suction

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natural way babies drink. The quiet motor

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Not to worry, this product won’t kill

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4. SLEEPY BOTTLE (R2 300)

The world’s first totally portable

baby formula maker—no more

nighttime trips to the kitchen!

Sleepy Bottle keeps formula dry

and warms water to a perfect

37°C while you sleep. When baby

awakes, just twist and shake to

mix the formula with the water—

it’s ready in seconds. Great for

daytime feeding, too.

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5. SOPURE MITE-FREE

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This spray aids in neutralising

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on beds, pillows, bedding, cots,

curtains, carpets, car seats, fluffy

toys and upholstery. It also aids

in eliminating viruses, bacteria,

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harmful chemicals or additives.

Free from fake scents and

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pure formulation is 100% nontoxic.

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3. BRAMLEY AFRICAN

COLLECTION TISSUE OIL

(R26.99)

This premium range from

Bramley Cosmetics—formulated

with selected 100% naturals oils

and elegantly fragranced with

delicious sweet floral scents—

will enhance and amplify your

mood and confidence. There

are two variants: Argan Oil &

Macadamia, and Aloe Vera & Olive

Oil. Argan oil is known as liquid

gold for its restorative properties,

while aloe vera is known for its

intensive moisturising and cooling

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Sterilise up to six feeding

bottles with accessories in just

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steriliser automatically turns

itself off. The new drip tray

protects the heating plate from

milk droplets, reducing

the chance of unpleasant

odours. Sterilising is gentle,

effective and chemical-free,

using the power of pure

steam, to keep your baby’s

items sterile for up to 24

hours. The steriliser also

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peace of mind at every feed.

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Bedtime stories, a touch-and-feel book,

and a new release of Peter Rabbit

are all among this quarter’s

favourite reads for

youngsters

TEN MINUTES

TO BED: WHERE’S

LITTLE UNICORN?

by Rhiannon Fielding (R170)

It’s almost time for bed... but where’s

Twinkle? Travel through the Land of

Nod and help find the little unicorn to

say goodnight! This magical lift-the-flap

adventure features sturdy, durable

flaps on every spread as young

children search for Twinkle, meeting

all their favourite characters from the

Ten Minutes to Bed series along the

way: from Rumble the Dinosaur to

Flicker the Dragon.

FLAP! RATTLE! STOMP!

by Irene Berman (R187)

Meet a guinea fowl mom looking

for her chicks, a porcupine

rock star, and a bad-tempered

young buffalo in this beautifully

illustrated collection of South

African animal stories.

PEPPA’S TINY CREATURES

by Ladybird (R190)

It’s a lovely day, so Mummy and

Daddy Pig are taking Peppa and

George on an exciting nature walk—

and your little one can touch and feel

all the amazing things they find along

the way! Little hands will love to feel

the fluffy bee, the bumpy tree trunk,

the shimmery butterfly, the soft grass

and the shiny snail’s shell.

BLUEY: THE POOL

by Ladybird (R170)

On a trip to the pool, Bluey and

Dad tease Mum about being fussy

and over-prepared, but they soon

realise that’s what makes the fun

things possible. Little fans of Bluey

will love this 24-page board book

that makes a perfect bedtime story.


LEISURE Reading

THE TALE OF

PETER RABBIT

—120TH

BIRTHDAY

EDITION

by Beatrix

Potter (R190)

This original tale

sees Peter Rabbit

at his most

adventurous,

cheekiest and

lovable self as

he wriggles

into Mr

McGregor’s garden—and into young reader’s

hearts. Beatrix Potter’s original text appears

here in full, along with her beautifully engaging

illustrations in a new format that’s perfect to

introduce children to this famous rabbit.

AMARA

GOES TO

THE

OLYMPICS

by Ms YJ Banda (R150)

Amara’s bullies are mean and harsh. But this

year, she decides to try out for the school

Olympics. She tries out for not one, not three,

but all the events. Will the little girl with a

flower ribbon in her big, curly hair who gets

teased so often; the sick, scared girl at

the hospital who couldn’t reach high

places, beable to successfully

compete? Or will she just make

a huge fool of herself?

PROTECT OUR PLANET: TAKE

ACTION WITH ROMARIO (R190)

Meet Romario Valentine, an 11-year-old eco-warrior

from Durban, South Africa. Through his tree planting,

beach clean-ups, avian art and other conservation

projects in Africa and other parts of the world, this

young activist has become a dynamic campaigner

for the future health of our planet. In Protect our

Planet, Romario enthusiastically guides young

nature lovers through key environmental topics:

from recycling and reforestation to pollution

solutions and climate change.

All books published by Penguin Random House

THE

MIDNIGHTERS

by Hana Tooke

(R250)

Ema Vašková has

always felt different. It

doesn’t help that she

appears to predict

events before they

happen, and has

a peculiar fear of

shadows... When Ema

is sent to stay with her

eccentric uncle in Prague, she fears she’ll lose

the chance to ever fit in. But then she meets Silvie, a

girl who finally sees Ema for the extraordinary person

that she is. But then disaster strikes. Silvie goes missing,

and it’s up to Ema to find her. Now she must gather the

courage to hunt the city, find her friend, and uncover

the secrets of the one clue Silvie left as to where she

may be—inside the mysterious Midnight Guild.


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