Did you know that kids today spend only half as much time playing outside as their parents did?* Not only are they missing out on the fresh air, they are also losing out on the many physical and mental benefits of spending time outside such...
Why do we all ‘voluntarily’ go to work every day? For many, the answer is plain and simple: to earn an income. We then spend this income on the things we view as most important; ranging from basics like food and shelter, to experiences, gadgets...
De-lish new vitamin-fortified baby food in store now Give your baby vitamin-fortified anytime nutrition with De-lish, now available at Baby City Preparing delicious and nutritious pureed food for your little one has never been easier, thanks to the De-lish range of vitamin-fortified pouches now available at Baby...
By Anchen Verster Labour can be long and challenging. Hollywood has made it out to be quick, loud and dramatic but few realize the long “slog” until you’ve been there. To be of help to your partner in the labour room you have to have a...
By Anchen Verster In my pre-parenthood days I used to watch a toddler tantrum and think the parents must be making some or other parenting blunder. Mmmm totally missed the boat there - I have 4 kids and all four have thrown their fair share of...
By Dr Ben - a paediatrician working in Cape Town. This is an age-old question asked by new Moms and Dads alike. When is it ok to “watch and wait” for your child to “get better” and when must we rush off to the Doctor or...
By Johan Verster – Pastor, husband and father And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man in the moon "When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when" But we'll get together then You know we'll have a good time then I have...
By Johan Verster – Husband, pastor and father of 4 young children One of my best friends has just gone to meet his new adoptive son. With the boy being 9 months old, my friend is fully conscious of the fact that he has to make...
By Anchen Verster – nursing sister and midwife “Morning sickness” is a rather unfair term given to describe nausea and/ or vomiting during pregnancy. Why unfair? Because it is not necessarily confined to the morning. I have a hunch that it might not have been a...
As a new mother you want to do everything to safeguard the health and wellbeing of your baby. This includes taking your baby for their immunisations, checking for weight gain and reaching the necessary milestones. Screening for visual disorders should also form part of routine check-ups....