Mum's Mail Durban August 2017

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Everyday Life

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Meet the lovely Cover Stars family, find out about why we celebrate Women’s Day, enter to win a stay at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Spa & Resort, read about a charity event, bridal wear, top quality kitchenware, and see what our readers have to say.

Business Life

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Advice from a local lawyer on how to resolve a dispute using mediation.

Delicious Life

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Find recipes, a restaurant review plus an appliance review with a great giveaway.

Home Life

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Advice on re-surfacing your swimming pool and learning how to grow your own salad greens.

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Healthy Life

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Tips and advice on various health and beauty topics, organ donation awareness and a report back on the Durban North Blood Donor Centre’s Mandela Day Blood Drive.

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Beautiful Life

Info and tips on beauty and fashion related topics, plus two awesome treatment giveaways.

Pet Life

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Find out how to care for your cat’s teeth.

Kids’ Life

Enter to win one of two amazing prizes for kids from Toys R Us and Prima Toys.

Educated Life

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Read about a local pre-school, signs of autism, win a box of fun activities for your child and try our fun kids’ activity and science experiment.

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Party Life

Found out more about a paintball and laser tag venue in Durban North, and some fun ideas, games and treats for kids’ parties.

Diary Dates

Featuring lots of events, festivals and markets happening in your area.

The Mum’s Mail Team

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Editor’s Life

The End of Winter is Nigh…

What a relief that will be, although I have to say, that I have managed to wear my flip flops and short sleeve tops for most of this winter, however I do get a few odd looks and comments because people think I am clearly off my rocker not wrapping up warm in the winter!

August, as well as being Women’s Month, is also an exciting month for the Mum’s Mail team, as we are fast approaching the much anticipated, eagerly awaited ‘12th Annual Mum’s Mail “Fantasea” High Tea in association with The Sunflower Fund’. The event, on Friday 1 September at Greyville Racecourse, is completely SOLD OUT, due to the number of ladies who had already put their names down on our waiting list last year! We are still taking donations of gifts, hampers and gift vouchers for our raffle and secret envelope prizes, and we are always grateful for more goody bag items to spoil the 650 ladies who attend the event. If you want to get involved, please email alice@ thealist.co.za (you may remember the one and only Alice Leah, previous Editor of Mum’s Mail…). Alice is helping again this year and is co-ordinating all the sponsors and prizes, etc.

I’d like to say a HUGE ‘Thank You’ to our advertisers who make this FREE magazine possible, without them there would be no Mums Mail. We’d love to hear everyone’s comments about our little mag - please email me at editor@mumsmail. com. Remember, we have a Readers’ Life competition where you can stand a chance to win a pair of movie tickets and a delicious Chateau Gateaux cake if you’re chosen as the overall winner for the month!

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Meet the Cover Stars

Our cover family this month is Aveen and Neerashni. “Being a parent is honestly the Neerashni Mahabir with their boys - Johar most rewarding job ever. Being a mom can be (11) and Ayaan (7). challenging at times but the joys of watching them grow and succeed and also learning “My sons are complete opposites. One is from their failures is worth every second of quite soft and timid whilst the other is quite being a mom. I also love the inspiration I get boisterous. They complement each other from my children, they are so innocent and very well,” says Neerashni. carefree that they teach and inspire me to be ‘me’.” Neerashni says the hardest part of Ayaan is a soccer supporter and Johar is a parenting is being a working mum. “Knowing cricket supporter. They both attend Karate that you want to give your children the best at JKA Pinetown and are excelling. They both of everything, and not always being there to achieved their JKA South African Colours pick them up from school. But we do make in a tournament held in JHB in May this the most of our weekends together.” year! They like to test each other’s patience somewhat, and their parents’! They do get To new parents, Neerashni and Aveen have on very well together and share a very special this advice to share: “Parenting is one of the relationship. As a family they love spending most important responsibilities we will ever time together outdoors and frequently take take upon us. Before we realise it, they are drives up to the Midlands for the day. “When going to be all grown up and independent. it rains we love to snuggle, watch movies and Spend quality time together and make eat popcorn. We also love our holidays to the memories.”

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Everyday Life

Origin of Women’s Month and Day National Women’s Day is a South African public holiday celebrated annually on 9 August. The day commemorates the 1956 march of approximately 20 000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to petition against the country’s pass laws that required South Africans defined as “black” under The Population Registration Act to carry an internal passport, known as a pass, that served to maintain population segregation, control urbanisation, and manage migrant labour during the apartheid era. The first National Women’s Day was celebrated on 9 August 1994.

Federation of South African Women (Fedsaw) led by four women: Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Williams De Bruyn. These leaders delivered petitions to the then Prime Minister JG Strijdom’s office in the Union Buildings.

Women throughout the country had put their names to these petitions indicating their anger and frustration at having their freedom of movement restricted by the hated official passes.

The historic march in 1956 was a turning point in the role of women in the struggle for freedom and society at large. Since that eventful day, women from all walks of life became equal partners in the struggle for a non-racial and non-sexist South Africa.

Women’s Month is a tribute not only to the thousands of women who marched on that day in 1956, but also a tribute to the pioneers of the women’s movement in this country.

National Women’s Day draws attention to significant issues South African women still face, such as parenting, domestic violence, sexual harassment in the workplace, unequal pay, and schooling for all girls.

The march was coordinated by the

Source: www.gov.za/womens-month.

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I recently had the opportunity to visit the Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Resort for a few nights with a group of journalists.

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All I can say is that I was blown away!

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The Sunflower Fund Women’s Day Charitea The Sunflower Fund Women’s Day Charitea leukaemia patients and others with life will take place on Saturday 12 August 2017 threatening blood disorders have of finding at the Nu Metro Cinema, The Pavilion their 1:100 000 life-saving donor match. from 8am to 11am. The much-anticipated adult comedy, ‘Snatched’, featuring female comedic heavyweights Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer will be screened at the event.

Tickets are R160 per person and include tea or coffee on arrival, sweet treats courtesy of Chateau Gateaux, ‘Snatched’ viewing, a gift pack per lady, enviable raffles and loads of awesome prize giveaways.

Pre-bookings are essential as tickets are limited. For more info, bookings and sponsorships, contact Allison Ekstrand on 031 - 266 1148 or e-mail allison@sunflowerfund.org.za.

Funds raised from the event will enable The Sunflower Fund to create awareness as well as educate and recruit more blood stem cell donors to increase the number of people registered on the South African Bone Marrow Registry, fundamental to saving the life of someone suffering from leukaemia and other blood disorders. The more donors on the registry, the more hope

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Sattars Home and Catering invites you to visit their recently revamped megastore in Springfield Park, where you’ll always find the latest and most extensive ranges of quality branded kitchenware products and utensils. Plus their highly knowledgeable staff will provide you with the expert advice and service you expect from such established brands. They stock a huge variety of top quality kitchen brands including Joseph Joseph, Wusthof, Scanpan, Brabantia, Pyrex, Luminarc, Tefal and many more. All of their products carry the full manufacturing warranty so you have complete peace of mind with every purchase. They deliver countrywide at a nominal fee. From teaspoons to tea pots, frying pans to complete dinner services, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for, which makes finding that perfect gift with a difference so much easier. If, for some reason, you still don’t find exactly what you want, they will try their very best to source

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When it comes to bridal wear and evening Jasmins Bridal also provides a range of wear, Jasmins Bridal is your go-to store in accessories, which includes: evening Durban! dresses, ball gowns, flower girl dresses, tiaras, veils, lingerie and costume jewellery.

Established in 1973, Jasmins is the oldest Whether you are looking for something bridal store in Durban and has established simple, sophisticated, avant-garde or itself as a longstanding and reputable leader traditional, visit Jasmins Bridal or e-mail in the industry. With their exceptional, them and they will contact you to arrange warm and friendly service, they have grown and appointment. into one of KwaZulu-Natal’s leading bridal wear boutiques.

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Business Life

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Delicious Life

Vasco’s Restaurant Richly coloured contemporary South African design, coupled with the smells of exotic spices and freshly prepared breads and pastries, heralds the arrival of Vasco’s, the new buffet and a la carte restaurant, located in the Hilton Durban, a place where you can feel at home in the comfort of this South African influenced, uniquely Durban environment.

My husband and I were recently invited to Vasco’s Restaurant for their Off the Hook Seafood Evening. We were treated to an array of delicious fresh seafood – everything was just scrumptious but a special mention must go to the mussel soup and the crispy calamari! We were even able to choose our own fresh seafood which was cooked while we watched on. The Tandoori oven takes centre-stage at the impressive inter-active Vasco’s buffet counter. The delectable buffet-style offerings are the best samplings of contemporary South

African and International cuisine. Vasco’s interactive live-cooking station and lavish spreads vary from an assortment of seafood, grills, curries, pasta and pastries to dishes prepared “while you watch”.

A family room and Harvest Table add to the sociable vibe at Vasco’s and offer something for everyone. There is also a beautiful covered outside patio, a perfect spot for large family gatherings or celebrations.

Regular themed evenings include seafood, curries and, moving outside, the best of South African braais. The casual dining venue focuses on providing excellent food from quality ingredients and complements this with attention-to-detail customer service – synonymous with Hilton Durban.

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Review: Defy Electric Pressure Cooker

Five Ingredient Pressure Cooker Cheesy Egg Bake

I was recently given a DEFY Electric Pressure Cooker PC 600 S to review. It’s the perfect time of year to make a nice warm dish like Ingredients a roast or a stew, so I was quite excited to • 6 slices bacon, chopped • 2 cups frozen hash browns • 6 eggs • ¼ cup milk • ½ cup try this out. shredded cheddar cheese • 1 teaspoon I felt like a real amateur at first, having never kosher salt • ½ teaspoon pepper • Optional used any type of pressure cooker before. So I add-ins: onion, red pepper, spinach, took it to my mom-in-law, who regularly uses mushrooms, green onions her stove top pressure cooker. However, the electric version baffled both of us at first! Instructions After scrutinizing the manual, we eventually Chop bacon then sauté in your DEFY figured it out… I think! Whatever we did - it pressure cooker until crispy. Add in frozen worked and we made a tasty, tender pork hash browns and stir until slightly thawed. roast with potatoes and carrots and onions Grease a heat proof container that will fit in under an hour. Once you know what you into your DEFY Pressure Cooker. Whisk are doing, you can whip up a meal with ease together eggs, milk, shredded cheese, salt in this electric pressure cooker.The DEFY and pepper, then add bacon and veggie pressure cooker has a delayed response of up mixture to the eggs. Pour the egg mixture to 24-hours. This means you can preset your into your greased, heat proof container. pressure cooker to start and stop whenever Pour 1½ cups of water into your DEFY you desire, and you will never have to worry pressure cooker and set trivet inside. Place about boil overs as the pressure cooker will heat proof bowl with egg mixture on top automatically stop when the meal is cooked. of trivet. Lock lid and set to high pressure The best part is you can cook all sorts of for 10 minutes with a quick release at the meals in this pressure cooker – it has settings end. Place your cheesy egg bake onto a for soup, stew, meat/chicken, bean/tendons, plate. Serve with green onions and extra rice, porridge and even cake/pudding – I shredded cheese! can’t wait to try that function! Meals are Source: Defy SA. cooked super-fast – you can cook a soup in 10 minutes! This pressure cooker is a winner WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one for cooking family meals in a jiffy!

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The most popular pool surfaces in South Africa are marble plaster and fibreglass lining. Tiling a pool surface is also a favourite, but it is expensive. Fibreglass lining is a good 25% to 50% more expensive than marble, but it is a lower maintenance surface, making black algae impossible to get its claws into. It can also withstand a harsher, acidic water balance and damage to the fibreglass is minimal.

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Marble plaster requires good water balance for it to last. Maintaining good swimming pool water balance is important in any event, not only to protect the surface of the pool, but also to make the water comfortable for swimmers, get the most efficiency from the pool chemicals and get longevity out of other pool equipment.

Remember; always use a reputable swimming pool contractor to apply the new surface to your pool. Ensure they are members of the National Spa and Pool Institute of South Africa. A list of members can be obtained from www.nspi.co.za.

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Grow Your Own Salad Greens

In yesteryear, the humble lettuce leaf was used mostly as a limp, green garnish next to a meaty dinner, or to keep one’s picnic sandwiches fresh. Now lettuce has morphed into a group of pretty salad varieties (some as decorative as garden flowers!), that have become part of our daily cuisine, because they contain few calories but have a high mineral and vitamin content.

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It’s definitely worth growing your own salad greens, because most are quick and easy crops to grow and produce a harvest within a month or two. You can do it in a sunny garden bed, or as a portable ‘salad bar’ in a roomy wooden box or wide container.

The loose-leafed varieties are the most practical because you can harvest the individual leaves for up to three months before replanting. Others, like the butter head or iceberg, are picked when the heads form so it’s best to sow seeds at three to four weekly intervals to have a constant supply. If you are not up to seeding your own plants, relax! Nurseries have most worthwhile varieties in stock as seedlings in punnets, which you just have to plant out.

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The basics: • They need full sun, and in summertime it is best to grow them where they will receive morning sun only as they do not like excessive heat.

• Use a fertile, well-draining soil medium.

• Space seedlings about 30 cm apart to allow for good air circulation.

• Keep the soil evenly moist at all times – drought stress can cause a bitter taste.

• Fertilise monthly in the garden, and every two weeks in containers, with an organic water-soluble fertiliser rich in nitrogen.

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Prevent Burns this Winter

Even though winter is technically almost over, in Durban our real winter weather only arrives in August and September when we get our spring rains and cooler weather.

Most households are switching on heaters, lighting fires and have started increasing their intake of hot beverages. It is also the time of year when children are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries, with the majority occurring in the home environment. Children are particularly susceptible, as toddlers or pre-schoolers who are mobile and confined in small spaces in cold weather are at very high risk of thermal injury.

heat source.

• Ensure paraffin stoves are out of reach and on safe work areas.

• Never sleep with a heater on or with a fire still blazing • Never apply any butter or other food onto a burn.

• Do NOT allow toddlers near a naked flame, heater or paraffin stove.

• Do NOT leave live wires and cabling exposed in or near the home.

Bonitas Clinical Team advises that in the event of a thermal injury, the first step is to remove the child from the danger and ensure the environment is safe. Next, cool the burn area with cold water. Superficial burns and Here are the top safety tips for parents to scalds are when the skin is reddened and prevent burns: intact but there is no blistering. However, • Make sure the home environment is as once blistering occurs or the burn is on the safe as possible. face, neck, hands or feet you need to get • Always ensure children are in the company your child to a healthcare practitioner. of trustworthy, responsible caregivers.

• Never leave a child unattended near a Source: www.bonitas.co.za.

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Organ Donor Month

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August is Organ Donor Month - if you are How to become a donor considering becoming an organ donor, here The process is straightforward. Register is some useful information. online or call the Organ Donor Foundation’s toll free line on 0800 22 66 11. They will Did you know that one person can save then send you a small organ donor card seven lives when they become an organ to fill in and carry in your wallet. They will donor? This includes the use of one heart, also send you a sticker to put on your ID two lungs, two kidneys, one liver and one document and on your driver’s license. It is pancreas. One donor can also improve very important to discuss the decision with the quality of life of up to 50 more people your family. Let them know that you want to by donating their tissue - their skin, bone, donate your organs/tissue after death. Ask heart valves and corneas. The problem is them to honour your wish. that unless someone is actually signed up as a donor, their organs cannot be used after There is no cost involved and any person they have passed on and the opportunity to who is in good health and is clear of defined save lives goes to waste. chronic diseases that might adversely affect the recipient will be considered as a possible The Organ Donor Foundation (ODF) is a donor. non-profit organisation with the aim of addressing the critical shortage of organ To sign up as an organ donor and tissue donors in South Africa through or for more information visit awareness and education. www.odf.org.za.

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Restless legs syndrome is one of the most undiagnosed diseases in children.

It is a movement disorder causing an uncomfortable and irresistible urge to move ones legs which usually happens at bedtime or when lying down, but can occur at other times when the legs have been inactive. To relieve the discomfort, the child moves and stretches the legs, tosses and turns, or gets up and walks or runs around. The relief is usually immediate. The cause is unknown, but low iron, diabetes and neurological diseases need to be excluded. The associated daytime sleepiness due to lack of sleep may cause irritability, hyperactivity and difficulty concentrating. Treatment options: cutting caffeine, unnecessary medication and other herbal products and doing a trial of iron, magnesium and folic acid supplements.

If the symptoms are severe, sleep studies can be done and anticonvulsants might be prescribed. Elevate the feet on a pillow, spend some money on a beanbag to warm before bedtime and spend some time massaging the little feet to enhance relaxation.

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To understand the importance of probiotics in and on our body) affects our immune we need to know how our immune system system. So antibiotics, excessive cleanliness, works. antibiotic soaps, C-Section births, too much time indoors and a lack of exercise have an It is divided into two parts: adverse effect on our immune system by 1. The inflammatory response depleting our probiotics.

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Hearing and Audiology Hearing is one of the five important senses by which sound is perceived. The ear is a complex organ which detects and transports sounds to the brain, in a split second. Not only does the ear receive sound, but it also aids in balance and body position. The phenomenon of hearing awards us the opportunity of hearing laughter, a loving comment, music, as well as to recognise danger. Therefore the valuable sense of hearing deserves special protection.

talking from behind you?

• Do you turn up the volume on the TV or car radio?

• Do you have difficulty on the phone?

• Do you have difficulty hearing at the cinema?

• Do you find it hard to hear in noisy environments, such as parties and restaurants?

• Do you have a ringing or buzzing sound in your ear?

You may not initially notice your hearing loss because the process is gradual. If you answer “yes” to some of the following questions, you should consult your audiologist: • Do you often ask people to repeat what they say?

• Do you have trouble hearing in groups?

• Do you need to look closely at someone to follow a conversation?

• Do others seem to mumble?

• Do you find it hard to hear someone

The profession of audiology is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and management of hearing loss and disorders of the balance system. The audiologist is trained to identify and evaluate the nature and degree of hearing loss in babies, children and adults and to implement appropriate management.

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Mandela Day Blood & Stem Cell Donor Drive

August is Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation Awareness Month. The Sunflower Fund educates and registers blood stem cell donors. They fundraise to cover the recruitment costs to grow a healthy, effective, ethnically diverse South African Bone Marrow Registry of committed donors. They play an active role in the process of saving lives through blood stem cell transplants.

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The Sunflower Fund is committed to giving hope of life to adults and children in need of a blood stem cell transplant. A larger Registry significantly improves patients’ prospects of finding matching stem cell donors in order to undergo life-saving stem cell transplants.

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To encourage people to do 67 minutes of community service for Mandela Day, the Durban North Blood Donor Centre in Kensington Square held a special blood drive on Tuesday 18 July in association with Mum’s Mail, Tate Nolan & Knight, Chateau Gateaux, Colour Domain and Immortal Art. The Sunflower Fund was also in attendance and recruited 40 new blood stem cell donors for inclusion on The South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR). Every blood donor received a special promotional SANBS gift, fudge from TNK and coffee vouchers as well as a sweet treat from Chateau Gateaux.

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A commendable 128 units of blood were collected on the day. A massive thank you to all who made the effort to donate blood to save lives – every drop counts! Three patients benefit from every unit donated, so 384 patients benefited from this drive.

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Winter Skin Tips

Use a booster. Oil serums and/or hydration boosters travel to deeper layers of the skin than moisturisers do on their own. As the serum or booster travels deep into the epidermis, so it creates pathways for your Here are some winter skin tips to keep your moisturiser to penetrate deeper and thus, skin (body, hands, feet and face) radiant, be more beneficial to the skin. nourished and soft: Use a night cream/balm. At night, our skins Increase your moisturiser’s oil-content. go in to ‘repair mode’. The skin doesn’t Your cream for face or body may be perfect have the usual irritation from UV rays so for summer and autumn but as we move night creams normally have more active into the winter months we will need a richer ingredients in them, especially when you moisturiser. When we feel dry, itchy or flaky are looking for anti-aging results. it means there is a lack of OIL in the skin.

Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen 30 Increase your moisturiser’s water content minutes before stepping out.

AND drink more water. When we feel tight or as though our skin has been stretched, Exfoliate once or twice per week. This will it means a lack of WATER in the skin. encourage a glow and remove dead skin Hydration creams and boosters do help, but that builds up. you definitely need enough water inside Written by Leilah Saville. Miss Lily Skin your body for them to be effective.

Clinic, leilah@misslily.co.za Winter takes its toll on all skin types. The harsh conditions increase our TEWL (or trans-epidermal water loss) and dry up our oil reserves in our skins.

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Early Detection of Hearing Loss

Early detection of hearing loss is important as unidentified hearing difficulties can have a significant impact on your child’s speech and language development, as well as their social and cognitive abilities.

Children start developing communication skills in the first six months of life, therefore maximum exposure to all sounds as soon as possible is critical. Skills such as localisation and discrimination are consolidated at a very early age and form the foundation for later auditory and language skills. The impacts of late diagnosis of hearing loss can include delays in speech and language acquisition, poor academic performance and negative effects on social and emotional development. Another concern regarding late diagnosis of hearing loss is the cost of interventions needed to address these delays. It is also important to note that children with chronic ear infections or buildup of fluid in the middle ear space may

experience some degree of hearing loss. If this is left untreated, it can result in a more permanent condition. It is possible to test a baby’s hearing within a few hours following their birth and it is recommended that prior to hospital discharge, every newborn undergoes hearing screening. However, a late onset or progressive hearing loss can still develop subsequent to this newborn hearing screening and therefore, continued monitoring of a child’s hearing is imperative.

School hearing screenings provide parents with an opportunity to be made aware of this otherwise invisible condition.

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s hearing or general development, it is advised that you contact an audiologist for further investigation.

Source: Heidi Allan, Audiologist, 031 – 201 0040, www.reconnectlifestyle.co.za.

MELASKIN REMEDY

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Apart from the instant relief Melaskin gives to sunburn and sun damaged skin, it also works wonders on MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM, a highly contagious viral skin condition.

This appears as small white, pink or flesh coloured bumps which create an itchy, red or swollen appearance and is most prevalent in small children.

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Stress: The Silent Killer

Stress can be short-term or long-term, and our bodies are influenced by the time of exposure to chronic stress hormones. This can lead to preventable health issues such as blood pressure, inflammation, lung disease, psychological problems and sleep disorders.

The doctors at Health Renewal all take a functional and holistic approach to helping patients deal with stress. The approach is not a “one size fits all”, but rather a tailormade plan for each individual, based on their needs.

We often forget that stress leads to premature ageing and even changes in the skin such as eczema and pigmentation.

Managing these conditions depends as much on stress management, as on treatment of these symptoms.

The treatment options can include anything from: • Recommended oral products and supplements • Alternative stress management strategies • Hormone therapy and BIHRT • Ozone therapy • Sleep studies and recommended treatments based on the outcome of your study results • Brain mapping and training • Blood tests, hair analysis and gene testing to help diagnose potential problems. • At Home Stress Management

How Can Health Renewal Help? Because of their effects on the immune system, stress hormones impact the development and severity of many different diseases and bodily systems. In some instances, stress causes existing conditions to worsen. In other cases, stress seems to be a major factor creating vulnerability to developing new conditions in the first place.

If you feel stressed visit www.healthrenewal.co.za or contact one of the branches in Durban on 0861 SKIN SA for more information.

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Love Your Style with Material Girl Picture this; you are standing in front of the mirror. You have finally found that little black dress that is perfect for you. You can flaunt your curves while hiding those pesky lumps and bumps. That is the magic that Ursulla has brought to life with the launch of Material Girl!

A mother, a scientist, an MBA graduate… retrenched. Fear and worry were Ursulla’s first reactions. She chose to view what was initially a glass half empty as now being half full. She has always had a passion for fashion; for all things stylish and beautiful.

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Material Girl is dedicated to the strong woman who knows what she wants to feel. She wants to feel sexy, desirable and powerful. You are beautiful and phenomenal.

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SCLEROTHERAPY FOR SPIDER VEINS

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WHY CHOOSE SCLEROTHERAPY FOR SPIDER VEINS? Sclerotherapy is considered the treatment of choice for spider leg veins.

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Beneficial Acids in Skin Peels and Skin Products

In past issues we have discussed the different Alpha Hydroxy Acids as well as Beta Hydroxy Acids, but what about acids that are not as well-known?

Azelaic acid is naturally found in the skin, however it is also found in wheat, rye and barley. It helps to break down keratin build-up and has anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory properties. It is widely used to treat rosacea, flaky skin, acne as well as hyper-pigmentation.

Lactobionic acid is a distant cousin of glycolic acid and is also an AHA. It is considered to be a sugar acid and is a product of oxidised lactose. This acid is better tolerated than glycolic acid and helps to exfoliate and smooth the skin.

Kojic acid (chemical derived from mushrooms), shikimic acid (derived from star anise) and phytic acid (natural plant anti-oxidant found in bran, cereal seeds and fruit seeds) are all acids that have whitening and brightening effects. These are regarded as tyrosinase inhibitors, meaning they limit and block the pathways of melanin production. These are therefore commonly used to help treat and lighten pigmentation.

Tartaric acid is derived from grapes and apricots and falls into the alpha hydroxy acid group. It is a potent protective anti-oxidant that helps fight free radical damage.

Pyruvic acid is an Alpha-Keto acid that converts to lactic acid. It improves skin texture, fine lines, and wrinkles and is used for sun-damaged skin and skin with signs of advanced ageing.

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Beautiful Life

Bev’s Beauty & Wellness Wow, if you haven’t heard about or been to Bev’s Beauty & Wellness, then you need to put it on your bucket list! Their salon is set in the beautiful, tranquil gardens of Gumtree Lodge, located in Mount Edgecombe. At Bev’s Beauty & Wellness, their philosophy is to always give 100% to their customers, to do only what will benefit them. They are a family of three generations in the beauty industry and owner, Beverley Murray, has been a qualified beauty therapist for 37 years. She worked for her mom in her salon for 20 years before deciding to open her own salon and it has been going strong for 14 years. Four years ago Beverley relocated to Durban from Johannesburg where she opened her salon in January 2013, at Gumtree Lodge.

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* Book a full leg laser R1500, and get an underarm laser FREE (save R350)

* Book a Lactifirm peel R570 (includes massage & mask) and get a foot peel FREE (save R220)

* Book a chin laser R260 and get an upper lip laser FREE (save R150)

* Book a Glycolic peel R570 (includes massage & mask) and get an express manicure FREE (save R100)

* Book a full face laser R600 and get your brows waxed and tinted FREE (save R100)

* Book a Pigmentation peel (includes massage & Retinol) and get an underarm wax FREE (save R90)

I was lucky enough to go there recently, where they have a lovely outdoor beauty spa, with a ceiling covered in soft silk drapes that leaves you feeling relaxed and ready to face another day. I was treated to a wonderfully relaxing Reflexology Foot Massage, an Eyelash Tint and a Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage. When I stepped off the bed, I felt like I was on cloud nine! I’m looking forward to going back in a couple of weeks for a facial and face peel.

Treatments on offer: • Massage • Waxing & Tinting • Hand Treatments • Gelish Nails • Tinting Treatments • Cellulite Treatments • Auricular Acupuncture • Manicures and Pedicures • Facial Treatments • Foot Treatments • Permanent Make-up • Wax Treatments Contact: 082 896 7495, info@bevsbeautyandwellness. co.za, www.facebook.com/ bevsbeautyandwellness, www.bevsbeautyandwellness.co.za.

Review by Victoria Arthur.

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Pet Life

Tips on How to Keep Your Cat’s Teeth Clean: Part 1

24 HR EMERGENCY CARE

Proper Dental Hygiene Cats have 30 teeth once they reach adulthood, and taking care of all those teeth on their own isn’t easy.

Unlike us, cats can’t brush their teeth or find a suitable domestic replacement for chewing on - bones and grass, their way of keeping their teeth clean when they’re out in the wild. Here are some ways to establish good dental hygiene.

Be Vigilant That mild fishy scent known as “kitty breath” is considered normal. But if your cat has foul breath, this is a strong indicator he’s having oral problems. If left untreated, your cat’s breath is only going to get worse.

Like people, when an animal has bad breath and is drooling, the cause is often related to gum disease and/or tooth decay.

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Give them a Yearly Check-up Just like people, cats suffer from dental issues that, if unchecked, can lead to serious health problems. Ask your vet to thoroughly check your cat’s teeth, gums, breath, and whether the gums are prone to bleeding, swelling or redness.

Establish a Cleaning Routine and Learn How to Brush Cat Teeth Toothpaste specially designed for cats is readily available in flavours they’ll enjoy.

Do NOT try to brush your cat’s teeth with “people” toothpaste; if fluoride toothpaste is ingested it can make your cat severely ill.

Once your cat is used to the flavour of the “kitty toothpaste,” you can cradle your cat from behind, cup his chin, and lift up his lip to clean his teeth using either your gauze covered finger or a kitty toothbrush.

Watch this space for more tips!

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Installed with SABS treated timber

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Kids’ Life

Tsum Tsums: A New Craze in Collectible Toys

Tsum Tsums are a new range of fun, collectible toys that are set to create a new craze in collecting. Tsum Tsums, which mean ‘stack stack’ in Japanese, are available in a variety of sizes from very small to large cuddly plush.

Toys says: “Collectables are all the rage at the moment and will continue to be for a while; so we are very excited about Tsum Tsums because they are quite different to other collectable toys in that they are available in a variety of sizes and they are designed to stack on top of each other. I There are a number of ranges, including think both children and adults will really Disney Tsum Tsums and Marvel Tsum enjoy this new toy range.”

Tsums, making them suitable for boys and girls. The uniqueness of these toys is that Tsum Tsums are available at leading toy they are not only collectable, but they stack stores and retailers. on top of each other to form a pyramid For more information, go to shape. The Tsum Tsums are available in www.primatoys.co.za various sizes, from thimble small to cuddly plush toys. The more you stack the taller Watch the unboxing video here: you can make your Tsum Tsum collection. www.primatoys.co.za/interactive/toyunboxing/disney-tsum-tsum.

Tsum Tsums are perfect for children who love to collect items. The bigger plush toys WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has are ideal for kids aged four years and older three Tsum Tsum hampers to give while the smaller Tsum Tsums are more away (valued at R400 each). suited for kids aged six years and up.

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Toys R Us Toys R Us understands that choosing a gift for the MANY birthday parties that your child is invited to can be tricky. They not only want to help you find a gift, but want to make choosing the best gift a seamless process. They will be using their expert advice to inform you of what’s new, what’s hot and what’s happening in the awesome world of Toy! In the world of Yo-kai, characters sometimes have those days where nothing goes right. They lose their keys. Their pants fall down. They fart in a crowded elevator!

Chances are a Yo-kai is to blame. They’re everywhere, causing daily annoyances, and they’re invisible except to the characters who have befriended them. Kids and fans can experience the world of Yo-kai Watch with the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero and Yo-Motion Medals. Fans can imagine summoning Yo-kai characters, and when used with the medals, the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero projects animations, plays sounds, phrases, and most play a tribe song. Kids can insert one of the collectible Yo-Motion Medals displaying a Yo-kai into the watch to hear the character’s name, tribe song and more sounds. With over 70 Yo-Motion Medals recognised by the Yo-kai Watch Model Zero, kids and fans can build a collection of medals and store them in their Yo-kai Medallium Collection Book.

For more information visit www.toysrus.co.za or go to www. facebook.com/ToysRUs.SouthAfrica.

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Educated Life

A Little School with a Big Heart

There is a Buddhist saying: “When a flower plant and a bamboo plant are both planted simultaneously, why does the bamboo take three years in the ground before it begins to sprout and grow faster and taller, compared to the flower plant blooming after eight weeks, then resting?” The reason is because the bamboo plant ensures a deep foundation/root before sprouting up above the ground.

In the same way, the foundation phase of a child’s education is the most important, to ensure ‘deep roots’ are developed.

Epcot Pre-School was founded in 1994 and has had 23 successful years of providing a first-class foundation phase education for children, guaranteeing peace of mind to many parents with regard to their little one’s well-being and education in the foundation years of their lives.

NURSERY, PRE SCHOOL & AFTERCARE

WE TEACH, mOdEL, ANd ENCOURAgE A LOvE OF LEARNiNg ANd COmPASSiON FOR OTHERS

• State of the art baby nursery • Warm, happy environment • Aftercare & holiday care • Feeder school to Hamptons Primary • Open all year round from 06:45 - 17:15 145 UmHLANgA ROCKS dRivE, dURBAN NORTH 031 - 563 7597 • 079 383 6705 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za

Epcot Pre-School is a little school with a big heart for little people. They pride themselves in providing the best inclusive package when it comes to foundation phase education. They offer a full day, starting at 7am and finishing at 5pm, including three meals. The added extra curricula that they offer at no extra cost are computer lessons, Tumbling Toddlers (PE), dance, music and art and crafts. They also offer after care and holiday care at no extra cost.

Est. 1994

PRE SCHOOL

The dedicated teachers who head Grades 000 and 00 and the toddler group have been teaching at Epcot Pre-School for the past 17 years. The kids love the staff and consider the school their second home.

Celebrating 23 years of quality education

Epcot Pre-School endeavors to continue providing excellent, value for money foundation phase education for little ones in Durban North.

Computer Lessons, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Music, Tumbling Toddlers Programme, 3 Nutritious Meals, Holiday & Aftercare (7am - 5pm all year)

For more information call 031 - 564 4051 or e-mail Sharm on sharmpennington01@gmail.com. www.mumsmail.com

AT NO EXTRA COST

www.epcotpreschool.co.za 031 564 4051 • 083 299 5080

7 Newport Avenue, Durban North

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Qualified teachers  Small classes  Sibling discounts Christian Values  Safe& clean environment Full/Half Day  Staff trained in first aid  Occupational & Speech therapist 18 Months to Grade R

Fellowship Church, 5 Bruton Close, Somerset Park

031 572 2556

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Qualified teachers  Small classes  Sibling discounts Christian Values  Safe& clean environment Full/Half Day  Staff trained in first aid  Occupational & Speech therapist 18 Months to Grade R

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Educated Life

Autism Red Flags

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders among children today.

Every child with ASD is unique but there are some common features (red flags) that may help us to identify at risk children: • Often do not respond to their name despite normal hearing • Prefers to play by themselves and often in their own world • More focused on objects than people • Limited eye contact • Lack of pointing • Using an adults hand to get what the child wants • Poor use of gestures • Does not have a preferred friend at school • Lining up toys • Echolalia (Repetition of words or phrases) • Hand flapping, body rocking, spinning or pacing • Repetitive spinning of car wheels or flicking of light switches • Extreme distress at small changes in routine • Excessively picky eater • Covers ears to unexpected sounds • Sensory seeking behaviour (rolling on floor, climbing, bending out of chairs) • Persistent toe walking • Speech delay with normal hearing (not saying single words at one year, two word phrases by two years and three word sentences by three years)

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Run by professional, qualified teacher.

Will teach all grades & subjects. Private tuition & home schooling also provided. Own transport, will fetch & carry.

Contact Jill on 031- 563 2407 or 082 568 3093

T.T. Dip., BSocSc, BEd, MEd (Ed Psych) Practice No.: 086 000 0115940

• Educational Assessments • Learning Barriers (ADHD) • Dyslexia Screening (from 7 years to 16,5 years) • IEB Concessions • Subject Choices • Study Skills/Exam Prep • Career Assessments 031 561 2789 082 487 2674 ftonkinson@mweb.co.za UMHLANGA & BALLito

Carebears

on Essenwood

Est. 2001

Enrolments for 2018 now open BaBy CarE from 3 months - LimitEd spaCE

• Ages 3 months to 4yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals & beverages provided • Babysitting Services

The core symptoms are usually present by the age of three years but there are often non-specific signs in infancy. These include difficulty with sleep or eating, extremes of temperament and lack of response to parental voice. Up to fifty percent of children with ASD will have apparently normal development until 15 to 30 months when loss of communication skills occurs.

Diagnosis is most commonly made using the DSM 5 criteria or the Autism Direct Observation Schedule (ADOS) by a trained healthcare professional who has experience with children with ASD.

By Dr Yavini Reddy, Paediatric Neurologist, Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Center, 031 - 581 2328, paediatricneurologist@gmail.com. www.mumsmail.com

FELICITY TONkINSON

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Ring Time includes: • Craft lessons • Baker baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes. Optional extra: Pottery

Tel: 031 – 201 0062 • Cell: 082 895 1197

Educated Life

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Family orientated. Small groups. Individual attention.

Specialised art, drama music and P.E. Award winning Eco School.

Please visit our website for a full programme.

32 Oxford Drive, Durban North 031 564 4609 info@oceanviewmontessorischool.co.za

www.oceanviewmontessorischool.co.za Toddler Group 18 months – 3 years • Pre-Primary 3 – 6 years • Junior Primary 6 – 9 years REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW FOR 2018

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST • Career Guidance • Subject Choice • Study Skills • School Readiness • Behavioural or Emotional Difficulties • Trauma • Medico-Legal

031 - 209 4567

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Educational Psychologist

MEd. (ED PSYCH) | PR NO. 0406 945

• Learning Difficulties • School Readiness • Subject Choice • Career Guidance • Emotional & Behavioural Issues • Play Therapy • ADHD • Educational Assessments • Medico-legal Assessments Durban North 082 969 2357 | 031 - 564 3540 beartpsych@gmail.com

Soaring to Excellence!

•Calm, happy & caring environment Lovin g, • Excellent educational programme warm • Small intimate air conditioned classroom nursery • Nutritious, home cooked meals (organic menu) • Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist on board • Excellent educational programme-CAPS integrated ed Limit e Spac

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Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

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Educated Life

Hours of Fun with Myfunbox Myfunbox works with experts to design and create a Myfunbox for kids aged four to six, with activities that help them learn, play and grow. We received one to try out, and my three-and-a-half year old son just loved it! First of all there was the excitement of receiving a box of new stuff to open, and then there were all the activities. Oliver’s favourite was the glitter art. He loves his Myfunbox and it has given him hours of fun.

The Myfunbox consists of eight items or activities, each promoting a different skill to be developed while having fun: iBuild: Puzzles for self-correcting and eye co-ordination skills. iSing: Rhymes for verbal and auditory skills. iColour: Colouring for motor skills and selfexpression skills. iMake: Arts & Crafts for bilateral coordination and self-regulation skills. iLearn: Flash Cards for memory and conceptual skills. iRead: Disney Books for communication and education skills. iCook: Recipe & Ingredients for sensory and confidence skills. iPlay: Toys for imaginative and social skills.

You can order your Myfunbox from www. myfunbox.co.za - once-off or on a three/six month subscription where you will receive a different Myfunbox every month, delivered free within three days!

La Lucia

Babycare Baby Bunnies & Playschool • Ages 3 - 36 months • Homely, cosy, baby nursery • Bright, fun, stimulating classes for toddlers.

• Loving, qualified childminders • Separate age groups

Limited space available for baby care!

BABy BunnieS - wHere Love StArtS And growS! Karen 083 564 2318 • 031 - 572 3926

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A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence • Long established, community based childcare centre & pre-school • Excellent reputation • 3 months to Grade R • Excellent teachers passionate about children & learning • Creative educational programme • Help with potty training • Nutritious meals • Attractive, hygienic & homely environment & facilities • Hours: 07:00am – 17:15pm • Extramurals: Monkeynastix, ballet, modern dance, speech & drama and Busyballers.

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Limited space available 31 Dove Crescent, Yellowwood Park 031 - 462 4198 • 072 632 0112

Creating the Future • 3 months to 6 years • Leave your baby in a warm, loving & stimulating nursery with individualised attention • CCTV • Nutritious meals • Air conditioned classrooms • Structured educational programme - CAPS integrated • Safe, well equipped play area • Open throughout the holidays • Opening hours 7am to 5:30pm

For more information visit www.myfunbox.co.za.

AFTERCARE AND HOLIDAY CARE

Contact (031) 564 2712 E-mail: info@playlearn.co.za

Review by Sarah Mackintosh.

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BROADACRES PRE- PRIMARY A UNIQUE PRE PRIMARY OFFERING MUSIC, ART, DRAMA AND DANCE AS PART OF THE DAILY CURRICULUM

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Broadacres lays the best foundation upon which to build further education.

A hands on learning programme develops the whole child, providing a balanced learning programme. A fully equipped gymnasium develops gross motor function.

All staff hold ECD qualifications and up to date First Aid Certificates.

Broadacres caters for children from: 2 years - 6 years, full or half day

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

Jenny Gaul 031 - 564 7848 or 031 - 564 0371 • www.broadacrespreprimary.co.za

MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE We are the official feeder school for Hamptons Primary School (Grades 1 - 4) • Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Extra Activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz • In-house Speech Therapist 10% DISCOUNT ON SCHOOL FEES FOR NEW ENROLMENTS IN 2017: QUOTE ‘MUMS MAIL’

Tel: 031 - 572 5122 • Cell: 084 400 5229

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reading, maths & learning clinic

READ

Edublox Upper Highway specialises in educational interventions comprising brain training, reading, spelling and comprehension activities that unlock the potential of learners and help them to read faster and learn more effectively.

LEARN

ACHIEVE

15 Village Road, Kloof 031 764 3226 or 084 799 5807 marj@edublox.com • www.edubloxsa.co.za

A small school for small people.

Age 2 - 5 year olds Member of ISASA 210 Montpelier Road, Durban Tel: 031 312 6670 | montyp@mweb.co.za 51

Educational Psychologist BA Hons HDE MA Ed Psy (UCD, Rep. of Ireland)

assessment diagnosis intervention support ADOS, ADIR, Griffiths,Wechsler

Practising from Khanyisa therapy centre.

Mendoza drive, umhlanga

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Pre-school

“Life’s Journey begins here”

ENROL NOW! 18 Months – Grade R · Qualified Teachers · After Care/Homework Club · Holiday Club – All Ages

Tel: 031 564 3656 Tammi 079 502 3793

3 Old Mill Way, Durban North

e-mail: tammis2404@gmail.com

OLD MILL PRE-PRIMARY * Ages 18 months to Grade R • 18 months to Grade R * Glorious shady garden • Qualified teachers * School readiness programme • Glorious * Qualified teachers shady garden • Holiday * Aftercare and holidays club * Swimming lessons & holidays • Aftercare

• Aftercare & North homework 31 Old Mill Way, Durban 031 - 564 7178 • School readiness programme 072 117 4478 • Extra Murals - swimming lessons & soccer 31 Old Mill Way, Dbn North 031 564 7178 • 072 117 4478 carolwatermeyer@gmail.com

Tara-Lee Pretorius

Occupational Therapists

B.Occ Ther (UP); Dip Hand Ther (UP), NDT PR NO: 0248258

SPECIALISING IN PAEDIATRICS: • gross/fine motor difficulties • concentration difficulties • perceptual difficulties • sensory integration difficulties OTHER SERVICES: • hand therapy & physical rehab • functional capacity evaluations for insurance purposes

031 2614870

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Educated Life

DIY Galaxy Jar

PRE-SCHOOL AND BABY CARE • 3 Months to 6 Years • Home Away From Home • Play Area with Astroturf!

• Snack and Cooked Lunch Provided

Supplies: • Clear glass bottle with a lid • Cotton balls – lots and lots of cotton balls • Glitter • Food dye and water • Glow in the dark paint How to make galaxy jars: • Fill your bottle half-full with cotton balls.

Compress the cotton balls – they will fill the lower inch of the bottle when you are finished.

• Pour some water into the bottle, enough to saturate the cotton balls.

• Drip two to three drops of food colouring into your bottle. Add a squirt of glow paint and a dash of glitter.

• Then – do it all again! Add more cotton balls, more water, more glitter and glowy juice.

• As the layers grow it gets harder and harder to fill the jar. Using a stiff straw to tamper the cotton balls back down into their layer helps.

• Keep adding new colours and new layers until your bottle is completely full. Put the lid on your bottle securely. As your bottle ages, you will want to rehydrate the cotton balls to keep the blurred “sky look”.

• Set the bottle on your windowsill to allow the glow paint to charge. As your kids drift to sleep they will see a sky, including a glittery milky way looking back at them, from their galaxy bottle.

These make great gifts for your kids’ friends and it’s a great way to upcycle glass jars and bottles.

Where Baby Beez become Big Beez

031 - 564 6592

37 Romsey Grove, Durban North

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence A Hamptons child is a happy child.

We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!”

We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES • Air conditioned classrooms • Specialised sports • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school

Limited space available. Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Grade 7 coming in 2018.

031 - 563 2816 • 031 - 563 7597 • hamptons@iafrica.com www.hamptonsprimaryschool.co.za

133 INNES ROAD, A KID’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME! MORNINGSIDE • 3 months to Grade 1 • Extra mural activities • Qualified, professional teachers & assistants • Pro-active, goal orientated, caring environment • Healthy & delicious menu – breakfast, lunch & snacks provided • CCTV Camera

• Aftercare now available

Hours: 7am – 5:30pm Mon - Fri Contact Cheryl on 078 854 7433 031 - 312 8855 | www.kiddiesjunction.co.za

Little Lyons Preschool We take pride in nurturing our cubs A loving and caring home away from home for children aged 1 year to 6 years.

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7:15am - 1pm or 7:15am - 5pm

082 560 1396

debbie.lyon@live.com www.littlelyonspreschool.co.za 36 Ambleside Ave, La Lucia

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Professional, qualified Foundation Phase teachers Small classes for more individual attention A structured and balanced curriculum Creative holiday care programme

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• 3 months - Grade 00 • Small classes allowing for individual attention • 7:00am - 5:15pm • Nutritious meals • Half & full day • Safe homely environment • Astroturf playground • Staff fully trained in childcare & first aid • Extra Murals: Ballet, soccer, Monkeynastix, swimming & music Umhlanga Rocks Branch (Cabana Beach Hotel) 031 561 2371 and 074 135 9511 Umhlanga Ridge Branch 031 584 7642 and 079 886 2836

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Lay your snake out on a flat surface and put the battery train into the tube. If the battery does not go through, pull it out and flip it around.

The outcome: The experiment: Your ‘train’ should move through the Wrap the copper wire tightly around your ‘tunnel’. marker, spooling the wire to make a giant “slinky” snake. Remove the marker.

Why it worked: Remember how the magnets repelled each Separate the magnet from each other into other on both sides of the battery? This two piles. Hold the magnet piles tightly created a magnetic force. Inside the copper in different hands (these magnets are wire tube, the force pulls on the magnets, STRONG), and then move the magnets making the magnets and battery move, closer to each other. If the magnets pull pulling the train along. towards each other, flip one of the magnet stacks over and move your hands together Safety first: Do not put the magnets in your again. You want the magnets to repel each mouth! other.

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Push a skewer through 3 marshmallows, keeping them close together. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring often. Dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate, holding the kebab upside down over the bowl to allow most of the chocolate to drip down. Before the chocolate sets pour the sprinkles over the dinosaurs. Tip: instead of dinosaurs, use any other shape to match your theme.

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Diary Dates AUGUST AWARENESS DAYS • Organ Donor Month • Child Health Month • World Psoriasis Awareness Month • Women’s Month • 15 Aug – 15 Oct: Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Months • 1 – 7: World Breastfeeding Week • 1 – 7: CANSA Care Week • 9: Women’s Day • 12: International Youth Day • 29 Aug – 4 Sept: Deaf Awareness Week ARTS & CULTURE • 6 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm, LA LUCIA ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR, La Lucia Mall, Ground Floor, Sandy: 060 817 1168.

• 12 Aug (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO & MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, www.northcoast-artists.com.

• 26 Aug, 8.30am – 2.30pm, ANTIQUE POP-UP SHOP, Westville Village Market, 123 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Sandy: 060 817 1168.

BUSINESS NETWORKING • 3 Aug (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib. co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

• 9 Aug, 6.30pm, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (non-members) www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

CHARITY • 1 – 31 Aug (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 31 Aug (Tues - Fri), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 – 312 9313.

• 8 Aug, 7.30am – 11am, ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION WOMEN’S DAY EVENT: ME TIME, Westville Country Club, R420pp, bookings: info@robinhoodfoundation. co.za, www.robinhoodfoundation.co.za.

• 11 Aug, 7pm, MOVIE NIGHT WITH TAFTA, Suncoast CineCentre, R200pp – includes popcorn, coke & movie, all proceeds go to needy pensioners, Ateesha/ Siyabonga, 031 332 3721, ateesha@tafta.org.za, student3@tafta.org.za.

• 12 Aug, 8am – 11am, SUNFLOWER FUND WOMEN’S DAY CHARITEA, Nu Metro Cinema, The Pavilion, R160pp, includes tea/coffee, sweet treats & movie, Allison Ekstrand, 031 – 266 1148, allison@sunflowerfund.org.za.

COOKING • 1 – 31 Aug, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Road, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug, HOME MADE ROTIS & PICKLES TO ORDER, Ashika, 062 453 5879.

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• 1 – 31 Aug, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192.

• 1 – 31 Aug, VARIETY OF COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, info@cookingcooks. co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks. co.za.

• 28 Aug, 6.30pm – 10.30pm, ASIAN MASTER CLASS AT THE OYSTER BOX, R850pp, 3-course dinner included, 031 – 514 5018, restaurants@oysterbox.co.za, www. oysterboxhotel.com.

COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 Aug, various dates & times, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, 378 Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Morningside, Durban Massage Courses, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/DMCmassage.

• 1 – 31 Aug, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Aug, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info.goodpet@ gmail.com, www.goodpet.co.za.

ENTERTAINMENT • 4 – 6 Aug, various times, CROSSROADS: A TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@ stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 5 – 6 Aug, 6.30pm, A NIGHT DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS AT EGYPTIAN ELLA’S WITH THE JAZZ MINKEYS, Tina’s Hotel, 14 Beryldene Rd, Kloof, bookings: 031 – 764 7843, info@tinashotel.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sun), 12pm, SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS, live music, food & drinks, Crusaders, 10 Ranleigh Cresc, 031 – 563 0824, 031 – 564 4621.

• 11 – 20 Aug, various times, ELVIS & ME: THE PRISCILLA STORY, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell. za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 19 Aug, 2pm & 6pm, STARS OF THE RUSSIAN BALLET: A TRIBUTE TO RUDOLF NUREYEV, Playhouse Opera, Durban, bookings: www.computicket.com / 0861 915 8000.

• 19 – 20 Aug, TIE A KNOT IN IT (VEGAS BABY), Rhumbelow Tina’s, Tina’s Hotel, 14 Beryldene Rd, Kloof, bookings: Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell. za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 26 – 27 Aug, 6.30pm, A NIGHT DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS AT EGYPTIAN ELLA’S WITH THE JAZZ MINKEYS, Islander Room, Point Yacht Club, bookings: 031 – 301 4787.

LEISURE ● 1 – 31 Aug, HEALTHY FEET: COMPLETE FOOT CARE TREATMENTS, 3 Kingston Rd, off Umhlanga Rocks Dr,

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• 1 – 31 Aug, various days & times, GROUP PILATES CLASSES, Pilates in Motion studio, Glenwood, LauraMay, 084 375 6316, laura.may.louw@gmail.com.

• 1 – 31 Aug, various days, 7pm – 8.30pm, SELF DEFENCE CLASSES, Combat Coaching Gym, 100 Commercial Road, 1st floor, Amanzimtoti, www.combatcoaching.com.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug (Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721.

• 5 Aug, HENNESSY PAIRING DINNER, Colony Room, Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, R650pp, 031 – 514 5018, restaurants@oysterbox.co.za, www.oysterboxhotel. com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www.gibagorge.co.za.

• 6 Aug – 8 Oct, SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS, Sugar Bay Resort, Zinkwazi Beach, Ruvika, 032 – 485 3778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za, www.sugarbay.co.za.

• 9 Aug, 2.30pm – 5pm, BUBBLES AND BRIE – WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION, Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, R450pp, 031 – 514 5018, restaurants@oysterbox.co.za, www.oysterboxhotel.com.

• 12 Aug, 1pm – 1am, IMBOKODO JAZZ FESTIVAL, N-Shed Cruise Terminal, Port of Durban, 300pp, bookings: www. imbokodojazzfestival.co.za.

• 13 Aug (2nd Sun monthly), from 10am, MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDE, Virginia Circle, 082 577 2067.

• 26 Aug, 9am – 12pm, THE BIRCHES FUN DAY, The Birches Pre-Primary School, 1 Oribi Crescent, Sarnia, Pinetown, R50pp, 031 708 4764, thebirchespp@ absamail.co.za.

• 26 Aug, 6.30pm, DINNER DANCE AT THE OYSTER BOX, Grill Room, Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, R590pp, 031 - 514 5018, restaurants@oysterbox.co.za, www. oysterboxhotel.com.

• 27 Aug (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R240, pensioners & children: R170, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.com, www. umgenisteamrailway.com.

MARKETS • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug (Wed), 9am – 12pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, 206 Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Alexa, 074 445 6186.

• 4 Aug (1st Fri monthly), 5pm – 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www.musgravecentre.co.za.

• 5 Aug (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, info@iheartmkt.com, www. iheartmarket.blogspot.com.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug (Sat), 6.30am – 11.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET, Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni, Christine, 083 777 1553, info@ shongwenimarket.co.za, www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

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• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sun), 10am – 3pm, BOTHAS HILL MARKET, cnr Rob Roy Cres & Old Main Rd, Bothas Hill, www.bothashillmarket.co.za, Natalie, 083 564 3335.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban.

• 6 Aug (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, Lynette, 079 616 9218, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail. com, www.hillcrestcountrymarket.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/ themorningtrade.

• 25 Aug (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, Anthea/Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@ gmail.com.

• 25 Aug (last Fri monthly), 5.30pm – 10pm, RIVERTOWN NIGHT MARKET, Rivertown Precinct, 130 Stalwart Simelane Street, opposite the ICC, Darryl: darryl. hofmann@icloud.com.

• 27 Aug (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 074 468 2463, wondermarketdurban@gmail.com, www. wondermarket.co.za.

MEETINGS • 2 Aug (1st Wed monthly), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug (Thurs), 8.30am – 11am, MUMS’ SUPPORT GROUP, for moms who feel overwhelmed or depressed, La Lucia Library, Alex, 083 788 0689, alwallis14@gmail.com.

• 21 Aug (3rd Mon monthly), 10am, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, Oldfield Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nirusha, 031 – 332 3721.

• 30 Aug (last Wed monthly), 5.30pm – 7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, The Umhlanga Oncology Centre, 30 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

NATURE/OUTDOORS • 19 Aug (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620.

• 27 Aug (last Sun monthly), 11am, Yellowwood Park, CROW OPEN DAY TOUR, CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife) R25pp, 031 – 462 1127.

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