Mum's Mail Durban July 2018

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Issue 158 • Durban • July 2018

Meet our cute cover star Jody Shabalala

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In this issue...

Everyday Life

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ZES

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Home Life/Delicious Life

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Healthy Life

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Beautiful Life

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Find smart storage tips for your home and advice on selling your property, plus a review on Premier Sani Pass Resort.

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Meet our Cover Star, find holiday clubs for kids, read about our Annual High Tea, a sweet 16 celebration for Bloomingdales Garden Centre and find out about what Mandela Day means.

Read about Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital’s Maternity and NICU centres, advice on anxiety and panic disorders, mental health awareness and find out about NatureZone mineral water.

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Find beauty services, tips & advice.

Kids’ Life

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Win a KidsBookClub.co.za hamper and read about the Mum’s Mail ‘My Story’ Writing Competition.

Educated Life

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Classifieds

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Diary Dates

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Read about an initiative to give children access to quality Zulu literature, tips to build confidence in your children and find advice from a mom if your child is caught up in the wrong crowd.

Party Life

Find fun activities and outdoor games for parties or those quiet days at home during the holidays.

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Find out about events, festivals, workshops, meetings and markets happening in your area.

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The Mum’s Mail Team

Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 071 276 0926 Anisha Singh • anisha@mumsmail.com • 083 710 9485 Kezia Rossouw • kezia@mumsmail.com • 083 645 6894 Designer: Wendy Offer Model: Jody Nikelo Shabalala • Photographer: Silver Lining Photography, silverliningza@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine. No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

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Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Star

North Durban Market Leaders!

Our cool cover star this month is Jody Nikelo Shabalala. He lives with his mom, Busi Shabalala, in Umhlanga. Busi is a magistrate.

Charmaine Lingard CEA, NQF level 4 and CDPE

Jody is a huge car fanatic, just like his dad and has a huge collection of Hot Wheels cars – he has collected over 100 Hot Wheels cars and is now starting a Bruder collection!

He loves singing and watching YouTube – that’s where he gets information on the latest cars. He can identify a lot of car brands on the road, says his mom and he also enjoys playing with his Nerf guns.

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Jody enjoys going to church, especially enjoying the praise and worship. At the age of three, Jody started a modelling career and has done a few shoots for Mr Price Home and Apparel – he is shy but he loves the attention of the camera. He looks forward to his photo shoots. As a family, they enjoy going to the park or to the beach to relax.

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“Jody likes to go away on holiday and he likes the idea of sleeping at a hotel – he enjoys fine dining, with prawns being his favourite. He also enjoys helping out at home – he likes to vacuum because it sounds like a car engine,” laughs Busi.

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“I love learning and seeing the world through our children’s eyes,” says Busi.

Busi’s advice to new parents – “Don’t worry about being the best parent ’cause you already are!”

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Everyday Life

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Everyday Life

Holiday Clubs

The school holidays are here and many parents will be looking for ways to keep their kids busy. Here is a list of some great holiday clubs that can help care for your little ones while you’re at work.

• PWC Kids July Holiday Beach Camp It is school holidays again soon and we are running a Kids Beach Camp at the new PWC premises. This Kids’ Beach Camp will run from Monday 2 July to Wednesday 4 July at the new PWC premises. The camps are for children between ages 8 and 14 years and the cost of the camp is R750 per person.

This all-day programme includes activities, meals and juice. There is adult supervision with plenty of helpers to keep the kids safe. Rash vests, sunblock and hats are compulsory. To book contact Beryl on 082 574 7871 or email barnacle@iafrica.com.

• CROW Wildlife Warriors Holiday Club The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is hosting its Wildlife Warriors Winter Holiday Club every day from 25 June to 6 July 2018 at Durban Botanical Gardens. The adventure packed educational experience is aimed for children aged between 7 to 12 years. The cost is R170 per day or R750 per child per week. The package includes various activities such as a snake talk and demonstration, educational programmes, biodiversity walks and games and many more! Lunch is provided every day but any additional snacks must be brought with. All activities will be age appropriate. To book contact Nompilo Ngcobo on 031 462 1127 or e-mail education@crowkzn.co.za.

• Mommy Faye’s Holiday Club This is a home away from home in Glen Anil, with small groups and individual attention. The club runs from 7am to 5pm daily (25 June to 16 July) and the cost is R130 per child per day. Fun, exciting, new and creative activities have been planned. Don’t miss out – book with Mommy Faye: 083 941 8964 (limited space).

• @Tap Holiday Care This is a Christian based programme for children aged 3 to 12 years, at Durban North Baptist Church.

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games, as well as a snack and a light lunch.

There are two to four staff members and an amazing group of teenage and young adult volunteers who help take care of the kids every day. Dates: 25 to 29 June, 9 to 13 July and 16 July. Cost: R60 per day until 12.30pm or R90 per day until 2.30pm or R120 per day until 5.30pm – includes a meal, drinks and snacks. Register at www.dnbc.co.za/tapholiday-care.html.

• Sugar Bay Holiday Camps A sleepover adventure camp for kids & teens (Sugar Bay Resort, Zinkwazi Beach) where they will meet new friends, experience over 100 free-choice activities and be supervised by fun-loving, well-trained Sugar Bay counsellors.

Prices range from R4 499 to R8 399 for a new camper. Sibling and past camper discounts available. Cost includes accommodation, meals, snacks, all activities and 24 hour supervision. Appropriate age group: 7-17 years old. Contact 032 485 3778, holidays@ sugarbay.co.za or www.sugarbay.co.za.

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Charity Life

13th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea ‘Queen of the Desert’ in association with The Sunflower Fund

The 13th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea ‘Queen of the Desert’ in association with The Sunflower Fund will be held on Friday, 7 September at Greyville Convention Centre, from 8.30am until 12pm. The dress code this year is a “Moroccan/Arabian Nights” vibe and guests are sure to have great fun with this theme! Tickets cost R650 per person or R6 500 per table of ten. This exclusive and highly anticipated event will raise funds for The Sunflower Fund to help them create awareness and education about blood stem cell donation as well as to recruit more blood stem cell donors.

pampering, shopping, photo booth, a bubbly bar and of course a super goodie bag packed with lovely treats.

A big thank you to the main sponsors Baby City, Capitec, La Lucia Mall, B.O.N Natural Oils, Chateau Gateaux, Makulu Events, Plan Ahead Events & Décor, Cheers Hiring, Black Coffee and Greyville Conference Centre.

For bookings or if you would like to expose your business to 650 ladies by sponsoring a lucky draw prize or items for the goodie bags, or to book an expo table, please contact Tercia on mumsmailhightea@ An extensive entertainment line-up can gmail.com. be expected as well as other awesome indulgences including an exclusive gift For more information on The Sunflower courtesy of B.O.N Natural Oils. Ladies will be Fund or how to become a stem cell donor, treated to a scrumptious breakfast, guest please visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za or call toll free 0800 12 10 82. speakers, entertainment, refreshments,

GOODIE BAG ITEMS & PRIZES

Do you want to expose your brand or business to 650 ladies at this sold-out event?

Here are the options available: * 650 samples/items for the goodie bags (NO discount vouchers, business cards or flyers) * Individual prizes for raffles and auction. * Discount voucher printed as part of the A5 programme (R650 for a half page and R1300 for a full page)

ALL SPONSORS’ DETAILS WILL APPEAR IN THE PROGRAMME Contact: Tercia before 1 August for more info at mumsmailhightea@gmail.com

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Everyday Life

Sweet 16 for Bloomingdales Garden Centre

Bloomingdales Garden Centre celebrates 16 years this July, and will be hosting a fun day on 8 July! On the day all plants will be 10% off, and the My Darling Clementine food van will be there, as well as Barn Owl Coffee serving their amazing coffees.

Bloomingdales’ neighbours, the Trafalgar Sea Scouts, will also be making boerewors rolls to raise funds. There will be a wide range of goods to buy, including cushions, exclusive handmade silver jewellery, paintings, leather bags and shoes and much more!

Bloomingdales offers a huge variety of plants, pavers, edging, fertilisers, pots, rain gauges, watering cans, gum boots, birdbaths, water features, garden ornaments, weathered rock, grass plugs and so much more! They also offer landscaping services, instant lawn, a tree-felling service and deliveries. To save time, customers can phone through their orders and have them delivered!

They stock an extensive range of exotic and indigenous plants, from ground covers to shrubs and trees and even bonsai. Not to be missed is their large range of herbs, bougainvilleas and hibiscuses. If you are looking for a gift idea for moms or dads or special occasions like Valentine’s Day or a birthday gift, look no further – there is something for everyone at Bloomingdales Garden Centre. They also offer gift vouchers and pensioners receive 10% off their purchases on a Monday! The friendly staff at Bloomingdales are always on hand to help customers and give advice. They are open seven days a week - Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 4pm. Pop in to Bloomingdales and be inspired!

Contact Cecilia on 031 – 564 5859, info@bloomingdales.co.za, www.bloomingdalesdurbannorth.co.za.

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Great fun for the whole family!

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Everyday Life

Make Every Day Mandela Day

Mandela Day calls on all of us, every day, to make the world a better place. Each year on 18 July we look back on what has been done, and forward to what will be done.

Making every day a Mandela Day celebrates Madiba’s life and legacy in a sustainable way that will bring about enduring change.

global movement for good.

By becoming someone who makes every day a Mandela Day by taking action against poverty, you can show others that actions speak louder than words.

By giving a little of your time each day to making a change that’s close to your heart or by giving a little of your time to make a difference to the life of someone else, you can start changing the world around you.

What can you do? No matter how small your action, Mandela Day is about changing the world for the better, just as Nelson Mandela did every day. What are you doing to make the world a better place? What are you doing to make every day a Mandela There are so many ways to make a difference.

Day by taking action against poverty?

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Home Life

Smart Storage for a Beautiful Family Home Durban North’s Cairey Baxter-Bruce is a mom of two and show director of the ECR House & Garden Show. Cairey understands that an uncluttered space is a must for any mom. Using her years of experience, personal expertise and advice from industry-leaders, Cairey shares her top tips to help ensure that kids’ little knick-knacks are not the recipe for décor disaster.

• Educate your children on allocated storage spaces from a young age. Make sure there are neat boxes or compartments in reachable places for everything. This is also an opportunity for children to learn about tidying up after themselves.

• On trend right now are beautiful fabric, woven baskets and wire crates that go with just about any colour scheme or décor style – perfect for storing toys, stationery and clutter.

• Look for chalkboard stickers that can be placed on the front of storage boxes and containers. These types of stickers look good and are very practical, particularly as your child grows (and these boxes are used for other things), they can be remarked.

• Hooks, shelves and rods behind closed doors are a must for any mom. Not only does it allow for neat, hidden away storage spaces, but it also makes things easier to find.

• As your children grow out of their games and toys, ask them to assist you in deciding what they no longer use or want to play with. Assign a basket in your home, where these toys, and other things they have grown out of, can be placed and stored until full enough to be donated to a children’s home, school or local charity.

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Home Life

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attributes and features, they can make a qualified recommendation on the asking price of your home. • Expired: These are properties that have been on the market for quite some time and failed to sell. Many factors could be responsible, such as lack of marketing or the home’s condition, but most often it is simply because the property was priced too high.

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Home Life/Delicious Life

Premier Resort Sani Pass

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What a wonderful time my family and I had at the Premier Resort Sani Pass recently!

• hands on cooking courses for domestic employees • improve the skills of your domestic worker • easy, fun & tasty • situated in your area • private catering also available

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This stunning resort lies at the foot of the pass, on the banks of the Mkhomazna River and is surrounded by breath-taking views of the mountains and the Ezemvelo Nature Reserve.

There is a lush 18-hole golf course, fishing, 4x4 excursions up the pass, horse trails, indoor and outdoor swimming pool and activities which include hiking, a kids’ playground – complete with a put-put course and trampolines – as well as pony rides for children and a games room with pool table and darts for those so inclined.

They also have an up-market spa for relaxing treatments, crucial for anyone really wanting to unwind.

The 120-seater Maluti Restaurant serves a scrumptious breakfast, lunch and dinner and is situated adjacent to the lounge where you can snuggle up by the fire or venture onto the terrace for a sundowner while enjoying the spectacular views.

Premier Resort Sani Pass is the perfect destination for families – parents can relax and kids can have a fun-filled holiday as part of the Premier Kid’s Club during the summer months and festive season. The club’s programmes are extended for school holidays too so make sure to book now!

This really is a fabulous holiday getaway for families – we had such a wonderful time and I can’t recommend it enough!

To book, call 033 - 702 1320 or e-mail info@premierhotels.co.za or visit www.premierhotels.co.za/hotels/ kwazulu-natal/sani-pass.

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Healthy Life

Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital: Maternity and NICU Centres of Excellence

Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital has an amazing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a maternity unit which was built in 2015 in a new wing added to the existing hospital. The maternity unit has 24 beds with five spacious private wards and 10 modern nursery beds. The NICU has seven beds with specialised equipment and isolation facilities. Both units have been exceptionally well received by patients and doctors due to the spaciousness and privacy offered in the units, as well as the modernised look and feel. Nursing staff and doctors pride themselves on the delivery of quality healthcare with the necessary empathy, passion and positivity resulting in good patient outcomes. The Hospital has also adopted the Better OBs programme which is designed by SASOG in line with

improving the standards in obstetric care. The hospital currently has nine dedicated gynaecologists and seven paediatricians who admit to the units. The maternity unit is run by Sister Poogashni Naidoo, a qualified midwife with years of experience in obstetric care while the NICU is run by Sister Daneshree Ramnarain, a qualified registered nurse with specialised training in infection control.

The hospital celebrates 30 years of quality healthcare service delivery in 2018 and is proud of the partnerships created with doctors, staff, patients and the community at large.

Contact Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital on 031 - 537 4000 or www.lifehealthcare.co.za.

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Healthy Life

Anxiety and Panic Disorders

We all know what it feels like to be nervous and anxious – the butterflies in the stomach feeling before a date, or the way your heart beats fast and hard when you get a fright or are in danger. Anxiety can help us cope, but for people with an anxiety disorder, this emotion can be disabling if it is there all the time.

Panic attacks involve short periods of terrifying fear, along with many physical symptoms: • In the beginning, the first panic attack seems to come from nowhere while a person is doing some everyday activity like driving, sitting at work, or shopping.

• Sense of being very scared, frightened or terrorised • Rapid and noisy heartbeat • Difficulty breathing and or chest pains • Dizziness, light-headedness, feeling sick • Tingling or no feeling in the hands • Hot flushes or shivering • Sense of not being right, fear of losing control, going “crazy” or doing something embarrassing, or a fear of dying.

Coping with panic attacks Remember that although your feelings and symptoms are very frightening, they are not dangerous or harmful. The more you are willing to deal with them, the less frightening they will become. Treatment can help most people who have this illness. It is very important to get information about the problem, and the type of treatments that are able to help.

Life St Joseph’s is equipped with a multidisciplinary team and tranquil environment specifically suited to treating patients suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and many others.

Life St Joseph’s also offers a dedicated adolescent programme.

Contact Life St Joseph’s on 031 - 204 1470 or support.stjosephs@lifehealthcare.co.za.

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SA TEEN SUICIDE FACTS DEATHS DUE TO SUICIDE

9.5%

of all teen deaths in SA are due to suicide

WARNING OF INTENTION

75%

of all suicides give some warning of their intentions to a friend or family member

10 – 19 YRS OLD

RISK FACTORS Presence of mental illness especially depression

Alcohol and drug abuse in the family

Previous suicide attempts in the family

Family conflicts and financial problems

Exposure to family violence or trauma

Child abuse/sexual abuse

One of the highest risk groups for suicide

SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCH SHOWS

23.6%

of teens are struggling with feelings of hopelessness and sadness

Research noted that more female teens commit suicide than males

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A third of all hospital admissions for suicide attempts involve teens

Teenage dating relationship issues

Marital problems or conflict between parents

Rejection by friends

Bullying and cyberbullying

School and academic problems

Overinvolved or overprotective parents Imitation or copycat effects of suicidal behaviour

ALL SUICIDE THREATS AND ATTEMPTS

SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

Disclaimer: This info-graphic does not cover every aspect of teen depression and suicide. Consult a doctor if you are concerned about depression and suicidal behaviour contact 011 219 9626 or mentalhealth.headoffice@lifehealthcare.co.za. The information is shared on condition that readers will make their own determination, including seeking advice from a healthcare professional. E&OE. References: SADAG; Schlebusch, 2005; Alda Smitt, 2008

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Healthy Life

Mental Health Awareness Month

July is Mental Health Awareness Month.

A large portion of the South African population suffers from mental illnesses, and the majority of them won’t receive treatment. Mental illnesses are real and have a significant negative social and economic impact on South African society.

The aim of Mental Health Awareness Month is to educate the public about the realities of mental health conditions and to reduce stigma around seeking support or identifying as a person with a mental health concern.

inpatient as an individual with unique needs in a safe, protected environment. They try to ensure that they and their family are met with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.

Centrally based in Prestondale, Umhlanga, the clinic is located in a peaceful setting, conducive to the healing process. “When people approach us for care, we understand that they are working through a range of very challenging mental health and behavioural conditions,” says Brenda Govender, Hospital Manager. Akeso Umhlanga also offers Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). ECTs are scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am and they can accommodate inpatients and outpatients as well.

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Kwasukasukela…

You Are What You Read

“Kunomthelela kithi lokho esikufundayo.” – You are what you read… while this is a retake of an age-old adage, it certainly holds true – but what if your home language is isiZulu and you are desperate for Zulu literature?

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extends beyond just first language speakers – but in essence it is for everyone. “We live and work in a diverse country and we need to amplify this in our ability to converse efficiently with each other,” said Zondi.

Zuma closely echoed sentiments by saying, “I want to be able to have the choice of And that is exactly what motivated Xolile buying literature across a host of languages Zondi and Nolwazi Zuma. They are two for children, for my friend’s children, friends who wanted to ensure that their irrespective of their mother tongues.” children had access to Zulu literature, that served to empower them to not only hone Kwasukasukela is responding to a longtheir mother tongue but simultaneously be term societal need and it will undoubtedly proud of their Zulu heritage. So they started start a movement that will seek to spark a non-profit organistation; Kwasukasukela a reinstated pride in truly celebrating our – an entity that produces vernacular respective mother tongues. literature – right from development through to production and distribution.

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Building Confidence in our Little People

Confidence – is it nature or nurture? If I were to base my decision on looking at my sevenyear-old versus my five-year-old, I would say nature. However, my life experience tells me it is a bit of both. As if our jobs as parents aren’t challenging enough, it is up to us and our community to build up the confidence in our children. I can clearly remember the moment that happened for me as a teenager. We were at a family function dancing in a circle, when a family member pushed me into the centre of the circle. Their reaction to my dancing was so encouraging that that defining moment not only started my love affair with dancing but also changed the way I looked at myself.

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Help! My Child is in the Wrong Crowd “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them in mutual weirdness and call it ‘friendship’.” This quote from Dr Seuss beautifully illustrates our inherent need to connect with others who make us feel valued and accepted. Cindy Glass, Director and Cofounder of Step Up Education Centres says; “The need for human connection sees many young people getting involved in friendships which are not good for them. The ‘wrong crowd’ friendships are those relationships which do not uphold positive behavioural choices and who are consistently seeking ways in which to harm others or engage in self-destructive activities.” Cindy goes on to add; “All negative behaviours stem from fears rooted in negative self-belief. We cannot control the behavioural choices of others but we can do something to assist our children in making better friendship choices.”

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Having something to work towards is a wonderful way to stay out of trouble despite negative peer pressures! “‘You cannot force a change in friendships but you can help your child develop a better sense of self. Children who respect, honour and appreciates who they are, are less likely to seek connection with those who do not mirror their values,” concludes Cindy.

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Half the fun is mixing the ingredients. Add glitter for extra sparkle or food colouring (optional). Store in an airtight bag. Add small amounts of conditioner or oil to the dough after it has been stored to rehydrate the dough before playing with it. Layer the bottom of a baking dish with your dinos.

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Diary Dates JULY AWARENESS DAYS • Mental Illness Awareness Month • 2 – 6: Corporate Wellness Week • 11: World Population Day • 18: Nelson Mandela Day • 28: World Hepatitis Day • 30: International Day of Friendship • 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons • 7: World Chocolate Day • 26: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.

ARTS & CULTURE • 3 Jul (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Bharathi, 082 488 8927.

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

BUSINESS NETWORKING • 1 Jul (2nd Wed monthly), 6pm, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (nonmembers) www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

• 5 Jul (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R220 members, R240 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

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

• 18 Jul, 11am – 2pm, MANDELA DAY AT GRACE FAMILY CHURCH, Grace Umhlanga Campus, join them for 67 minutes of nation-building activities to benefit the local community, www.grace.za.org/ connect/umhlanga.

• 18 July, MANDELA DAY AT THE DOMINO FOUNDATION, www.dominofoundation.org.za.

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

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

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

COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 Jul, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING – PET TRAINING CLASSES, Glenwood and Durban

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North, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info. goodpet@gmail.com, www.goodpet.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Jul, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru. co.za.

ENTERTAINMENT • 1 Jul, 1pm, MANGO GROOVE AT MARRIOTT BALLITO BEATS, Sugar Rush Park, Ballito, www. webtickets.co.za, www.ballitobeats.co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul (Sun), 12pm, SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS, live music, food & drinks, Crusaders, 10 Ranleigh Cresc, 031 - 563 0824, 031 – 564 4621.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul (Mon), 4pm – 9pm, TENNIS & TUNES, Windsor Tennis Club, James Henderson Road, Glenwood, tennis followed by some tunes from various artists, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@ stansell.za.net.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul (Mon), 4pm – 9pm, BBC BEATS – BOWLS & MUSIC, Berea Bowling Club, R50pp, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 4pm, ENTERTAINMENT BY MURPHY, Stamford Hill Bowling Club, 5 Arbuckle Rd, Durban, Estelle, 084 060 9078, Murphy, 073 584 0258.

LEISURE • 25 Jun – 16 Jul, 7am – 5pm, MOMMY FAYE’S HOLIDAY CLUB, Glen Anil, space limited, Faye: 083 941 8964.

• 25 Jun – 6 Jul, CROW WILDLIFE WARRIORS WINTER HOLIDAY CLUB, Durban Botanic Gardens, ages 7 – 12, R750pp, 031 462 1127, education@crowkzn.co.za.

• 1, 29 Jul, 8.30am & 12.30pm, Sat. 28 Jul, 12:30pm & 16:30pm ‘Christmas In July’ trains, UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY – 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.

• 1 – 31 Jul (Mon – Thurs), 5.30pm – 6.30pm, GATEWAY TO WELLBEING FITNESS TRAINING SESSIONS, People’s Park, Durban, R40pp, Mitch 079 915 6069.

• 1 – 31 Jul (Mon – Wed), 6.30pm, SABROSA SALSA CLASSES, La Bella Café, Essenwood Rd, Mozambik Florida Rd & Downtown Bistro Umhlanga, Gillian, 072 245 4062, Keith, 071 483 3645.

• 1 – 31 Jul (Mon – Thurs), 5.30pm, GROUP PILATES CLASSES IN GLENWOOD, Laura-May, laura.may. louw@gmail.com.

• 1 – 31 Jul, (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498

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

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul (Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca.co.za, www.kloofspca.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 10am – 11am, FUN FOR KIDS – CRAFTS & BAKING, R250pp, Christene Pillay, 078 535 7862, christenepillay9@gmail.com.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 5pm – 10pm, DRUMSHACK FAMILY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE, African Drumshack entertainment, Castle-on-Main, 24b Old Main Rd, Gillits, R40pp, Jonathan, 083 704 4879, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org.

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

• 14 Jul, 12pm – 8pm, UMHLANGA ROCKS FESTIVAL, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, R140pp, info@ bigniteout.co.za, FB: Umhlanga Rocks Festival.

MARKETS • 1 – 31 Jul, Wed & Fri 6pm – 10pm, Sun 10am, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, Warren, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket. co.za, thestablesmarket@gmail.com.

• 1 – 31 Jul (every Fri & Sun), GREEN CAMP GALLERY PROJECT, fresh food market, 246 Umbilo Road, 071 907 9996, www.facebook.com/ GreenCampGalleryProject.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul (Sun), 10am – 3pm, BOTHAS HILL MARKET, cnr Rob Roy Cres & Old Main Rd, Bothas Hill, www.bothashillmarket.co.za, Natalie, 083 564 3335.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban.

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

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul (Wed), 9am – 12pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, 206 Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Alexa, 074 445 6186.

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

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

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 6.30am – 11.30am,

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SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET, Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni, Christine, 083 777 1553, info@ shongwenimarket.co.za, www.shongwenimarket. co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 10am – 12pm, GLENWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET, Pop-Up Society, 132 Helen Joseph Rd, Glenwood, www.facebook.com/ GreenCampGalleryProject.

• 14 Jul (2nd Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

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

• 27 Jul (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard.co.za.

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

MEETINGS • 4 Jul (1st Wed monthly), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul (Thurs), 6.30pm – 8.30pm, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Riverside Campus, 63 Anthony Road, Riverside, 031 – 003 1830, counselling@grace.za.org.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul (Thurs), 8.30am – 11am, MUMS’ SUPPORT GROUP, for moms who feel overwhelmed or depressed, La Lucia Library, Alex, 083 788 0689, alwallis14@gmail.com.

NATURE/OUTDOORS • 21 Jul (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620.

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

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