Mum's Mail Durban March 2019

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Issue 165 • Durban • March 2019

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Everyday Life

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Meet our beautiful Cover Star, enter to WIN an amazing weekend away at The Cavern Resort & Spa, plus family tickets to Monster Jam and tickets to see The BFG.

Home Life/Delicious Life

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Healthy Life

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Read about the best way to heat your swimming pool, tips to make recycling at home easier and some great ideas for the kitchen.

Read about the Medical Centre @ 73 Musgrave Road, find info on World Kidney Day and kidney health, enter to WIN an amazing Vaculice Electronic Lice Comb, find out what Melaskin Remedy can do for your skin, read about the benefits of having a Thermogram to detect breast abnormalities early, find info on the health benefits of cannabis oil and learn about how Pilates can improve your health.

Beautiful Life

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Learn about Skin Renewal’s latest makeover, find out if charcoal masks are good for you plus read how to nourish your soul with Jane LinleyThomas.

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Kids’ Life

Read how SoccerTech can improve your young soccer player’s skills and enter to WIN a V Tech Toot-Toot Drivers playset for your child.

Educated Life

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Stand a chance to WIN an iWhiz programme, learn what Oakridge College can offer your child, find useful advice on nurturing your child’s potential, plus info on choosing the perfect school from Highway College. Read about Kainon School, understand what an educational assessment really means, plus find an interesting article on bullying and tips to prevent it.

Learn more about Montessori Life, read about the benefits of Stretch-nGrow and find out about their franchise opportunities.

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Party Life

Find fun science experiments, party services and products plus a yummy party recipe.

Laidback Life

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Readers’ Life

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Read book reviews and enter to WIN a R2000 Bargain Books voucher.

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Find out what our readers have to say and how you can be in with a chance to WIN too!

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 • Designer: Wendy Offer Model: Asimbonge S’banesihle Qwabe • Photographer: Candice McDonald – www.candicemcdonaldphotography.co.za/ 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 Star

Meet the Cover Star

Our beautiful cover star this month is Asimbonge S’banesihle Qwabe - her names mean “we are thankful for our beautiful light” and her mom says she has been the light in their world. She is three years old and goes to school in Durban North.

Her mom, Zoleka Mkhabela is a teacher and also a PhD student in education, while her dad Alex Qwabe is also a teacher and a Masters student at UKZN Edgewood Campus.

Asimbonge’s personality is bubbly, friendly and warm - she is an adventurous little girl; an explorer who is always seeking the unknown and loves playing in nature. “I love watching her imagine and create her own stories - it blows me away!” says Zoleka.

patience, team work, discipline, less fear of failure, resilience and determination.

Gymnastics has boosted her confidence and independence level,” says the proud mom.

“What I love about being a mom to a daughter, is that I get to see a mini version of me growing up in a world with so many opportunities and possibilities - it is my duty to make sure that whatever my daughter intends to do, I assist her and groom her talents.”

“I had my daughter when I was a Masters student at UKZN and a teacher. It was difficult and I wanted to give up. Now here I am doing my PhD; if I had given up, I wouldn’t be where I am today! Don’t give up on what you are passionate about, even “She excels at gymnastics - she started after having a child,” concludes Zoleka. classes at Head Over Heels at Durban North Gymnastic Club at the age of 18 months, Written by and this has taught her many skills, like Sarah Mackintosh

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Everyday Life

WIN a Weekend at The Cavern Resort & Spa indigenous plants attracts hundreds of birds and the evenings are filled with the sounds of crickets, frogs and other friendly creatures. Superior rooms and suites overlook the Fern Forest and each unit has its own private patio where you can relax in the sun, listen to the forest streams and unwind in the peace of untouched The Cavern welcomes and nurtures families, mountain wilderness. and it can also be a quiet retreat for couples or an energetic getaway for those seeking Fondly known as ‘The Resort of Many time in the hills. There are a variety of Happy Returns’, The Cavern is a place where activities and attractions. The Forest Retreat families bond, friendships are formed and Spa is in the canopy of the Fern Forest, memories are made. making it a tranquil escape for a massage, Contact: 036 438 6270, facial or pedi. Each day there are guided 083 701 5724, info@cavern.co.za morning hikes and horse rides. A swimming or visit www.cavern.co.za. pool, tennis courts, 100km of MTB trails and dams for trout fishing extend the offerings WIN! WIN! WIN! Mum’s Mail has a for fun in the outdoors. two-night weekend away for a family of four at The Cavern to give away The resort has standard and superior (valued at R8 840). accommodation. Rooms are set in Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. landscaped gardens where a mix of vibrant The Cavern Resort & Spa is nestled in the mountains beneath the rugged sandstone cliff-line of the Drakensberg. This is the great outdoors. It is a valley of captivating beauty and a site of conservation significance which qualifies by virtue of outstanding natural features.

Monster Jam Thunders into SA for the First Time Ever!

American-based Feld Entertainment and leading local promoter, Showtime Management, in association with SuperSport and regional radio media partner East Coast Radio are bringing monster truck juggernaut Monster Jam® to South Africa for the first time ever, debuting at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on Saturday 20 April. Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam is revved up family entertainment for fans who crave bigger, faster and louder experiences. Jawdropping displays by the famous largerthan-life four-meter tall Monster Jam trucks, driven by world-class athletes leave families on the edge of their seats. Monster Jam is a family-friendly event that appeals to the young and young at heart, as well as lovers of motor and adventure sports and will be sure to have hearts racing. Monster Jam is a huge day out for all the family, kicking off with the world-famous Pit Party. www.mumsmail.com

Before the show, fans have the opportunity to meet the Monster Jam superstars, get their autographs and take pictures with the trucks. This unequalled access allows fans to get amongst the Monster Jam action. The Pit Party is from 1pm to 3:30pm with final entry at 3pm. Take advantage of the special discounted savings on family tickets, valid for bookings of four, five or six tickets. Tickets are only available through Computicket on 0861 915 8000, or visit www.computicket.com or your nearest Computicket service centre.

For more information visit www.monsterjam.com WIN! WIN! WIN! Mum’s Mail has two sets of family entrance only tickets (four per set) to give away (valued at R1 280 per set). Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. (Tickets are for Saturday, 20 April 2019, 6pm.)

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Everyday Life

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Everyday Life

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So you’ve booked your next holiday, but have you booked for your pets?

Animal Anti-Cruelty League have plush Dog and Cat Hotels. Our facilities and care offered are 5 star. You can go away with peace of mind knowing your pets will be assured of the best care at all times.

Your pets deserve the very best and we get that!

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Everyday Life TOTS & TEENS TRANSPORT

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Home Life

Why Swimming Pool Heating?

Within the next two months, most Hi Temp is the natural choice for costswimming pool owners will be using their effective, high value, high quality and high swimming pools substantially less. Cooler enjoyment pool heating. days and nights often reduce the pool water temperature, making it unpleasant to swim in.

Have you ever thought of extending your swimming season?

Solar is the most affordable way to extend your swimming season. Pool heating panels are priced from as little as R750 each, DIY. An average sized swimming pool (6m x 3m) would need five panels.

This will help take the ‘egde’ off the water and allow you to swim right into May. Since 2000, Hi Temp Solar Heating Solutions For more information and pricing visit has offering customers Solar Pool Heating www.hitemp.co.za and click on “QUOTE Panels, Heat Pump Pool Heating, Solar ME” and they will send you a quote Hot Water, Solar Pool Blankets and Solar within an hour. You can also call them on Electricity.

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Easy Ways to Improve Your Household Recycling Clean Up Your ‘Hood for Good Not enough South Africans are recycling, and depending on your local recycling services, around half of what goes in your bin could potentially be recycled and not end up in landfills, and recycling is an excellent way to save energy and conserve the environment.

Did you know that: • One recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for three hours. • One recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes. • One recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for three hours.

• 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials. • The unreleased energy contained in the average dustbin each year could power a television for 5 000 hours.

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on a product pays for the packaging, which ultimately ends up as rubbish. If you’re not already, use local recycling facilities such as glass bottle banks, participate in any recycling service your municipality may offer and if one isn’t available, use the services of a private recycling company.

Remember! • Be sure also to give recyclable items a quick clean to remove any residue, whether it’s remnants in a yoghurt pot or conditioner bottle; it’s better to make sure it’s clean and dry before you pop it in the recycling bin. • Don’t get carried away though; certain items don’t belong in your recycling bin. Think nappies, plastic carrier bags and food waste. Putting the wrong things in your recycling bin results in ‘contamination’ which means your recycling could be rejected and end up in the landfill.

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Home Life

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Healthy Life

Medical Centre @ 73 Musgrave Road This new medical centre offers affordable, Khethiwe Khwela Speech Therapy and quality care for all patients.

Audiology They help individuals with delayed language, Dental Rejuvenation stuttering, articulation, feeding difficulties, A beautiful smile starts with healthy teeth stroke, and cerebral palsy. They also do and gums. They offer complete dental care hearing assessments, wax management for the whole family. Your dental health is and hearing aid fittings. From babies to the priceless. Get a FREE CONSULTATION if you elderly, they can help. present this advert.

Mohammad Moola Physiotherapy Sameera Ballim: Occupational Therapist Expectional care with a personalised Specialising in assessments and intervention treatment plan to suit your specific needs. for difficulties in: School performance l Fine If you are suffering from pain, their and gross motor skills l Concentration and physiotherapy team will ensure you get behaviour l Sensory processing. back to the activities you enjoy and love.

Dr Jill Grey: Specialist Gynaecologist Jill has been in private practice for over 30 years and is respected and trusted. She nonjudgmentally discusses women’s health of any kind with women of all ages.

Body Stress Release Stored muscle tension may lead to backache, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica and cramps etc. Aneesa Dadabhay performs a gentle and effective technique which releases locked-in tension.

Sister Mary Ann Bernon: ConsultUs Nursing Services: A dynamic team of professional nurses that is passionate, caring, and kind - nurses are always willing to go beyond the scope of practise to ensure the management of holistic care is given to all patients.

OUR SeRviCeS:

Dr Moorad & Asmal Medical Practitioners Comprehensive medical and aesthetic services with a special interest in child health, stress management, women’s health, skin rejuvenation and health screening. They offer affordable quality care and are contracted to most medical aids.

• Fully functional dispensary with Over the Counter & Prescription medication.

• Cash as well as Medical Aid customers welcome.

• We are a Discovery MedExpress Pharmacy.

• Part of the GEMS Medical Aid Provider network.

• We are now Pick Up Point (PUP) for the CENTRAL CHRONIC MEDICINES DISPENSING & DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMME (CCMDD) • Delivery service within Riverside, Durban North, Durban CBD, Springfield Park, Mt Edgecombe & Umhlanga.

• We are part of a mini Medical Centre with a Dentist & an Optometrist.

• We have a fully functional clinic.

• Hire of Surgical Equipment e.g. Wheelchairs, Nebulisers & Crutches.

• Our front shop offers a selection of vitamins, toiletries, First Aid, and gifting products.

We are open for your convenience from 7:30am – 7pm Mondays to Fridays, 8am – 2pm Saturdays, 9am – 2pm Sundays/Public Holidays.

DR DANIELLE ARMSTRONG MBChB (UCT)

GENERAL PRACTITIONER Special Interest in Child Health 116 Florida Road, Morningside T: 031 312 2126

Shop 9A Park Boulevard Centre, 11 Brownsdrift Road, Umgeni Park Tel 031 563 0345/7 | Fax 031 563 9622 brownsdriftpharmacy@ion.co.za Pr: 0715298

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MEDICAL CENTRE @ 73 MUSGRAVE ROAD COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND AESTHETIC SERVICES

Complete Dental Care • Preventative Dentistry Dental Whitening • Restorative Dentistry Radiographic Imaging • Minor Oral Surgery 031 201 2042 | dentalrejuvenation.73@gmail.com

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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DR JILL GREY

MB ChB. BSc. F.R.C.O.G.

GYNAECOLOGIST & OBSTETRICIAN

Providing high quality service for women 031 202 5800 | 064 832 7828 dr.jill.grey@gynaecarehelp.co.za

Body Stress Release is a complementary health technique which helps the body to release stored tension from the muscles using a series of precise impulses which stimulate the nervous system and activates the body’s own self-healing abilities.

Aneesa Dadabhay 083 464 7867 www.bodystressrelease.com

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Dr A. Moorad MD.

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MBChB. MFamMed.

* Affordable Quality Medical Care * Health Screening * Stress Management * Aesthetic Medicine * Discovery Keycare, Smart And Start Network.

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MOHAMMAD MOOLA PHYSIOTHERAPY Our physiotherapists can help reduce physical discomfort and improve movement using a number of treatments, ranging from joint mobilisation, manual therapy, massage and acupuncture.

076 301 7420 | mohammad.moola3@gmail.com

Our practice focuses on improving overall communication for individuals with speech, language and hearing difficulties.

076 564 9795 | kbkhwela@gmail.com

Sr MaryAnn Bernon of ConsultUs Nursing Services Professional nurses specialising in wound care, stoma-therapy, Tracheostomy care, home visits, management of Diabetes

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Medical Aid patients: Contracted to most medical aids including Discovery Start, Keycare and Smart Plans We work with patients to maximise their medical aid benefits.

Non-Medical aid patients: Affordable quality care. Payments by cash and EFT. Your initial cash consultation rate includes a review within one week if needed. Consultation is inclusive of certain medications.

Healthy Life

Kidney Health for Everyone, Everywhere

The theme for World Kidney Day 2019 (observed on 8 March) is “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere” - which highlights the increasing burden of kidney disease and the need to provide basic health care and screening to the general population, to detect and treat conditions early and prevent progression to kidney failure.

Kidney disease often goes undetected in the general population, but children and adolescents are at an even greater risk as the causes of kidney disease differ from that of adults and the signs are often subtle. Babies can be born with kidney and bladder defects due to developmental abnormalities during pregnancy. Kidney disease in children can occur as a result of congenital abnormalities, genetic or immune abnormalities, or infection.

Parents should look out for: • Decreased or increased amounts of urine passed • Swelling of the face and body • Burning or pain when passing urine • Blood in the urine • Change in colour or

odour of urine • Bed wetting Patients may present to their doctor with other signs such as failure to gain weight, unexplained fevers, vague abdominal pains, anaemia, abdominal mass, or headaches.

Depending on the cause, kidney conditions can be treated with steroids, other immunosuppressant drugs or antibiotics.

Obstructive/developmental abnormalities of the urinary system may require surgical intervention. Dialysis may be required when kidney failure develops. Transplantation is the definitive treatment, however in childhood this can be a challenge due to the age, size and long term adherence to treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease in children is therefore important to prevent progression to end stage kidney failure where possible.

Dr JorDan Sagathavan B.Ch.D, PPD(Ortho)(UWC) Pr. No. 0131164 DEntaL SUrgEon SpEciaL intErESt in orthoDonticS

other Services: • Tooth Whitening • Crowns • Bridges • Implants • General Dentistry

Contracted to Medical Aid 031 572 7252/1 (56 Armstrong Ave, opp. La Lucia Mall) 031 402 1408/403 5222 (Chatsworth)

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Source: Dr Rashinta Moodley, Specialist Paediatrician & Paediatric Nephrologist, 031 261 4767, moodleypaed@telkomsa.net.

Suite 42, Life The Crompton Hospital Specialist Paediatrician 102 Crompton Street, Pinetown, 3610

Specialist Paediatrician

Dr ravena naiDoo BDS DIP ODON ORTHODONTICS, DIP ODONT PAEDODONTICS (UWC) BDS PR. 5445965

DENTAL SURGEON

Healthy Life Dr Kathryn Carr MBChB (UCT) DCH (SA)

General PraCtitioner

7 Portland Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Tel & Fax: (031) 561 4906 Cell: 082 572 3718 / 079 697 3479

Special interest in Child Health

e-mail: ravenanaidoo@mweb.co.za www.dentaltranquility.co.za Contracted in to Medical Aid and a Carecross Service Provider

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Fun filled, friendly environment.

Wheel chair friendly.

33 Beachway, Durban north

Dr Ashmika Gokhul Specialist Paediatrician www.specialistpaed.co.za Tel : 031 701 2000 | 031 737 3089

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Audiologist & Speech therapist p.r. no. 0327492

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Healthy Life

Banish Lice with Vaculice

The Genuine HFY Vaculice Electronic Lice did and once they’re gone you can simply Comb offers a revolutionary way of dealing remove the filter, put on the airtight cap and with those pesky critters called lice. dispose of it.

In the good old days, the process of removing these critters was almost as bad as having them, so it’s good to know that with the advancement of technology in computing, we’ve also advanced the methods for removing not only lice, but the nits they leave behind as well. Vaculice offers a new and simpler way of dealing with adult lice and those hard to remove nits.

The genuine Vaculice by HFY can safely be used by anyone and it has a silent motor, so it can be used repeatedly to break the life cycle of the lice and stop re-infestation, all while relaxing in front of the TV.

Simple and easy to use, the HFY Vaculice limits the need for chemicals and other harmful products, which in the past has been a messy and ineffective method of lice The Vaculice has an adjustable comb that removal. fits snuggly against a child or adults head to target right up to the scalp, making the For more info contact info@chpsa.com removal of the lice effortless. The unique or 079 366 2553. design has an LED illuminating light that shines into the capture filter, so you can WIN! WIN! WIN! Mum’s Mail has six HFY see the lice and nits as they’re removed.

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Organic Wonder Cream

Melaskin Remedy by Complete Organics is a specialised organic cream which assists in the natural treatment of sun damaged skin and a variety of viral and fungal problems.

growth caused by long exposure to the sun over many years. There is a risk that Solar Keratosis may eventually turn into skin cancer,” explains Dave.

“Melaskin Remedy has been in the South African market for 11 years now and it is extremely gratifying to receive so many testimonials from people from all walks of life, telling us how effective it has been in treating and alleviating so many viral and fungal conditions,” says Dave Smith, founder of Complete Organics.

As Melaskin is a treatment for sun damaged skin, it is particularly effective in treating sunburn, as well as fever blisters and chaffing from tight fitting clothing, especially those worn by sports people.

Melaskin is also an excellent day/night cream due to its outstanding hydrating properties.

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Too Young or Afraid of a Mammogram?

Studies show that an abnormal Thermogram is the single most important marker of high risk for developing breast cancer; 10 times more significant than a family history of the disease. There is no compression and no radiation involved.

Prevention Thermography is about breast health. This very early warning gives a woman time to take a pro-active approach to improve her breast health so she has a much better chance of detecting cancer at its earliest stage and preventing invasive tumour growth.

How does it work? Medical infrared imaging is based on detecting the heat produced by increased blood vessel circulation and metabolic changes associated with a tumour’s genesis and growth. It detects thermal signs suggesting a pre-cancerous state of the breast or the presence of an early tumour that is not yet large enough to be detected by physical examination,

mammography, or other types of structural imaging.

Oncology report “Mammography in women 40 to 49 years of age is associated with a small but nonsignificant increase in the risk of dying of breast cancer before age 60. Caution should be exercised when recommending mammographic screening to women before age 50.” (Reference: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC4189562/) Find a qualified thermography centre EMI (Electronic Medical Interpretation) is an internationally qualified Interpretation service with specifically EMI trained Medical Doctors. They have clinics worldwide so you are assured that no matter where you go you can rely on the very important annual comparison of YOUR body.

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The Cannabis Truth

Opinion Piece by Geoff Hindmarch

buzz when you smoke a joint and people think it is the same - not so. You NEED a small amount of THC to ACTIVATE the healing properties of the CBD. Just a small percentage and the benefits are huge - it’s so small you feel zero - no high - nothing.

CBD is a cannabinoid, which is extracted from the flowers and leaves of various Sativa plants. They are grown to produce naturally high levels of CBD but contain low levels of THC (as found in medical cannabis). As CBD is oil-soluble, it is most often combined with It’s the same as saying drinking beer will coconut oil for optimum absorption into make you an alcoholic - it will if you drink 10 the body. or 20 a day but drinking 1 or 2 with a braai makes things taste so much better.

CBD is not psychoactive and does not produce a ‘high’ but it does have beneficial relaxing effects. CBD oil is increasingly used as a food supplement to promote general feelings of well-being, especially if you are experiencing stress, anxiety or general aches and pains.

CBD oil contains no significant levels of THC, and therefore legal to take, although it’s not advisable to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Pilates Etc

Vanessa Ankiah is a certified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer, with international credentials, having worked for Saudi princesses and ambassadors while residing in the Middle East. She provides wellness packages for corporate companies and runs a private Pilates studio in La Lucia, offering clients a personal Pilates experience in a tranquil environment. She was recently a finalist in the USN Face Of Fitness 2018 competition. She believes in leading a holistic lifestyle in order to have full body synergy and equilibrium.

There are many benefits of doing Pilates.

It develops every aspect of physical fitness, including strength, flexibility, co-ordination, endurance, improved balance, spatial and body awareness, improved concentration and muscle tone and also improves posture and body alignment. The main principles of Pilates are: concentration, control centring, lateral breathing, flowing movement, postural alignment, ribcage placement, scapular stability, pelvic placement

(neutral), leg and foot positioning. One cannot underestimate the benefit of simple exercises that support the deep postural muscles of the trunk, awareness of neutral alignment, and supple use of the shoulders and hips. It is best to learn exercises that can be practiced at home between scheduled Pilates sessions. Some of the movements in the Pilates system are very difficult and challenging and should be avoided for individuals with significant back pain or degenerative disc disease. “Always remember while Pilates is an exceptional way to help back problems/injuries, ensure you find a professional instructor and start off with one-on-one sessions. Joining a Pilates group class could worsen the injury in the long run, if the repertoire is incorrectly executed. Therefore, ensure you are in the right hands,” advises Vanessa.

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Beautiful Life

Mooimaak Makeovers: Ronel Nel

A busy seamstress, Ronel Nel required a certain amount of confidence to work with the public each day. Thing is, she was being teased about her wrinkles as well as her teeth, and it became the motivating factor for her to participate in Mooimaak, kykNET’s popular makeover show. Fortunately, the Skin Renewal team led by Dr Graham Duncombe and therapist Liza Schoeman, gave Ronel a series of treatments that smoothed out her wrinkles plus she got a smile makeover thanks to brilliant dentist Dr JJ Serfontein.

A new nose Ronel’s slightly crooked nose was corrected via a 3D non-surgical rhinoplasty.

Hyaluronic acid filler was injected into depressed areas to fill them out and create a smoother-looking profile while a special PDO thread, called the broom, straightened the bridge. The result was a much straighter looking nose - no knives required!

Get that glow Notice Ronel’s radiance? She was given microdermabrasion treatments that involved using a pen-like machine to blow a stream of micro-fine crystals across the surface of the skin to gently polish it.

“I really enjoyed these treatments,” said Ronel. “I could see the improvement in my skin’s texture and overall appearance. They definitely renewed its glow!”

Smooth operator The wrinkles on the upper half of Ronel’s face were treated using botulinum toxin and strategicallyplaced Silhouette Soft threads that gave her a gentle brow lift and opened up her eyes.

Dr Graham then used two lasers on her To find out more visit Skin Renewal at entire face - Limelight and Laser Genesis - to instantly tighten her skin while encouraging www.skinrenewal.co.za or contact one of the branches in Durban on 0861 SKIN SA. the growth of more collagen over time.

Charcoal Masks: Good or Bad?

So you’ve all seen those funny videos online of people pulling off a painful charcoal peeloff mask… And you may also have read about the amazing benefits of charcoal masks… but then you’ve also heard they might not be so good for you. So which is it; are they good or bad for your skin? I did a little internet research, and here’s what I found out…

According to an article on www. cosmpolitan.com, many of those charcoal peel-off masks are made from charcoal and glue… doesn’t sound very good. And these masks are being sold online by unregulated beauty companies. Andy Millward, a qualified aesthetician and member of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology says this; “They look very damaging to the skin. You’re literally ripping the surface layer of skin off (and probably the vellus hair with it)... As for all those “blackheads” it pulls out, the majority of the oils pulled from the skin will be sebaceous www.mumsmail.com

filaments which are actually needed by the skin so will be replaced within 30 days anyway to ensure healthy skin balance.

Blocked pores (blackheads) are entirely different to sebum lined pores.” He says continued use can cause secondary skin concerns. Some women even experienced chemical burns.

However, there is a difference between a peel-off mask and a wash-off, claybased mask. It’s the peel-off ones that are so damaging to your skin. The general consensus seems to be that activated charcoal does have wonderful purifying benefits for your skin, and as long as you use an organic, clay-based, wash-off mask – you should be safe!

However, I am no expert and it’s probably best to ask your aesthetician before trying anything new!

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Mom’s Time: Pamper Your Soul

The world seems to be getting busier and busier.

Not only have our lives become busier, but our children’s lives have become busier, which means that our lives have become even busier.

It’s exhausting just reading it! So many moms feel the effects of not having time for themselves, and although they know it - they find it hard to do anything about it.

Making behavioural changes and forming new habits is always hard. If we really want to see genuine change, we need to change our thoughts and beliefs. KindnessCan challenges moms to start thinking about themselves as one of the important tools in raising happy, balanced children. If you are not your best, your children are losing out on a great resource. That means; taking time for you to become your best is imperative to being the best resource you can be in your children’s lives. Taking time for you is time well spent in the parenting journey. Funny how it’s always easier to commit to something when we see the benefit in it for others! But it’s a start. One of these days, we’ll get you believing in the benefit of it just for you... just because you’re also worth it.

reeling at times, feeling overwhelmed and at worst, parenting from a place of fear. I find I really have to take hold of my mind and pull it into the space of “you can only eat an elephant one mouthful at a time.” I love that saying, one my mom imparted while I was pregnant with the twins and had a darling not-even-two-year-old at home.

Breathe. Everything is going to be ok. But remember - you can’t pour from an empty cup.

KindenessCan hosts a weekly moms’ workshop where we use the two hours to stop, take stock and hopefully see the journey with a slightly different set of eyes.

Join psychologist Paul Bushell and radio personality and mom of three Jane LinleyThomas at one of their KindnessCan Mom’s Workshops in March 2019.

Being a mom of three small kids leaves me

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Kids’ Life

Get your Game on with SoccerTech!

SoccerTech offers individual player development services in the form of GK Schools, Private Coaching, Holiday Clubs and Private Elite Mentoring. Their expert consultants and stringent monitoring systems ensure that every session maximises the player’s future. Westville Old Boys will be doing some incredible work in 2019. Their partnership with SoccerTech will see, for the first time in grassroots football in KZN, education, monitoring and mentoring of coaches. The benefits to the young players will include coaching by

trained, accredited coaches at age-specific levels to ensure the best possible learning environment for the player. On top of that SoccerTech’s elite expert coaches will be directly involved in at least a quarter of the sessions run. All sessions are pre-approved prior to them taking place, with the player and their athletic growth and development being the priority. We simply believe this is how grassroots sport should be.

Visit www.soccertech.net to enquire further.

V Tech Toot-Toot Drivers Toddlers and children can keep you busy, and that’s because they crave stimulation, learning new things, exploring and expanding their curious minds and motor skills. With this in mind technology toy company V Tech has developed a range of age appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children of various ages. One of the key toy lines from V Tech this year is the Toot-Toot Drivers range. The playsets provide miles of learning fun. Each playset comes with different track shapes so that toddlers can use their creativity and reconfigure the set or connect to other Toot-Toot Drivers playsets. A wonderful feature of the toys is that each playset is equipped with SmartPoint technology.

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respond to SmartPoint vehicles with sound effects. This added element keeps little ones engaged by boosting imaginative play and teaches cause and effect.

The Toot-Toot Drivers range is available at toy stores and retailers.

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iWhiz: Teaching Through Animation

A Parent’s Worry Every parent knows the feeling of worrying about their child’s future. You want the best for your child, yet often feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to help. As they move up in grades you find it difficult to support them, as the content in schools has changed from when you went to school. With diminishing post-school opportunities, the pressure on your child to achieve can also be great, resulting in learners stressing about their grades. Parents see additional tuition as the only option. Children from as little as grade 3 are now going to tuition.

The costs of tuition and travelling there and back are escalating, often causing parents sleepless nights. As a parent, how do you help when your time is spent fighting the usual stresses in life? This is where iWhiz comes in, giving you the right support and saving you thousands of Rands each month. iWhiz is an app designed to address the significant points highlighted above,

but more importantly, it is underpinned by significant research.

What is iWhiz?

• It’s best defined as your fun teacher in your pocket! • Every school lesson is in animated video • The app provides for all school grades from grade R to Grade 12 • It provides the content of every lesson • Content is provided with animation, with a teacher “teaching” the lesson • Quizzes test the learners understanding of the section • Gaming is used to serve as a test for the term’s work • All learning is in bitesize threeminute videos to get maximum retention For more information visit www.iwhiz. co.za or call 083 661 4496, 083 607 6890.

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Est. 1994

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Creche: 3 months - 36 months Pre-school: 3 years - 6 years (Grade 000 - 0) L A N C E L O T

Leading our youth, helping them grow Open Adoring the children, we love them so 06:45 - 17:30 Never ceasing to better our ways weekdays Caring for & nurturing them all of our days & school Enduring & striving to offer the best holidays Learning as we teach, putting all to the test Our priority is the children; we always have them at heart To provide a solid foundation on which future leaders can start

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Educated Life

Revolutions Start Small

What if an education option were to come along that delivered a superior learning experience, challenging, not only what we learn, but how we learn it?

chance to do it better, we choose to teach exactly as we were taught. As teachers, if we are too afraid to experiment and challenge the status quo, how can we expect our students to learn the value of taking risks Welcome to 2019 - a world where, through and learning new things? technological disruption, the role of our future workforce will be unrecognisable. Revolutions are born from ideas that start How do we prepare them for this uncertain small and ultimately go on to change the future and ensure they are equipped to world. Working in a small school, I have adapt to change and evolve throughout their come to realise that we have the ideal careers? For starters, as teachers we need to opportunity to revolutionise – we can give adapt to change and evolve throughout our our teachers the freedom to share ideas, careers. We need to realise that, through the work together and innovate. internet of things, artificial intelligence and mixed reality, we can personalise learning If we reimagine our purpose, we can and excite curiosity. We can bring relevance fulfil our pledge as educators - because to our students’ journey by empowering education, when done right, should have a them with more than content knowledge profound effect on the lives of our students. and a certificate.

By Tamryn Collins, Ironically, most of us were left uninspired Marketing Manager and Educator during our schooling, yet when we get the at Oakridge College.

Nurture Your Child’s Natural Talent and Potential

We often hear the old adage, “knowledge is power!” However, as we transcend into higher consciousness within ourselves, to grow and become the best version of ourselves, we realise that it is the “understanding” of the knowledge that is of paramount importance.

As parents, we take pride in providing our children with the best education possible.

While education, the school itself and the teachers have a profound impact on our impressionable kids, we have to know our kids - we have to understand them and help them to understand themselves, if we want them to truly flourish! The environment we provide our kids with, the programming, belief systems, social conditioning, experiences and emotions etc., is what ultimately shapes our children. Mainstream thinking would have us believe that everyone needs to fit into a specific sized box, and if we can’t then there’s something wrong with us.

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side of the brain is more dominant, we can have a clearer understanding and acceptance of who our lawyers, accountants, and interior designers etc., will be. We can also help to nurture them in their natural talent and potential. As you support your child through their educational journey, remember that your value systems and role playing is being programmed into their subconscious mind.

So be aware of the energy you are giving off to your kids. Selfesteem, self-love, self-acceptance often get affected during these early years.

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Educated Life

How to Select the Perfect School

Really good schools exceed the government curriculum minimum requirements with more progressive methods of teaching, ensuring a higher success rate after matriculation. In smaller classrooms the teacher has the chance to cater for the learning differences of individual pupils. The value of personal attention is immeasurable, especially in the preschool and primary school years. The ideal school will offer small classes with the low student to teacher ratio, giving each student enough individual attention needed to excel.

issues, bullying and maintaining a high standard of self-respect and a caring attitude toward others. Effective supervision in the classroom and playground as well as the encouragement of active communication in resolving disagreements means that your child will learn and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

A balanced academic, sport and extra-mural programme will meet your child’s interests and needs. Children who eat a balanced, healthy diet and who participate in athletic activities focus better in the classroom.

Pupils should be given the opportunity to participate in extramural activities that could include the unique experience of outreach into the local community, thereby growing your child into a valuable and contributing member of society.

Choose a school whose culture and philosophy matches the beliefs at home; teaching and reinforcing your values and morals on a daily basis. Once you have chosen a school make sure you are aware of the school’s vision and mission so that you can best support your child’s entire schooling career. A good school will also have a code of conduct that is enforced effectively, thus minimising discipline

Source: Highway College, Pinetown, www.highwaycollege.net.

Kainon School

Set in the heart of Westville, overlooking the craggy cliffs of the Palmiet Nature Reserve, this year Kainon School celebrates its 96th Anniversary. Parents who are looking for a nurturing school for their child, where academic excellence and an integrated curriculum focused on Christian morals and values is celebrated, won’t be disappointed in Kainon School.

‘Happiness in a Useful Life’. Kainon School offers all codes of seasonal sports which include squad swimming, cricket, cross country, netball, soccer, hockey, athletics and touch rugby, as well as a variety of ageappropriate extra murals from gymnastics, Soccer Stars, Little Chef, science club and chess to violin and acrobatics - Kainon is a treasure!

Kainon School includes a play school, preprimary school, primary school and aftercare facilities. Valuing and encouraging a balance in children’s lives, allowing enough time for physical activity, focus time and downtime, and with an active, energised hands-on teaching and learning approach, Kainon children also enjoy a reduced homework policy. The beauty of Kainon is that their academic focus equips children for success in their high school years and beyond, and is supported by a Christian ethos and motto, ‘In Usibus Felicitas’, which means

As a Green Flag Platinum school, children are fully involved in eco-friendly initiatives and this year, Kainon’s focus is on Eco Bricking.

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Discover why this beautiful Independent ISASA School, and all it offers, will provide your child with a solid foundation and a meaningful start in life.

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Educated Life

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Exclusive Baby Care & Pre-School Enrolments Open • 3 months – Grade R (6 years) • School day & Aftercare • Small Classes & Qualified Staff • Development & Stimulation Programmes • CAPS & REGGIO Inspired Curriculum • Baby Massage & Gym • Cooked Meals & Snacks • Parent Camera Surveillance System

An Education You Can Have Faith In 2020 Admissions Now Open Kainon School fosters independent and confident young boys and girls through our progressive approach to learning.

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Educated Life

What is an Educational Assessment?

As an educational psychologist, I often have concerned parents bring their children in at the request of a teacher, doctor or therapist for an ‘Educational Assessment’. There is often uncertainty about what such an assessment actually is. What does it tells us? How does it benefit my child?

developmental picture in detail helps us to put together a treatment and intervention plan. Such a plan might involve referral to other therapists or specialists and also includes recommendations which can be implemented in the classroom or at home.

Broadly, an Educational Assessment can answer the question: Why exactly is my child struggling to perform in line with their potential at school? What can we do to help? An educational assessment uses standardised, evidence-based tests and tools to assess and screen a broad range of developmental, cognitive and learning areas to highlight the child’s strengths and to reveal any areas of weakness which might be acting as barriers to their learning in the classroom. Such barriers might be quite small and focussed, or a child might present with barriers in a few different cognitive areas. Each and every child is different. Understanding a child’s whole

In all aspects of child development, early intervention is key and for this reason, early and thorough educational assessment can be beneficial in guiding intervention during those critical stages of child development.

However, no matter the age of the child/ teen - it is never too late to help!

By understanding, and intervening (as early as possible), we create the most conducive environment for the child to fully express their potential and hopefully create a love for learning.

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Why Does Bullying Occur?

These are a few factors that can cause some people to resort to bullying: • To hold power and to be part of a group • Bullies tend to be unhappy or depressed • Low self-esteem • The adoption of a ruthless and manipulative approach to life because of a mistrust of others • The belief that being highly aggressive will yield high levels of respect etc.

addressing bullying.

Teachers can take the following actions: • Emphasise to students that reporting bullying is not tattling • If teachers observe bullying in a classroom they must immediately intervene, record, and report the incident • Teachers can involve both parents and students in being part of the solution • Explicitly remind students that Research has also shown that behaviour bullying is not accepted and will have problems such as bullying are associated consequences • Create an anti-bullying with: document and have both parent and • Poverty • Performing poorly in school student sign it • A lack of social skills • The influence of movies and other media • Peer pressure Actions parents can take: • Child abuse and family violence etc.

• Observe your child for signs that they are being bullied - ripped clothing, hesitation Programmes conducted in several countries about going to school, crying, or general to reduce the occurrence of bullying have all anxiety or depression • Have open-ended emphasised the following points: conversations with your child to find out • Bullying must be seen as a serious problem what really is going on at school • Teach by all parties involved - by teachers, parents, your child how to handle bullying e.g., and students • When bullying occurs, practising scenarios at home • Setting people in authority must take a definite boundaries with technology (with regards stand against it • Potential victims must be to cyber-bullying) provided with direct means for dealing with bullying e.g. what to do and who to see For parents whose child engages in when bullying occurs • That outside help bullying behaviour: can be very useful in identifying the causes • Educate your child about bullying • Look of bullying and in devising programmes to out for signs that your child may be having reduce it. trouble reading social cues • Remind your child that bullying others can lead to legal Tips for Preventing Bullying consequences • Model positive examples The American Psychological Association for your child in your own relationships (2019) recommends certain actions which • Look out for low self-esteem in your child teachers, parents, and students can take in as children tend to bully to feel better about themselves - address any mean behaviour Children can take the following action: • Try and remain calm when being bullied • Be aware that it is important for them to report any bullying (including cyberbullying) to a parent or an adult that they trust, and that it should be handled by an adult • Avoid situations where there are no other students or teachers around

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Science Experiments

Set Up a Potion Lab

You will need: A flat surface such as a table, plastic containers, plastic cloth or oilcloth, funnel, jugs, pipette or tweezers (optional), spoons for measuring and stirring, water, food colouring, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, labels and a pen.

Dissolving Ink

Science Question: Can you make permanent ink dissolve? A solvent can break the bond of a permanent marker, freeing the ink to spread and burst.

Supplies needed: • Spray bottle If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, or simply • 70% rubbing alcohol want to channel your inner mad scientist, • Aluminium foil or cardboard to line the why not set up your very own potions lab inside of the shirt outside?

• White T-shirt • Coloured permanent markers First, set up your work surface: an outdoor table covered in waterproof cloth works The Experiment: brilliantly. Next, you’ll need to find lots of Fill the spray bottle with rubbing alcohol. different containers. As mad scientists tend Cut your foil and put it inside the shirt to to verge on the side of clumsy, it’s probably keep your marker from bleeding through. safest to choose plastic vessels. It’s also Colour your shirt with the markers and helpful to have a funnel, jugs and even spray the shirt with alcohol. the old pipette or tweezers on hand - after all, dragon’s blood and giant’s snot call for The outcome: some very careful handling!

Watch as the colours morph into a colourful explosion!

Food colouring mixed with water will give your creations an interesting look, and for Why it worked: added fizz try adding a spoonful or two of The alcohol acts as a solvent and dissolves bicarbonate of soda before splashing in a the ink as it saturates the shirt causing the little vinegar. Other possible ingredients ink to spread. include stardust (glitter), rainbow essence (old poster paint), powdered unicorn bones TIP: After your shirt is dry, wash it alone so (flour), statue’s tears (rice) or monster slime the colours don’t bleed onto the rest of your (vegetable oil) - but always ask the grand laundry. high-keeper of the kitchen for permission first (AKA your mom or dad).

Variations: When you’ve made your potions, decant • If you don’t have an old shirt to spare, them into small containers and add a helpful this same technique can be used on paper label - e.g. ‘Shrinking Potion: not suitable for towels or coffee filters. elves or goblins.’

• Try hydrogen peroxide or water and see how the colours change (or don’t!).

Just remember - DO NOT DRINK THE POTIONS!! It won’t end well.

Did you know?

Way back in the 12th century BC, the TIP: For added authenticity, try adding a Chinese used ink from squids to write and white coat, safety glasses and evil laugh draw with.

(MWA HA HA). That should unnerve a few people!

Source: The 101 Coolest Science Experiments by Rachel Miller, Source: 101 Things for Kids to do Outside Holly Homer & Jamie Harrington.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Pudding Cups

Ingredients: • ½ cup granulated sugar • 3 cups whole milk • 3 large egg yolks, beaten • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1/8th teaspoon kosher salt • 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter • 2 large ripe bananas • 32 round vanilla wafer cookies • ½ cup heavy cream • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar • 2 tablespoons honey-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped • 8 x 5-ounce paper cups

Method: Whisk together the granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of the milk, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl.

Heat the remaining 2 and 2/3 cups milk in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Whisk half into the egg mixture until smooth, then gradually whisk the egg mixture into the milk in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook, continuing to whisk, until the mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat, and whisk in the peanut butter until melted.

Transfer to a medium bowl, and let the pudding cool to room temperature, stirring frequently to prevent a skin from forming, about 45 minutes.

Cut the bananas into small chunks. Put an even tablespoon of pudding in the bottom of a 5-ounce paper cup; top with 2 cookies and then 1 tablespoon of bananas. Repeat with another layer of pudding, cookies and bananas. Top with a final layer of pudding.

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 8 pudding cups. Cover the cups with plastic wrap, and refrigerate long enough for the cookies to soften, at least 6 hours preferably overnight. When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar until peaks form. Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.

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