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Happy Mother’s Day! Issue 167 | Durban | May 2019

| In this Issue

Everyday Life 4 6 8

Hello from the Editor!

Meet the Cover Stars Enjoy the Outdoors at Msinsi Resorts

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More than Just an Old Age Home WIN a Kitchen Blinds Makeover Redefine Your Space with Ebony Wood Interiors

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WIN a Chateau Gateaux Treat!

Breakfast in Bed for Mom this Mother’s Day!

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Patient Centred Care with Dr Birdsey Personalised and Compassionate Care for Women Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Breast Cancer and Cannabinoids: Evidence-based Research Celebrate Women’s Health with Pharmacy at SPAR Brownsdrift Dr Des@Home: Burn Wounds Mooimaak Makeovers: Emmerentia de Roche Dry Skin Solutions for Ageing Skin

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Why Reading Aloud Means the World to Children How to Teach Children to Respect their Teachers Savoury Lunch Box Snacks

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Winning Tactics at Soccertech WIN a Fortnite: Battle Royale Figurine Collection Go Bananas for Bananas!

Encourage Creative Play with Quality Toys Homemade Chocolate Truffles for Mother’s Day

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Adrian the Magician Mother’s Day Craft: Egg Carton Flowers Event Planning for Any Occasion Science Experiments

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Readers’ Feedback Competition

CONTENTS

Home Life

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Delicious Life

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Educated Life

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Kids’ Life

Party Life

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Laidback Life The Mum’s Mail Team

Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com

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Designer: Wendy Offer • Cover Photographer: Nicole Powell Photography • www.nicolepowell.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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From the Editor’s Desk...

Happy Mother’s Day to all our yummy mummies! We have some cute Mother’s Day gift and craft ideas for you in this issue. Why not make some yummy truffles that are so easy to make (or rather get Dad or Granny to make them with the kids, while you have a lovely lie in bed with your favourite book!)

What did you think of the new look April issue? We have had some great response from our readers and we’d love to hear from you too, so please do send an email with your comments.

Last month we had our highly anticipated 6th Annual PMB Ladies Breakfast on 12 April, which was a huge success. Over 200 ladies dressed to our chosen ‘Fifties’ theme and much fun was had by all. We managed to not only raise lots of funds for The Sunflower Fund but also helped to raise awareness too.

As I write this, we have just returned from a pretty wet and cold Easter weekend at Splashy Fen Festival! We had a great time and got to see some really great bands. We managed to explore all the stages and various activations that they had on site. I really would recommend going next year if you haven’t been already.

Wishing you all a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Victoria xxx

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Meet the Cover Stars

In celebration of World Maternal Mental Health Month, this month’s cover stars are Alexandra Wallis with her children Anthony (8) and Oliva (5), Hayley Lieberthal with her daughter Caycee (1), and Lauren Shapiro with two of her children, Yishai (8) and Aviva (6).

They are members of Mums’ Support Network, a Durbanborn non-profit organisation for mothers having a hard time. Alex, who struggled with post-natal depression (PND) after each of her two children were born, founded the group in October 2016. “I felt I had no one to talk to about what I was going through. There was nowhere safe that I could be honest about how I was feeling,”

she says. Many women don’t speak about these issues because they are afraid to be seen as weak. This group exists to create a safe, non-judgmental space for moms who are struggling, where they can be supported. “We’ve journeyed with several mums from a place of fear and despair, to one of hope and freedom,” affirms Alex.

“We were so excited to welcome our daughter into the world,” Hayley reminisces.

“I knew a newborn would be hard work, but I didn’t expect the anxiety and fear. Nobody speaks about the anxiety.”

Lauren, author of Through the Window: How I Beat PND, struggled while pregnant with

her third child. “Only after deteriorating enough to be hospitalised did I realise how vital it is to openly support each other as mothers,” she notes.

Mums’ Support Network hosts a WhatsApp group that provides collective support almost 24/7, a private Facebook group, weekly support meetings and monthly Saturday morning social gatherings.

Get in touch: www.mumsupport.co.za, FB: Mums Support Network, or contact Alexandra Wallis on 083 788 0689 or alexandra@ mumsupport.co.za.

Written by Lauren Shapiro.

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Enjoy the Outdoors at

Msinsi Resorts and Game Reserves

Msinsi Holdings has five beautiful reserves and resorts - situated around some of the largest and most picturesque dams in KZN. You will find a number of activities and different forms of accommodation to suit your holiday needs.

Albert Falls Dam and Game Reserve Between the rolling Karkloof hills, just 24km from Pietermaritzburg, lies one of KwaZulu-Natal’s largest dams.

On its shores you’ll find the ideal family resort. Albert Falls has 110 camp sites - 60 at Notuli, overlooking the game reserve and 50 at Pelican Bay overlooking the dam.

Hazelmere Dam and Resort Tucked away just 40km north of Durban city centre, you’ll discover the tranquillity of one of the north coast’s hidden treasures. There are 35 demarcated sites with electrical points and each site accommodates up to six people.

Bon Accorde Resort At Bon Accorde, sister resort to Albert Falls on the shores of the dam, tranquillity rules. There are 25 campsites, their location making the most of Bon Accorde Resort’s waterside position.

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set right beside the water’s edge with stunning views of the surrounding hills. You can choose from 40 electrical campsites or one of the additional sites where no electricity is provided.

Nagle Dam and Game Reserve Guarded by the mystical splendour of KZN’s Table Mountain, cupped in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, lies Nagle Dam and Game Reserve.

Nagle can even hire you a tent complete with bed and linen to enjoy one of the 40 sites.

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More than Just an

Old Age Home

Are you struggling to cope with your elderly, infirm parent or loved one? Help is just a phone call away!

Team Care Assisted Living Centre provides assisted living, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s modern and fast-paced environment where daily life and career commitments often make it impossible for families to attend to the care of their elders or loved ones.

The ageing process is a difficult one for elders, especially when coupled with poor health.

Children are often living away from parents and are heavily committed in terms of their careers and families. The Team Care assisted Living Centre

provides a loving, comfortable and friendly environment, conducive to healing and rehabilitation; run by passionate, qualified and trained nursing staff and management. They have two homes - one in Asherville and another in Newlands.

They offer: • Comfortable and wellfurnished rooms - single rooms and sharing rooms are available.

• 24-hour professional nursing care, assistance with bathing, grooming, administering of medication and meals and

general companionship and monitoring. Immobile or bedridden residents are assigned to dedicated staff.

• 24-hour security on premises.

Cleaners operate 24 hours, laundry services and housekeeping included.

• All meals are provided - prepared by qualified, experienced chefs, according to one’s dietary requirements.

• Tea and snacks • Dining hall • TV room • Recreational room, with daily activities and treatments for residents • Outside entertainment area and garden • Free Wi-Fi • Doctor available on call • Outings arranged and residents are accompanied by a caregiver They also provide home-based nurses and care, maternity, night nursing, post-operative/ hospital care, wound care, counselling and care for the elderly with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or dementia, and offer a day care facility.

Contact them today for a tour of the home on 031 208 8478 or Delaine: 065 837 1164, Nishanee: 081 311 3870 or Sumaiya: 073 661 0534.

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The Café is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1.00pm. We closed on Monday, Sunday & Public Holidays.

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Alternate Solutions is a Blinds Sales and related services company that believes in enhancing your environment to inspire and create harmonious living and workspaces so you can live your dream life. Their clients value their surroundings and take pride in the aesthetics and practicalities that must be considered when choosing window coverings.

Their aim is to satisfy and fulfil the need for everyday use products and go beyond the status quo by providing an extended warranty to ensure that you get the most out of your purchases. They provide instant quotes, extended warranties plus a removal and recycle service.

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Alternate Solutions’ sales process is simplified to make your life easier, and help speed up the process. First, book an appointment with the sales rep, usually within a few days, if not within 24-hours. They will come to see you, measure up, show samples and provide an instant quote which you may accept on the spot. The blinds will take about seven working days to be manufactured and as soon as they are ready, they book an installation date with you for the most convenient time in your schedule.

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A driven, family-run business with more than 25 years of solid industry experience offers sophisticated, renowned service and quality.

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1. A consult from one of their experienced representatives 2. Graphic design proposal, covering all your unique requirements The launch of Ebony Wood 3. Confirmation based on your Interiors has brought about a go ahead contemporary appeal to modern 4. Manufacturing and installation day cupboard design.

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Why choose Ebony Wood Interiors as your preferred service provider?

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The Perfect Treat

for Mother’s Day

Chateau Gateaux’s BRAND NEW Raspberry & Vanilla Heart The brand new offering from Chateau Gateaux is the ‘Raspberry & Vanilla Heart’ and it looks divine!

This decadent dessert is a layered raspberry and vanilla cheesecake on a nutty crunch base, topped with a raspberry coulis and garnished with ruby chocolate drops.

This is a cute new sharing size dessert meaning that it’s bigger than an individual portion, but smaller than an eight or twelve slice cake.

It’s perfect for sharing between a couple or a mom and her child - think romantic dinner or picnic for two, or a Mother’s Day treat to share! You could even serve it at a dinner party with some fresh berries and cream.

You don’t need much more as it does come ready garnished, as displayed, so is good to go after being left to defrost for a short time!

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The new Raspberry & Vanilla Heart will be available in all Chateau Gateaux Pâtisseries from 6 May. You’ll be just as excited as we are to know that this is not a limited edition and will be available on a permanent basis. Yum yum!

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Breakfast in Bed for Mom this Mother’s Day! Dads, if you want to make breakfast in bed for your wife this Mother’s Day and get the kids involved - here’s the perfect recipe from www.tasteofhome.com for Baked French Toast!

Ingredients: • 8 ounces (approx. 230g) day-old French bread, unsliced • 4 large eggs • 2 Tbsp sugar • 1 Tbsp brown sugar • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp maple extract • 1/4 tsp kosher salt • 2 cups whole milk • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Topping: • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 3 Tbsp brown sugar • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • Freshly grated nutmeg, optional • Fresh blueberries or raspberries • Icing sugar Directions: Cut bread into 1 inch-thick slices. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Lightly beat next six ingredients, then stir in milk and cream. Pour egg mixture over bread, turning once to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Preheat oven to 190°C. Turn bread again to coat.

For topping, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and, if desired, nutmeg. Sprinkle flour mixture over bread. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean and topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let it stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Top with blueberries or raspberries; sprinkle with icing sugar.

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Dr Graeme Birdsey, obstetrician and gynaecologist, is committed to patient centred care, punctuality with appointment keeping and treating each person with dignity and respect.

He is passionate about all pregnancy and women’s health issues including: • Medical disorders in pregnancy especially diabetes and hypertension • Foetal well-being • Premalignant gynaecological conditions • Benign tumours of the genital tract He offers a wide range of

Reflexology Wellness & Alternative Therapy

He is contracted to most medical aids (so there is unlikely to be co-payments) and offers reasonable cash prices.

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Personalised and Compassionate Care for Women

Dr Navashree Dhaver is a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who prides herself on superior patient care and satisfaction.

Not only is this health professional a well-read specialist - she also fulfils the role of a wife, mum, daughter and daughter-in-law, which allows her to relate to each and every client that walks through her doors. She married Dr Kamendran Govender - a warm and intelligent Gynae Oncologist. They have a beautiful son, Orion. Orion and her nieces, Tharanya and Diviya, and nephew Kai keep her well- grounded.

Dhaver. For this reason, the time she spends at home with her family is extremely precious to her and she cherishes every moment. “I have a strong support system both at work and at home, which helps a lot in maintaining that fine balance,” she says.

those little lives I bring into the world, the smiles and tears of happiness on mum’s and dad’s faces, on seeing their little bundle of love for the very first time,” she says. Dr Dhaver is also excited to be venturing in to the field of aesthetic gynaecology.

Dr Dhaver has dedicated her life to working with women. Her medical practice is focused on ensuring every patient enjoys personalised and compassionate care, while her passion for babies and delivering them into the world ensures each day is met with anticipation and a sense of wonder.

“Becoming a mum has changed my priorities… changed it so drastically that I am expanding my private practice to be closer to home, at Netcare Umhlanga Hospital. Every mum’s aim is to be close to their little ones during school and their extracurricular endeavours.”

As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, her professional services cover all aspects of the life cycle, from family planning and tubal ligations, to antenatal and foetal care as well as the management and treatment of HIV in pregnancy, As a woman in a demanding medical role it can be daunting menstrual disturbances, infertility, menopause and to balance family time with the rigours of work. “It is extremely cancer screening. She counts assisting in bringing new life difficult in any profession - in into the world among her mine, babies dictate my balance, as they have no timers greatest achievements. “My accomplishments are not and women go into labour any degrees or accolades, but are time; day or night,” says Dr www.mumsmail.com

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“Being a mother is a blessing from the heavens above, a blessing from God. It’s the best thing I have ever become, the greatest love I have ever felt and the best part about being me,” concludes Dr Dhaver.

Dr Dhaver has expanded her practice to now include Netcare Umhlanga Hospital and Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital.

For an appointment contact 031 701 1319, 081 529 5874 or e-mail dhaverfem@gmail.com.

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Multiple Sclerosis

Awareness Month

May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month, and Mum’s Mail chatted to Carly Erasmus, a local mom and entrepreneur who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in December 2011.

Multiple sclerosis is an diagnosis, Carly also suffered unpredictable, often disabling from depression and gained disease of the central nervous weight. system that interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and In 2017 Carly became a mom between the brain and body. and moved to Durban to open a Symptoms travel business range from with her sister. “...sometimes numbness lives with I can’t talk, some- She and tingling to her mother blindness and times I shake and and son on paralysis. sister’s forget words...” her property.

Although she didn’t realise it, This ensures she has a good Carly was having symptoms support system around her as early as 2007 – four years – this is important for MS before she was diagnosed. At sufferers, especially a single the time of diagnosis, Carly had mom like Carly. Her son a stressful executive job and it Matthew is now two years old became difficult to function – and is a real fireball, according she got tired easily and suffered to his mom! Carly works from from short term memory loss. home - this ensures she can For the first two years after rest when she’s tired, which is

essential for MS sufferers.

“I have to wear flat shoes all the time in case I fall, sometimes I can’t talk, sometimes I shake and I forget words… I have to inject myself three times a day and take 13 pills, twice a day. I never want my son to feel as if he has to take care of me. As he gets older, I will explain more about my disease.”

Of course Carly hopes a cure will be found. Until then, Carly says it’s important to raise awareness about MS and how to support those you know that have MS. “If you know someone who has MS – be mindful of the fact that there are many side effects. Be patient – we have no control over it. Support them where you can.”

To those who have MS, Carly has this advice: “Be kind to yourself, it’s not your fault. Take a deep breath and surround yourself with people who love you and understand. Cut out stress and negativity in your life.”

For more information about MS, visit www. multiplesclerosis.co.za.

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Breast Cancer and Cannabinoids:

Evidence-based Research Reported global estimates of breast cancer deaths exceeded 500 000 victims. There has been an overall increase of 6.8% new cancers, and most alarming is the increased diagnosis of women younger than 30 years of age.

evidence-based published research.

“From the research, it has been demonstrated that Anandamide, the body’s own endocannabinoid, and numerous plant cannabinoids such as THC but especially the According to Stats SA (2018) CBD, have the ability to limit approximately 27 in 100 000 breast cancer cell proliferation women in South Africa are and produce apoptosis (death affected by breast cancer and of cancer cells). Current this accounts for 16% of cancer research results suggest that deaths amongst women. No therapeutic mechanisms women should be dying from begin at CB2 receptor sites. breast cancer, as the treatment It can also be noted that with cannabinoids has proven Indica strains, or Indica-heavy very effective - and Dr S hybrids tend to have a higher Gallow has written an article CBD profile. A CBD profile of that explains why, by using more than 3-4% is considered

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potent enough to destroy breast cancer cells,” explains Dr Gallow in his article. You can read the full article with references on www.mumsmail. com.

“If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, please do not look at it as a death sentence.

Contact Cannabis Oil Research for a treatment protocol specific for you. Remain positive, as the mind, together with the positive effects from the cannabinoids, can heal you,” says Geoff Hindmarch from Cannabis Oil Research.

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Celebrate Women’s Health with Pharmacy at SPAR Brownsdrift In celebration of International Day of Action for Women’s Health on 28 May, Pharmacy at SPAR Brownsdrift is offering special rates for pap smear screenings for the whole month of May (by appointment only)!

The all-female staff at Pharmacy at SPAR Brownsdrift encourage all women to put their health first and get their yearly pap smear done this month.

They hope to create awareness of cervical cancer and enforce the idea that prevention is better than cure! According to www.westerncape.gov.za, South Africa’s incidence rate for cervical cancer is between 22.8 and 27 per 100 000 women; which is higher than the global average of 15.8.

The pharmacy services cash customers as well as medical aid customers and is a Discovery MedExpress Pharmacy. Pharmacy at SPAR Brownsdrift recently became part of the GEMS Medical Aid Provider network. Members must contact GEMS and nominate them to be their preferred pharmacy.

The pharmacy is now a pick up point for the Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing & Distribution Programme (CCMDD). They also offer Pharmacy at SPAR Brownsdrift a delivery service within has a fully functional dispensary Riverside, Durban North, with over the counter and Durban CBD, Springfield Park, prescription medication and Mt Edgecombe and Umhlanga, is overseen by a responsible plus they are part of a mini pharmacist with 15 years of Medical Centre with a dentist retail, logistics and hospital and an optometrist. experience.

There is a fully functional clinic They are also supported by a which offers the following network of locum pharmacists that services: have Masters and/or Doctorates.

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• Wound care • Vitamin and anti-inflammatory injections with a valid doctor’s prescription • Discovery Vitality assessment where member earns points • Flu vaccination for the entire family • Hire of surgical equipment e.g. wheelchairs, nebulisers and crutches.

The front shop offers a selection of vitamins, toiletries, first aid, and gifting products.

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Dr Des@Home: Burn This Burns Awareness Month, Dr Des Ferreira offers some advice on treating burns correctly. All parents should be prepared to treat childhood burns correctly and immediately.

moist dressing (e.g. Jelonet) with an antiseptic ointment with Silver Sulphadiazine (e.g.

Bactrazine) should be applied 4. Rush your child to the to prevent secondary infection. closest medical facility if there If the area around the wound is any chance of inhalation becomes red or pussy, consult burn wounds. Children with your general practitioner for oral 1. COOLING should commence hoarseness, black sputum or anti biotic treatment: Infected as soon as possible. Target the any respiratory distress might wounds can be dangerous and affected area with cool, running need intubation. Respiratory lead to scarring. Aside from water for 20 minutes in total. Do symptoms usually get worse the pain and the emotional and not use ice! It can worsen tissue after exposure and the earlier physical costs of treatment and damage. Use Hydrogel burn an airway is secured-the better. hospitalisation, there is a lot of products (e.g. Burnshield) only Once the airway is swollen, it is guilt associated with childhood if no water is available during very hard to secure oxygen flow. burns, because it usually this time. happens within the home.

5. Hydration is important!

2. Irrigate eyes with copious Major burn wounds will be Parent should be vigilant volumes of water. treated aggressively in hospital. prevention is better than cure!

Superficial burns can be treated 3. PAIN RELIEF should be given without a dressing, but if the

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Mooimaak Makeovers:

Emmerentia de Roche Since her early teens, Emmerentia de Roche had always been self-conscious about her teeth- at least until she became a participant in Mooimaak, kykNET’s popular makeover show.

The dental wizard that is Dr JJ Serfontein gave Emmerentia a life-changing smile makeover, while the Skin Renewal team led

by Dr Graham Duncombe and therapist Liza Schoeman used a series of treatments to turn back the hands of time.

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Needful things Another way the Skin Renewal team helped increase Emmerentia’s collagen supply was via Dermapen treatments.

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“I’m now super happy to smile 24-7!” she said. “I feel like a new person!”

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Dry Skin Solutions

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Help your skin stay smooth and healthy as you get older.

Tightness, fine lines, itching, and flaking are all skin woes we’d rather skip.

Antioxidants are important to great skin because they slow down and may prevent the harm done to your body by free radicals. Free radical damage is one factor behind signs of ageing such as wrinkles and dry skin. Some powerhouse antioxidants that can help skin stay healthy include vitamins C and E, selenium, and coenzyme Q10, also called CoQ10.

Keep time on your side with as intense in winter as in You can find antioxidants in all a few smart strategies that summer. The damage those kinds of good foods, including maintain beautiful, age-defying UVA and UVB rays cause not tangerines, sweet potatoes, skin. only speeds up the skin’s papayas, peppers, citrus ageing process, it can also fruits, cherries, spinach, olives, What makes skin dry as we lead to spider veins, age spots, and grapes as well as in light age? wrinkles, and melanomas. canned tuna in oil, cooked Dermatologist Sonia Badreshia- To protect your skin every day, beef, whole wheat pasta, green Bansal says fewer natural oils, use a sunscreen containing an tea, and sardines. Be sure to sun damage, and decreased SPF of 30 or greater. get essential fatty acids like cell renewal can all lead to omega-3 and omega-6 in your dry, rougher skin as we get Vitamin A is vital diet to replenish your skin’s older. Loss of hormones can Vitamin A is another weapon natural protective oils. also lead to drier skin. The in your fight against dry, skin doesn’t produce as much prematurely ageing skin. To Moisturise, moisturise, natural moisturising factor as it help keep skin looking its moisturise! used to, and the top layers of best, a vitamin A cream is very To decrease the look of fine skin become dry. important. That’s because lines and wrinkles, you want to creams enhanced with vitamin moisturise skin well.

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Why Reading Aloud Means the World to Children For 10 years, World Read Aloud Day has drawn global attention to the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories.

Although it was celebrated on 1 February, it is always well worth taking time to consider the countless benefits of this activity and mulling over some staggering statistics surrounding literacy.

beloved voice reading aloud to them?

Reading aloud is invaluable when it comes to language development and promoting early literacy skills such as book handling and naming, Approximately 758 million understanding how stories people across the globe cannot work, recognising sounds and read. According to South letters, expanding vocabulary African government statistics, and honing listening skills. our youth literacy rate for those Reading aloud also boosts aged 15 to 34 sits at over 90%, confidence, helps children cope whilst adult literacy (ages 35 to better with anxiety, develops 64) sits at just under 80%.

of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language.

Among various tools promoted and disseminated by READ, the READ ALOUD MAGIC BOX SETS are vital in encouraging reading aloud, and all the benefits this activity holds.

Each of the three box sets contains 12 beautifully designed books filled with enchanting, adventure-filled stories set in Africa. These stories revolve around children and animals “Reading aloud is discovering the world in which Of tantamount importance is they live. These sets are a invaluable when it the enjoyment of reading; a comes to language priceless investment, not only responsibility that not only rests in terms of serving to build your development...” on the shoulders of educators, child’s vocabulary, but as far as but also falls on parents. For memory and expands children’s spending quality time with your those of us blessed with a worlds. little ones goes. parent who read aloud to us, we viewed it as a treasured, timeSadly, surveys show that only Set A is aimed at children aged honoured tradition; one which half of parents read to their 4 to 7 years, Set B is suited surely had a hand in helping us kids daily, and less than 10% to kids aged 5 to 8 years and reach our full potential in later of parents read to their children Set C is for children aged years. from infancy.

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How to Teach Children to

Respect their Teachers

According to Cindy Glass, Owner and Founder of Step Up Education Centres, “Education is the root of success.

It is an essential tool which, when delivered and received correctly, could change the face of poverty and other challenges that face our country at this time. The benefits of a good education can never be underestimated and ensuring that learners respect their teachers is an essential and most necessary step if we are to make positive progress in learning”.

of respecting self and others.

It is important to remember that our children are likely to do what we do, rather than what we say. Encourage respect of teachers by respecting your child’s teachers. Avoid teacher-bashing conversations and seek to find positive solutions to challenges that present themselves. Teach your child that, no matter the circumstance, there is always a way to find a solution.

Teachers are human too. They have an enormous responsibility to assist your child in becoming the best version of themselves.

Teachers make mistakes.

Disrespectful comments and abusive behaviour are not the solution.

to own their mistakes and choices and to avoid blaming others for their shortfalls.

Taking frustrations out on their teachers only exacerbates their difficulties whereas they could find wisdom and assistance with their teacher instead.

Learners need to recognise and acknowledge that challenges are a part of growth and learning. There are always ways to seek and receive the help that they need, without a show of disrespect to anyone.

Teach your children that disrespecting and abusing teachers is an indication of who THEY are, not of who their teachers are. It is a clear indication that the person does not respect and honour She gives the following things themselves. Seek to develop to consider when teaching your Every choice that we make positive self-respect and selfchild to respect their teachers: defines the path of our lives. value in your children and this All negative behaviours are will ensure that they give the You are your child’s first and based on fear, low self-esteem, same to others. longest-lasting teacher. Your self-defeating and destructive child needs your guidance and self-talk and low self-value.

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Savoury Lunch Box Snacks

There’s no need to spend a fortune at the bakery or supermarket!

These lunch box recipes are easy to bake on the weekend for the school week ahead, and they’re a hit with fussy eaters.

Cheese and Ham Scrolls Ingredients • 2 sheets of puff pastry (defrosted) • 1 egg (lightly beaten) • 2 cups grated cheese • 100 g ham (deli - coarsely chopped) Method Preheat the oven to 200°C and line two large baking trays with baking paper.

From the opposite edge, tightly roll the pastry like a jam roll, pressing the clean edge onto the pastry to seal. Cut the roll into 2 cm thick slices and place on the trays, cut-face up.

Repeat with the remaining pastry, cheese and ham.

Brush the tops lightly with the remaining egg, then transfer the trays into the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry turns golden.

Bacon and Potato Muffins

Ingredients • 1 onion, finely diced • 2 bacon rashers, finely diced • 1 medium potato, peeled and Lay a sheet of thawed pastry grated onto a surface or chopping • 1 cup self-raising flour board. With help from the kids, • ½ cup cheese, grated brush a small amount of beaten • 1 tsp baking powder egg over the pastry. Evenly • 1 egg sprinkle half the cheese and • ¼ cup milk half the ham over the pastry, leaving 1cm of clear pastry on Method one edge.

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forced. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.

In a frying pan, cook the onion and bacon until the onion is translucent and the bacon is crispy. Remove from heat and mix in grated potato. Season mixture well with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a large bowl, sift the flour and baking powder together. Add cheese and the onion, potato and bacon mixture. Combine with a fork.

In a small bowl, mix the egg and milk together and pour into the flour mixture. Fold together until all ingredients are wet.

Spoon mixture evenly into the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes.

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Winning Tactics at Soccertech

SOCCERTECH is pleased to announce that they are opening Graham Johnson GK Schools and Coerver® Coaching Schools in Durban North, Hillcrest and Westville.

Sessions will run at the following venues: Westville (Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm), Durban North (Mondays from 4pm to 5pm) and Hillcrest (Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm).

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Fortnite: Battle Royale Figurine Collection Kids and gaming fans will be thrilled to know that Prima Toys has launched a brand new range of Fortnite: Battle Royale figures.

They are ideal for children who enjoy collecting, as well as teenagers who play the actual game online. Each highly detailed micro-collectible figure stands at just over 5cm and has been sculpted in action pose with two to three points of articulation. Each figure includes a stand and two swappable accessories, ranging from weapons to Back Bling.

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include fan-favourite skins like Skull Trooper, Drift, Brite Bomber, Carbide, Omega, Ragnarok and more! Fans can also be on the lookout for Diecast, a limited-edition figure… only 1000 exist! The collection will grow to 100.

This range is ideal for ages eight years and over and is available at toy stores and retailers countrywide.

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Go Bananas for Bananas!

Bananas are the latest, cutest collectibles craze to hit the toy shelves.

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!

These collectible toys are available as single bananas or as beautifully coloured bunches of three. Each Banana is deliciously scented and in order to see what is inside, it needs to be peeled open. Inside each Banana is a unique Crushie character.

bunches, and at the same time collect all the unique Crushie characters and their mini squeezable friends.

Included in each Banana is a collectible character, mini friend, gem stone stickers, collector’s sheet and a hanging vine for display. The recommended selling price is R89.99 for singles and R249.99 for the three-pack.

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Encourage Creative Play with Quality Toys

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They are also continuously sourcing quality arts and crafts, which fuel your children’s imaginations from a young age.

Buy quality arts and crafts brands, such as 4M, PlayDoh and Educo and a wide variety of Branded Toys, including Paw Patrol, ThinkFun Games, Bruder, Our Generation, VTech, Lego, PJ Masks, LeapFrog, Nerf, Lori Dolls, Bright Starts, Fisher-Price and many more.

You will also find a fantastic range of age group specific puzzles and jigsaws to challenge your kids and get them thinking, while they’re having fun!

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Homemade Chocolate Truffles for Mother’s Day You can really impress your mom this Mother’s Day by making her some homemade chocolate truffles. the stove or in the microwave.

Add the butter, if using, to the chocolate and pour the heavy cream evenly on top. Let the warm cream and chocolate sit for five minutes. Add the vanilla extract then stir until the chocolate has completely melted. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface (to avoid condensation) and refrigerate for one to two hours.

Tip: Pour into a flat shallow dish, so the mixture evenly and quickly sets.

They sound really fancy, but we’ve found a super easy recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction blog. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!

These homemade chocolate truffles are extra creamy with the addition of butter. After mixing the ingredients together, let the mixture set in the refrigerator, then roll into balls.

You can coat in your favourite toppings and add lots of fun flavours, too!

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• 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream • Optional: 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room temperature • Optional: 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract • Toppings: unsweetened cocoa powder, sprinkles, crushed nuts, melted or tempered chocolate, coconut and chocolate sprinkles etc.

Use your imagination and have fun!

Scoop the set truffle mixture into two teaspoon-sized mounds. For larger truffles, use tablespoon size mounds.

Roll each into balls. This gets a little sticky, so Sally suggests you cover your hands in a bit of cocoa powder to reduce stickiness.

Roll each truffle into toppings, if desired. Truffles taste best at room temperature! Cover tightly and store truffles at room temperature for 3 to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Instructions: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set aside.

Place the truffles into a cellophane bag and tie a ribbon around the top, or into a special gift box with tissue paper.

Heat the heavy cream until it is simmering. You can heat it on

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Mother’s Day Craft:

Egg Carton Flowers

We’re always scouring the internet for cute craft ideas, and we stumbled across this beautiful flower craft from www. easypeasyandfun.com - just in time for Mother’s Day! You will need: • Cardboard egg cartons or an alternative • Paint • Glue • Scissors • Paint brush • Canvas or cardstock Instructions: If working with egg carton, cut the “cups” – each cavity makes one cup. If working with any other carton, like a cup holder, cut in the same manner.

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flowers. Also cut leaves, stems and a short straight strip from the flat top of the egg carton.

Shape the sides, make them round. You will need three cups, one with smaller “petals” and two with larger ones for this project, so keep this in mind as centre of the smaller, shorter flower piece. Glue two egg you shape your petals. carton cups one on top of the If crafting with younger kids, let other. them just use one or two cups for one flower as this will make it Now glue the small part in the centre of the two you previously easier for them. glued together. You can leave the rolled spiral as it is or you Roll the short straight strip into can colour it too. a spiral.

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Glue the flowers on the canvas (painted or white) or on construction paper.

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Event planning for any age, any theme and any event! Do you have a special little person’s occasion coming up? Are you a working parent who is all out of time but never short of love? Let Classy Party Planners help you create that special moment. Trust their experience and never be let down again!

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They bring everything you may need directly to your doorstep or you can step into their venue. They have an indoor and outdoor venue that can accommodate bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, or corporate weekday functions and more! They can also accommodate up to 50 guests for an indoor kid’s party with a jumping castle and kids’ rides!

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Science Experiments: Underwater Magic Sand Supplies needed: • Fine sand • Shallow disposable container • Fabric protector spray • Large glass bowl of water • Spoon or other utensils (optional) • Plastic container with lid

Science question: Can you make sand waterproof?

Wet sand is heavy and messy!

In this experiment, we will coat the sand with a hydrophobic layer to waterproof the sand.

The Experiment: In a well-ventilated area, spread the sand out in the disposable container. Spray the sand with a heavy coat of fabric protector spray. Shake the box a few times to make sure it’s thoroughly coated. Allow the sand to dry.

Pour the dried sand into the

bowl of water. Play with the sand in the water, using spoons to dunk it in and out of the water.

Store the sand in a lidded sealed container.

The Outcome: The sand clumps together in the water.

Why it worked: When you sprayed the sand with the fabric protector, you coated the grains of sand with a hydrophobic layer (or a layer that hates water). This causes the grains of sand to clump to each other in water.

Balloon-Powered Car The Experiment: Build a car out of LEGO bricks, but leave an opening in the back of your car for your balloon jet. Give your car a little test drive to see how fast and how far it can go.

Blow up the balloon and insert it into the hole at the back of your toy car, so that the bottom of the balloon is facing the rear of the car. Put the car down, let go of the balloon and watch it go! Check the distance with the tape measure.

Science Question: How does propulsion work?

Rockets lift off with a principle called propulsion (or thrust). In this experiment, we will explore propulsion making out own ‘jet’ from a balloon to power a LEGO The Outcome: car!

The car went further when it was propelled by the balloon.

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the car to move in the opposite direction. It is propulsion.

Rockets work in a similar way.

Exhaust gas comes out of the rocket’s engine so fast that it propels the rocket up.

Variation: Try racing your car on different surfaces. Does it go faster or slower on a rug? On a pavement? On a hill?

Did you know?

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Do you have more than your share?

Source: The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments by Rachel Miller, Holly Homer & Jamie Harrington.

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