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Issue 139 • Durban • October 2016

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Everyday Life Editor’s Life La Lucia Mall Cover Stars Antbear Lodge Barons Durban Excess Factory Shop The Sunflower Fund 1000 Women 1 Voice Hair Restoration Clinic Good Food and Wine Show Delicious Life Business Life Home Life Healthy Life Lake, Smith & Partners Dr Bhayroo & Partners Inc. Beautiful Life Kids’ Life Educated Life White Investments Crawford North Coast Party Life O & O Cafe Westville Diary Dates Laidback Life Classifieds

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Editor’s Life

School holidays again!

Just like that the school holidays are here again! What have you got planned for the holidays or have you got to work most of the time like me? Although, I am hoping to have a couple of days off and am planning a trip to the Drakensburg with my gorgeous family for some much needed rest and relaxation.

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I’m sure that you will find plenty to keep you occupied over the holidays and beyond, in our fabulous little magazine – our advertisers have so much to offer to keep the whole family entertained, so make sure you grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy reading through the magazine at your leisure, there really is something for everyone. It’s packed full of articles and competitions, as usual. Plus, be sure to check out the ‘Diary Dates’ section at the back of the magazine for a ‘fantastic four’ pages full of exciting things to do. If you do visit any of our suppliers, please be sure to say that you were sent by the gorgeously glamorous Mum’s Mail Team.

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Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Stars September was Deaf Awareness month, so it is fitting that our cover stars this month are hearing impaired parents, Karishma and Avinash Kallichuran, with their son Alok.

Their situation is unique in that Karishma and Avinash are both hearing impaired, and their son Alok, can hear perfectly. The family lives in Chatsworth and Karishma attends the eDEAF Employ & Empower training programme to further her studies in English. Avinash works as a bus driver for VN Naik School for the Deaf. Both Karishma and Avinash have been hearing impaired since birth but they have gradually learnt to lip read and they understand simple sign language.

he is a typical, happy little boy who loves riding his bicycle, singing, dancing, jumping on his bed and being active. He also loves his toys and watching cartoons. “Alok can understand us quite well, as we have people around us that can hear and speak to teach him. He is quite intelligent for his age and he understands that we are deaf.

He understands many signs and sounds,” says Karishma. “When he needs something he knows what to ask for and when he talks we understand his signs and we can read his lips.” As a family they enjoy going on outings together and just spending time together.

When asked what she would like hearing people to know about being hearing impaired, Karishma had this to say: “Well, I would like them to know that they should be grateful for what they have. It is not easy being hearing impaired – we wish we could hear those who are dear to us.”

Written by Sarah Mackintosh

Their son, Alok, is almost 5 years old and

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Antbear Lodge

Antbear Lodge Antbear Lodge is situated in the centre of the Drakensberg, overlooking the Bushman’s River Valley with a view of Giants Castle, right over to Royal Natal National Park.

as many of their own ingredients as possible. With an organic vegetable garden, free range chickens and cows, they are even able to offer guests homemade cheese, bread, jam, vegetables, eggs and milk, all There are 15 individually styled units, either originating from their little farm. as en-suite doubles, family units or luxury suites. Their most unique accommodation There are many spectacular sites and is the luxury cave which blends into its activities in this area, including day trips environment to create an atmosphere into the mountains, exploring the rock art of privacy and seclusion. The luxury cave (Bushman cave drawings that are 300 to 2 includes a Jacuzzi spa bath, king-sized double 000 years old), horse trails and white water bed and fireplace in the bedroom. The front rafting. The Karkloof Canopy Tour offers a of the cave is glassed in and opens onto a spectacular cable slide with unforgettable wooden deck with hammock chairs and a views, or you can hike to the top of Montspectacular view. This accommodation is aux-Sources to the top of the Tugela Falls. ideal for those intimate romantic getaways, Hot-air balloon flights and battlefield tours honeymoons and special anniversaries. can also be arranged.

The meals prepared at the Antbear Lodge are distinctive and are themselves as much a reason to stop by as are the many attractions of the area. They try to produce

For more information visit www.antbear.co.za or e-mail reservations@antbear.com.

Antbear Lodge is situated in the Drakensberg Mountains near to Giants Castle. What makes us special is that we offer accommodation in a luxury cave. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and an uninterrupted view of the Drakensberg Mountains. We are selling a luxury eco experience. The cave is comfortable and cozy with features like a fireplace and Jacuzzi spa bath. We also offer a private dining experience where we setup a table on the deck of the cave and you dine by candle light under the stars. Ideal for those anniversaries and gaining brownie points when you have forgotten your partner’s birthday. We are into that eco way of doing things. We have our own cows for milk, chickens for eggs and an organic vegetable garden. We bake our own bread, cook all our meals from scratch and even make our own cheese. We also offer horse trails that are ideally suited for beginners.

For more info contact 036 352 3143 | reservations@antbear.co.za | www.antbear.co.za

So if you are dreaming of a romantic getaway or a place to unwind and relax then Antbear Lodge is the place to visit!

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Everyday Life

A Trip of a Lifetime with #KeralaBlogExpress

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Little did I know that when I started my journey to Kerala earlier this year, that indeed it would be a trip of a lifetime! I was selected to join 29 travel bloggers from around the world on a two-week road trip through Kerala, India.

on The Valley of a Thousand Hills Line

This unique tourism campaign is run by the Kerala government and is in its third year.

The aim of this road trip is to allow the travel bloggers to experience “God’s own country”. I was a tad bit stressed on my journey to Kerala, but once I arrived and got to meet everyone I really had an amazing two weeks.

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From overnight stays in a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala to camping and exploring the Western Ghats, each day in Kerala brought a new discovery. Besides exploring a beautiful country, I ate the most delicious food and now have 29 new friends from around the world!

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They say “travel makes you a storyteller” – I have walked away from #KeralaBlogExpress with a ton of stories, a million photos and memories to last a lifetime. Kerala is really a hidden gem of India and definitely should be added to your travel bucket list.

Written by Verushka Ramasami for Mum’s Mail.

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The folks at Barons on Edwin Swales haven’t lost sight of what buying a car should be.

That’s why they make a point of offering the best deals and prices on all their cars.

So, to book a test drive or service, call 0860 BARONS. For more information So don’t worry about looking here, there, on everything and anything, and everywhere for the best price: come visit www.baronsvwdurban.co.za or down to Barons on Edwin Swales, and see durban.baronsvw.mobi, and follow www. how much fun buying a car can be. facebook.com/BaronsVW. Written by Vincent Wallace.

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Everyday Life

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Excess Factory Shop

Excess Factory Shop Excess Factory Shop has something for Other products available are make-up, nail everyone and every occasion. polish, jewellery, scented candles, wall art, ceramics, home fragrances, handbags and Pop in and enjoy their unbeatable prices cosmetic bags in all shapes and sizes. For the and quality. They specialise in gifting – kiddies, they sell a range of Disney character your one stop shop for all occasions when body and bath products and accessories, as looking for any gift. From gifts for moms, well as kids’ gifts and toys. dads, teachers, grannies and best friends to body and bath hampers, ribbons, wrapping Don’t miss their Hot Dot Sale which starts paper, decorative tins and gift bags and on the 25th of every month (if the 25th is boxes – they have it all! on a Sunday or public holiday, then the next working day) and ends on 27th of the Now is the perfect time to start shopping for month, or while stocks last!

Christmas gifts – Excess Factory Shop has all you need for your festive shopping! It’s You’ll never regret a stop in at the Excess coming up for the end of the year and moms Factory Shop – Durban’s best kept secret – and kids will be looking for the perfect gift and you’ll never leave empty handed! for their teacher – at Excess Factory Shop there is so much to choose from – they Visit them at 16 Wolseley Road, have the ideal gift at exceptional prices.

Morningside (just off Umgeni Rd), They are also known for their hampers – or phone 031 – 303 1271 or visit filled with luscious body and bath products www.excessfactoryshop.co.za. and goodies to delight the recipient.

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The Sunflower Fund

Bikers4Hope Campaign

The Sunflower Fund and members of the KZN Motorcycle Federation encourage all bikers, clubs and outdoor enthusiasts to join in the 2016 Bikers4Hope campaign and ride for a worthy cause. The Breakfast Ride is scheduled for Sunday 2 October and will start at 9.30am from the NPN Auto Centre (Shell Garage) at the corner of St. Johns Avenue in Pinetown to the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market. Registration fee is a donation of R80 per person and the first 200 entries will receive a cloth badge and a Sunflower Tope (Tube of Hope). Food and drinks will be on sale after the ride. There will be live music, exciting lucky draw prizes, a raffle and biker expo stalls. Contact Rui Rodrigues on 082 800 4108, ruicma@gmail. com or Allison Ekstrand on 079 881 3056, allison@sunflowerfund.org.za.

Sunflower Doggy Fun Walk in association with Village Veterinary Clinic

Go along and enjoy this fun, family, outdoor event on Saturday 8 October at Kloof Country Club Cricket Field (26 Victory Road, Kloof) at 9.30am. Entrance costs R50, which includes dog and owner, and R30 per additional dog or person.

Entrance includes a trendy 2016 Sunflower Tope (Tube of Hope), and the first 200 entries will also receive a free goodie bag. Registration will also take place on the day between 8am and 9.15am. Only socialised dogs on leashes will be allowed entry and wastage bags will be provided for owners to pick up after their pets. Fun, food and entertainment are the order of the morning. The SAMBS will be holding a mobile blood clinic so please support as your blood could save a life. Contact Tanith King on 031 - 266 1148 or tanith@ sunflowerfund.org.za.

Annual Sunflower Celebration in support of Sunflower Day Underpinning their iconic new national campaign, Sunflower Day, The Sunflower Fund in Durban will be introducing their annual Sunflower Celebration at the Sea Cottage Room of the Greyville Convention Centre on Friday 28 October at 6pm. Tickets cost R250 per person or R2500 per table and include a Sunflower Tope, a delicious twocourse meal, an exciting auction, live music by band ‘Dishevelled’ and the multi-awardwinning musical comedy, ‘Dear Breeder’, starring theatrical heavy-weights Karen Logan and Kasia Vosloo. Pre-bookings are essential. Contact Allison Ekstrand on allison@ sunflowerfund.org.za or 031 - 266 1148.

All proceeds will go to The Sunflower Fund whose aim is to educate, grow and maintain the South African Bone Marrow Registry. The more stem cell donors on the registry, the more hope leukaemia patients have of finding their 1:100 000 donor match.

For more information on The Sunflower Fund or how to sign up as a stem cell donor, visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za or contact the toll free call centre on 0800 12 10 82. www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life

Hair Restoration Clinic Non-Surgical Hair Restoration There are two main types of hair loss - the genetic type (androgenetic alopecia) and the nongenetic type which has many possible causes such as stress, metabolic or physical disease and medications. It takes an expert hair examination to assess whether these conditions require medical treatment or just hair support and hair stimulation treatment.

Non-genetic hair loss (in the absence of any disease) responds well to general supportive measures and hair stimulation serums that can stimulate the hair follicles into a new growth cycle. In terms of androgenetic alopecia (males with balding) a hair loss preventing tablet is necessary to protect the existing follicles on the crown and the forehead. Used with a topical treatment, this will protect against further hair loss and stimulate future growth. For females with familial hair loss on the crown of the head, a serum containing a product that will protect the follicles and also stimulate them may restore the thinning hair.

Surgical Hair Restoration This service is available for patients with non-responsive or unrecoverable hair loss – usually male pattern balding. This may also be done for females with resistant and permanent hair loss. Between 2000 and 2500 of the patient’s own follicles is harvested from the back of the head and then transplanted to the area where it is required. This can restore male and female pattern baldness rapidly and permanently.

Eyebrow Restoration Thinning eyebrows may be restored by using a hair growth serum, or by way of follicle transplant.

HAIR RESTORATION LASER THERAPY will also boost hair growth.

FREE CONSULTATION: Contact the Hair Restoration Clinic for a free assessment by an expert in hair restoration.

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Restores male and female pattern baldness rapidly and permanently for non-responsive or unrecoverable hair loss. Hair follicles are harvested from the back of the head and transplanted to the area where it is required.

This can restore male and female pattern baldness.

NON-SURGICAL HAIR RESTORATION Males with hereditary balding – especially when at an early age – can take a prescription tablet to protect the existing and miniaturised follicles. When used in conjunction with a hair growth stimulation serum – the combination will protect and stimulate follicle growth maximally.

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Everyday Life

Enjoy a Tranquil Horse Ride

SUNCOAST

Giba Gorge Horse Trails is a Horse Riding and Trail Centre in the Giba Gorge Valley at Swallow Farm, close to Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park.

Mum’s Mail staff members recently enjoyed a tranquil horse ride at Giba Gorge Horse Trails. Cheri van Staden and her team were great and they made sure we all rode a horse that suited our abilities – most of us were beginners. The horses were all really gentle with lovely natures.

We took a ride past the dam and to the nearby waterfall, where we had a breather and took some photos. You would never guess that we were so close to the N3 freeway – it is so tranquil. Our ride lasted about an hour and Cheri was a wealth of knowledge, explaining to us the history of the area as we rode. All their horses ride without bits in their mouths and they are treated and trained with a great amount of love.

They have been offering horse trails for the past 10 years and their horses have all been specially chosen for both character and temperament. The trails are exquisite and include rivers, waterfalls and an abundance of flora, fauna and wildlife. Trails are all guided and they cater for experienced and beginner riders alike. This is a great experience for families, couples, schools and corporate groups.

They also offer full moon rides and team building programmes. Swallow Farm by the river is a great venue for picnics and parties and they also offer pony parties for kids. Cheri also offers private sessions for physically or mentally challenged children and adults.

For more information contact Cheri on 082 623 3783 or visit www.gibahorsetrails.co.za.

Written by Sarah Mackintosh www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life

Clear Out Those Cupboards House of Love and Hop (HOLAH) has set up the ‘HOLAH HOP Shop’ that sells second hand goods to benefit the NPO. The shop is at ‘Golden Hours Family Market’ every Sunday.

many ladies who’s only source of income is buying clothing and reselling at the markets and on farms have started going to the ‘HOP Shop’ to buy in bulk – they sell to them at a very affordable rate, then they go and resell it and make money to At ‘HOP shop’ they sell anything and support their families. everything – from baby clothes, toys and equipment, to house hold items, Next time you are clearing out your adult clothing, blankets and linen. Items home, office or work place, please think donated are either used for the babies at about donating to ‘Likhon iThemba’ for HOLAH, or for the projects they support them to use and to sell. You can drop off in Umlazi, and the rest goes to the ‘HOP any Sunday between 10am and 3:30pm Shop’. at Golden Hours Market (Uitsig Road, Durban North), at the baby house in All the money they make at the ‘HOP Glenwood any day of the week or contact Shop’ is used to help run the NPO ‘Likhon Kim and Leanne for collection. iThemba’ and ensure its success in helping babies, families, less fortunate NPOs and For more information contact people in need.

Kim on 083 232 5501 or visit www.likhonithemba.co.za.

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10 Things to Remember as a Couple with a New Baby The baby books have been read and now neatly stored on the book shelf. The baby showers are over and the initial panic has subsided… sort of.

In the middle of the emotions that you go through, as you welcome your new addition to the family, certain things need a special mention: 1. Take deep breaths. Life can be overwhelming and in certain situations, stop, take a deep breath and continue.

2. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Ever.

3. Figure out which white noise calms your baby and make it available on every device in your home and car. This is a simple lifesaver. Ours is the noise of a fan.

4. Once baby is in bed at night, sit and watch an episode of your favourite series together. This takes your mind away for a short while and relaxes you.

5. Remember not to punch people who say, “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” They clearly don’t know what they are talking about.

6. Stock up on dummies. Seriously.

7. Eat dinner together. Always. Even if it’s at 9pm.

8. Always check the nappy, it’s often the reason for a fuss.

9. If she is wearing a nice outfit, it is likely that your baby will poop.

10. If you are wearing a nice outfit, it is likely that your baby will poop.

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Good Food and Wine Show

George Calombaris for Good Food and Wine Show The new look Good Food and Wine Show comes to the Durban Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 October and is bang on trend with food and cooking fashions.

This year the show will create its own MasterChef magic thanks to MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris in his visit to the Durban show. He’ll be joined by a stellar line-up including Siba Mtongana, Jenny Morris, Sarah Graham, Neill Anthony and J Something. Calombaris is passionate about getting youngsters to cook. “I want all kids to understand where ingredients come from, how they are grown, respect the earth and respect the animal that has sacrificed their life for us. We as adults need to look after the youth and make sure we show them the way, guide them and inspire them to love and respect food,” says George.

trends, interactive workshops, foodie entertainment for the kids and a shopping and taste-experience. Visitors will get the chance to see, cook with and sample dishes made by these star chefs at the various theatres – almost all of which are free of charge for the very first time to give more people more opportunities to see their favourite chefs in action. There is a special programme for parents and kids.

Tickets cost R100 each and are available through Computicket (www.computicket. com) or at the door. Kids under 12 enter free.

The Good Food and Wine Show is a not-to-be-missed showcase of global

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Method: Rub the raw steak with the cumin powder, paprika powder and salt and pepper and add the teaspoon of olive oil.

Rub this all over the steak.

Heat up a frying pan with 2 teaspoons oil, let it get nice and hot, then cook steak until medium rare. Must still be pink inside!

Once cooked, take out the pan and leave to one side to rest.

Open the tin of chickpeas, drain and rinse.

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and grate the skin of the lemon to make 1 tablespoon.

Mix the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, mint and lemon skin together in a bowl.

Slice the steak into thin slices and put on top of the salad (once cool).

Drizzle with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.

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Salted Caramel and Choc Tart Try this tasty comfort food recipe from the fabulous Joani Mitchell!

Ingredients: • 250g flour • 120g castor sugar • 120g butter • 4 egg yolks For the filling • 310g brown sugar • 100g butter • 1⅓ cup cream • 50g chocolate – melted for drizzling • Salt for garnishing

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4. Roll out pastry to 3mm thickness and place in a springform pan. Prick base and chill for 15 minutes.

5. Place baking paper over pastry and weight it down with coffee beans. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove paper and weight, then bake for a further 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

6. In the meantime place sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan and heat until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to boil.

7. Reduce heat and allow to cook for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

8. Pour into base and sprinkle coarse salt over caramel.

9. When cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over caramel.

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Hearty Chicken Pie This recipe was passed on to me from my mom-in-law and it is an easy, hearty meal to whip up for your family - it is especially yummy on a winter’s evening! This is also great if you have left-over roast chicken to use up.

Ingredients: • Cooked chicken (use leftover roast chicken or cook some chicken breasts, or if you really want to take a shortcut, buy a cooked rotisserie chicken!)

• ½ cup of cream/milk • 2 Tbsp Cream of Mushroom powdered soup • 4 carrots • 2 sticks celery • 2 potatoes • One onion • Bacon (optional) • A dash of white wine (optional) • Mixed herbs, salt and pepper • Ready-made puff pastry

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Method: • Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, celery and onion. Sauté them in some butter/oil for a few minutes.

• Chop up your cooked chicken and add to the pot. Add your herbs and seasoning to taste and mix. If you are adding bacon, chop and fry it and then add to the pot.

• Add one cup of chicken stock and a dash of wine. Mix two tablespoons of the soup powder in some water to make a paste, and add to the pot and stir until it thickens.

Add your cream/milk a little at a time.

Reduce to a simmer and let it bubble for 20 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency.

• Pour the mixture into a casserole/pie dish and let it cool. Cut a piece of puff pastry to the correct size. Place it on top of your chicken filling. Press it down around the edges and prick a few holes in the pastry.

Bake it in the oven at 180ᵒC for about 30 to 40 minutes.

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The Low-Carb Creed The Low-Carb Creed will be a follow-on to the bestselling The Real Meal Revolution.

As The Real Meal Revolution continues to change lives, The Low-Carb Creed seeks to provide further important information on the lifestyle. It provides a meal plan, updated lists and a full manifesto (called The Creed). It covers common stumbling blocks to weight loss, potential grey areas are discussed, and basic cooking techniques and mouth-watering recipes ensure the lifestyle is easy to follow. Myths and misconceptions surrounding dietary needs are dealt with, as well as super foods, supplements, alternatives to highcarb foods and instructions on how to get started. LCHF is more than just Banting; the author also introduces the Paleo diet and how to transition onto it.

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Sally-Ann Creed is an integrative functional nutritional therapist. She is one of the first nutritional therapists in South Africa, having qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition from Sydney’s prestigious International Academy of Nutrition 20 years ago. She is an author, public speaker, researcher, educator, product developer and clinician. She is the founder of a global network of trained coaches.

Sally-Ann has invited two contributing authors to join her in the development of the recipes – Merle Westcott and Janita Bold, both of whom she trained up as coaches in 2014 to coach others in the LCHF Lifestyle. Both have successful businesses in the LCHF world today, coaching and living the lifestyle with dramatic testimonies of their own success.

The book is available at La Verdure Real Food Cafe or online at www.la-verdure.co.za and will be launched into book stores in November.

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Mom and Dad – possibly the most emotive words for any child, they are loaded with the assurances of love, warmth, trust and guidance. Parental love is the guiding light that raises children to be strong, confident and successful adults. It is well known that children who have the benefit of two loving parents, fare best.

Help us care for all the needy older folk in the Durban and surrounding areas, by simply donating unwanted and unused items such as clothing, books, crockery, furniture, etc.

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Sadly, a few parents abuse their trusted positions to do harm, rather than nurturing their child’s relationship with the other parent. Often one parent will undermine the other parent in a campaign to totally alienate a child from them. The perpetrator will use a range of tactics such as referring to the parent by his/her first name rather than “your dad/mom”, will continually deride the other parent both to his/her face and in the presence of the child, maybe even suggesting that a parent who has left the former matrimonial home is “not really a parent at all.” The alienated parent will experience great difficulty in getting to spend time with their child, even via the telephone.

An alienated parent may eventually give up, feeling they will never regain the love of their now aggressive and defiant child.

Constant rejection is very hard to contend with, but retreat is not the best approach.

The child may be lost forever to her loving parent. She will also suffer irreparable psychological harm.

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Savvy parents read literature on the subject, consult a good family lawyer and a psychologist experienced in dealing with such matters. They never give up, always assuring their child that they will love and support them forever. The battle can, and must (in the interests of the child) be won.

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Rescue Remedies for Your Garden Despite the severe water shortages being experienced in parts of SA, a garden keeps growing, and so gardening should continue. Here are a few smart water wise tips for your garden that you can implement right now: • Take steps to save your most valued plants. Whether they are gifts from friends and relatives, collectable rarities, or your favourite flowers, you may consider moving them to pots or giving them preferential mulching and watering to survive.

• Insert watering tubes next to important shrubs. These can be made from two-litre cold-drink bottles or sawn-off sections of PVC pipe. Water poured down the watering tubes reaches the root zone without running away from the plant.

• By pruning or lightly trimming shrubs and fillers, you regain a balanced ratio between roots and foliage. Less water will be needed for a slightly smaller plant. Don’t cut back too much, as this will stimulate too much new growth (which requires more water).

• Keep your plants in good condition. It is still the growing season, and so you should still be feeding. Starving plants will be under even more stress, which makes them susceptible to diseases. Make use of slow release fertilisers.

• Cover large tracts of exposed soil in beds.

Exposure to wind, and the baking effect of sun, damages surface roots, and leads to evaporation of valuable water. Plant waterwise ground covers like portulaca, verbena, aptenia or felicia close together, to help shade and shelter the soil around your plants. Alternatively, make use of a thick mulch of bark chips, gravel, pine needles or dry grass clipping to cover exposed soil.

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Stay One Step Ahead Of Criminals Home security is an ever changing and fast developing industry, with new and more innovative measures being constantly developed. This puts a responsibility on any home owner to regularly reconsider the systems they have installed, to make sure it still offers the best possible and most effective protection.

“As technology develops, it offers a host of opportunities for private security companies to better protect their clients,” says ADT Security’s KwaZulu-Natal District Manager Ivan Govender.

It is not only security companies that are forced to up their game, explains Govender.

He says criminals too are becoming more sophisticated. “It ultimately means that residents have to be one step ahead of criminals and make sure they don’t become complacent.”

He urges the general public to request a security assessment with their respective security providers to ensure that they are safely protected, and that the best and most up to date technologies are in use.

Technology can be of great assistance and ADT has seen tremendous success in several areas across KZN in terms of microwave passives, ceiling detectors and panel tampers on security keypads. “These are all solutions to address modus operandis such as break-ins through the roof and damaging of panels before an alarm activation,” says Govender.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month mammographers on site to provide you with and mammography still remains the best care and excellence under one roof. Once means of early detection. your mammogram is complete, a report is automatically e-mailed to your referring Lake, Smit & Partners now offers the most doctor and your mammography images are advanced Mammography technology at digitally stored for life on their computer their dedicated “Just for Women” Digital system. They also offer ultrasound and Mammography Centre. They have recently bone mineral densitometry (BMD) services installed two state-of-the-art 3D Digital at the centre. They previously offered Tomosynthesis Mammography units at the mammography services at Westville, centre.

Crompton and Kingsway hospitals, however these units no longer provide the level of Why 3D Mammography? There is lower service they wish to offer their patients. radiation dosage and superior image These venues were closed on 1 May 2016. quality. 3D Mammography is a softer and gentler Mammogram and helps To book your annual mammogram, significantly with early detection. Their “Just or if you have any queries, please for Women” Digital Mammography Centre phone “Just for Women”” Digital offers dedicated parking in a stand-alone Mammography Centre on 087 310 4990 centre (not in a hospital environment). They or visit www.lakesmit.co.za. offer a lovely lounge area for you to relax and have a cup of tea and biscuits after A & T Medical Centre, 2nd Floor, 22 your Mammogram. The outpatient centre Hopelands Road, Overport, Durban. has a full time radiologist and specialist

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Dr Des@home: Soul Month When last did you sit down and have a quiet moment to nurse your soul?

October is the month during which we encourage women to take their bodies seriously. Women’s health is a combination of taking your body seriously enough to book that yearly pap smear that is way overdue and making the decision to examine your breasts once a month in your busy schedule. It is just as important to set aside some time for your soul to stay balanced and healthy! It is a huge challenge to take that hour out of your week for some reflection time, to listen to what your soul needs. We bend over backwards for our families, at work and everywhere we are needed. Pick up your diary, book those tests that can prevent disease and book a date with yourself – you deserve it!

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Breast Cancer Screening Doesn’t Have To Be Scary Breast cancer has become a prominent issue in women’s health in recent years.

Greater awareness has led to many more women taking preventative measures to ensure they catch the illness early or simply to rest easy knowing they have been screened and the results are clear.

Diagnostic mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breasts. This is performed when a person, their doctor or another health professional discovers unusual signs or symptoms in one or both breasts, such as a lump, tenderness, and nipple discharge or skin changes. The mammogram detects whether the changes in the breast have a benign (non- cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) appearance. This helps healthcare providers to decide on the appropriate treatment plan. Durban North Radiology Centre also provides other radiology services such as x-rays, general ultrasound procedures, 4D ultrasound and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) with BMI. Highly qualified and compassionate staff and a warm, inviting environment make Dr Bhayroo and Partners Inc. a provider of choice for women’s health care.

There are two main types of mammography procedures: Screening mammography is a low-dose x-ray examination of a woman’s breasts used to detect breast cancer when that cancer is too small to be felt as a lump.

Screening mammography is carried out on women who do not have any symptoms of breast disease. Your doctor would recommend a screening mammogram to detect breast cancer before it can be felt as a lump.

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Developmental and Special Needs Paediatrician Dr Ramsundhar is a developmental paediatrician practicing at St Augustine’s Hospital. She has undergone training under the guidelines of internationally regarded neurodevelopmental paediatricians and paediatric neurologists at Red Cross War Memorial Hospital. She is the only clinically trained and HPCSA certified developmental paediatrician in Kwazulu-Natal.

Her discipline of neurodevelopmental paediatrics differs from paediatric neurology. Developmental paediatrics is a sub-speciality that focuses on conditions that impact on a child’s developmental trajectory and behaviour. These pathologies include school failure, poor academic progress, specific learning disorders, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord defects. She also does assist with medico-legal assessments.

Dr Ramsundhar is an accredited practitioner of Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales and ADOS-2(Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule). ADOS is the internationally accepted gold standard diagnostic tool for autism. She has completed Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET 1) with the British Paediatric Neurology Association. She uses Botox in management of children with motor impairments. Dr Ramsundhar focuses on comprehensive and individualised management plans for children with impairments. She aims at uplifting the quality of life of children with special needs.

She is affiliated to the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), Paediatric Neurology and Development Association of South Africa (PANDA) and African Neurology Association (ACNA).

Contact Dr Nerica Ramsundhar on 031 – 201 2639 or admin@blossomingkidz.co.za.

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Chiropractic for Expectant Mums A question that many people ask is whether Chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy…

The simple answer is yes. Regular chiropractic adjustments can provide safe and effective relief for strained joints and muscles as they are pulled in new directions by the developing baby.

The most obvious benefits that a woman can experience when under chiropractic care are: Reduction in pain: The results of collaborative medical and chiropractic studies have clearly indicated that between 75%-85% of pregnant patients who received Chiropractic care when pregnant found notable pain relief.

Reduced labour and delivery time: Women who receive regular chiropractic care are taking care of their nervous system and many have found their bodies are better prepared to handle the process of childbirth. When the nervous system is functioning optimally, the whole body works as it should.

Improved foetal positioning: A properly balanced and open pelvis allows more room for the foetus to turn into a proper position to ease labour. With a balanced pelvis, babies have a greater chance of moving into the correct position for birth.

Improving poor posture: Many women have issues with back pain during pregnancy due to the extra weight they carry in the front of their body. Chiropractors can restore proper posture, and prevent the stress of pregnancy on the body from causing longterm pain and posture issues. Controlling the symptoms of pregnancy – Chiropractic care has been shown to reduce some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with pregnancy like nausea and musculoskeletal pain. Regular chiropractic care can help both mums and babies maintain optimal health during and after pregnancy.

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Weigh-Less: Your Journey to A Healthier You Mary Holroyd founded Weigh-Less Health and Weight Management in 1975, envisioning all the values and support that she wanted to receive as an overweight person. Weigh-Less was to incorporate all the tools and support that she needed to assist in losing her excess weight. Mary wanted a liveable, doable and affordable eating plan that would be founded on sound nutritional principles. With WeighLess, she knew that whatever weight was lost, it would be done in a healthy and sustainable way. The vision was to create an environment where members could come and feel secure and supported on their journey to their optimum weight. The idea would be to have groups, led by former overweight people who had empathy, and could support the members both individually, and as a group. Weigh-Less was built on these foundations – the WeighLess trilogy – the group experience, the group leader and the Weight Management Programme, with the member in the middle. Once you join Weigh-Less, your challenge becomes their challenge, and your success, their success!

With October being a month focussing on obesity, Weigh-Less is gearing up to assist more people than ever discover the best way to lose weight, without them having to give up any of their favourite food groups such as carbohydrates. As the only health and weight management organisation to be named an endorsement entity by the Department of Health, Weigh-Less offers all South Africans looking to retake their wellness and discover sustainable lifelong health, an opportunity to get onto the Weigh-Less Way in October.

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Down Syndrome Awareness National Down Syndrome day is observed on 20 October. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features. Many babies born with Down syndrome are diagnosed with the condition after birth and are likely to have: • Reduced muscle tone leading to floppiness (hypotonia) • Eyes that slant upwards and outwards • A small mouth with a protruding tongue • A flat back of the head • Below-average weight and length at birth.

What causes Down syndrome?

Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 in a baby’s cells. In the vast majority of cases, this isn’t inherited and is simply the result of a oneoff genetic change in the sperm or egg.

Life with Down syndrome Although there is no “cure” for Down syndrome, there are ways to help children with the condition develop into healthy and fulfilled individuals who are able to achieve the level of independence right for them.

This includes: • Access to good healthcare, including a range of different specialists.

• Early intervention programmes to provide support for children and parents. • Good parenting skills and an ordinary family life.

• Education and support groups to provide information and help for parents, friends and families. • Improved education and support has led to more opportunities for people with Down syndrome. These include being able to leave home, form new relationships, gain employment and lead largely independent lives.

If you would like more information about Psychologist, Personal Down syndrome, you can contact Trudy Chetty, of non-profit organisation, &founder Career Coaching You’re Magical – created to assist people with Down syndrome and their families.

E-mail: youremagical@webmail.co.za, trudychetty@webmail.co.za or phone 083 318 1276.

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Hair Solutions The colder months can wreak havoc on our hair. Here in Durban winter is officially over, but we have had some of our coldest days in spring! Here are some hair evils and how to fix them.

styling devices such as a curling iron or straightener. Rather use an ionic hair dryer which doesn’t deplete your hair of moisture.

The ions produced by an ionic hair dryer also help reduce static electricity.

Dull Hair The colder months can be particularly hard on your hair, causing it to lose colour and become dull and dry.

Solution: You can use a deep conditioner that will moisturise and rehydrate your hair, or you can get your hair dyed in a beautiful rich colour. Ask your hairdresser for Olaplex, which will repair your damaged hair and prevent further damage.

Itchy Scalp Being inside, where it is heated also affects your scalp – leaving it dry, and itchy. This can also lead to dandruff.

Solution: First and foremost, don’t scratch – this will just cause more damage and more dandruff. Use a product called Scalpicin which will help alleviate the itchiness. Try not to use too much shampoo too often as it has chemicals that can dry out your scalp.

Instead, to counteract the dryness, use a Static cleansing conditioner that moisturises and When the temperatures drop, there is hydrates your hair and scalp. less moisture in the air and the dry air causes static, making your hair stand Written by: Alex Mitchley. up and a nightmare to keep in form.

Solution: Hydrate your hair with a good shampoo and conditioner, and avoid heat

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Slim Down and Lash Up for Summer Lash & Tan is committed to providing clients with the best eyelash extensions, spray tanning and Laser lipo treatments on the market.

Lash extensions: Lash extensions are enhancements designed to add length, thickness and fullness to the natural eyelashes.

Specialised isolating techniques are used, where every single lash extension is applied to each natural eyelash to ensure a natural, elegant and fuller look which adds length and fullness to your existing natural eyelashes, ensuring you have damage-free lash extensions. There is no discomfort involved in the application and after the initial full set is applied, it is recommended that you have fills every two to three weeks to maintain the fullness of your lash extensions.

Slimming: The Lipo Slim Laser is the latest slimming and contouring system. It is designed to reduce unwanted fat without surgery. The laser penetrates through the skin to the hypodermis and makes the fat cells release glycerol, water and free fatty acids. The fat cell shrinks and collapses. The lymphatic system then removes the fatty liquids through your veins. The body needs to get the released liquids out through heat or energy in 24 hours to prevent it from turning back into fat cells – this is done through a FIR Sauna Treatment.​ They also offer Biominceur Body Wraps.

Contact Martie on 072 268 1566 or visit www.lashandtan.co.za.

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Radiant Summer Skin Summer is around the corner and we all want to put our best face forward. Here are five simple steps for radiant skin.

Exfoliation: The skin needs help with shedding dead skin cells. Skin Evolution recommends products containing AHAs (e.g. Glycolic or Lactic Acid) or BHAs (e.g.

Salicylic Acid) that gently ‘detach’ the old, dead skin cells to reveal brighter and healthier skin.

Moisturiser: No matter what your skin type, your skin needs a moisturiser to keep it plump, well hydrated and nourished.

Choose your moisturiser according to your skin type. You need a moisturiser that contains little or no oil but is highly hydrating if you have oily skin. A combination skin can use a moisturiser that has equal amounts of oil and hydration but a dry skin will require a moisturiser that is highly nourishing and hydrating.

Sunscreen: Choose a sunscreen with a broad/multi-spectrum UVA/UVB protection of no less than SPF20 and wear it daily. If

you are exercising or are in the water, wear a sunscreen that is water and sweat resistant and don’t forget to reapply.

Water: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin and body well hydrated. It helps to boost skin complexion and flush out toxins and has many other health benefits.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Eating fresh fruit and vegetables daily provides the body with vital nutrients to maintain a healthy body, and fruit and vegetables high in vitamin C and vitamin A maintain a skin’s vibrant, healthy glow.

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Perfect Bust this October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so what better time to focus on a nourishing massage cream that is formulated to protect and rehydrate the delicate décolletage area.

Tone and firm your bust with this antiageing cream – the Sh’Zen Cellular Boost for Neck and Bust (100ml) combines nourishing Shea Butter, Marula and Palm oils with toning and firming Grapefruit oils to keep the delicate skin around your neck and bust feeling silky soft and looking young and beautiful.

It contains Pink and White Pamplemousse essential oils, which work to tone and plump up delicate skin, firm the breasts – and give skin a delightful, fresh fragrance.

Pamplemousse also stimulates the lymphatic drainage system, which can help relieve inflammation and tenderness in the breast area. Marula oil, rich in antioxidants, helps to repair and rejuvenate damaged skin, while Shea Butter, Palm and Sesame oils, all deeply penetrating and intensely hydrating, improve skin elasticity. Massage daily into your neck and bust area to ensure your décolletage remains youthful, radiant and firm.

Cellular Boost Tissue Oil for Breasts This 100% natural blend of plant and essential oils is designed to keep the delicate breast area in top condition.

Soybean, Macadamia, Avocado, Apricot and Sweet Almond oils protect, nurture and rehydrate skin, while Pamplemousse oils tone, firm, energise and refresh. A daily massage with this nourishing oil will replenish lost moisture, improve skin tone and texture – and leave skin beautifully fragranced.

Contact Claudette on 082 494 4271.

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Toys R Us Review 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! Yo-Kai Watch When something strange or inexplicable happens, there is probably a mischievous Yo-Kai behind it. With the launch of the brand new Yo-kai Watch series on Cartoon Network, Hasbro is excited to bring the YoKai watch and medals to Toys R Us. The YoKai medals unlock a magical Yo-Kai world, providing kids with access to a fantasy experience that Hasbro is building across toys, games and digital.

There are three ways to play with every Yo-Kai Medal: 1. Imagine summoning Yo-Kai by inserting the medal into the Yo-Kai Watch toy to hear the character’s name, tribe song, and other sounds.

2. Discover the wacky world of the Yo-Kai by scanning Yo-Kai Medals with the Yo-Kai Watch Land app.

3. Collect Yo-Kai Medals and store them in the Yo-Kai Medallium Collection Book.

Yo-Kai Watch has it all when it comes to great children’s entertainment and with over 100 collectable medals to explore, children will be able to experience their own world of Yo-Kai adventure.

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Little Live Pets Little Live Pets are the perfect way for your child to have the experience of their very own pet. The range features a turtle, a frog, a mouse and a bird. Each toy fits in the palm of a child’s hand and responds to touch just like a real pet. The toys are ideal for children aged five and up.

fun, children can record up to 10 seconds of sound that the bird will respond to. If you talk to it, it will repeat what you say.

Little Live Pets Turtle – is the cutest pet friend that moves and acts very similarly to the real thing. The turtle can swim in water and walk on land – just like a real turtle!

Each turtle has a colourful shell design.

Little Live Pets Mouse – These little mice can definitely be invited into the house. They are cute and are full of personality. These adventurous little mice love to scamper, scurry and explore. They’ll make you squeal with delight.

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The Little Live Pets are available at toy stores and retailers. For more information go to www.facebook.com/ primatoys or follow @PrimaToys.

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How natural are Huggies Wipes?

Little ones are unpredictable – you never know when there will be a milk burp, a hand full of mud, the nappy of all nappies or a pumpkin smear across their foreheads that needs to be cleaned. This is why most parents won’t leave the house without a pack of wipes.

Baby wipes have been around for ages and have to be one of the handiest inventions of all time. Huggies Wipes are made differently and offer moms a great cleaning solution.

Unlike other wipes on the market, Huggies Baby Wipes are made from three layers of a unique material that contains 65% natural fibres. They clean gently, locking away the mess and quickly refreshing baby’s sensitive skin.

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Huggies has gone one step further to showcase just how natural their wipes are by introducing a new 360ᵒ, virtual reality video. The video shows the viewer how natural and pure Huggies Baby Wipes are – natural enough to sprout a bean!

Most of us are familiar with the simple science experiment from school where the bean was placed between moistened cotton wool and a container. Because this environment is pure and free of any nasties the bean thrives and grows. Huggies tested this with their wipes and the bean sprouts when it is nestled between the wipes and the container.

Try your own bean experiment at home and share your pictures with on the Huggies social media platforms – Facebook HuggiesSA and @huggies_sa on Twitter and Instagram – they would love to see them.

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What to do when a child goes missing Having your child go missing is any parent’s worst nightmare, and there are a few things that can be done which bust myths about reporting a missing child.

The statistics are shocking – a child goes missing every five hours and the SAPS received a total of 1 697 cases in 2013 alone.

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“To report a missing child one needs to go to your nearest South African Police Station and complete a SAPS 55 form.” Additional information that parents need to have with them when reporting a missing child is what the child was last wearing, a picture of the child and where the child went missing.

“These may all seem like obvious things but when the situation arises, it may be the last thing on your mind.

Cartrack has joined the fight to reunite our country’s missing children with their loved ones by supporting Missing Children SA, to help recover these precious ones. “We are encouraging the public to get involved with the campaign to help reunite missing children with their families, by following Cartrack on Facebook and sharing the missing posts,” concludes Jacqui.

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Biting Babies and Toddler Tantrums

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Embarrassing, frustrating (or painful!) as they may be, biting and temper tantrums are a normal part of your child’s development. It’s helpful for parents to equip themselves (and their little ones) to cope with this behaviour.

How to deal with biting and temper tantrums Identify the cause of the behaviour. Once you have considered what your child is trying to communicate through their biting or tantrum, you can respond with understanding.

Reward positive behaviour. If your toddler is seeking attention through a temper tantrum, leave the room. Rather reward them with attention each time they display positive behaviour.

Give them a sense of control. Choices provide the child with a sense of control over the situation and can prevent a tantrum from beginning. Give them simple choices, such as, “would you like to wear your pink or blue shirt today?”

State the desired behaviour. Let your child know the behaviour you would like them to demonstrate.

Prepare for change. Children sometimes need time to process the end of an activity.

This will allow them time to complete their game and mentally process the transition from one activity to another.

Use songs and games. Songs, stories and games can be used to initiate a given task, establish routine and make boring activities fun!

Teaching responsibility for chosen actions.

When toddlers hit, bite or kick during a temper tantrum, they don’t always understand that their behaviour hurts the other person. Some ways to teach them that this behaviour is unacceptable include: • Removing your child from the situation.

• Talking to your toddler to try find out what is worrying them. • Praising acceptable and positive behaviour.

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Why You Should We Limit Your Children’s Screen Time Our kids are growing up in a technological age. They are confronted with tablets, smartphones, laptops, DSTV and so much more. Your phone is seen as part of your image and our kids want the latest and greatest.

So why should we limit them? The biggest concern is that kids are not spending enough time outside playing. According to research, a child younger than two who watches television has a 15% higher risk of developing ADD/ADHD. Thus a child under two should not be exposed to ANY screen time.

Another big concern is that parents don’t play with their children anymore. Most families are dual income households and mom and dad work full day and are too tired to play with their kids. Toddlers don’t know how to play any more as they are not used to thinking up games. Screen time takes away creativity.

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• Spend time playing outside with your kids doing gross motor tasks – kicking a ball, rolling down a hill, playing in the sand pit or sliding down a slide.

• Have their vision and eye-muscle functioning evaluated by an optometrist.

• If you suspect that your child has poor postural control – take your child to an occupational therapist.

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What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay is a common health problem, second in prevalence only to the common cold. Tooth decay in infants and very young children is often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay. Baby bottle tooth decay happens when a baby is fed with milk, formula or fruit juice and the baby falls asleep with some liquid remaining in the mouth. The same problem can arise when a young child nurses from the breast for a long stretch of time because breast milk also contains sugar.

The sugars in the milk or juice combine with the bacteria in the mouth to form acid that dissolve the immature enamel. Newly erupted baby teeth are very vulnerable to decay. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for tooth decay to develop.

Here are a few simple steps that can help stave off baby bottle tooth decay:

containing anything but water.

• Have the child drinking from a cup by 9 to 12 months old.

• Do not dip the pacifier in anything sweet such as honey, sugar or gripe water.

• Clean the child’s teeth by wiping them with a cloth or brushing them after eating or drinking.

• Visit the dentist or oral hygienist sometime after the first tooth comes in and before the child’s first birthday. Damage caused by baby bottle tooth decay is often not diagnosed until the child has a severe problem, because many parents do not schedule regular dental exams for their small children.

• Don’t put a child to sleep with a bottle

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Written by Kathy Dolloway, Oral Hygienist, Holistic Oral Health

Educated Life

Master Quest Moments: Word Nerd – Reading Know-How One of the key ways to get information is through reading. Sadly though, it’s one of the skills many of our students lack. While schools are meant to provide education, I’m a strong believer that reading and the love of books should be something parents need to instil, right from day one. I encourage parents to set aside at least two reading sessions a week. For younger kids, parents could read bedtime stories, asking the kids to point at and repeat certain words. They can also be asked to re-enact or retell the story. For older kids, there should be independent reading sessions scheduled. A great task is to get the kids to watch a movie, and then read the book it was based on. The kids can discuss the similarities and differences between the book and movie. Bring reading and spelling into everyday life by having a family message board. You and the family can add messages, plan the menu, as well as add reminders. Bring technology into learning by creating a family chat group – have a quiz of the day. Kids take an interest in something when they can relate or find a common link, so take note of their likes and interests. Happy reading!

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What You Can Do To Reduce Education Costs Educate yourself about the options and costs of providing for your child’s education.

Understand the challenge you have ahead and plan for it.

contribute but friends and co-workers could be convinced to contribute towards the gift that will keep on giving in lieu of soon to be discarded gimmicks. Give your plan a chance to work. Be disciplined in your savings and your strategy. Understand how your investments will perform under different conditions so you manage your expectations and stay the course during the tough times.

Avoid an all or nothing approach. Even if you cannot put away the prescribed amount, you should still contribute what you can. Life changes and you may get opportunities to make up the shortfall. In any case would it not be better to have covered half of all fees rather than none at all?

Choose which levels of education to target – since primary education has the smallest lead time (six years) it is usually more beneficial to target longer dated secondary (14 years) and tertiary (19 years) objectives if you have to choose. Understand that time is the biggest advantage you have – start saving and investing as early as possible to allow compound returns to work in your favour. Prioritise education savings as a financial goal – make sure decisions around rival financial targets incorporate what you are trying to achieve. Saving a lump-sum If you feel overwhelmed get some of R120 000 on a new car purchase (and professional help! investing it) could feasibly cover your child’s entire tertiary tuition costs.

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Life at Junglecubs • Warm, happy environment • Registered with the Dept of Education • Excellent, structured educational programme • Help with potty training • Perfect balance of learning, play & stimulation • Nutritious, preservative free meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks all day) • Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist on board

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Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast: Getting to the Heart of What Matters After having gained experience teaching all the pre-primary age groups, and in leadership as principal of Westville PrePrimary, Rose Humphries joined the Crawford family in 1998 as a Grade 0 teacher and was appointed as principal of Crawford Pre-Primary in the same year.

“Young children learn so much when actively involved in their acquisition of knowledge and teachers should strive to provide as many of these learning opportunities as possible for their pupils.

As a teacher I hatched snake eggs, silkworm eggs and hen eggs and the excitement, interest and total buy-in these activities generated, proved to me the value of hands on learning. I always encourage my teachers to provide as many opportunities as possible where the children can explore, discover, think and problem-solve.”

“I am privileged to work with a cohesive team of experienced and dedicated teachers who ensure that each child is made to feel special and benefits from the Crawford ‘magic’. Our school encompasses diverse cultures and our pupils are encouraged to show respect for others’ cultures, feelings, ideas and belongings. When children of such a young age are educated in this type of environment they learn to be more accepting of others,” says Rose.

“At Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast we give the children as many opportunities as possible to develop the skills that they will need to help ensure their future success – collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. Our educational challenge is to ensure that the children have as much fun as possible while learning, as this will help ensure a positive attitude to lifelong learning.”

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A Hamptons child is a happy child. We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best!

We remember these words: “I can!”

We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils (CAPS) • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES (19 or less) • EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS • Air conditioned classrooms • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school • Registered with the Department of Education Limited space available. We are offering grades 1,2,3, 4 & 5. Coming in 2017 grade 6.

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

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Playgroup Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast

Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast Playgroup offers children the opportunity of learning through play activities in a caring, happy and safe environment. Our play area is specifically designed to meet the needs of your child and we pride ourselves on our dedicated, qualified staff and support assistants.

- The Playgroup is for children from the age of 2 years - We have a maximum of 12 children in each group - School fees include breakfast, morning snack and lunch - School hours are from 07:30 - 12:30 - Aftercare facility available from 12:30 - 16:30 CrawfordSchoolsTM North Coast (Age 2 - Grade 12) boarding available from Grade 8 - Grade 12 Watson Highway, Westbrook, 2240 Tel: 032 943 3684 0860 724665 I www.crawfordschools.co.za

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

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Enrolments for 2017 now open • Ages 3 months to 4yrs • A home away from home • Safe & secure environment • Structured learning facility • All meals and beverages provided • Babysitting Services Ring Time includes: • Craft lessons • Baker baker • Singing • Dancing • Story-telling • Numerical • ABCs • Shapes Optional extras: Pottery

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Cornerstone is a remedial facilitated school, with the sole intention of educating children who need a little extra attention.

Areas of interest: • Autism • ADD/ADHD • Learning difficulties • Children needing specialised attention • Remedial focus • Problematic behaviour Benefits: • Suited to your child’s specific needs • Professional educator who uses a variety of teaching methods • Social interaction with other kids • Study skills • Increased self esteem • Very small class

Lays the best foundation upon which to build further education.

A hands on learning programme develops the whole child, providing stimulation through music, drama, art, ballet, ball skills, gymnastics, fantasy play, construction, puzzles & books and playground activities.

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MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE We are the official feeder school for Hamptons Primary School (Grades 1 - 4)

• Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Extra Activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz • In-house Speech Therapist

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Enrolments open for 2017 • 3 months – 5 years (depending on branch) • Half & Full Day/Aftercare • Small Classes & Qualified Staff • Development & Stimulation Programmes • CAPS & REGGIO Inspired Curriculum • Baby Massage & Gym • Cooked Meals & Snacks • Parent Camera Surveillance System FRAnCHISE OPPORtUnItIES AvAILABLE Head Office: Judy 083 616 0633

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Supplies needed: • Spoon • 2 Teaspoons (10g) baking soda • Balloon • 1/3 cup (90ml) white vinegar • Old water bottle

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The experiment: Using the spoon, put the baking soda into the balloon. Pour the vinegar into the bottle until it’s about one-third full.

Keeping the baking soda in the body if the balloon, stretch the mouth over the bottle’s opening. Then dump the baking soda from the balloon onto the bottle.

The outcome: As the vinegar and baking soda mix, a gas – carbon-dioxide – is created. It is a byproduct of vinegar and baking soda reacting together, and the balloon blows up.

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When they mix, it causes a reaction and carbonic acid is formed, separating into babbles of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water.

The Co2 has nowhere to go except up into the balloon, causing it to inflate.

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Try this! Bounce your balloon. Does it bounce as easily as a regular airfilled balloon? The CO2 gas is heavier than air.

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Many parents feel the pressure Thank O&O Westville.” to host a top class birthday - Phindile Pru Zulu. party for their child’s birthday “A trillion thank-yous to – but in this fast paced world, Bianca and her amazing many of us lack the time and team. Thanks for helping resources to plan that perfect me celebrate my little ones party. Let O&O Café in Westville birthday at such short notice. take the pressure off with their The food and service was top awesome and convenient party class. Definitely worth a visit. packages. O&O Café’s talented You will not be disappointed.” team and party planner will - Melissa Lawler-Wyatt. make your child’s special day a “Thank you to all at O&O. truly memorable one! They can assist with Jordan and his friends had a fantastic day themes, décor, catering and entertaining. at his party today. Service and food were Jumping castles, jungle gyms, pizza-making superb!” - Jenna Van Greunen. and other fun things can all be arranged.

They have a variety of packages available, Visit www.oandocafe.co.za to suit any budget. for more information or call them on 031 – 266 1391.

Here’s what people are saying about O&O Café parties: WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a “My boy’s birthday party was so much fun fantastic O&O Café Birthday Party for yesterday. Thanks to Bianca the co-ordinator! ten children worth R1000 to give away.

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Party Game: Take the Matchbox Challenge If you’re a parent who prefers to host your child’s birthday party at home instead of going to a party venue, this game will be great fun for children of all ages to play – and it gets them exploring outdoors!

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Make sure every player has an empty matchbox – all the same size. Giant matchboxes are definitely cheating (and are also too big for elves, in case you were wondering).

You have 15 minutes (or as long as you decide) to fill your matchbox with as many things as you can find – a pebble, leaf, twig, small feather, blade of grass – whatever will fit in. At the end of the game, add up the points, one for each different item – and see who has won! Have a prize for the winner.

Variation: You could give each child a list of items they have to collect in their matchbox and the one who collects all of them first wins a prize.

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Magic Play Dough This play dough really is magic! It is so easy (and cheap) to make, it lasts for months and it’s soft and silky! It also makes a great activity for tiny tots at a birthday party.

Set aside for a few minutes and knead when cool enough to touch. Split it into as many balls as you would like and knead in a different colour food colouring for each ball.

Ingredients: (This makes a big ball).

• 2 cups baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) • 1 cup corn flour (corn starch/Mazina) • 1.5 cups water • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil • Food colouring

Tip: A small amount of food colouring goes a long way – use one or two drops to start with and adjust the colour to your preference. If you are going to make only one colour, add the food colouring to the water before you start cooking – it’s much easier that way!

How to Make Magic Play Dough: Add all the ingredients to a pot. Stir well before cooking. The corn flour will initially be hard to stir, but it will all come together and turn into a runny liquid.

Put it onto the stove and cook until it turns into a thick mush and becomes really hard to stir. It will be a little more sticky than the play dough will end up once it is cooled and kneaded.

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Diary Dates OCTOBER AWARENESS DAYS • Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Mental Health Awareness Month • 1: International Day for Older Persons • 1: National Inherited Disorder Day • 9: Partnership against AIDS Anniversary • 13: World Sight Day • 9 – 15 Oct National Nutrition Week • 10: World Mental Health Day • 1: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day • 12: World Arthritis Day • 12 – 20: World Bone and Joint Week • 15: Global Hand Washing Day • 15: National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 15-19: National Obesity Week • 16: World Food Day • 16: World Spine Day • 17: World Trauma Day • 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty • 20: National Down Syndrome Day • 20: World Osteoporosis Day • 24: World Polio Day • 28 Oct – 3 Nov: World Stroke Week • 29: World Stroke Day ARTS & CULTURE • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 - 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

• 4 Oct (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Liz, 031 – 564 6903, 083 701 0580.

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

BUSINESS NETWORKING • 6 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 8am – 10.30am, KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban, R160 members, R180 non-members, 031 – 266 2892, info@kznwib.co.za, www.kznwib.co.za.

• 12 Oct, 7.30am, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, www.umhlangawomenachievers. co.za.

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

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

• 2 Oct, 9.30am, 2016 BIKERS4HOPE CAMPAIGN, meet at NPN Auto Centre (Shell Garage), St John’s Avenue, Pinetown, R80pp, Rui Rodrigues, 082 800 4108, ruicma@gmail.com, Allison Ekstrand, 079 881 3056, allison@sunflowerfund.org.za.

• 8 Oct, 9.30am, SUNFLOWER FUND DOGGY FUN

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• 8 Oct, 7pm, ANNUAL JES FOORD FOUNDATION BALL, Durban Jewish Club, MC Darren Maule, Dress code: My Fair Lady, formal, R500pp, debbie@ etcevents.co.za.

• 27 Oct (last Thurs monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, GOLDEN PAW SOCIETY, Kloof & Highway SPCA tea garden, 29 Village Road, Kloof, Barbara, 031 – 764 1212, fundraising@kloofspca.co.za.

• 28 Oct, 6pm, ANNUAL SUNFLOWER CELEBRATION, Sea Cottage Room, Greyville Convention centre, R250pp, Allison Ekstrand on allison@sunflowerfund. org.za or 031 – 266 1148.

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

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

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

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct (Wed), 9.30am, CAKE DECO WORKSHOPS, Overport, 082 050 0091, 076 997 7617.

COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 Oct, PAM’S SWIM SCHOOL DURBAN NORTH, daily lessons, 46 Kelvin Place, Durban North, 084 444 6815, travelpamvdb@gmail.com, www. swimminglessonsdurban.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & CORPORATE LADIES’ WORKSHOPS, Jacqui, accentuatehairandmakeup@gmail.com.

• 1 – 31 Oct, MAKEUP COURSES, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & LADIES WORKSHOPS, Claudette, 076 955 0327, info.beautybeyond@ gmail.com.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various dates & times, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, Morningside, Durban Massage Courses, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/DMCmassage.

• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS & BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@gmail.com, 082 434 6000.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, R600pp (5 weeks), Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@holisticbaby.co.za, www.holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS,

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• 1 – 31 Oct, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, www.kznbusinesstraining. co.za, 031 – 267 1229, nikki@kznbiz.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (weekdays), various times, DAILY SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, Janine, jay9cc@ gmail.com, 083 286 5656.

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

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

• 1 – 31 Oct, various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, alison@infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www.infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (various days), 9am – 12pm, GLASS BEAD MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS (Italian Murano Glass), Umlaas Road, Mandi Saunders, 072 266 9188, saunders.mandi71@gmail.com.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct, (Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998pp, Liz, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail. com.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, Hazel, healthtre@outlook.com, 083 400 5924.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Tues), 9am – 12pm, MOSAIC CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS, R150pp, Just Imagine Mosaics Studio, Kloof, 083 782 7810, Sheila@ kznmosaics.co.za, www.kznmosaics.co.za.

• 5 Oct – 9 Nov (every Wed), 5.30pm – 6.30pm, ADULT ACTING CLASS – DRAMA FUN, Durban Actors Studio, 168 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Durban, R700pp, gill@durbanactorsstudio.co.za, www. durbanactorsstudio.co.za.

• 13, 20, 27 Oct, 3, 10 Nov (Wed), 6.30pm – 9pm, HYPNOBIRTHING ANTENATAL COURSE, Westville, Callen, 082 538 1173, callen.gerrits@gmail.com, www.gentlewelcome.co.za.

EDUCATION • 1 – 31 Oct (various days & times), COMPUTER EXTRAMURAL LESSONS/E-LEARNER COMPUTER COURSES, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za, www. computers4kids.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various

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schools in KZN, Kathy, 031-705 7744, orders@ books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 31 Oct, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@ telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 31 Oct, ONLINE TECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMPS, Compukids, R995 per year, 081 835 8270, info@ compukids.me, www.compukids.me.

• 3 – 6 Oct, 9am – 1pm, STUDY SKILLS COURSE, for students who want to know what type of learner they are and learn strategies to study effectively, Kip McGrath Umhlanga or Bluff, Tracy, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath.co.za, tracy@kipumhlanga.co.za, R3200pp or quote “Mum’s Mail” for a 10% discount.

ENTERTAINMENT • 30 Sept – 2 Oct, IT TAKES TWO, Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R140pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, events. durbantheatre.com.

• 1 – 9 Oct, AMADEUS ROCKS!, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway, 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard.durban, gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za.

• 2 Oct, 12.30pm, MATTHEW MOLE ALBUM LAUNCH, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway, R165pp, 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard.durban, gateway@ barnyardtheatres.co.za.

• 3 Oct, 7.30pm, GUY BUTTERY AND THE ODEION STRING QUARTET, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, R120pp at the door, 031 – 260 2296.

• 11 Oct – 15 Jan 2016, HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway, 031 – 566 3045, www.barnyard.durban, gateway@barnyardtheatres. co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has two pairs of tickets to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

• 14 – 23 Oct, THE CHAIN – THE FLEETWOOD MAC STORY, Rhumbelow Theatre, Aliwal Theatre, Umkomaas, R120pp, bring picnic baskets, Barbara, 039 – 973 1105, 083 778 1469.

LEISURE • 30 Sept – 7 Oct, 7am – 5pm, MOMMY FAYE’S HOLIDAY CLUB, Glen Anil, R120pp per day, Faye, 083 941 8964, mommyfayes@gmail.com.

• 1 Oct, 6am, FUN IN THE DUN OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL, Hazelmere Dam, R250pp/R600pp (VIP), Computicket, 031 – 512 5000, www.fitsfest.co.za.

• 1 Oct, 6am, FUN IN THE SUN – OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL, Hazelmere Dam, Nicola Edley, 031 – 512 5000, www.fitsfest.co.za.

• 1 Oct (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Cnr Simbithi Drive & Leonora Drive, Ballito,

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• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 10am – 11am, FUN FOR KIDS – CRAFTS & BAKING, R250pp, Christene Pillay, 078 535 7862, christenepillay9@gmail.com.

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

• 1 – 31 Oct, DURBAN SURF AND YOGA RETREATS, info@surfsupyoga.co.za, www.surfsupyoga.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Sat), 9am – 11am, MODEL DYNAMICS MODELLING LESSONS, Scouts Hall, Virginia Circle (opposite Checkers), Sandra/Dee, 083 356 1317, modeldynamics@eject.co.za.

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

• 1 – 31 Oct, various days and times, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North, Christine, 084 444 9377, yoga@absamail.co.za, www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, various days & times, YOGA, KATHAK DANCE, BELLY DANCE & BOLLYWOOD DANCE, Rangeelaa Dance Institute, Umhlanga, Anishka, 082 454 1732, dance@rangeelaa.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

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

• 2 Oct, 7.30am, HUMAN & HOUND HIKE, trail hike through Mazarat Farm, R50pp with dog, mazaratrescue@gmail.com.

• 2 Oct, 9am – 4pm, THE LA LUCIA ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FAIR, La Lucia Mall, lower ground floor, free entry, Sandy, 082 705 4882.

• 2 Oct & 4 Dec, 9.30am – 4pm, THE LA LUCIA ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FAIR, La Lucia Mall, lower ground floor, free entry, Sandy, 082 705 4882.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Sun), 12pm – 5pm, DRUMSHACK GROUP DRUMMING EXPERIENCE, The Stables Market, Jacko Jackson Drive, Durban, Jonathan, 083 704 4879, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org.

• 2 – 9 Oct, DAILY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, Wild Waves Water Park, Wild Coast Sun Resort, www. suninternational.com/wild-coast-sun/activities/ wild-waves-water-park/.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www. gibagorge.co.za.

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• 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct (Wed), PENSIONERS’ DAY, Marilyn’s Tea House at Kloof & Highway SPCA, 19 Village Road, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212, teagarden@kloofspca.co.za, www.kloofspca.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www. h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 7 – 9 Oct, DHS 150TH U16 WATER POLO FESTIVAL, Durban High School, Jean Le Roux, 031 – 277 1500, www.durbanhighschool.co.za.

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

• 16 Oct, 8am – 5pm, TSOGA SUN AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC, Durban, www.shova.co.za.

• 28 – 30 Oct, THE GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW DURBAN, Durban Exhibition Centre, R100pp, www. goodfoodandwineshow.co.za.

• 29 Oct (last Sat monthly), 9am – 4pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Sibaya Casino, Brenda, 083 780 1953, brenda@ ghekkoevents.co.za.

• 30 Oct, 8.30am & 12.30am, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www. umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

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

• 1 Oct (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

• 1 Oct (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea, ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET, 031–201 1828.

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

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 6.30am – 11.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni, Christine, 083 777 1553, info@ shongwenimarket.co.za, www.shongwenimarket. co.za.

• 2 Oct (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST

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• 2 Oct (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, BULWER MARKET, Bulwer Park, Glenwood, Darryl, 072 820 3513, Darryl@wholefood.co.za, www.wholefood. co.za.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, Lyn, 083 262 3693, lyn.wilson.ad@gmail.com.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www. facebook.com/themorningtrade.

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

• 8 Oct (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL MUSEUM MARKET, Queens Ave, Westville, 084 332 4101, Eve, evezabora@webmail. co.za.

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

• 27 Oct (last Thurs monthly), 5pm – 10pm, various venues, WHOLE FOOD NIGHT MARKET, 076 862 1547, markets@wholefood.co.za.

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

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

• 30 Oct (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, wonder@ wondermarket.co.za, www.wondermarket.co.za.

• 30 Oct (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, FOOD & CRAFT MARKET, Glenwood, Tracey, tracey@wholefood.co.za.

• 30 Oct (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, MARVELOUS MARKET HOSTED BY MAZARAT ANIMAL RESCUE, Waterfall Library, Carla, 084 491 1452, mazaratrescue@gmail.com.

BANTING SUPPORT GROUP, The Tree-house Coffee Shop, Northlands Primary School, Gleneagles Drive, Durban North, R350 per month, www. bantingbuddies.com.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct (1st Wed monthly), 6pm – 7pm, Westville Baptist Church, WESTVILLE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 083 440 1771, Deon, 082 498 3975.

• 6 Oct (1st Thurs monthly), 6.30pm – 8.30pm, GRACE COUNSELLING PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Umhlanga Campus, 400 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Karen Badenhorst, 031 – 575 9300 or counselling@grace.za.org.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS & LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 10 Oct (2nd Mon monthly), 7pm, NATAL ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING, Parkhill Bowling club, off Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North, 083 790 8686, www.natalorchidsociety.co.za.

• 11 Oct (2nd Tues monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@telkomsa.net.

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

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

NATURE/OUTDOORS • 15 Oct (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620.

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

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Meet the Disney princesses’ new best friends – the Palace Pets! In this new instalment, children aged six to nine are introduced to Princess Tiana’s sweet kitten named Lily. There is no doubt that they will love this new instalment in this early chapter book series with a collectible bookmark inside!

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• Disney Alice in Wonderland adapted by T.T Sutherland. Based on the screenplay by Linda Woolverton, produced by Richard D.Zanuck, Joe Ruth, Suzanne Todd & Jeniffer Todd and directed by Tim Burton.

Just beyond our world lies a place where madmen share their tea with hares and dormice. A queen enjoys a tyrannous reign, while terrifying beasts and immaterial felines roam her kingdom. There is a simple way into this world, and a young woman named Alice has found it. Join her as she travels down the rabbit hole and into a place called Underland.

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