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Issue 142 • Durban • February 2017

Cover Stars Addison Hack & Paige Stein

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Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Operations Director: Andrew Arthur • andrew@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 0) Joeleen Botha • joeleen@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Mellisa Siniselloo • mellisa@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 6) Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Addison Hack and Paige Stein Photographer: Steph Stein Photography, 082 644 1777 steph@stephstein.co.za, www.stephstein.co.za

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Editor’s Life

Happy New Year Happy New Year to all our lovely and loyal Durban readers from myself, Andrew and the whole of the Mum’s Mail Team!

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Well what a start to the New Year this has been – we opened the office on 3rd Jan and got off to a flying start with our calendars and sorting out the distributions. Since then it has been nonstop with getting ready for the Feb issues and I already feel like I’ve been at work for 6 months! All the hard work I spent on relaxing and topping up my tan over the holidays is now just a distant memory!

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The start of the year is a time when lots of people make resolutions – ‘I need to get fit, I need to lose weight, I need to have a better work/life balance, I need to move house, I need to change my car…’ Whatever you want to do or need to do, don’t stress too much about it. Yes, it’s good to have a positive attitude at the beginning of the year but if you don’t manage to reach all of your goals, don’t worry! Life is about enjoying it, not beating yourself up for what you haven’t achieved – “manana, manana”, there is always tomorrow!

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Have a wonderful February and as it’s the month of ‘luuurve’, I hope your month is full of joy, laughter, happiness and especially luuurve!

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Meet The Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Stars

Our stunning cover stars are three-yearolds Addison Hack and Paige Stein. They met last year while at the same playschool, and both moms and daughters have been great friends ever since! The girls just adore each other and say they are best friends.

Addison’s parents are Cindy and Ryan Hack. Cindy is a Schools Marketer for University of the Free State and she is captain of the South African Women’s Indoor Hockey team. Ryan is the director of Jimbu Media. “Addi is a gentle little soul who has a zest for life. She absolutely loves animals, especially horses and dolphins. Her favourite thing to do is go to Flag Animal Farm, uShaka and horse riding. Addi loves music and spending lots of time in the pool under water!” says Cindy. As a family they enjoy spending time outdoors – at the beach, in the pool or in nature – with some hockey thrown in too, of course!

Paige’s parents are Steph and Dominic Stein. Steph is a photographer, with a passion for newborn, kids’ and family photography. Dominic runs a small engineering company. “Paige is a caring, gentle natured girl who loves animals and people alike. She loves doing arts and crafts and she is a happy girl who is always making mom and dad laugh with her witty and mischievous sense of humour. She has been spoken to in French since she was born and understands every word and gets to say a few words back to mom and the rest of the Mauritian family,” says Steph. Together they love spending time together at the beach, camping and being in the great outdoors, where there are no complications or distractions. Written by Sarah Mackintosh

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Everyday Life

Childhood Stress Once upon a long time ago, the abbreviation ‘LOL’ used to mean ‘lots of love’, but no longer peeps. FOMO, TBR, or the act of being ‘unliked’, unfriended or unfollowed – these are no train smash for us all-knowing, lessis-more adults, but what about our young impressionable adolescents? Worldwide, many teens have sacrificed their precious lives in lieu of the overwhelming emotions or stress attached to these forms of social acceptance. For adolescents the struggle is real, the risks are overwhelming. Take a moment to remember your plight as a growing child – there was intense pressure to fit-in and please people. However, this need was easier to sooth as our privacy was maintained and this was solely manageable by us, not “Google”. Research was factual, not opinionated. Expectations were realistic. Life was simple! Today, life is branded. Our young people are too naive to realise the difference between appearance and reality. They are not emotionally equipped to decode the true meaning behind an abbreviated slang. Are we? How often have we been tricked into interactions with distrustful adults? Can you imagine the level of difficulty for a young unexperienced person? As protectors, we parents need to take a stance to be more involved in the emotional well-being of our children. As consistently as we monitor their academic performance, we have to monitor their emotional intelligence. How? Children need to be taught how to cope with the unavoidable life partner to humans – stress! The “School of Heart” team is a non-profit organisation that has created unique workshops for children, couples and families to identify and cope with stress using positive coping strategies. Restore your heartbeat! LOL 2017!

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Everyday Life

New Year’s Resolutions Goals are good, but beware of too many. Here’s some advice on setting the right number and level of goals to keep you engaged, not overwhelmed. There is a way to easily manage your goals all the way through the year: don’t set too many. When it comes to our minds, variety is good but it’s a proven fact that too much of it makes it even more challenging to accomplish a desired result. The same works for when we’re setting ourselves in motion to achieve new heights in the year ahead. Printwild has taken steps to first reflect on 2016 and find out the key areas for improvement. They held a staff workshop where team members got to reflect on one thing they got most frustrated about in 2016, two things they would do to change it and three things that they absolutely loved about the year. The results have been incredible: the focus all came down to common aspects which they can now use to develop goals. By limiting yourself to fewer options and goals, you are automatically training your brain to look in fewer directions so it becomes easier to make the decision of which way to go. Whether it’s a small choice or a big choice, the best number of choices to go with is always two to three. Anything more and your brain will concentrate more on remembering the choices rather than the benefits of each one. Head over to the Printwild blog to find out more: www.printwild.co.za/blog. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has an A0 canvas print from Printwild to give away (valued at R1 800). Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. 9

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Everyday Life

Readers’ Life

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e-slate to practise hand writing, learning to write the alphabet and drawing etc. It is especially useful to disabled children who can’t hear or speak – they can communicate using the e-Slate. Hitech’s handy e-Slate can also be used as a message board at home or at the office. The main features of e-Slates are: • Durable shatterproof screen • Pressure-sensitive writing surface • Replaceable battery with over two years’ battery life • More than 100 000 impressions • Single click erase • No chalk, no marker, no sketch pens, no clumsiness

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Everyday Life

Family Love Family love – we all live off of it, it is the survival kit that gets you through each day. We all have a family, whether it be the one that we are born into or the people that we surround ourselves with that have been given the privilege of adopting the title of family. Our unique personalities are created from the nourishment that we receive from family. There is no bond that is as strong as that of the bond that is shared between family. I have had the experience of two types of family – firstly the family that I was born into. Our family love was built on dishonesty. They broke me down before I was given the opportunity to build myself up. I was stuck in a family that only took notice of me when they needed something. That all changed when someone walked into my life and took me into their family. For six years I have been a part of a new family, a family that is my comfort and my happiness. Their love and support was unconditional. I was able to finally find who I truly am because of this family, their loving words rebuilt me into the person that I am today. Their encouragement helped me find success, their hearts warmed my soul. Surround yourself with people that make a positive impact in your life and who bring out the best in you. Time heals wounds and with the comfort and love of those good people in your life, you will soon see that blood is no different from water – you can survive off of both.

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Everyday Life

Curb Your Spending Habits in 2017 Although New Year’s resolutions sound compelling, most people tend to exclude one important financial aspect: Keeping an eye on their spending habits. Take control of your finances by reducing unnecessary spending.

what your income and expenditures are.

Take a look at your spending record Inspect your spending record and spot certain patterns that you would like to discard. Fixed costs will figure prominently on your record. Conveniences, on the other hand, represent variable ‘luxury’ expenses that should rather be avoided. Decide where you can cut back on costs and just do it – stop making excuses.

Exercise self-control Set up some boundaries for yourself. Don’t go out spending unnecessary cash when you need to ‘boost your mood’. And sometimes you just have to suck it up and have a spending freeze – use the grocery items you have available and experiment with new food combinations.

Research before you shop Take a look at saving options via online and printed advertisements before you buy. There are also some nice apps available like SNAPnSAVE (to save some cash) and By following these four basic steps, you can Avocado Meal Planner (to stick to your reduce your excessive spending habits: grocery list) that you can download.

Get your budget ready Without a basic and ‘user-friendly’ budget, you are going nowhere. The key to success is to keep your budget simple. Have a clear indication of

Challenge yourself this 2017 and make way for better spending habits. Nobody says it will be easy but by implementing these four steps, you’ll be able to curb your spending habits as if it is second nature. Source: www.zeeva.co.za.

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Everyday Life

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Business Life

SARS and Your Small Business

Dignified Divorce V2

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges faced by South African small businesses is understanding and dealing with SARS. The key is knowledge of SARS’ practices and requirements, as well as the belief on your part that SARS wants small businesses to succeed. Communication is the other important key. Communicate with them and they will work with you to keep your business going. Darlene Menzies, CEO of SMEasy, and Kantha Naicker, Managing Director of Evolve Accounting, provide expert advice on understanding and dealing with SARS as small business owners.

Good news! The divorce process is becoming less explosive, damaging and divisive. Most divorces are still conducted by lawyers who have not been taught to negotiate, or to fully understand the broader psychological implications of divorce. They forge ahead on the worn, rocky litigation path, guiding their clients into the rough terrain of the adversarial process. The result is animosity, huge expense, a collapse of communication and often, lasting psychological damage to adults and children.

Using VAT or PAYE as cash flow – The best advice for small business owners is not to use your VAT and PAYE money as part of your cash flow: this is a very reckless way of running your business. What if you have used SARS money to survive? In this situation, avoidance is the worst strategy. Make contact with SARS without delay. Like any creditor, the key is communication; by communicating clearly and discussing your financial situation openly you make it clear that you are not evading your tax obligations. How do you avoid getting yourself into the same situation in the future? It is crucial to watch your cash flow carefully, to manage it closely and efficiently.

There is a better way. It is still dominated by lawyers, but they have introduced new processes. In place of banning communication, they encourage it, but in a different way. In place of fanning the flames of discontent, they help their clients to focus on an ideal future in their new lives. By involving the right professionals and the new, enlightened process, they help distressed families to overcome their difficulties and to embrace the opportunities that change can offer. The result is a growing attitude towards cooperation between parents, a saving of time and money and the preservation of self-respect. Source: Roger Knowles, www.rogerknowlesattorney.co.za.

While it may be difficult for some entrepreneurs to believe, the reality is that SARS really does wants to see small businesses succeed. They don’t want to see jobs lost or liquidations occur. Remember to communicate, rather than avoid SARS if you have fallen behind on payments and, most importantly, recognise that using SARS money is a very expensive and reckless way to run your business and should be avoided at all costs. For more info visit www.smeasy.co.za. 15

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Business Life

Inadequate Retirement Provision

Modern 50-year olds need to review their retirement provision more regularly if they want to ensure they have an adequate pension for the post-work lifestyle they desire. This generation is increasingly vulnerable to changes in expenditure which may have a serious detrimental impact on their long-term savings. Martin Wagenaar, wealth management consultant at leading financial advisory business GTC, believes this is due to societal and economic changes that tend to affect people in the 50-year old range more acutely than others. “In our experience, the problem is that most people have not changed their retirement provision and savings strategy sufficiently to adjust for material changes to their expenses.” He believes that some of the main factors responsible for this are: • Elderly, ailing

parents • High education costs • Medical aid premium increases • The adult dependent child He suggests the following: • Speak to your financial advisor regularly from when you turn 50, to do frequent ‘health checks’ on your savings pot. • Have an open discussion with your spouse so that you are on the same page as to your retirement lifestyle expectations • Empower yourself with knowledge of the markets and the economy, and ask your financial advisor relevant questions to ensure you are invested in the most tax-efficient and appropriate savings vehicles for your life stage. • Do not lose sight of the future benefit of a little sacrifice now – scrutinise your budgets carefully and continuously to cut out those seemingly small expenses which add up and eventually make a serious dent in your retirement planning requirements. Source: GTC Holdings.

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Delicious Life

Homemade Hummus This delicious homemade hummus recipe is perfect to add to lunch boxes with carrot and cucumber sticks or to use as a wrap or bread spread with cucumber and carrots and any favourite greens. Add some sprouts and an A+ for healthy eating! Ingredients: • 1 tin of chick peas – or 1 ½ cups soaked and cooked raw chick peas • 2 tablespoons tahini paste – found in most supermarket health sections • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • ¼ cup water • ½ teaspoon cumin powder • 1 garlic clove – crushed • Good pinch of salt • Crack of pepper • 2 tablespoons olive oil Method: • Drain and rinse the tin of chick peas or soak and cook natural chick peas. • Peel and crush the garlic. • Place the chick peas, tahini paste, cumin powder, garlic, lemon juice, water and salt and pepper all in a deep mixing bowl. • Blend together with the liquidizer until all creamy and mixed together well. • Slowly add the olive oil and keep blending until smooth and creamy. • Taste for salt and add a little more if needed – if a bit dry add some more water. • Best served on crackers, as a wrap filler or use carrot and cucumber sticks to dip hummus into. • Will keep in the fridge for up to 10 days

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Delicious Life

No Slaving Over a Hot Stove When You Have My Chef My Chef is an online company operating 24/7 that offers you a range of home cooked meals delivered to your door every Tuesday and Friday. If you have a busy life, and want to spend more time with your family instead of slaving over a hot stove after a full day at work, and you enjoy good food, then this is for you. Here are the four top reasons why you should order from My Chef: Easy: The My Chef website is so simple to navigate and takes on average six to seven minutes to place your weekly/monthly order, allowing you more time with the family and doing things that you love. Affordability: My Chef meals are very affordable. Health: My Chef only uses the freshest ingredients to prepare the meals. There are no preservatives, MSG, artificial colourants or fillers to enhance the flavour and colour of any of the meals. The kiddie meals have no sodium added, only natural flavours – so you don’t kill their taste buds with salty foods. (Commonly found in takeaways). Saving: My Chef saves you money. My Chef provides solutions for that busy working couple, new parents, families, single people or students, and offers the easiest and most convenient ways of putting a wholesome meal on your table, without burning a hole in your pocket. “I was so pleased when I received my latest order, full of yummy meals from ‘Butter Chicken Curry’ which is a family fave, to a full ‘Roast Loin Pork’ dinner which we had as our Sunday Roast. It was tasty, quick, easy and effortless!” Victoria, Editor at Mum’s Mail. For more information visit www.mychef.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Atkins Plumbing Atkins Plumbing was established in 2006 in Durban North after the proprietor Hart Mingaye returned back from England where he had been furthering his plumbing knowledge and skills abroad. Atkins Plumbing is a “Proudly Durban” company.

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Their services include: • Heat Pump Installations (domestic) • New homes • Bathroom renovations • Kitchen renovations • Supply of Certificate of Compliance – Metro registered • Sewer line installations, sewer repairs and blockages • Geyser They have established a good reputation in installations, repairs and replacements and around the greater Durban North area • Burst pipes • All domestic and commercial with their existing clients. plumbing maintenance and repairs • Buffer tank installations • Rainwater Harvesting The business has grown steadily since its inception and continues to keep growing Contact: 031 - 563 9964, as the years progress, with every client’s 078 247 4609 (weekends/after hours), wants and needs being exceeded in www.atkinsplumbing.co.za. all aspects of plumbing. This can be attributed to the fact that Atkins Plumbing Atkins Plumbing prides itself on its plumbing knowledge, workmanship, and ability to get the job done in the most cost effective way possible with minimal mess and fuss.

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Create a Trendy Monochrome Space Children spend a lot of time in their bedrooms, so it’s important that their space should be a reflection of their little personalities. While monochrome is the trend of the moment, it can be surprisingly tricky to get right. Here are some decorating tips to creating a stylish, practical and fun monochrome space:

aren’t just made for sleeping nowadays. Decorative pillows, from doughnut shaped ones to ice creams and light bulbs, have proven to be a big trend in kids’ room décor. Prop them on the bed, hang them up or display them on a shelf. • It’s important to make sure that the room both reflects your child’s personality and is fun and young at the same time.

• Create a space that will ‘grow’ with your child, from toddler to teen and all ages in-between. • Choose a specific theme/ mood to carry through the space. You could decorate a girly monochrome room, a tribal/ adventurer themed room or even a modern minimalist space. • Shop local. There are a ton of local ‘Mum-prenuer’ run businesses with a host of Pinterest-worthy products on offer. • Keep enough space for play - add stylish storage boxes to tidy up any clutter Source: Shaa’ista Kathree Jassat, Two afterwards. • The key is to find a balance. Peas & a Peanut, https://www.etsy.com/ Add a variety of tones and textures such shop/TwoPeasAndAPeanut. as wooden accents, fun wallpaper or wall Photo credit: Chantel Oosterberg, transfers and even a pop of colour. • Pillows Vita Bella Photography.

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Ageing in Place All you need is the right Ageing in Place plan! Tafta’s Ageing in Place service makes it possible for older people to continue living independent lives in their own homes, by providing services such as meals, emergency support & device rentals to compensate for gradual loss of strength & mobility.

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East Coast Water Purification East Coast Water Purification supplies and installs water filters and other water purification equipment for both domestic and industrial use. They service the whole North coast of KZN - from Durban all the way up to Kosi Bay. You can also order online and they deliver all over South Africa. East Coast Water Purification believes that purifying your water is a necessity, not a luxury, because even if you are lucky enough to have good quality water in your area, you still need to filter it to remove the chlorine and other chemicals used by your municipality to treat the water - every home should have a water filter. Filtered water is also a lot more economical and eco-friendly than drinking bottled water. Their mission is to make water purification accessible to all South Africans and they supply a wide variety of filters to suit your personal water quality, infrastructure at home or business, and budget. Their Double Under-counter Filter fits neatly under your counter, out of sight and takes up very little space. It comprises of two filters - the first is a sediment filter which will filter out solid dirt particles in the water and the second is a KDF and Granulated Activated Carbon filter. The KDF, which is bacteriastatic, will remove heavy metals and toxins from the water including chlorine, while the Granulated Activated Carbon will improve the taste, colour and odour of the water. Contact Gerard on 082 322 1642 or info@waterpurification.co.za or visit www.ecwaterpurification.co.za or www.facebook.com/East-Coast-WaterPurification-Esencia-Water.

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Fidget Blankets for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients Mary Ann Lobban’s mother had dementia. As she had lost mobility, she struggled to find something to do with her hands and she was very frustrated. After her mother passed away, Mary Ann saw a Facebook post about fidget blankets for Alzheimer’s patients. She immediately knew what she had to do. She looked around her house for some fabric to make a fidget blanket. “I was going to put right the thing I could not help mom with. I was going to supply fidget blankets to those suffering from this dreadful disease,” explains Mary Ann. On her mother’s birthday this year, Mary Ann felt called to give something away. “I immediately thought of my fidget blanket. I put it up on Facebook in honour of her birthday and as a gift for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia. I had over 3 500 hits on my page and people requesting orders.”

And so her fidget blanket venture began. “We called it Hands@Work because my mom’s hands loved to work, people who help me have hands at work and those using these blankets are getting their hands to work.” Mary Ann says these lap blankets help to keep the patients’ fidgety hands busy. “Caring for someone with this dreaded disease is a full time occupation and these blankets allow the carer some brief respite, they also calm the patient by giving their hands something to do whilst reducing their anxiety and depression. The blankets offer a great way to provide sensory stimulation through touch and sight,” says Mary Ann.

For more information contact Mary Ann on 078 322 9172 or visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/handsatworkza.

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Dr Des @home Maybe (another) Baby? One of the most important issues for couples is whether or not they should have another baby. This leads to the question: which contraceptive is the best to use for those “in between” months or years until the decision has been made to conceive again? If you plan to have your children close together, a low dose combined oral pill (Oestrogen and Progesterone in one) or barrier methods might be the best solution. This will maintain your period and is easy enough to discontinue when you decide that the time is ripe. The mini pill (Progesterone only) will be the pill of choice for breastfeeding moms. All the pills in the packet are the same colour and you will not have a cycle. For bigger spacing, the Mirena (intra uterine device inserted by the gynaecologist) will last up to five years and the Implanon (Progesterone implant inserted into your upper arm by your GP) will give you a three year break. With any contraceptive it can take up to one year to conceive again – during this year your cycle must be less than 32 days. If not, you might not be ovulating – book an appointment with your gynaecologist ASAP to exclude polycystic ovarian syndrome etc. If you are planning a pregnancy, start taking pregnancy vitamins and folic acid to prepare your body in the meantime. Don’t stop your monthly breast self-examination and yearly PAP smears whilst trying to conceive; stay responsible and healthy. Having another baby is a huge decision for any couple and both parties must be on board. Discuss it openly with your partner and do the planning together!

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Personal Breakthrough Workshop for Women NLP Durban’s mission is to equip you with self-awareness and a set of easy, practical tools that empower you to overcome the obstacles that life throws at you. Their coaching environment is non-judgmental, relaxed, empathetic, encouraging, safe and individually focused. Each session is tailor-made to your needs. They challenge you to create a breakthrough in awareness that can take you to the next level, be it for work, a relationship, finances, or simply to overcome procrastination. Neuro Linguistic Programming is a quick, logical and effective way to deal with all the ‘stuff’ that happens in life. It is effective because it is based on how the human brain works, and all human brains function in the same way. Yes, even yours! In the Personal Breakthrough Workshop for Women, they uncover how you create patterns that keep you stuck. The objective is to get you unstuck, to make your life lighter. It’s amazing how the safety of a sisterhood can facilitate the change you need to make.

Date: Saturday 25 February Time: 9am till 3:30pm (inc. lunch) Venue: Auberge Hollandaise 106 Kenneth Kaunda Drive Durban North Price: R1250 (Book & pay before 17 February & only pay R1000)

Stephanie Moss and Lynda Irvine-Leversha are NLP Master Practitioners who have worked with hundreds of women, empowering them by leading them back to their “real” selves.

In the Personal Breakthrough Workshop for Women, you will learn: • Why you perpetuate unwanted behaviour • What you can do to get unstuck • How you can make your life lighter Date: Saturday 25 February, 9am to 3.30pm - includes lunch. Venue: Auberge Hollandaise, 106 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North. Cost: R1 250 per person – book and pay before 17 February and pay only R1 000. Stephanie Moss and Lynda Irvine-Leversha are NLP Master Practitioners who have worked with hundreds of women, empowering them by leading them back to their ‘real’ selves. To book contact info@nlpdurban.co.za, Lynda: 082 990 0090 or Stephanie: 074 112 2818, www.nlpdurban.co.za. 27

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The Diet Everyone Talks About Since having my son three years ago, I have struggled to get back in shape and lose weight. Then I met Daniela Papini from The Diet Everyone Talks About (Durban North). Wow, what an inspiration! She is an example to her clients and she really lives what she preaches. Daniela helped me through my journey and went above and beyond to motivate me. She even started walking and running with me in her spare time to motivate me – she is a long distance runner herself. She was also very patient with me when I fell off the wagon! Within the first five weeks I lost 5kgs, and 10kgs in total! The Diet Everyone Talks About is not a fad diet - it is a healthy lifestyle that will help you reach your weight-loss goals and maintain them.

healthy, improve your health and as a bonus – you will shed kilos. The Diet Everyone Talks About is a carbohydrate-controlled lifestyle programme that was designed by pharmacists Gert and Josef Coetzee in 1989. Its objective is to stimulate the body’s metabolism to ensure that the body burns excess fat rather than storing it. This is why people on The Diet Everyone Talks About not only lose weight, but also experience no hunger pangs while doing so! The food that dieters can eat is not only scrumptious and easy to prepare, but is also ordinary food that can be bought anywhere.

The Diet Everyone Talks About is not a quick fix but an introduction into a whole new lifestyle. A lifestyle that will teach you to eat

If you would like to change your life, call Daniela on 031 – 563 2889, durbannorth@the-diet.co.za or visit www.the-diet.co.za.

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Excessive Online Use Puts Your Immunity at Risk A new study hints that too much time online could put one’s immunity in jeopardy, increasing the risk of colds and flu by 30%. The recently released research study, which was conducted by Swansea and Milan Universities, found that those who spend in excess of four hours a day online for personal use, (over and above work) reported more cold and flu symptoms than those who spend less time online. The study involved 500 men and women between the ages of 18 and 100. According to We are Social (an international social media and marketing agency), South Africans already spend an average of five hours a day online whether they’re on a PC, laptop or tablet and on top of that, an additional three hours could be spent surfing the net on their cellphones, which puts their immunity at even greater risk.

habits that can suppress their immune system and make them more susceptible to infection. These include lack of sleep, eating too much junk food, not exercising enough, and they tend to smoke and drink more alcohol compared to those who are less concerned about being connected 24/7. Screen time in general should be restricted to an hour a day for children between the ages of two and five, and no more than two hours a day for those aged between five and 18. It doesn’t really matter if you use the internet to shop online, for social media, gaming, trading shares or work – it’s the amount of time you spend online that makes you more susceptible to illness, and which we should guard against.

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What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disorder of the skeleton resulting in compromised bone strength, leading to an increased risk of fracture. A reduction in bone mass and strength make bones fragile, thereby fracturing easily. Fractures usually involve the hip, spine and wrist, and are a major cause of suffering, disability and death in the elderly population. Worldwide osteoporosis affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 years.

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Risk factors include: • Early menopause (before the age of 45 or hysterectomy) • Family history of osteoporosis • Long term use of corticosteroid medication • Primary or secondary hypogonadism in men and women • Chronic diseases such as intestinal disorders and hormonal disorders • Malignant diseases • Osteodystrophy in paediatrics • Renal disease • Age • Gender Bone Densitometry (BMD) Bone dens- • Ethnicity • Family History itometry, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) uses low dose Risk factors that can be altered by lifestyle x-rays to produce images of the bones. It is changes are: • Smoking and alcohol intake most commonly performed on the lumbar • Low body mass index • Poor nutrition and spine and hips but sometimes also includes eating disorders. • Insufficient exercise the distal forearm. There is good correlation • Low dietary calcium intake. between the amount of bone measured, and bone strength. DEXA is an established For more information contact Jackpersad standard for measuring bone mineral & Partners Inc, Specialist Diagnostic density (BMD). By measuring BMD, it is Radiologists on 031 – 365 2100 or possible to predict fracture risk in the same www.jackpersad.co.za.

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About Dry Skin What causes dry skin? • When oil glands do not supply enough lubrication to the skin • When skin gets exposed to the elements, especially in winter • Genetic conditions such as Ichthyosis Vulgaris • Poor diet and nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins • Environmental factors such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps • Conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or seborrhoea • Underlying medical problems e.g. an underactive thyroid or diabetes • Certain drugs, including diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines. How can I prevent and treat dry skin? • When you bath or shower, use lukewarm water. Hot water dries out the skin. Limit your time to fifteen minutes or less and only bathe once a day. Bathing too frequently will remove the natural oils from the skin, causing dryness • Avoid using harsh soaps that dry the skin. Use a glycerine soap or aqueous cream to bath. Avoid soaps with antibacterial ingredients • Avoid vigorous use of a washcloth in cleansing. When towelling dry, do not rub the skin. Blot or pat dry • Apply a good quality moisturiser to the skin. The best time to do this is immediately after a bath/shower • Use a sun block of SPF30+ or more daily • Drink plenty of water and take multivitamins and essential fatty acids like flaxseed oil.

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Which moisturisers should I use? Use a good quality moisturiser that is fragrance-free and which contains cetamacrogol and urea. Urea is a synthetic compound that acts as a humectant i.e. it helps to lock moisture in the skin. In winter, moisturisers should be greasier. Contact: Dr Imraan Jhetam, Specialist Dermatologist, 031 – 208 3370, info@skindoctor.co.za, www.skinmedics.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Dr Mukund Dayaram

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Dr Mukund Dayaram is pleased to announce that he has commenced a general practice on the ground floor of the Umhlanga Hospital Medical Centre.

If you are in an emergency situation or just need a general check-up and some investigating to be done, it is strongly recommended that Dr Dayaram should be your first port of call.

Dr Dayaram has spent the last 13 years working in the Umhlanga Hospital Emergency Department. Prior to this, Dr Dayaram had spent six years as a Medical Officer in the UKZN Department of Anaesthesiology. Consequently, he has a wealth of experience in the management of Paediatric and Cardiac patients, as well as patients with Orthopaedic and Sport injuries. Dr Dayaram is a family practice doctor, who is able to deal with all complaints from infections to chronic illnesses. He loves the diversity that a family practice offers, from treating a five year old with an acute tonsillitis to a 70 year old who has joint problems. He believes that patients must be treated with dignity and care and not be queued in the waiting room. Each patient must be treated as an individual and Dr Dayaram makes it a point to get to know each patient as a person, big or small, and believes strongly that all people should have access to good medical care

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Top 10 Superfoods US dieticians have placed green tea among the top 10 superfood trends for 2017, just months after South African scientists announced they had developed arguably the world’s most potent and effective green tea extract. A survey of 1 700 US dieticians on food trends in 2017 showed that seeds, avocado and nuts are still rated the top three superfoods, followed by fermented foods (like yogurt), ancient grains (such as quinoa and wild rice), kale, and green tea at seventh spot. The final three in the top 10 are coconut products, exotic fruits and salmon. Superfoods are extremely nutrient rich and highly beneficial for good health. Research shows that green tea, used for centuries for its health benefits, contains potent bioactive compounds which help fight cancer and diabetes, counter inflammation and promote cardiovascular health. It also supports vitality, detoxification, mental focus, weight management and longevity.

Last year, South African scientists announced that after years of research they had developed the world’s most potent green tea extract known as Origine 8, shown to deliver powerful nutrients and anti-oxidants far more effective than any other dried green tea extract. One Origine 8 capsule delivers the benefits of 20 to 30 cups of green tea. The survey also noted that “mindful” eating – being more conscious of eating habits – would be a trend in 2017, while it provided the following top nutritional tips: • Eat more fruits and vegetables • Choose high-quality, nutrient-rich foods from all food groups • Limit consumption of highly processed foods • Instead of focusing on diets, choose foods based on a wholesome ingredient list and a high level of quality proteins and carbs.

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Imagine being able to do more with the time you have, waking up with energy, feeling productive, engaged and cognitively creative most of the time. Imagine getting home to your loved ones after a long day of work still with enough energy and zest to enjoy your time with them.

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Stop imagining it! A healthy lifestyle can be a reality for you. Our body is our temple, and we need to take care of it to have a healthy life. Good health isn’t just about healthy eating and exercise; health can mean any of the following: mental health, physical health, the food you eat, the way you spend your time, how much sleep you get, social interaction, and the most important, your attitude.

• Functional body weight / callisthenics exercises • Super Setting & HITT group circuits • Dumb-bells, Kettlebell & strength training

Various group & personal training sessions. Contact us for available times. Saabir 083 204 1597 / Rani 082 777 8617

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The first step to living a healthy life is to think positive. The next is the need to motivate yourself to take part in a fitness activity. Nutrition and fitness is essential for healthy living. Just a small amount of exercise every day, whether it be taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking to the next bus stop, will make all the difference. You don’t have to be a fitness freak to be healthy; you just have to partake in a small amount of physical exercise every day to maintain a good level of fitness. Not only will it improve your lifestyle and make for a healthy living, but you will also find that this added amount of exercise will also increase your energy levels, meaning you will feel less lethargic during your day. Written by Mrs. Rani Moodley (Fitness Expert) and Edwin “Saabir” Perry, PhD.

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Neil Viranna and Eddie Bodha would like to inform their colleagues, patients and friends of the relocation ofPre their at Mt Edgecombe &practices Post Natal Exercise and Umhlanga Hospital Medical Centre. The new practices facility Fitness that caters for a variety of CONDITIONS TREATED: SPINAL CONDITIONS - boast the latest equipment and upgraded Vitality Assessements conditions. Our approach is evidence based in which each patient undergoes a detailed examination to assist in establishing the source of pain Chronic Disease Management backache, disease, post as opposeddisc to thedegenerative site of pain. The overall aim is to assist in relieving pain and restore function. Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation is one General Fitness to & take Corecontrol of thesurgery, cornerstones of physiotherapy and in addition to “hands-on” care, we aim to educate patients to empower themselves spinal whiplash injuries, scoliosis, Strengthening of their conditions and to assist in the recurrence of injuries.

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Coconut Oil Homemade Deodorant Recipe I’ve always been keen to try making my own natural deodorant, and have scoured the internet for recipes. This one that I found on Wellness Mama seems to be the best one I’ve found – it is easy and has fewer ingredients than some of the others. I’ve yet to try and make it – why don’t you give it a bash and let us know how it turns out?

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Who Are You? You are mother, teacher, nurse and employee... The list of titles women hold in one single day is endless and if it weren’t for days turning into night, we would keep going. But is that who you really are? Are you really okay with saying you’re a mother of five, with very busy kids between the ages of eight months and 12 years? Or an employee who has lost all passion for her job because it just doesn’t do it for her anymore? Or the friend who is too tired to converse about the latest wine show or shoe sale because she just doesn’t have the energy anymore? You were not made for this.

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Top Tips to Help Your Baby Broaden Their Horizons

Five Feelings Every Dad Will Experience

Pride: It’s a beautiful thing watching your little baby become observant of their world. Watching them develop into little characters and actually start paying attention and laughing at your goofy faces. Depth perception Finally, someone laughs at our jokes and A good way for your newborn to start finds us completely hilarious! learning is by moving interesting objects into their field of vision. And, when your Excitement: Excitement at the possibilities baby’s vision gets a little less ‘blurry’, you of a beautiful life ahead, sharing the should also occasionally pick up toys and excitement when she gets a new toy and move them around while your little one is becomes obsessed with it and getting watching. This will teach your baby to focus even more excited when you walk through on moving objects and help them develop the toy isles. their depth perception. Fear: Fear that society is going to be harsh Let your baby use their mouths to this little soul. The scary thought that As much as you might want to, try not to one day she will venture out into the stop your baby from putting things into world, that she will leave home and be out their mouth. At this age it’s one of the few of our daily sight. ways they have to explore and learn about the objects around them. Enthusiasm: Not all the time, but most of the time you have to be enthusiastic. These Don’t overstimulate little faces light up when you overreact! You As cute and as little as they are, keep in mind will most likely find yourself on the floor, that at this stage your baby can easily be playing with baby toys, making strange overstimulated. They’re also most likely quite noises and putting on puppet shows with sensitive to bright light and loud noise, so try your best voice impersonations. to avoid these as much as possible when encouraging your newborn’s stimulation. Energetic: I was going to say exhausted, but there really is no time to be exhausted Help them explore - you have to be energetic! Most mornings Make sure that your little one’s toys are we are woken up at 5am to a whole world always within reach and that everything of stories in the voice of an eight-montharound them is neat and tidy so they can old. Sometimes I crawl along the floor find their toys easily too. in hopes of not being spotted, trying to make my way to the kitchen to get the Importance of reading Try to read a little to your child every day coffee machine going. If I am spotted she as this will help them to develop auditory immediately thinks its play time. That is how my day starts and I wouldn’t change perceptual skills. it for anything! Let them find their toys Allow them to look for and discover their By Don “The Don Father” Dinnematin. Visit www.thedonfather.co.za, toys all on their own. By encouraging your www.facebook.com/thedonfathersa, little one to look for something themselves www.instagram.com/thedonfathersa. you’re giving them the chance to hone their visual perception skills. And it’ll keep them busy for a short while too! Here are some tips to help your baby broaden their horizons recommended by Mysmartkid’s educational psychologist, Anel Annandale.

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Bully Boogie Challenge Bullying can be one of the worst experiences that a child or individual goes through. Whether it is psychological, emotional or physical – the impact of the bullying incident has an enormous effect on an individual’s perception of quality of life. The Bully Boogie Challenge is a uniquely crafted initiative that aims to tackle the consequences of bullying in South African schools. The game recognises learning through lived experience as a critical step in finding a sustainable solution to bullying. The challenge is a fully immersive family game that, through playing, highlights the causes and types of bullying, consequences of bullying and the appropriate responses to being involved in an interaction in which bullying occurs - without labelling anyone as a victim, bully or bystander – a first of its kind. Even after securing endorsements from the KZN Department of Education and many schools, and a write-up from the Pacer National Bullying Centre in the US – this initiative still needs collective support from the public! Everyone is affected by bullying – let’s make a collective effort to combat it. There is no other game like this in the world and it is a proudly South African creation. You have an opportunity to be part of this anti-Bullying Movement, with a chance to win one of ten Bully Boogie Challenge board games. The first ten schools that SMS to arrange an anti-bullying advocacy workshop, will each be awarded a Bully Boogie Challenge. To enter SMS the word “Bully” followed by “Mums Mail” Followed by your school name to 33903 (R1.50 per SMS). Contact 082 909 7869, info@bullyboogie.co.za or visit www.bullyboogie.co.za. 51

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Education Special Feature: Part Two Welcome to our second Mum’s Mail Education Special feature. The trauma and excitement of “Back to School” has now happened and everybody concerned is adjusting to the new routine. It’s quite a stressful time for kids and parents alike, but don’t worry, it will settle down and before you know it, it will be plain sailing. Try not to be too hard on yourself or your kids if there are few hiccups in the early part of the year, it’s how we finish the year that counts! If you do notice your child is acting a little strangely, is unhappy or unusually subdued, particularly in a new class or school then do look for the signs of bullying. We have some great advice on what to look for from Educational Psychologist, Felicity Tonkinson. Unfortunately, bullying is a reality for some children even though they may try and hide it, it must be confronted and you can help. For those parents planning the move from pre-school to primary school we have tops tips from a couple of Durban’s most well-known preparatory schools. Choosing a new school is always difficult but the common consensus is that the school ethos and the family ethos should be in harmony. The study of a musical instrument is considered separate to academic activities, however there is a well-researched argument that it is actually extremely beneficially to brain development, particularly in early years. Children today are competing in a global market for university places and in the job market, so having skills that increase their results by even a few percentage points will be worthwhile. We have an interesting article on the value of

learning music to general education. For parents who discover their child has learning difficulties, we have some guidance from Cornerstone Remedial School. All children have the potential to contribute to society and it’s really about looking after their emotional and social wellbeing whilst they develop as a person. Many parents hope for straight A students but the reality is that this is a small percentage and the majority of children will be somewhere in the middle ground. Realistically, our best approach is to focus on our children achieving all they are capable of. Rightly or wrongly, one of the key measures of success are exam results and we feature some wonderful advice on how to study correctly, to ensure the best results, from Educational Phycologist, Graham Halse. Reading is fundamentally important to learning but in the age of the gadget it’s hard to get kids to read. We have a salutary article from Kumon reminding us how important it is to get kids reading despite the distractions. Finally, the school lunch box is a subject we return to this month following requests from parents for more healthy and nutritious lunch ideas. We hope you find the articles in this special feature interesting and informative and we would love to hear from you with feedback and suggestions for future editions. Please e-mail comments to editor@mumsmail. com.

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Top Tips for Choosing a Preparatory School

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When choosing a preparatory school for your child, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and a bit unsure as to the correct fit for your child. Two schools provide their top tips for choosing a prep school. Waterfall Preparatory School • An important step is understanding what the prospective preparatory school stands for. Do they have a similar moral compass to the one you have put in place for your family? • Does the school have qualified, dedicated teachers who will give your child the adequate time they need each day to grow effectively on their educational journey? And does the class size offer your child the opportunity to gain this one-on-one teaching experience? • Are the school facilities modern, and in a pollution-free, secure area? Does the school offer your children the opportunity to expand in a sporting, cultural and social environment?

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Highbury Preparatory School • What is the school’s culture and ethos? Do they have long-standing traditions? Culture takes many years to build and doesn’t change easily, so choose a school with a culture that is a good fit for your family. • Will your child learn better in a monastic or coeducational environment? Research shows the crucial years for learning are the early years and that academic performance is set between the ages of six and 10 years old. Choose the primary school that will give your child the best opportunity to fulfil their academic potential. • Understand the total cost and make sure you can afford it. Look at what the fees include and exclude to make sure you are comparing accurately. Be realistic about what you can afford. Remember that a great education is a life-long investment. Written by Sarah Mackintosh www.mumsmail.com

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Toyland Educare in Glenwood aims to provide a stimulating but relaxed and secure atmosphere in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually – growing in confidence and self-esteem and acquiring the skills necessary for formal education. This is achieved by learning through play and by providing well-chosen educational materials, equipment and a stimulating programme based on themes suitable for the pre-school years. The programme is designed to meet the needs of the children at all stages of development so that he/ she is well prepared to move forward to Grade 1. An enthusiastic team of sensitive, friendly teachers help to create a warm, loving atmosphere, which forms an ideal building block in your child’s pre-primary education. Group-differentiated approach: Although your children are placed in their agerelated groups, classroom management and structure caters for the individual.

Individual emphasis is very important to Toyland Educare and it is their belief that each child must be allowed to develop at his/her own pace. Classroom application: The nature of the classroom and its activity is dynamic, active and consistent. While some organisational structure exists, the child moves constructively from one activity to the next. Each activity provides the relevant expression and enhancement of the child’s particular needs. Grade R: Within the pre-school year, they offer a recognised Grade R programme that enhances preparatory reading, writing and mathematics. Extramural activities on offer are swimming, Action Ball, Catrobat-Kidz, soccer, ballet and speech and drama. For more information contact 031 201 1101 or e-mail toylandeducare@gmail.com.

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Healthy School Lunches

It’s a new year, which is a good time to make some new, exciting, and healthy changes to your child’s lunch. Here are some tips that will help you to pack a lunch that is nutritious, tasty, interesting and safe.

lentils and chickpeas. Include fruit and vegetables Fruit and vegetables are a good source of fibre and provide many essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are important for good health. Cut up fruit into some yoghurt, grate some apple into pasta salad, or even try out a smoothie. Include vegetables by serving them with dips of cream cheese or hummus, in a salad with couscous or pasta, or in a wrap.

Include a starchy food Starchy foods are a good source of energy, and some of them provide good amounts of dietary fibre. Some examples are rice cakes, Provitas, oat cakes, bread/toast, pasta, couscous, whole wheat wraps and pita slices with dip. Include a protein These keep you fuller for longer. They also provide the building blocks for growth and for repairing cells in your body. Dairy is a good protein and plays an essential role in building teeth and bones and maintaining bone mass. Examples are chicken, ham and other meats, tuna, egg, hummus, cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheese, nuts, biltong, yoghurt, beans,

By Jessica Ferguson, dietician. This article was originally found on www.zaparents.com, the blog of www.jozikids.co.za and www.kznkids.co.za.

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How to Tell If Your Child Is Being Bullied

Since most victims try to hide the fact that they are being bullied, it is up to us adults to spot the danger signs. In noticing children’s changed behaviour, you can spot the signs that bullying is taking place.

Physical Clues: sudden loss of appetite, difficulty falling asleep, night terrors or sudden and unexplained bed-wetting. Fear of using the bathroom at school causes him to run to use the bathroom as soon as he gets home or he soils himself at school, changing out of his school clothes as soon as he arrives home to hide torn or heavily soiled clothes or unexplained scratches and bruises. Daily stomach-aches, headaches, or simply refusing to go to school.

down and says things like, “I’m stupid”, “I’m a loser and nobody likes me”. He is happy on weekends but unhappy on Sunday evenings and Monday mornings. Educational Clues: Lack of motivation, late for school/class, loss of interest in school, refuses to participate in class, marks dropped for no apparent reason, anxious or distracted in class, feigning illness to avoid going to school, a change in friends.

Parents can sometimes be apprehensive to become involved. This is part of the reason that bullying continues to thrive in schools. If your child is a victim, speak up! And keep speaking until he gets the attention and protection he deserves. No child should feel Psychological Clues: acts moody, sullen, unsafe at school. or withdraws from family interaction, depressed, distressed, poor concentration, By Felicity Tonkinson, overly emotional, anxious, sad, secretive, Educational Psychologist, explosive outbursts, irritable, angry, or 082 498 2674, acting unlike his normal self. Puts himself ftonkinson@mweb.co.za.

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Cornerstone caters for learners who have learning and behavioural challenges such as ADHD, ODD, sensory processing disorders, dyslexia, speech and language issues and autism to name but a few. Educators are qualified and highly skilled, applying different learning techniques to their teaching methodologies. Cornerstone follows the CAPS system but content is adjusted to enhance learning and understanding for each learner as an individual. “During an initial query regarding remedial schooling, we often get anxious parents who have only just learned of their child’s diagnosis. While we cannot offer a timeframe as to how long remediation will take place, it is very important to know that we are not a school that offers a quick fix solution, but rather a thought out plan. Once we review assessments, the focus is on the child’s emotional and social well-being first. That being said, we do comprehensive Individual Educational Plans four times a year,” explains Calvin Pienaar. The unique teaching concepts are conducive to learning – ‘brain and sensory breaks’ are a common feature, as well as yoga and other techniques which have drastically improved concentration levels. Cornerstone now boasts a unique Sensory Garden within an environment that aims to create a moral, holistic and practical importance for the learner which is conducive to their learning and growth within the environment and themselves. Contact 031 – 563 4404 for more information. www.mumsmail.com

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The Value of Learning Music Music has many benefits and is an enjoyable pastime. I have been teaching piano, recorder, violin, singing and theory of music since the early 80s. During my student years I encountered the writing and philosophy of Emile Lacque-Dalcroze. As early as 1898, Dalcroze realised that students progressed much faster when exposed to music at a young age, especially when studying an instrument. Through songs and experiencing music through movement, children develop healthy concepts of themselves and understand their feelings.

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The Importance of Effective Study Techniques Studying is often seen by learners as something to be avoided or to be attempted at the very last minute. Learners will find many excuses not to study! Effective studying will alleviate much of the stress faced by learners in a more demanding school environment. The volume of work is such that it is imperative to properly organise your studying. Studying should be seen as being part of a daily programme, at least for five days a week. Ideally, at Grade 8, one should be summarising two pages of notes per day. This should increase by one page per day per grade, so that a matriculant is doing six pages of study notes per school day. The balance between work, study and play is important.

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Study techniques are often haphazard, with learners lying on their beds or listening to music at the same time. It is more effective for each learner to concentrate fully for between 30 minutes and one hour per session. A questionnaire on study habits will determine how learners are currently studying and give a good indication of bad habits that continue throughout their school careers. Study skills can be taught from as early as Grade 3. Learners will be shown how to make effective notes. Often, too much detail is included which is unnecessary. Good study techniques are as important for the high achievers as it is for those who only wish to improve their marks.

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Developing a Love for Reading In the Information age we live in, developing a child’s reading ability and their love for reading is more important than ever before, and this can’t simply be delegated to a teacher. Reading and, indeed, reading at a highlevel, will help children in all other aspects of learning as they are able to better comprehend the information they encounter. Wider reading will help improve vocabulary and also enrich a child’s understanding of the world around them. Having a high-level of reading ability includes being able to choose books for oneself, to read books at good speed, and to read a large number of books regardless of their difficulty or genre. By reading more and more, children develop language skills and show improvements in other areas as a result. Children who are just beginning to read, and have found literature at a level appropriate to their learning (not necessarily their age or grade) feel an enormous sense of achievement and hopefully parents nurture, encourage and develop this enthusiasm. It is important that reading in the early school years is a shared activity between child and parent; this fosters the habit and love of reading. As your child begins to read more confidently and tackle more advanced books, continue to talk with them about the books they are reading; above all, reading should be satisfying and fun! At Kumon, they want to ensure students develop in ability, not only academically, but also acquire the mind-set and skills for self-learning. They want to encourage all children to develop a love of and proficiency in reading, regardless of whether they are studying the Kumon English Programme or the Kumon Maths Programme. Source: Kumon, www.kumon.co.za, 0800 002 775. www.mumsmail.com

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The Ins and Outs of Home Schooling According to Trish Delport from Alpha Education SA, home schooling is a growing alternative to mainstream education in South Africa and across the world. “We prefer to call it ‘alternative education’. There are two major ways of home education. The first, according to the law, is that a home educated learner is educated at home. The parent is responsible for the education and the child has to follow a curriculum and a programme of assessment. The second option is sending the children to support centres where they are academically managed and receive tutoring,” says Trish. In today’s times usually both parents are working. This has resulted in support centres mushrooming around the country which, if not registered with the relevant authorities, are illegal. In 2011 the consensus showed that approximately 90 000 learners were home educated, however the department only knew of 5 000 because parents were not registering with the department

because of the act. “Alternative education needs to be recognised in South Africa, the act needs to accommodate support centres and a method of regulating and monitoring of these organisations needs to be put in place,” continues Trish. Benefits of home schooling: • One on one attention from tutors. • Opportunities for alternative education methods such as interactive learning at museums, etc. • Each learner is unique and learns in a different way. Home education allows them to study the way they learn best rather than forced to learn audibly. • Up until Grade 11 there time is more flexible, which is ideal for faster or slower learners. • It is far cheaper than private schools • Parents can be more involved. Contact Alpha Education SA on 087 997 0257 or www.alphaedsa.co.za.

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The Five Love Languages of Children A child’s first teachers are her parents. All parents want the best for their child. Through nurturing, affirming and building a foundation of love, parents learn to effectively understand, teach and discipline their child. A well-loved, disciplined child learns more easily and develops the social and cognitive skills necessary to optimize her performance at school.

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The Five Love Languages of Children, written by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, sheds light on the different ways in which children receive love so that parents can communicate love more successfully to their child. A healthy parentchild relationship requires that the child’s ‘love tank’ is full. A strong parent-child relationship provides the perfect climate for the child’s emotional growth and maturity – a necessity for learning. A child will remember how she felt in a situation and not necessarily all the details of the event. She will respond positively when she feels that she has been treated with respect, kindness and understanding.

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The book identifies five ways in which children receive love, with every child having a dominant love language. The five love languages are: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. As parents, your challenge is to discern which of the five love languages your child best responds to. Imagine the possibilities if parents and teachers continually spoke the appropriate languages of love to children! Equipping your child with the necessary emotional tools to learn may be one of the greatest gifts you can give her.

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Posh Valentine’s Movie Date This February the Posh team have got you covered with a Posh Valentine’s day picnic in your very own backyard, for an unforgettable celebration of love… Here is how to go about setting up your posh DIY Valentine’s Outdoor Movie Night like a pro: • Hire a projector and screen, and choose a few of your favourite movies. Go to extra effort choosing movies that have a special meaning to you as a couple. Remember to provide a basic sound system to complete the “outdoor theatre” experience. • Spread a large white picnic blanket out on the lawn, along with a variety of sparkly silver decorative scatter cushions, and a few large comfy pillows. • Lighting is a huge factor to keep in mind when planning any event setup – set the mood with a variety of hurricane lanterns and pillar candles. A few citronella candles thrown in the mix will help keep any unwelcome mozzies and bugs away. String some fairy-lights in a few tree-branches for ambient lighting. • Pack a picnic basket with a scrumptious dinner for two, and don’t forget your favourite vino. To really impress your Valentine, set up a popcorn bar with a variety of popcorn, spices and some extra snacks. • Finally, scatter some white rose petals on the pathway leading to the movie area for an extra-special touch.

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Play Torch Tag Parties are not only about kids – parents also want to relax and have fun with their friends. But while you’re doing that, the kids need to entertain themselves. Here is a great game for the kids to play at night – as if it wasn’t exciting enough to still be up when it’s dark, you can add to the excitement with a game of torch tag. The one chosen as ‘it’ has a flag or something similar to guard, and, most importantly, a torch to hold. The other players spread out around the area and then have to move as quietly as possible towards the flag, using bushes and trees to cover their movements. ‘It’ can move about, but their job is to guard the flag. If they hear anyone they can turn on the torch to ‘tag’ them by shining it on them – and, if successful, that person is ‘out’. They can either stand still where they are, or go to a ‘jail’ area.

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The player who captures the flag wins – or if no one manages the task, then the last person left in is declared the winner and becomes ‘it’. Remember, the person with the torch cannot simply spin round and round with it switched on permanently. This is not what we call playing night-time tag – it is impersonating a lighthouse, and the two are very different things.

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Diary Dates FEBRUARY AWARENESS DAYS • Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month • Reproductive Health Month • Environmental Awareness Month • International Heart Month • 4: World Cancer Day • 9: International Epilepsy Day • 10 – 16: Pregnancy Awareness Week • 22: Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388. • 7 Feb (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Liz, 031 – 564 6903, 083 701 0580. • 11 Feb (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 • 2 Feb (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. • 8 Feb, 7.30am, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (nonmembers) www.umhlangawomenachievers. co.za. CHARITY • 1 – 28 Feb (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3. • 1 – 28 Feb (Tues – Fri), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 – 312 9313. • 23 Feb (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. COOKING • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave

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Road, Durban, cooking@geckoschool.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192. • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIETY OF COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, info@cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, (Wed), 9.30am, CAKE DECO WORKSHOPS, Overport, 082 050 0091, 076 997 7617. COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 28 Feb, SWIMMING LESSONS IN DURBAN NORTH, Pam’s Swim School, 46 Kelvin Place, Durban North, daily lessons, R700p/m, 084 444 6815, travelpamvdb@gmail.com, www. swimminglessonsdurban.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & CORPORATE LADIES’ WORKSHOPS, Jacqui, accentuatehairandmakeup@gmail.com. • 1 – 28 Feb, FREE REAL PEARL & SEASHELL JEWELLERY TRAINING & BUSINESS TRAINING, Dawn, 074 324 8335. • 1 – 28 Feb, MAKE-UP COURSES, PERSONALISED MAKEUP LESSONS & LADIES WORKSHOPS, Claudette, 076 955 0327, info. beautybeyond@gmail.com. • 1 – 28 Feb, various dates & times, REFLEXOLOGY & MASSAGE COURSES, Morningside, Durban Massage Courses, 072 603 8051, massagedmc@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/DMCmassage. • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS MASSAGE WORKSHOPS & BEAUTY THERAPY WORKSHOPS, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), Sharla, sharlanaidoo@gmail.com, 082 434 6000. • 1 – 28 Feb, various dates & times, BABY MASSAGE CLASSES, R600pp (5 weeks), Lisa, 072 623 3266, lisa@holisticbaby.co.za, www. holisticbaby.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, Michaela, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, www. kznbusinesstraining.co.za, 031 – 267 1229, nikki@kznbiz.co.za.

Diary Dates • 1 – 28 Feb, (various 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 – 28 Feb, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info.goodpet@gmail.com, www. goodpet.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, VARIOUS BEAUTY THERAPY COURSES, The Nail Guru, 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Docnor Medical Centre, 031 – 564 2933, info@thenailguru.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, alison@infantmassagekzn. co.za, 083 661 6682, www.infantmassagekzn. co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, (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 Feb (every Wed), 6.30pm – 9pm, HYPNOBIRTHING ANTENATAL COURSE, Westville, Callen, 082 538 1173, callen. gerrits@gmail.com, www.gentlewelcome. co.za. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998pp, Liz, 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, Hazel, healthtre@outlook.com, 083 400 5924. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (every Tues), 9am – 12pm, MOSAIC CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS, R150pp, Just Imagine Mosaics Studio, Kloof, 083 782 7810, Sheila@kznmosaics.co.za, www. kznmosaics.co.za. • 11 Feb, GARDEN DESIGN – WEEKEND SHORT COURSE, Hillcrest, R925pp, 082 449 9237, info@schoolofgardendesign.com. • 25 Feb, 9am – 3.30pm, PERSONAL BREAKTHROUGH WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN, Auberge Hollandaise, 106 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, R1250pp, info@ nlpdurban.co.za, 082 990 0090 (Lynda), 074 112 2818 (Stephanie), www.nlpdurban.co.za. EDUCATION • 1 – 28 Feb (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 – 28 Feb, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS, various schools in KZN, Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@ books2you.co.za, www.books2you.co.za • 1 – 28 Feb, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@telkomsa.net. • 1 – 28 Feb, ONLINE TECHNOLOGY BOOTCAMPS, Compukids, R995 per year, 081 835 8270, info@compukids.me, www. compukids.me. • 1 – 28 Feb, STUDY SKILLS COURSES & MATHS BRIDGING COURSE, Kip McGrath Umhlanga or Bluff, Tracy, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath. co.za, tracy@kipumhlanga.co.za. • 8 Feb, 9am – 11am (pre-school), 5.30pm (high school), CURRO HILLCREST, CURRO HCA & CURRO CASTLE OPEN DAY, 031 – 765 6813, http://www.curro.co.za/Kwazulu-Natal/CurroHillcrest. • 16 Feb, 8.30am, WEAVER’S NEST PREPRIMARY SCHOOL – OPEN DAY, Highbury, 16 Highbury Road, Hillcrest, 031 – 765 9800, marketing@hps.co.za, www.hps.co.za. • 17 Feb, 8.30am, HIGHBURY PREPARATORY SCHOOL – OPEN DAY, Highbury, 16 Highbury Road, Hillcrest, 031 – 765 9800, marketing@ hps.co.za, www.hps.co.za. ● 21 Feb, 5.30pm – 8pm, ST HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL OPEN EVENING, www.sthenrys.co.za. ● 11 Mar, 9am – 12pm, ST HENRY’S PREP SCHOOL OPEN MORNING, www.sthenrys. co.za. ENTERTAINMENT/LEISURE • 3 – 5 Feb, THE BEST OF SWING, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@ stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre. com. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (every Mon), 4pm – 9pm, TENNIS & TUNES, Windsor Tennis Club, James Henderson Road, Glenwood, tennis followed by some tunes from various artists, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

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Diary Dates • 1 – 28 Feb (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 – 28 Feb, DURBAN SURF AND YOGA RETREATS, info@surfsupyoga.co.za, www. surfsupyoga.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, various days & times, GROUP PILATES CLASSES, Pilates in Motion studio, Glenwood, Laura-May, 084 375 6316, laura. may.louw@gmail.com. • 1 – 28 Feb, 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 – 28 Feb, various days & times, YOGA, KATHAK DANCE, BELLY DANCE & BOLLYWOOD DANCE, Rangeelaa Dance Institute, Umhlanga, Anishka, 082 454 1732, dance@rangeelaa. co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb (every Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030. • 1 – 28 Feb, various days, 7pm – 8.30pm, SELF DEFENCE CLASSES, Combat Coaching Gym, 100 Commercial Road, 1st floor, Amanzimtoti, www.combatcoaching.com. • 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb (every 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. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (every Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@ gmail.com, www.h2obodyexperience, R50pp. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (every Fri), 6pm – 7pm, DRUMSHACK FAMILY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE, African Drumshack Entertainment, R120pp (adults), R60pp (kids), Jonathan, 083 704 4879, drumshack@3i.co.za, www.drumshack.org. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 9am – 11am, MODEL DYNAMICS MODELLING LESSONS, Scouts Hall, Virginia Circle (opposite Checkers), Sandra/Dee, 083 356 1317, modeldynamics@ eject.co.za. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every Sat), 10am – 11am, FUN FOR KIDS – CRAFTS & BAKING, R250pp, Christene Pillay, 078 535 7862, christenepillay9@gmail.com. • 4 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, CAR

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Diary Dates musgravecentre.co.za. • 4 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 8am – 12pm, FOODIES MARKET, Ballito Lifestyle Centre. • 4 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea, ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET, 031–201 1828. • 4 Feb (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET – SALE MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, info@iheartmkt.com, www. iheartmarket.blogspot.com. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb (every 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. • 5 Feb (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET, Hillcrest Primary School hall, Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com, www. hillcrestcountrymarket.co.za. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (every Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www.stableslifestylemarket. co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (every Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (every Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/themorningtrade. • 11 Feb (2nd Sat monthly), 8am – 12.30pm, BERGTHIEL MUSEUM MARKET, Queens Ave, Westville, 084 332 4101, Eve, evezabora@ webmail.co.za. • 11 Feb (2nd Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@litchiorchard. co.za. • 24 Feb (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 10pm, Salt Rock, LITCHI ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET, Seaforth Dr, Ballito, 032 – 525 5118, info@ litchiorchard.co.za. • 24 Feb (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, Anthea/Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@gmail.com. • 26 Feb (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 074 468 2463, wondermarketdurban@gmail.com, www.wondermarket.co.za.

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