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Add a beak and some eyes
Say Aaahhh and Unite for Mouth Health
Backe d by the Worl d Dent al Fe derati on, Worl d Oral Health Day aims t o spread the mess age about good oral hygiene and the im portant part oral he alth pl ays in maint ainin g gene ral he alth and well -bein g. Cel eb rate d every year on 20 March
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World Oral Health Day focuses on a different theme each year. Under this year’s theme ‘Unite for Mouth Health’, the World Dental Federation encourages everyone to make a pledge to look after their oral health – “Through everyone’s collective pledges and efforts, we hope to reduce the burden of oral disease worldwide.”
“Oral diseases will affect all people at some point during their lifetime. It is particularly worrying to see an increasing number of children with tooth decay, which can lead to the development of early childhood caries, negatively affect how a young mouth develops, and create lasting health issues for young children.” Oral Hygiene Tips for Infants, Toddlers and Children
Establish good oral hygiene habits right from the beginning. Follow these recommendations to prevent early tooth decay and ensure a healthy mouth.
Your baby’s mouth should be cleaned a few days after
birth. To clean, wipe gums and tongue with a damp gauze pad or special infant gum wipes that are stocked at pharmacies.
Never add sugar to milk in a baby’s bottle.
Try not to let your baby ‘comfort feed’ by sleeping with a bottle in his mouth. Take the bottle away after your child finishes drinking. Drinking milk or formula from bottles over long periods can lead to tooth decay. Don’t be tempted to pacify your baby by dipping his dummy in sugar, honey or any other sweet treat.
Clean your baby’s teeth in the morning and before bedtime once the first tooth has cut.
Your baby should have visited the dentist by his first birthday and every six months thereafter.
Saying no to sugar outright may be impractical. Save sweet treats for after meals because this is when the amount of saliva produced is greater and this will help protect your child’s teeth.
Choose sweets wisely. Hard sweets like hard boiled candy and toffees can get stuck between your child’s teeth, which may lead to cavities. Softer sweets like marshmallows and chocolate will be gentler on your child’s teeth.
Children should have all their baby teeth by the age of three. Baby teeth start falling out around age six to make way for permanent teeth. Gaps in baby teeth are normal as they make way for permanent teeth. Children should start flossing as soon as teeth touch, or earlier to help build good habits. Source: https://www.fdiworlddental.org/. By Khurhsid Guffar.
World Down Syndrome Day
Worl d Down Syndrome Day (WD SD) is obse rved on 21 March.
On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome.
People with Down syndrome must be able to enjoy full and equal rights, both as children and adults. This includes the opportunity to participate fully in their respective communities.
What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition. It is universally present across racial, gender or socioeconomic lines. “We Decide”
All people with Down syndrome should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives. Effective and meaningful participation is a core human rights principle supported by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The reality today
The reality today is that prevailing negative attitudes, low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, ensure that people with Down syndrome are left behind and do not have opportunities to participate
fully in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives at all levels. This occurs in society, but also within the disability community and the Down syndrome community. At the root of this discrimination and exclusion is a lack of understanding of the challenges individuals face across their lifetimes and a failure to support them with the opportunities and tools needed to participate meaningfully.
Across areas of life such as lifelong personal development, personal relationships, education, healthcare, work and livelihood, recreation and leisure and participation in public life, ALL people with Down syndrome must participate in decision making, and should be included on a full and equal basis with others. Source: www.worlddownsyndromeday.org.
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Play
Chil dren are natu rall y wired with a desi re t o pl ay – whe re adults mi ght see a sim ple cardboard box, a chil d en visi ons an excitin g ne w fant asy worl d whe re anythin g is possible .
Spending time creating these realms of possibility in their minds is how children develop their ability to be creative and, ironically, to think outside of the box. By simply having the freedom to play, children are not just having fun, but learning new skills and making huge strides in their physical, cognitive and emotional development. This lays the foundation for the careers they will one day choose, the types of interests they will develop, and the kind of adults they will one day grow up to be.
The state of play
As digital technology advances, so has the landscape of play as we know it, making it a far more dynamic and overlapping experience that brings the real world, imaginary play and digital experiences together as one.
Children today are more inclined toward digital play, while the current generation of parents still prefer physical activity like sport and ‘rough and tumble’ play. Interestingly, children still want their parents and caregivers to play with them
– even if it is digital-based play like streaming a TV show or playing a game app on a tablet.
This has resulted in a shift in play – parents are incorporating technology into games and playtime with their children and agree - despite a belief that screen time is anything but healthy - that digital play can be creative and rewarding for children, and a way to bring families closer together. Playing to learn
Play is incredibly important in a child’s development and journey of learning, and playing together as a family is just as crucial for building stronger family ties. Having the freedom to play breeds creativity and encourages a sense of curiosity, while specific focus areas like ‘constructive play’ gives children a goal to work towards and a sense of progress and achievement as they go. By Kristian Imhof, Country Manager for The LEGO ® Group in South Africa
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Spring Chicks Egg Carton Craft
Grab some egg cart ons , paint , and a few othe r craft su pplies t o make these chi cks ! A fun kids’ craft project to make for Easter or as a rainy day activity! You will need: • Egg cartons • Acrylic paint & brush • Glue, scissors, marker • Construction paper Directions: 1. Cut apart two egg holders from the carton and trim off the excess on the edges. 2. Glue the two pieces together. 3. Paint and allow to dry. 4. Add a beak and some eyes.
And that’s it! With such few supplies needed, this is a great last minute craft for a rainy day. I had everything I needed in my craft supply stash. Source: www.typicallysimple.com.
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Kip McGrath Education Centres
“Chil dren are gettin g ‘l ost ’ in the l arge cl ass sizes at school ,” says Julie Gl ass , direct or of Piete rmaritzbu rg North Kip McGrath Educati on Cent re.
With up to 40 learners in a class, it is not possible for teachers to give the individual attention required to each and every child in his/her class.
Kip McGrath Education Centres provide assistance to learners who are finding certain academic concepts challenging in a non-threatening environment. They cater for learners who just don’t understand; learners who are frustrated, have given up and have a low self-esteem.
“We offer an objective, professional assessment and academic advice - for free! An individualised, remedial programme is designed to cater for each child to correct his/her specific problems. The tutoring is a “back to basics” rotational system with individual attention and personal care given by qualified teachers. Computer, written activities and regular feedback of child’s progress form an important part of the programme,” explains Julie.
Kip McGrath makes it easy for children to learn!
The Kip McGrath system is a resounding success in Australia (where it originated over 40 years ago), New Zealand and United Kingdom, as well as in South Africa.
The programme has been adapted to comply with the South African Education systems – CAPS, IEB and Cambridge. There are now more than 60 centres in South Africa.
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Science Experiment: Hot Ice
Ingredients: • 4 cups of white vinegar • 4 tablespoons of baking soda • A pot • A glass measuring cup or mason jar • A dish & spoon Making Hot Ice
Pour the vinegar into a medium pot. Add the baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) one tablespoon at a time. Add the baking soda slowly so it doesn’t erupt over the edges of your pot. Stir the mixture until all the baking soda has dissolved. Boil the solution over a medium-low heat for a little over an hour. You’ll want to reduce the solution by about 75% or until you have about ¾ to 1 cup. You should see white powdery crystals forming on the sides of the pot near the top of the solution. Pour the concentrated sodium acetate into a glass measuring cup and place it in the fridge to cool. Scrape a little
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of the dried sodium acetate powder off the inside of the pot to use later. After about 30-45 minutes, the solution will be cool enough to turn into ice. Place a small pile of the sodium acetate powder from the pot in the centre of a plate. This will act as a seed for the crystals to start forming on. Carefully take the cool solution out of the fridge – it will still be liquid. Any bump could start the crystallizing process in the solution so be very careful not to jar the solution. Pour the liquid very slowly onto the sodium acetate powder on the plate, and instantly crystals began to form. Once you are done creating and exploring the crystallized salt you can re-melt it to use again and again. We ended up repeating the experiment a few more times and every time the cooled solution was ready, the kids came running with excitement! Source: www.playdoughtoplato.com.
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Exciting March Events
Rust y Re d at Musi c in the Hills
When: 4 March, 7pm – 10pm Where: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton Cost: R50pp (cash only) Music in the Hills takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 6pm and the music kicks off at 7pm. Catering: Bring your own booze. Food and soft drinks are available for sale. The venue is enclosed and seating is available. Arrive early for good parking and seats! • 7pm: Blackbird • 8pm: Roly Struckmeyer • 9pm: Rusty Red For more info contact mithbookings@gmail.com.
Parentin g on the Run with Nikki Bush
When: Thursday 12 March 2020, 6pm Where: Cordwalles Prep School, 101 Howick Road, Hilton Cost: R70pp or R120 per couple Parenting on the Run with Nikki Bush. Hosted by Singakwenza. Don’t miss this talk if you are a parent of 2 to 12 year olds. Bookings: Linda Hill, 082 3211 283, info@singakwenza.co.za.
Murder Myste ry Game at Fe rn Hill Hotel
When: 21 March, 6.30pm Where: Fern Hill Hotel Cost: R300 – R400pp Play a role in a murder mystery game set in a 1920’s Speakeasy. Gangsters, Molls, Politicians, Police and more are all attending a party at ‘The Juice Joint’ when a murder happens. Your character will have their own backstory, secrets and goals to achieve in the game. Your goals might be to solve (or get away with) a murder, or you may have other goals that have nothing to do with the murder. Bookings: murdermysterieskzn.co.za/ join-a-game/
