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The benefits of teaching your baby to swim.......................... 18 Single working mothers need to protect their ability to earn income............................................................... 28

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Parenting

Parents need to be happy too................................................ 30 The best 5 gifts you can give your children – and they don’t cost a cent!..................................................... 34 Keeping up with your growing baby....................................... 36 Getting the best out of your children...................................... 38 Building resilience....................................................................... 42

Education

Starting ‘big school’? Here’s what you need to know.......... 44 How to choose a pre-primary school...................................... 48 Education safety: Schools are being targeted by criminals for equipment............................................................. 52

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The emotion code: Get rid of trapped emotions; improve your health and wellbeing........................................ 54 Early detection of breast cancer is key to beating it............ 56 Anxiety – rattling the ‘masculinity’ cage amongst men....... 60

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Keeping teenage drivers safe.................................................. 84 Arrive Alive road safety tips for the festive season................. 86 Travel tips for moms with babies, by moms with babies....... 88

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irstly, I want to thank all our advertisers, contributors and readers for the most amazing support they have shown for Baby’s and Beyond™ throughout 2019. This edition wasn’t an easy one to work on, but here we are. We’ve made some changes to the magazine, which includes retail distribution and a fifth edition, this current one.

In this edition we focus on parenting, education (back to school), road safety and travel tips for the entire family. We have also included more recipes since this is the festive season edition. What better way to spend time in the kitchen trying out these new recipes with friends and family!

We are very excited about 2020 as we are planning the year ahead with many new introductions for our readers and advertisers, which includes a new distribution line.

Without your contributions, support and feedback, we would not have the quality magazine that I believe we do have. Thank you all once again for your continuous support.

The Baby’s and Beyond™ team wants to take this opportunity to wish all our advertisers, contributors and readers a happy festive season and a prosperous 2020.

Be safe on the roads during this holiday season. And for those staying at home, be vigilant as this time of the year is unfortunately also a time when house break-ins and robberies increase.

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Overcoming

loss, hurt & anxiety

By Sharne Snyman

Well, where to begin? I guess at the start. This story could go on forever – it’s difficult for me to pinpoint a true beginning. I grew up with my mom and brother. My mom worked very hard to give us a good life and a great education; I admire her so much for all her courage and strength to do it all alone.

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ue to trauma, I blanked out many memories from my childhood. My mom was engaged to a man and they must have been together for around two years or so. I was about seven when he sexually assaulted me. Soon after this incident, my dad left for the USA and started his new life there. As a little girl I felt truly let down in this moment.

I’m grateful that I still had mom and my brother who supported me through this confusing time. I immediately started children’s psychology and this really helped me cope. I never saw this man again, besides in court, and years later, on the rare occasion in and around town.

Life after this was normal, whatever that means. It had its ups and downs, some loss, happy times and lots of valuable lessons in between.

Then came age 19. After coming out of a dusty 5-year relationship with my high school sweet heart, I figured it was time to let my hair down and have some fun with my life. I met a great group of girls and we hung out most weekends. From a young age, I worked very hard during the week to support myself and I did very well. I lived on my own and purchased my first car without the help of my parents. My modelling journey was successful and many little girls looked up to me. It really just felt like I was on top of the world.

Fast forward one year: I quickly fell in love with my beautiful daughter’s biological father. We had every intention of starting our lives together. We moved in together, got engaged and after a year, I fell pregnant.

I quickly learned during this time that I was going to be doing this alone. Without saying too much and dragging out the past, I had to protect my heart and make a hard decision for this little life I was bringing into the world.

Our relationship wasn’t on solid ground and I decided that this environment was toxic and not the way any child should be raised. I felt I shouldn’t have to force anyone to love Rubi, never mind her biological father. There’s a lot more hurt to this story, but he has been gone since I was two months pregnant.

At just three months pregnant, I was left with no choice but to move back in with my mom. This was probably one of the hardest things I had to do. I felt like such a failure in life; until the bank came to repossess my vehicle. It was at that point that I realised I had hit rock bottom.

I had lost everything I worked so hard for; I even lost every one of my friends. There are no words to describe the pain and abandonment I felt. Yes, I still had my family supporting me all the way, but it somehow wasn’t enough. It’s a different kind of pain to go through a pregnancy without the support and love from your baby’s father.

My beautiful daughter, Rubi-Shaé, was born on the 15th of May 2018. It was at this point that I felt a sense of completion. There were so many emotions running through me; I knew that I loved her with every inch of my being, but there was still so much loss, hurt and anxiety. I found it hard at first, to connect with Rubi and I personally believe that I was experiencing postpartum depression, but this was not medically diagnosed.

I had originally planned to have a natural birth and wait for Rubi to come when she was ready. However, because my gynaecologist was going on holiday, I had to be induced at 39 weeks. I had a very successful natural birth. Rubi brought me so much joy and each day it became easier and slowly things started coming together

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true story again for me. I was eventually able to move out of my mom’s place. I was so grateful to have her for those early newborn stages, even though at times we bumped heads. I love my mom and she’s always been there for me.

When Rubi-Shaé was two months old, I met Gordon.

We met at church through mutual friends. My confidence was low, I was a single mom and 30kg (yes, 30!) heavier.

I felt like no one was going to love me again after everything I had been through. I was surprised by my actions because I approached him first.

We immediately hit it off. He asked me to join him on a beach walk later that afternoon and I did, with Rubi in a kangaroo pouch strapped in front of me. He did not see that one coming! However, I had to make peace with the fact that Rubi and I came as a package. He most definitely wasn’t interested in babies, but he adored her and surprisingly she adored him even more.

I have never met someone like Gordon. I could see he also had a story to tell and was on a journey of his own, but somehow we met in the middle and made it work. Six months later we moved in together. I could see the connection between Gords and Rubi was real. She loved him and he was so great with her. Our relationship was only getting better and it felt good to be a part of his world. As a girl with a dad who wasn’t present, it was important to me that Rubi had a strong father-figure. I knew I loved Gords and I knew that he was in it for the long run. Sure, we had our difficulties and we had to go through a season of change and growth, but at the end of the day, he was always there for us and always tried his hardest. These moments were defining his character.

When Rubi-Shaé turned one I approached Gordon and asked him if he would like to take on the role of being her dad. This was a big deal for a young man of 25 and I knew he would have to think about it. With an apprehensive two-week wait, he surprised me with

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a handwritten letter directed to Rubi, declaring that he wanted to be her daddy. In the letter, he promised to always be, ‘your protector, your mentor, your daddy’.

From the beginning of my pregnancy my biggest fear was that Rubi wouldn’t be accepted. Hearing these words broke down all my fears.

This is just the beginning of our love story.

To any mom’s- to-be or new mom’s going through a difficult time, I hope that my story brings you encouragement, and as I always say, ‘have courage and be kind’.

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editorial snippets New Bettamed Care Cream – mother’s little helper When it comes to sensitive skin and nasty rashes, Bettamed Care Cream has become the go-to product for babies, with a growing following of moms.

New Bettamed contains a clever blend of Colloidal Oats, Shea Butter, Rosewater and Chamomile Essence for enhanced skin hydration, barrier function and healing, and has a pleasant, botanical fragrance.

Bettamed Care Cream is a soothing alternative for reducing inflammation (including itching) associated with nappy rash, sore nipples, eczema and insect bites.

It also works wonders for candida, which is common when hormone

levels fluctuate during and after pregnancy.

Particular attention has been paid to the suppression of inflammation and itching for ‘up to 8 hours relief’, as promised on the box.

New and improved Bettamed Care Cream (R78) can be used with Bettamed Oxygen Spray to further soothe raw, inflamed skin or if blisters are present.

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Two new kids’ products join the Island Tribe range Island Tribe’s vibrant new look is sure to meet with great enthusiasm from consumers as they launch two new Island Tribe products - Kids SPF50 Light Lotion 200ml and Kids SPF50 Light Lotion Trigger Spray 300ml.

‘Island Tribe is an intensely researched brand, designed with a variety of users in mind, including outdoor enthusiasts, young and old alike,’ Garth Maart, Brand Manager: Personal Care, Adcock Ingram, explains. ‘The Daily Use sun protection products have grown in popularity, with consumers becoming more aware of the necessity to protect their skins daily, at work, school or play.’

‘Island Tribe’s new slogan emphasises the fact that we’re all members of a Rainbow Nation.

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Wrinkle out those packing problems It’s almost that time of the year again when you down pens (or in most cases, close laptops), bring out the sun cream and make your way to your holiday destination. But there is one thing that can make you hesitate for just a minute, and that is the packing that must be done.

‘Whether you are going away for a month or for a few days, you still need to pack,’ says Sarah Webb, Brand Manager for Personal Touch.

‘However, there is always one

person in the family (if not more) who has a problem when it comes to packing correctly, or at the very least, conservatively.’

When packing to go on holiday,

backgrounds and cultures, but underneath it all we’re all part of the same human tribe. And each of us needs protection from the harsh African sun. This is our point of unity: One nation. One sun,’ he adds.

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most of the time just putting clothes into the suitcases is good enough, but this packing “strategy” comes with a great deal of anxiety and panic.

It may seem a little melodramatic but witness the drama when you haven’t packed your little one’s favourite swimming costume,

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editorial snippets Sun cream for kids with sensitive skin

Babies’ skin is particularly sensitive, so keep them out of direct sunlight all the time if they’re under six months old. (And don’t forget that cute sun hat to protect their head.) When your baby is over six months, do a patch test before you try a new sun cream.

Sun cream checklist Childs Farm dermatologist, Dr Jennifer Crawley, gives her top tips on keeping your children safe in the sun: • Apply sun cream 20 to 30 minutes before going outside.

• Make sure you’re applying enough sun cream – don’t skimp on it.

• Don’t forget to put sun cream on those hidden places like behind the ears and on the neck, shoulders and tops of feet.

• Reapply every couple of hours, and always after swimming.

• Try to stay out of the sun in the hottest part of the day, between 11am and 3pm.

• Dress your little one in a sun hat, sunglasses and loose, breathable clothing.

Childs Farm’s new formulation SPF 30 & 50+ sun cream for very high protection, is water resistant and protects young and sensitive skin from UVA and UVB rays, whilst keeping skin moisturised and hydrated. So, you can relax while your children enjoy the sun safely.

The new formulation is suitable for babies, toddlers and older children, and is dermatologist and paediatrician approved as suitable for sensitive skin and safe for people who may be prone to eczema. Childs Farm’s unfragranced sun cream is registered with The Vegan Society.

The following Childs Farm sunscreens are available online at www.babiesafrica.com and www.takealot.com • 125ml Childs Farm 50+ SPF sun cream – R238.14 • 70ml Childs Farm 50+ SPF roll on lotion – R197.74 • 125ml Childs Farm 50+ SPF sun spray – R238.14 • 100ml Childs Farm After Sun – R111.42 • 125ml Childs Farm 30 SPF sun cream , 125ml – R238.14 • 125ml Childs Farm 30 SPF sun spray, 125ml – R238.14

but you have her ski jacket just in case the weather turns! Knowing your packing weaknesses and forming a logical strategy beforehand, can save you some unwanted tears all round.

boot and how many passengers are travelling with you dictates how much you should be taking.

• Your clothes are wrinkled when you unpack - Packing too many items, and not packing correctly, will result in wrinkled clothes – and no-one wants to be stuck ironing the 20 t-shirts that you brought for a long weekend. Pack a bottle of Personal Touch Wrinkle Relaxer in your bag to help eliminate light wrinkles, remove static and give your clothes a fresh, just-washed smell.

• It’s summer and you have packed

your winter coat – just in case Check the weather before you go on holiday, and pack accordingly.

The chances of there being a snowstorm in the middle of summer are very unlikely, so there is no need to pack all your winter clothes as well.

• You have nothing to wear You have just unpacked your overflowing suitcase and you realise you have nothing to wear. You have brought two pairs of shorts and 12 skirts. Planning and matching items together in advance can help stop you from over packing.

Covering a wriggling child in sun cream is tricky enough, but when your little one has sensitive skin it can be even trickier – you don’t want to use anything that’s going to irritate the skin. That’s why Childs Farm sun protection products don’t contain parabens, SLSs, mineral oils, artificial colours or anything that might make sensitive skin flare up. Plus, if you have a super-wriggler on your hands, our spray and roll-on sun lotions make everything easier.

Why is sun cream so important?

How else can you protect your child in the sun?

Young skin is much thinner than adults’, so it’s more susceptible to sun damage – a risk factor for skin cancer. It’s important that sun cream offers protection against both UVA and UVB, as well as offer an SPF of at least 30. In fact, Childs Farm sun lotions go up to 50+ SPF.

The Eyecare Trust recommends that children wear proper, UV-protecting sunglasses, not toy sunglasses, to protect their eyes from the sun. If your family’s heading to the beach, you can buy kids’ long-sleeved sun protection suits that block UV rays – meaning you only have to apply sun cream to the areas of your child’s body that aren’t covered. And that’s definitely less stressful for everyone.

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How do you know if you have a packing problem?

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editorial snippets A milk alternative that tastes great There’s a milk alternative that tastes amazing. It has a superior nutrient profile, is non-allergenic and an ethical replacement for conventionally farmed milk. You’ve just never heard of it.

After human milk, this milk most closely meets our nutritional requirements, and has numerous health-enhancing benefits that far outstrip dairy and its more common alternatives. With an estimated 5% of the world’s population allergic to cow’s milk, and with many showing reactivity to sheep and goat’s milk and even plant-based nut milks, what’s left?

It’s a surprising answer and while it may be new to you, it’s certainly not new to North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia. Camel milk has been consumed by nomadic and Bedouin cultures for hundreds of years and is rapidly gaining popularity in Germany and The Netherlands, and is available in supermarkets in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Dubai, Australia and the USA.

Powerful nutrients & antioxidants Camel milk is free from betalactoglobulin, the main allergen in cow’s milk. It has more Vitamin C, B6, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium than cow’s milk with a far greater protein content. It also has low milk sugar lactose, along with a superior fat content. The natural antibiotics in camel milk also keeps the milk fresher for a longer period.

Camel milk is also much easier to digest as it contains A2 casein protein which the human body can break down much more easily than the difficult-to-digest

A1 casein protein. Many of the health advantages are due to the immunoglobulins present in camel’s milk, contributing to strengthening and building immune health.

Therapeutic benefits Lactoferrin is the main ingredient in camel milk, preventing microbial growth in the gut, lowering inflammation and supporting immune health.

Considerable research is revealing the medical benefits of regular camel milk consumption, and some of the most important includes its ability to manage diabetes, improve the immune system, stimulate circulation, assist in the treatment of autism, lessen allergic reactions, promote growth and development, protect against certain autoimmune diseases and boost heart health.

Sounds fantastic, but what does it taste like?

It’s delicious! Slightly sweet, rich and creamy, it’s comparable to cow’s milk.

Is it available in South Africa?

Yes! Camel Milk South Africa, established in March 2015, produces fresh organic camel milk that’s frozen. Some of the milk is pasteurised and then spray dried so it’s also available in powdered form in 100g tubs. The camels are free-

roaming in a remote farm location in the Kalahari where the dry climate is ideal for the camels. There, they are able to forage naturally on over 50 different varieties of trees, shrubs and wild grasses.

Unlike with cows, which are fed fodder and routinely treated with antibiotics and growth hormones, these camels have naturally robust immune systems which keep them healthy, requiring no veterinary interventions. Nor are the calves separated from their mothers at birth; baby camels stay with their mothers for the first month and then spend time with them twice daily at milking times.

Happy, healthy camels produce the best nutritious milk!

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Hunter Training Snacks Training your dog can be loads of fun, but it is challenging for both the owner and the pet. Training snacks make the process much easier. Training snacks can be used to reinforce a specific behaviour, such as sitting on command, or as rewards when your dog masters a new behaviour.

Dogs have a high food drive, which is why training snacks are so successful in the training process. They are most effective during the early stages of your puppy’s training when he or she needs a tangible reward rather than praise. Once your dog has learned the commands, rewarding with treats should be done occasionally, as snacks make way for rewards of praise and petting.

Treats are an important part of the learning process but should be used wisely. Always use specially made dog treats rather than table scraps or “human food” which lacks the nutrients dogs need and may contain a lot of salt or sugar.

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teaching your baby to swim ou may consider enrolling in special baby swimming lessons; these mostly start at around three to six months. A good way to prepare your baby at home for the experience of swimming is to get them used to the feeling of being immersed in water at bath time with a bit of gentle splashing.

With South Africa’s lovely weather, most of us love to swim. It is the largest participation sport and many children say it is their favorite family activity. Starting early with your baby is a good way to build early familiarity and confidence.

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Coordination and balance Practicing maintaining balance in the pool and the vestibular challenge it provides can lead to improved balance out of the pool too. Water supports the body, which helps the baby focus on body position and balance.

Cognitive function Bilateral cross-patterning movements, which use both sides of the body to carry out an action, help your baby’s brain grow.

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The first time you take your baby to swimming lessons can be a slightly daunting experience for new parents. The logistics of getting them into their swimming nappy, keeping them warm and encouraging them it will be fun, is enough to put off many parents. However, most parents find there is nothing really to worry about once they try it. Remember to find a warm pool and keep swimming sessions short at first as babies can chill easily.

facilitates communication, feedback and modulation from one side of the brain to another. When swimming, your baby moves their arms while kicking their legs. And they’re doing these actions in water, which means their brain is registering the tactile sensation of water plus its resistance. Swimming is also a unique social experience, which furthers its brain-boosting power.

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Attachment Babies have your undivided attention whilst in the pool and this is a great opportunity for bonding. You are watching them, responding to their cues and having fun together.

Make sure swimming is a fun and positive experience.

Brain development Along with muscles, heart and lungs, the stimulation that swimming provides will give your baby a great neurological boost. Lots of new experience, sensory and physical, will create new and stronger pathways in the brain.

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feature Sleep All parents will tell you that swimming is a great exercise for promoting sleep. It is tiring and stimulating, both of which will encourage more sleep. What more could you ask for? All of that extra activity uses up a lot of energy and you may notice that your little one is sleepier after a swimming lesson. You may have to schedule time for a nap after time in the pool or move up bedtimes on the days that swimming is part of your routine.

Appetite Exercise and activity will increase appetite – it’s good to provide a feed or a snack straight after swimming.

Water confidence Swimming regularly with your baby can help build their confidence around water, along with vital survival skills.

It may increase your water confidence too if you are a nervous swimmer yourself.

Safety f irst!

Newborns and infants should never be left alone around any body of water, like bathtubs or pools. It’s important to keep in mind that a child can drown in even just 5mm of water.

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or children under four, it’s best to do “touch supervision”, which means that an adult should be close enough to touch them at all times.

Here are some other tips to keep in mind when your child is around water: •

Be aware of even small bodies of water, like bathtubs, ponds, fountains and even watering cans.

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Adults always need to supervise children while they are swimming.

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Enforce safety rules around the pool, like no running or pushing others underwater.

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Use a life jacket while in a boat. Don’t allow inflatable toys or mattresses to be used instead of a life jacket.

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Completely remove the cover of your pool before swimming (if your pool has a cover).

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Don’t drink alcohol and eliminate distractions (talking on your phone, working on a computer, etc) if you’re supervising children swimming.

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Myths about drowning Myth 1: Kids who are drowning will make a noise.

Bystanders and parents should actually be more alert to the kids who seem to be playing quietly.

Children love making noise while they play, but it’s when they get quiet that you need to find out why.

Myth 2: People that are drowning scream and wave. Not always. Drowning is often referred to as a silent killer. Children who are drowning can’t call for help. They may not even struggle; they simply slip under water and drown.

Myth 3: Floating devices can protect young children who don’t swim well. In fact, they are very dangerous because they give the impression that a child who can’t swim is safe in the water. It gives a false sense of security.

Myth 4: Drowning is always fatal. Most people equate drowning with death, but medical experts see it otherwise. Statistics on non-fatal drowning are scarce, but experts estimate that at least four times as many people suffer non-fatal drowning than the number who die in a drowning.

Myth 5: My baby will be fine in the bath while I quickly run into the next room. For children under the age of one, the bathtub is the most common site for drowning. Tragically, this often occurs while parents quickly leave the bathroom to answer the telephone or to get something that has been forgotten.

A baby can drown in just 30 seconds. If you need to leave the room, always remove them from the water and either take them with you or place them somewhere safe.

You might think that your toddler is safe because they can sit in water, but they can easily slip and drown.

Signs of drowning • Gasping: Drowning people rarely call out for help.

That’s because a drowning person is focused on trying

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to breath and takes in air, not expels it. Children very rarely call out and splash. Instead, they will immediately go into the bobbing response.

• A rms at there the sides: Drowning people do not tend to wave their arms above the surface of the water.

They usually have their arms spread out to their sides as they are trying to keep their head out of the water • F loating face down: if you see someone floating face down for more than a few seconds, they are likely unconscious. It is critical that they be pulled out of the water as quickly as possible.

• H ead low in the water with their mouth at water level.

• Head tilted back with mouth open.

• Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus.

• Eyes entirely closed.

Swimming is a life-saving skill, as well as a holistic and simple exercise with benefits that go beyond physical development and improved health. Swimming stimulates intelligence and extends lifespan. Learning to swim can prevent your child from drowning, which is a major cause of death in young children. Swimming is fun and imparts long-lasting happiness.

What else can parents do?

Even with safety measures in place, parents should be prepared in case their child gets into a swimming pool unseen.

Some precautions that may help: Life jackets: Put your child in a properly fitted life jacket when around or near water.

Swimming lessons: Swimming lessons reduce the changes of drowning but always keep in mind that swimming lessons won’t necessarily prevent a child from drowning.

Remove toys from the pool - don’t leave pool toys in the water.

CPR training: Parents, caregivers and pool owners should know CPR and how to get emergency help.

Check the water first: If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first. This is especially important if your child is prone to wandering.

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Teaching tips for parents Start in the bathtub. It’s an easy and convenient way to get your baby accustomed to the water. Hop in with him to create a safe and fun environment. To get him used to the feeling of water on his head, fill a cup and gently pour it over his hair, letting it cascade over his face too.

old’s and the pool enclosed or protected from the elements. If the water is cooler, you can still take your baby in, but you may need to get out every 10 minutes or so to warm up. Pay attention to lip, finger and toe colour and if it turns purplish, take your baby out of the pool.

Time it right. Even a newborn can take a dip but make sure not to wet his face. You can begin introducing your baby to the water as early as you feel comfortable, as long as his belly button or circumcision has healed. The younger a child is when they start, the more comfortable they are likely to be in the pool. Always check with your pediatrician before you start, though.

Set the mood. Stake out a calm, shallow area of the pool and make sure baby is rested. If swim time interferes with his nap schedule, you can count on tears.

Make it fun. Body language says it all. If you’re relaxed, smiling and making eye contact, your baby will learn that the water is a safe, fun place to be. While you’re in the water, sing songs or play games to keep your baby entertained.

Check the temperature. Water temperature should be between 28 and 32 degrees for children under three-year

Don’t be pushy. If baby looks scared, ease off. Take baby out, tell him it’s okay, and try later. Some babies take to the water immediately, while others are more hesitant. It’s important to follow your baby’s cues, and not push her to try anything she’s not ready for. If your baby starts to cry or get fussy, take her out to warm up, offer her something to eat, and let her rest.

Introduce baby slowly. Hold baby securely and use a cup to wet his skin so he adjusts to the temperature. Next, ease him in gradually by dipping his feet and the rest of his body, but go no further than chin-deep.

These four fun games will entertain and instruct your baby while they learn to swim.

Motorboat legs - dangle your baby’s feet in the water and gently pull her around. She’ll start kicking and get used to the feeling of water resistance.

Follow the leader - anything from dipping her toes to dunking her nose is a blast when baby sees you do it first. This will encourage your baby to try new things.

First stroke - hold a rubber duck just out of reach and coax her to grab and pull it toward her as you hold her from behind. This teaches stroke-like motions.

Tummy time - lie baby on her belly on a foam mat and slowly move it back and forth.

This strengthens back and neck muscles and helps her feel secure while floating.

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Who needs sun protection?

Every child needs sun protection. The lighter someone’s natural skin color, the less melanin it has to absorb UV rays and protect itself. The darker a person’s natural skin color, the more melanin it has. But both dark and light-skinned kids need protection from UV rays because any tanning or burning causes skin damage.

Safe fun in the sun In addition to painful sunburn, overexposure from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer, eye damage and premature aging. It can also suppress the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight off disease.

The risk of getting skin cancer is higher for those who burn easily or have a history of bad sunburn. People with the following features are also at higher risk: • Blond or red hair • Blue, green, gray or hazel eyes • Fair skin and easily freckled • Many moles • Family history of cancer Luckily, you can have fun in the sun, while protecting yourself and your children from harmful UV rays. To keep everyone safe, follow the tips below.

• C heck the time of day before going outside. UV rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm. During these hours, avoid exposure to the sun or stay in the shade.

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• A lways use sunscreen, even on a cloudy day. You can still burn when it’s cloudy. You can also burn when near windows, at home or in a car. eapply your sunscreen every two hours and after • R swimming or sweating. If it’s really warm outside, reapply every 30 minutes.

• M ake sure your sunscreen has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and preferably 30 or higher. Remember to check with parents before putting sunscreen on children to make sure they don’t have any allergies or sensitivities.

• I t’s important for infants to use sunscreen, but only use sunscreen that is recommended for use on infants. When putting sunscreen on infants under six months old, apply a small amount on the face and the back of the hands, if adequate clothing and shade are not available and the parents have asked you to do so.

• W ear protective clothing, like long-sleeved shirts, long pants, a hat and sunglasses, whenever possible.

• D on’t lie in the sun to tan.

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Your essential beach packing list It is summer and you’re finally packed and have the kids in the car ready to visit the beach on your summer vacation.

But as you are walking through the sand looking for a place to put down your towels and put up your umbrella, you realize that you forgot – yet again – something that you needed to bring.

Sure, you could get away without it and make do. But what if you could run through a simple list of fun stuff to bring to the beach BEFORE you left home to make sure you don’t leave anything out? Check out our list: Sunscreen - even if you slathered some on yourself and the kids at home, bring the sunscreen for extra protection.

And pop it in a Ziploc bag so that it doesn’t squirt all over your bag or get coated with sand.

Beach towels – these are a must if you want a place for everyone to sit without getting sandy.

A beach tent - pop-up beach tents or shelters are perfect for when your little ones need some time out to rest.

They’re also ideal for keeping them out of the sun and wind. Too much sun, heat and wind can make babies (and adults) very cranky, so bringing along your own little safe area where everyone can rest. wimming and regular nappies - depending on whether your little ones will be in the water or not, remember to S bring both types of nappies. Swimming nappies work when they’re splashing in the water, and regular nappies for after they towel off and change. ipes and paper towels - not just for nappy changes, wipes are awesome for cleaning hands and faces. They’re W also great for after snacks and other messes. Don’t bother with napkins or tissue paper – bring a roll of paper towel instead.

Changing pad - because changing a baby or toddler on a sandy beach towel just won’t cut it.

Tote bag with a zipper - an over-sized tote bag that fits everything you need for the beach. A zipper that keeps the sand away, somewhere you can put your phone, clothes and other items without worrying about getting sand or water in it. If you’re extra careful, put your money and phone in a double Ziploc sandwich bag. That way, you won’t need to worry about these items getting wet. each umbrella - most beach outings involve blazing sun. Keep the kids’ skin cool and protected by bringing a B beach umbrella.

Snacks – when kids are running and playing on the beach, they do get hungry and thirsty. It’s important to bring along as much sustenance as possible for your children. Frozen juice cartons make awesome slushies once they start thawing. You’ll also want to pack up your cooler with water and lots of healthy snacks, like cheese sticks, apples, sliced oranges and grapes. Remember that your kids will likely make friends at the beach too, so bring extra.

Folding beach chairs - chairs are perfect for people that don’t want to sit on the ground. unglasses - don’t forget to protect your and your kid’s eyes from UV rays. Use a sunglasses strap to prevent glasses S from falling off while little ones are running or playing on the beach.

Sun hats – look for a sun hat that offers UV protection, and has a wide brim that protects necks and ears. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen on little one’s scalps before placing the hat on. It’s also useful if the hat has a chinstrap; it makes it harder for your little one to pull it off.

Beach shoes – it’s important to protect your feet and your kid’s feet from the hot sand and sun. aby powder – use baby powder to help keep sand off baby’s hands. Sprinkle a small amount of the powder on B their hands; sand will easily come off without you having to wipe them all the time. You can use cornstarch as an alternative.

F irst aid kit and anti-bacterial soap - keeping your first aid kit dry is very important. Make sure to invest in an air and watertight container so if it ends up in the water your supplies won’t be damaged. Soap helps when you want to quickly clean kids’ hands for a snack.

Change of clothes – it’s a good idea to pack an extra change of clothes for everyone in the family. The sand is sticky, and a wet bathing suit gets very uncomfortable.

F loatation device – if your kids can’t swim and will be playing near or in the water, use a floatation device. All floatation devices should fit your child correctly. Even if your child is a good swimmer, they should still wear a floatation device. Always keeps your eye on your child.

Money- it makes life much easier if you have cash at the beach. Sometimes kids want an ice-cream, or you run out of water, and the last thing you want to do is search for an ATM. An inflatable pool – if you bring a small inflatable pool to the beach, you can use it to keep your little one busy and in one spot.

Water – freezing water bottles before you go to the beach is a great way of having cold water on a hot day.

Beach toys – beach toys help to occupy your little one if they are tired of swimming and just want to play in the sand.

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First time with your baby or toddler at the beach? ✔

Bring along two different types of sunscreen - a spray for bodies and a sensitive skin sunscreen lotion for faces. When you’ve got wriggly infants, using lotion is like bathing a cat.

And spraying the face is just asking for sunscreen to get in their eyes. Don’t forget that many baby swimsuits have UV protection, so in this case long sleeves make your life easier.

Do not worry too much about swimming nappies if there is not much of a chance they will actually get in the water. Or bring one with you - you can always toss one on there.

✘Bringing tons of beach toys. Your average one- or twoyear-old will not need 10 beach toys. You may have this vision in your head of building a giant sandcastle, but your infant will only be eating sand. There’s so much to see, touch and listen to at the beach, there’s no need for pricey beach toys. You can easily get by with a plastic shovel and a bucket set so baby can explore the shapes and textures of sand, water, shells and seaweed. For extra fun, bring a watering can, some bath toys or small cars and trucks.

✔Your first time on the beach with your baby may only last a few minutes. You want your baby to enjoy it and leave on a high note. You might want to get a few pictures for yourself and the grandparents and then move on. The next time might be a little easier and you will even be on the beach for as long as 30 minutes, and an hour the following time.

✔If your baby loves being in the sand and water, enjoy the time with them. But if they start getting cranky, remember that a beach is a huge sensory overload for babies. While it might be fun for you and you want them to have fun, they might be thinking: Why is the water coming towards me? Why am I not allowed to put sand in my mouth? Don’t force a five-hour beach session because you’ve committed to it in advance. If after an hour your one-year-old is done, then pack up and go home.

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Assuming that you can do your normal beach thing with kids is simply not true. You will find it frustrating at times, especially when your toddler starts crawling and walking and you have to be on patrol 24/7. It helps if you and your partner take turns to keep on close eye on your offspring.

✔A child’s wagon is a great idea when you want to have your hands free to carry all your beach paraphernalia.

A stroller may not do too well on the sand. If your baby can fit in a wagon, you’ll have your hands free to carry everything else.

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Being inflexible. Just getting to the beach can be really trying. Traffic and heat can make you want to turn around and head home again. You have to remind yourself over and over that even if you’ve planned everything, things are going to change beyond your control.

The beach might be packed, and you can’t find a good spot. Children are unpredictable and you might have a screaming toddler because they don’t want to wear their new simsuit. Talk to your partner and discuss why you are going to the beach. Is it to capture memories and have a big family photo session? Just be sure to have a backup plan if baby doesn’t feel like having his photo taken. Is it to relax? Make life easier when you pack and try to pack your beach bag the evening before so you can be ready in the morning and don’t have to run around looking for sunscreen.

✔Appreciating each of your kid’s beach excursions for what it is at that stage in their life. When your child gets older you can play catch on the beach and make memories. Going to the beach will teach kids to love the outdoors and be closer to nature. Let them smell the fresh air, roll in the sand, play in the water and discover the hidden treasures in rock pools.

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Fun beach activities your whole family wil love Create a sensory play experience - the beach offers lots of things for baby to touch and explore. Gather shells and rocks which have interesting textures and colors (choose larger items and provide plenty of supervision to avoid a choking hazard). Then pour some water on the sand so your little one can see and feel how sand changes when it gets wet.

Share new words - enrich baby’s vocabulary by pointing out boats, waves, umbrellas and everything else you see at the beach. You can also write out the words in the sand while calling out each letter.

Track footprints - following footprints can be a lot of fun.

Bring a ball - a ball or frisbee is a great thing to have at the beach. While throwing a ball back and forth on the sand is fun, venturing into the surf a little to play makes this even more enjoyable. As long as your kids are old enough to be safe in shallow water when playing, then you can enjoy splashing around and tossing a ball back and forth.

Building sandcastles - no trip to the beach is complete without digging in the sand. If you’re building close to the

water, make sure you get photographs of all your creations before the tide comes in. Let kids use their imaginations and create something amazing.

Kite flying - there’s something mesmerizingly simple about flying a kite. Make a craft activity out of kite flying by making your own. Or you can buy a kite and teach your kids new tricks. Just be sure that you have a big beach with lots of space!

Sand shapes - bring your favourite playdough shape cutters or old cookie cutters and make shapes in damp sand.

Truck time - the beach is a perfect place for toy dump trucks, steamrollers and dumptrucks. Kids love to dig, load up and dump sand and water.

Water bucket relay - give each a child a plastic cup and make them run to the water to fill it before racing back to empty it into their bucket. The first full bucket wins.

Beach treasure hunt - make a list for your children and give them a bucket to collect their treasures. They can hunt for shells, rocks, stones, driftwood, feathers, etc.

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Michelle completed her studies in Foundation Phase Education at the North-West University. She relocated to the UK in 2009 where she gained experience in teaching at different nursery and primary schools and became interested in gaining a better understanding about the impact of early year development on the child’s ability to learn and progress later in life. She is a great believer that positive experiences in early childhood has the potential to pay off for a lifetime.

Upon her return to South Africa in 2011, she taught various foundation phase classes in primary schools around Johannesburg. Whilst teaching is her passion, it also sparked further interest in benefits of early cognitive, behavioural, social and emotional development. Early childhood experiences and interaction affect the development of brain architecture, providing the foundation for all future learning, behaviour and health.

Michelle acquired the South African Baby College Franchise in 2018 as she believes there is a need to invest her energy and apply the knowledge and skills she acquired in her teaching career, to help parents invest in their children’s future.

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Single working mothers need to protect their ability to

earn an income

Ronelle Kind, General Manager, Member Engagement Solutions at Momentum Corporate

Much like the rest of the world, the typical South African family structure has changed over the years. The prevalence of single parent families is on the rise and increasingly, women head more households.

The combined effect of these two structural shifts has seen a growing number of single working mothers in the South African workforce.

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his is according to the latest Stats SA General Household report, which reveals that women now head almost four out of 10 South African households (37.9%). The majority of children (43.1%) live only with their mothers, in contrast with the much smaller percentage (3.3%) who live only with their fathers. Only 33.8% of children live with both parents.

Given that the head of the household is usually the main breadwinner, Rigitte van Zyl, head of client value propositions at Momentum Corporate, says that employers need to consider these shifting household demographics when structuring their employee benefit packages.

‘The reality today is that many single working mothers in South Africa are the sole caregivers and providers for their families. Income certainty for them therefore has a far wider-reaching impact, as it also determines the future of their families,’ she adds.

South African employers who provide benefits to their employees need to be cognisant of the growing number of single mothers who likely make up their workforce, and bear in mind the vulnerable financial position that many of these women find themselves in.

Given this vulnerability, Van Zyl highlights the need for these female breadwinners to protect their most valuable asset – their income. Protecting their ability to earn an income helps to safeguard the future of their families if they are unable to work due to disability or a critical illness. An unexpected and life-changing disability or illness can have a considerable impact on an employee

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and their family. They could be left without an income if they are unable to work, or forced to move to a less strenuous and lower paying job.

Van Zyl believes that employers can help by providing these women with holistic employee benefits that ensures income certainty.

‘For single mothers who would have no one else to rely on financially if the unfortunate was to happen, the provision of holistic employee benefits that include disability and critical illness cover at the right level for their needs is crucial. This will also ensure that they can get the care that they need to get back to work, without having to spend their personal savings that is kept for rainy days,’ she says.

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Parents

need to be happy too

By Cindy Glass, owner and co-founder of Step Up Education Centres

In a world where life seems to keep us spinning in a never-ending vortex of fast-paced, pressured parenting, crushing bills and overwhelming expectations, Cindy Glass, owner and co-founder of Step Up Education Centre says that parents have all but forgotten that they are deserving of all the things that they want for their children – love, purpose, acknowledgment, happiness, fulfilment and peace!

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n a world where life seems to keep us spinning in a never-ending vortex of fast-paced, pressured parenting, crushing bills and overwhelming expectations, Cindy Glass, owner and co-founder of Step Up Education Centre says that parents have all but forgotten that they are deserving of all the things that they want for their children – love, purpose, acknowledgment, happiness, fulfilment and peace!

‘Parents, it seems, have lost their ability to see themselves as also worthy of happiness, peace and fulfilment. Parents seem hard-wired in continuing old patterns of parental-martyrdom (yes, there is such a thing) and parenting is tougher than ever. Parents tend to be their own biggest critics with feelings of not being good enough, not having enough time, not being organised enough, not having as much energy as one another – the list, unfortunately, does go on and on!,’ she adds.

She offers six tips to help parents find their inner joy, despite challenges: 1. Know that you are enough: You are doing the best that you can, given the circumstances and knowledge that you have at this stage in your life. Stop the self-judgment – it has no purpose.

2. Recognise that you are not, nor ever will be, perfect: And neither is anyone else that has ever parented or walked the face of this earth. You will make mistakes.

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3. Stop comparing yourself to other parents: Parenting is not a competition. Fulfilling parenting cannot be achieved through enviable and resentful thoughts about others.

4. Set boundaries: Boundaries add value to your lives.

Saying no to too many extra mural activities (so that YOU are not left exhausted) or managing household chores where everyone is required to muck-in, will leave you with more time to enjoy the things that you find fulfilling. The key to boundaries is consistency in expectations.

5. Realise that your children are growing up: And they will, at some stage, leave the nest Your time with them is precious – make yourself available to enjoy activities together. Find reasons to laugh and play (jump on the trampoline, slide in the mud). In fact, you will find great joy in just being silly together! Play board games, tell and listen to each other’s daily stories.

6. Cultivate an environment of mutual respect: Where you listen to understand and where self-respect and respect of each other is modelled and embraced. Challenges are inevitable—make sure you have each other’s backs!

‘You cannot be happy all of the time, but you most certainly can cultivate pockets of joy that add value and meaning to your life. As a parent, believe that you are worthy of these moments and seek to actively ensure that you live a life of fulfilment and happiness, despite the challenges that swirl around you. You are enough. Believe it!’ Cindy concludes.

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The 5 best gifts you can give your children – and they don’t cost a cent!

By Cindy Glass, owner and co-founder of Step Up Education Centres

A gift is something that we willingly give to another, without the expectation of payment. Society and religions have created or set aside special days where gift giving is expected and, of course, enjoyed by all.

These gifts often involve buying toys, games and devices for our children.

While, there is certainly joy to be had in the receiving of these gifts, so many parents have come to (unconsciously) rely on buying material gifts to let their children know that they love them while not fully understanding the negative implications of these well-meaning gestures.

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oy in receiving material gifts and especially if the gifts are guilt-driven, is most often short-lived and children are all too frequently left feeling confused, alone, miserable and frustrated and, in some cases, even a bit depressed. You see, it is not receiving of material gifts that they seek!

Imagine, for a moment, if you could give your children the best gifts on the planet, every single day, and it did not cost a cent! Imagine if these gifts could increase both yours and your family’s happiness by 100%, and imagine if these wonderful gifts were accessible to give now, in this moment and in every moment moving forward.

By trying the following gift ideas, you will add happiness and peace to your life.

• The gift of regular hugs: Hugs reduce stress and anxiety and they let your children know that you are there, physically and emotionally. It helps them feel secure and connected to you!

• The gift of sincere words of affirmation: Your children need to know that you believe in them, you sincerely want what’s best for them and that you are proud of their efforts in navigating the world. Encouragement and praise mean: ‘I see you and I am here for you’.

• The gift of your time: Spending quality time with your children does not mean that you have to set aside hours of your day away from what you need to get done. It means that important actions such as eye contact, listening to understand, avoiding distraction when in communication with your child and being present in those moments is what counts. ‘I see you. I hear you’, are priceless gifts!

• The gift of being an excellent role model: Your children are watching what you do, how you choose to act in challenging situations, how you treat others and how much you value honesty, integrity and kindness. Teach them how to navigate the world by modelling values that you wish to see in them.

• The gift of space: Children need space to experience their emotions, use their imaginations and explore their world-safely. Most importantly, they need the space to be allowed to make mistakes in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Mistakes are important learning opportunities, finding solutions as a team builds trust and cements connection!

Some gifts are of the material kind and that is all good and well. However, as parents, it is important to gift your children those gifts that are priceless as well.

About Step Up Established in 2016, Step Up Education Centres is a dynamic after-school remediation and tutoring franchise with a difference. Step Up offers children an opportunity to succeed in a schooling system that is, at times, very unsympathetic. From the moment a child walks through a Step Up Education Centre door, they feel different. They no longer feel silly or stupid. They no longer feel misunderstood. They no longer feel judged. After just one lesson they feel hope. They see possibility. After a few sessions, they walk taller, feel smarter, do better. Why? Because Step Up believes that every child has potential… and our passionate educators will not give up until they reach it!

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Keeping up with your

growing baby

By Sister Yolanda Mpilo, parenting and PampersÂŽ Institute expert

The arrival of a new baby is a life-changing milestone for all parents almost every aspect of your life changes. As your baby grows older, they begin to move about more, and so does your sixth sense for potential danger. Simple things, like leaving a hot mug on the coffee table, become a potential cause for a trip to the emergency room for your baby. According to Childsafe South Africa, burns and falls account for about 17% for leading causes of death and injuries in younger children.

A majority of these incidents occur in and around the home.

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rom about nine months, a baby’s motor skills are more developed; they also have more control and movement of their bodies. They can balance themselves when sitting and move themselves to crawl without losing balance. They can also stretch out to grasp an object within their reach.

Your baby’s grasp is also steadier and firmer, meaning they can hold on to a toy, or tug at a loose cloth.

They are also more attentive to sounds and objects around them.

Before you know it, your baby will be moving at more speed and in more spaces. This is the time to make sure you have covered all the basis of childproofing, beyond just the space in the house.

Here are some simple, helpful and life-saving guidelines on how to ensure your baby’s environment is childproof.

At home • Place protectors around corners and sharp edges, such as on tables, television, etc.

• If your home has stairs, install a child safety gate, preferably at the top and bottom of the stairs.

• Ensure that movable furniture, such as a television or bookshelf, is firmly fixed to the wall • Garbage bins should be kept in a place where baby is not able to reach.

• All doors should always be closed or locked, so that baby cannot push the door open while crawling.

• The dishwasher, fridge and cupboard doors should have childproof locks, with cleaning detergents, alcohol and vegetables and fruits, safely locked inside.

• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.

• Loose fabric, such as curtains and tablecloths, should be placed so that baby will not be able to reach, or grab and tug. This includes chords on blinds.

• Make sure the floor is clear of any loose objects that baby can pick up while crawling, like loose coins, buttons, etc.

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parenting • If you have pets, place their food and water bowls, toys and litter box out of reach.

• The same precautions should be applied to your outdoor area and garden.

Water safety • Never leave a child alone in a bathtub or in the care of another child while near or in water.

• Check the water temperature before putting your baby in the bathtub.

• Babies love exploring and playing in water. Every household with a swimming pool should have a fence and a self-closing gate.

• The best four ways to prevent drowning, according to Protect a Child SA, is to ensure that there is always adult supervision, the pool is completely enclosed with a fence, the pool is covered, and the pool is alarmed.

Electronics • Always unplug and put away your electronic devices after use, especially when within reach of your baby.

• Put covers on plugs that are closer to the floor or within eye level of baby when they are crawling.

• Loose cords for big electronics such a television, sound system, etc, should be fastened in a plastic zip-tie.

• Even if baby is not at that age where they can operate a cell phone, they may use it as toy or suck on it. Make sure to always keep it locked, and activate parental control. Also put it in a phone case and screen protector, to protect it from baby’s drools

Car • In South Africa, it is illegal for a child under 3-yearsold to travel without being strapped in a car seat. Ensure that the seat you get meets the SABS specifications, and follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer on how to install the seat.

• It is advisable that parents put their little ones in a rear-facing seat until they are at least 24 months old.

Should you be in a high impact crash, the rear-facing seat will absorb the impact, protecting your little one’s neck and head. A child’s head takes up most of their overall weight, so if they are thrown forward in a crash, they risk sustaining serious (and fatal) injuries to their neck. The rear-facing seat offers the extra protection they need.

• Secure all loose objects in the car. This ensures that no objects roll to within your baby’s reach. If the car comes to an abrupt stop, the object may collide with your baby and their car seat.

• Consider a UV shield or protective film on the rear windows of your car to protect baby from the sun.

So, where is the safest space in your home for your baby to play? A playpen, as it allows your baby to play and crawl around freely under supervision. They can move about without any worry of bumping into unsafe objects or obstructions. However, it is also important to have your baby explore their surroundings outside the playpen. This is an opportunity for them to learn and develop.

Remember that accidents do happen, things will never be perfect, but parents can reduce the chances of risks.

The more relaxed you are, the more chances you will get to enjoy seeing your baby grow into their independence.

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Getting the best out of your

children

By Barbara Eaton, Academic Development Co-ordinator, ADvTECH Pre-Primary Schools

The aim of raising children is to produce independent, capable and collaborative adults who can communicate well, exhibit self-control, show good manners and empathy for their fellows. We also want creative, innovative, life-long learners. So how do we do this and get the very best out of our most precious possessions?

Show them and tell them that you love them. Fill their “love tank” This sounds so obvious, but while most parents love their children, they do not express that love through physical affection, especially once the child begins to resist those hugs and kisses in an embarrassed manner.

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Children of any age need plenty of physical affection, combined with verbal expression and positive affirmation.

Tell them of your love and show appreciation, ‘I just loved it when you helped me wash up/cook the dinner/lay the table. Thank you.’ If parents learn to notice the good and show affection and appreciation, the child will feel loved, learn to be positive and will not use negative behaviour to attract attention.

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parenting Set boundaries Children feel safe when they have boundaries. Have weekly family meetings, even with children as young as three, and discuss and formulate your family rules.

The whole family agrees to abide by the rules, such as speaking respectfully to each other and keeping your room tidy. Write them out and stick them on the fridge.

Agree on the consequences for breaking rules. Use your meetings to plan outings, holidays, etc, as well as to talk about behaviour and chores. Teenagers will always balk at rules but are more likely to comply if they helped to make them in a loving and supportive family environment. All our sports and work environments have rules so don’t be afraid of having them in your family!

Children need your time Modern life is challenging for parents with the morning rush to school and work and then the homework, dinner and bedtime routines to get through in the evenings.

There seems so little time to just relax and play with the children, but this is absolutely essential to their well-being.

Schedule a time for ball games, walks, playing board games, reading together and just chatting, with phones switched off. Notice TV and tablets are not mentioned.

The latter are not true social activities and do not encourage children to learn to make eye contact, read facial expressions or manage the give and take of doing things with others. By all means, use a video link when you are apart, but this is not a substitute for you.

Acknowledge their feelings There are so many more emotions than happy and sad and children learn to identify and manage their feelings by example. If dad yells and throws things when he loses his keys, the children will see this as acceptable behaviour. After all, dad is their hero and they will emulate him.

It’s okay to be angry, but children must learn how to express it appropriately from their role models.

Acknowledge feelings verbally, such as, ‘I can see you are upset because your friend didn’t play with you today.

Let’s talk about how you can deal with that’. Give the child autonomy to plan and try it out. Phoning the child’s mother or teacher shows the child that you do not trust him to solve his own problems. This leads to dependence and you do not want your university child to be constantly expecting you to sort out his life!

Encourage independence By the end of pre-school your child should be able to dress, bath, tidy their room and toys, put their dirty clothes in the laundry basket and complete simple daily chores such as laying the table. Some even feel that an eightyear-old should know how to sort laundry and load the washing machine.

Independence and chores must increase with age, even if you have domestic help. It is not the parent’s job to lay out clothes for the next day or pack the school bag. You can help by being organised yourself and set an example, but you also have to show your child how to do a task, let them practise it, and give support if needed, before expecting it to be done properly.

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be able to plan his desk, schoolwork and locker space and not work in a constant mess. “Tidy as you go” is a good habit to encourage.

Children need to play with their peers From the age of four, playing with peers, without interference from adults, is as essential as food to a child’s well-being. Through play, they learn to assert their needs while meeting those of their playmates. Friends who just quit the game when it is too demanding teach your child to sublimate their needs and pay attention to others.

This is the most important skill that children need for life, marriage and the workplace, none of which will allow you to have all your own way.

With other children they have authentic communication and practise true independence. They negotiate what and how to play, they discuss and create rules. They modify rules as they play and become more creative as they experiment with variations.

Constant adult supervision and interference has been attributed to rising anxiety levels and depression in teens and young adults. (Gray P 2011.) Yes, you do have to keep an eye on safety, but don’t remove all challenges and do give them privacy. Read your book or cook with the door open but don’t organise the play or hover.

Don’t over-organise children in extra-murals, they do not substitute for free play.

Children need to play out the norms of their society, and test them, often violating the rules, but this encourages the practise of courage and independence.

(Gray P. 2012 Freedom to Learn.)

With the lack of safe places to congregate, teenagers have turned to the internet for their “play” with peers. Here you have to teach them on-line safety and impose some restrictions, but they need this space to share thoughts and feelings in privacy.

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parenting Grit, perseverance and the ability to delay gratification Today we see a generation less likely to stick to tasks or to persevere in the face of difficulty. The finest inventions have been created because the inventors tried and tried again in the face of failure. Edison tried 1 000 times before he created the light bulb. Children need to learn that not everything comes easily, and effort and perseverance is necessary. Don’t allow them to constantly change activities when they hit a bump. Praise effort, not results. Not every child is an A student, but with hard work, everyone can reach their own potential.

Help them learn to delay gratification by not providing everything on demand. From age five, expect them to do small tasks to earn points towards a desired toy and later they can save a reasonable contribution from their pocket money. Don’t replace lost school items instantly, but if you have to, deduct pocket money afterwards.

Schoolwork becomes more demanding by matric and the child who is able to delay gratification and persevere to do the studying required, will do well.

Teach money sense This has been touched on above, but if you start the habit of spending one-third, saving one-third and giving onethird to charity, your child will develop money sense and learn to plan and budget for his “wants”. It is the parent’s job to provide the “needs”.

If the family understand the share market, a 12-year-old can be introduced to it and learn from an early age how to invest and grow their income. Your child will be more equipped for adulthood and be able to make sensible financial decisions. If he has learned to save some pocket money regularly, he may be close to buying a car as he leaves school.

Food and exercise Our modern life encourages everything to be fast but

not our bodies, which are becoming more and more sedentary. Here too, setting an example is vital. Taking walks as a family, using the gym, swimming or playing games in the garden sets a habit of activity that should take them through to adulthood. Exercise releases the “happy” hormones - endorphins and serotonin - so screen time needs to be limited, even for the socialising teenagers. Children who have regular exercise also cope better in class and are less likely to become obese. This brings us to eating habits.

Teaching healthy eating habits is something that starts from weaning time and also requires role models at home. You can’t say no to chips and Coke if dad is having them. Fast food should be an occasional convenience meal and sweets should be one or two after a meal, sometimes, not the whole packet daily.

Don’t use either of these as a reward or children will crave them. Teachers should not use sweets as a reward either! Cut out the fruit juices and fizzy drinks in favour of water and make vegetables and fruit a bigger part of the diet than carbs. Children who eat properly have better concentration and don’t have energy slums. This leads to better school results. Pack sensible lunch boxes and don’t rely on tuck shops unless the school has strict policies about what may be sold.

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Lifelong learning and problem solving Once again, this is modelled by caregivers. Enjoy documentaries and good books with the children, model reading yourself, watch the news and discuss it, have conversations at mealtimes that involve expressing opinions on topics of interest and take courses to improve your own learning. View problems as challenges and demonstrate how you solve them. Stand back when your children encounter challenges and allow them the opportunity to try their own solutions.

Getting the best from your children is at least a 21year process. It takes planning, patience, dedication, commitment and love but the results are so worthwhile.

Barbara Eaton grew up in Kenya and finished her education in the UK. She trained as an infant/primary teacher under the University of Cambridge and began her teaching career in Buckinghamshire, in a tiny village school of just two classes. The children in her class ranged from 4 to 8 years old so from the start she learned to apply differentiated teaching and to be highly adaptable and creative.

On moving to South Africa, with husband and two young children, Barbara took a post in a Nursery school and within one term became the Principal, building the school up to one of the most sought after in Sandton. She moved to open the Village Pre-Primary in Rivonia, which later came under the umbrella of Advtech, as Crawford Village Pre-Primary. Barbara now works as Academic Development Coordinator and Advisor for the Pre-Primary schools in the ADvTECH Group. She loves nothing more than being in the schools with young children. There’s no other job that earns you so many delightful hugs!

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Building resilience

By Cindy Glass, owner and co-founder of Step Up Education Centres

Athletes are familiar with the challenges that come with having to run a tough race. Racing hearts, excessive sweating and having trouble breathing, are just some of the effects of exerting their bodies in this way. Being physically strong and fit will ensure that these symptoms slow down and disappear quite naturally, and the athlete is able to bounce back comfortably to face more challenges in the sport. Non-athletes or those who are not particularly fit, however, will find that the changes in the physical body during exercise extremely difficult to recover from. You see, they have not yet developed the resilience needed to bounce back and recover effectively.

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n a similar way, our children face many challenges and obstacles as they grow and are faced with what life has to offer. Children who have been taught the skill of resilience, are able to bounce back from stress, challenges, tragedy, trauma and adversity in more effective ways than children who do not know how to be resilient. Resilient children are more adaptable, have greater courage and are more curious when facing the world around them.

6 Helpful tips to build your child’s resilience 1. Y our children will always imitate your behaviours: How resilient are you? How do you handle stress, anxiety, disappointment and failure? Are you able to look at life’s challenges as learning opportunities and seek to find effective solutions, or do you tend to become a victim without the power to rise again?

Seek to build your own capacity of resilience; your children are watching and learning from you.

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Teach your children that it is okay to fall, fail, feel hurt or disappointed: It is also okay to ask for help.

Let them know that you have experienced many of these emotions and that you are there to support and encourage them as they navigate their way forward.

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Acknowledge and own the tough-stuff: Nonjudgmental communication is key to building trust and self-esteem. Assist your children in breaking challenges into bite-size manageable pieces. You may even be able to offer a different perspective to the problem.

Don’t hide from the pain; own it and seek to rise above it again.

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Allow your children to find their own solutions to some problems: With your support and encouragement, you will be surprised at how children have the capacity to figure it out! This builds confidence and self-worth which is essential to developing resilience.

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Let your children trust themselves: They can and must, solve problems and get back on to their feet again! Teach them to face the problem and to seek to find an effective way to navigate it.

6. Exercise and healthy eating are essential: Doing this will build healthy bodies and minds which, in turn, creates a sense of confidence and determination to show resilience in the face of obstacles.

Just as you need to be running fit to bounce back from a tough race, so too do you need to be resilient-fit to rise effectively from stress, anxiety, trauma, disappointment and hurt. Life can be tough. Resilient children are just tougher!

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‘big school’?

Here’s what you need to know

By Barbara Eaton, ADvTECH Schools Division, Academic Development Coordinator for pre-primaries

By now you will have decided on the primary school you will be sending your child to next year.

It’s time to start planning so that the New Year is not an exhausting rush that spoils what should be an exciting occasion for everyone.

F

irst, find out what the school rules are for the uniform and head to the shops before the big rush.

According to new legislation, only three school items must be branded for the school – this means you can look for cheaper items in the school colours sold by department stores. Young children grow fast, so don’t be tempted to buy too many items at once. Order sew-on, iron-on or stick-on labels and get started on labelling all school items. Labels that are marked clearly and that your child can read will save you hunting through bins of lost property or having to buy new items.

School stationery is expensive, so if you can

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education get the school stationery list early, you could spread the expense over a few months. Alternatively, ordering through the school is much easier and ensures your child will have the correct items. Again, every child will have the same stationery, so invest in labels. Label every pencil, crayon, book and pair of scissors. You can now buy ready-made plastic covers for exercise books, which takes the pain out of covering them.

To label shoes, use an indelible marker pen or Tippex if the shoes are black. Label socks on the instep where it will not cause discomfort.

Children will not take care of belongings unless they are trained to do so. When you collect your child from school, take a few minutes to check that he or she has everything. If not, help to look for them until the habit is established and they can do this themselves. Even if you can afford to, do not just replace lost items as this teaches a lack of responsibility.

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Tips to make the transition to ‘big school’ easier

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Ensure you visit the school with your child and show him or her where the classrooms, toilets and playgrounds are situated.

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If there is no introduction event where children can meet their new teacher, ask the school for the teacher’s name. Familiarise your child with how to pronounce and how to read it. If they get lost at school, they will know who to ask for.

3

Starting school straight from home is difficult, so help by teaching good listening skills when an adult is speaking, raising a hand to ask permission to go to the toilet or to speak, and lining up without pushing and shoving. These skills will help your child manage classroom routines.

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Drive from home to the new school at rush hour and ensure you know how much time to allow for. Plan who will do the school lifts and draw up a written schedule and place it where all can see it. If you plan to use a school bus or taxi service, make sure you book a place and get written confirmation. Give the school a copy.

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Help your child learn to pack their school bag and then expect this to be done before bedtime each day. It will save many fights in the morning.

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Set up a space where homework can be done without hunting for pencils, crayons, etc. If the dining room or kitchen table is used, have everything ready on a tray.

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Ideas for snack lunches When you pack a lunch box for both snack and lunch, it is important to include a selection of small containers with a variety of savoury and sweet foods. Large portions of food put children off and they will not eat it all.

AVOID

sweets, chocolate, biscuits, chips and fruit juices. Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and additives which are harmful to children.

WATER

is the best drink in the type of bottle that has a central core that can be frozen overnight. Add a few spots of lemon juice to enhance the flavour. Concentrated fruit juices are high in sugar and are best avoided.

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delicious and easy to prepare SAVOURY FOODS

are delicious and easy to prepare • Popcorn • Veggie sticks and a dip • Boiled eggs with a twist of salt • Pasta salads with a selection of chopped cucumber, cheese, chicken, celery, sweet red peppers and mayonnaise • Meat balls • Fish fingers • Chicken nuggets • Chicken pieces • Biltong • Corn fritters • Leftover dinner

SWEET FOOD

is best in moderation • Small fruit kebabs • Custard with added fresh fruit pieces • Muffins • Plain yoghurt with fresh fruit pieces • Banana bread • Muesli bars • Pronutro bars • Smoothies • Dates • Raisins • Granola with yoghurt

The occasional whole-wheat bread sandwich with peanut butter or meat or chicken is also good, but children quickly get fed up with bread. Remember, a white bread ham sandwich with a yoghurt and little box of fruit juice contains 12 teaspoons of sugar!

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• Establish a routine during the last week of the December holidays. Wake up your child at the correct time and go to bed in time for 10 hours sleep.

• Encourage your child to wear the new school shoes for increasingly longer hours each day so they are comfortable when school starts.

• Limit the use of electronic devices and encourage reading, drawing and imaginative play. This will help the move to a screen-less environment.

• Talk about the school badge and what it means. Give your child a sense of pride in it.

• Try and be available in the afternoon of the first week of school. Your child will be very tired and will need someone to listen to the joys and difficulties of the day.

• Get a class list and arrange a play date to help your child make a couple of friends. Be present if the play date is at your home.

Starting ‘big school’ is a huge family event that should make everyone proud, not just the child. However, too much fuss is exhausting for all, so keep a balance. If there are tears in the morning, keep calm and help your child to adapt by being positive, even if you feel like crying too!

Remember, this too shall pass.

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On moving to South Africa, with husband and two young children, Barbara took a post in a Nursery school and within one term became the Principal, building the school up to one of the most sought after in Sandton. She moved to open the Village Pre-Primary in Rivonia, which later came under the umbrella of Advtech, as Crawford Village Pre-Primary. Barbara now works as Academic Development Coordinator and Advisor for the Pre-Primary schools in the ADvTECH Group. She loves nothing more than being in the schools with young children. There’s no other job that earns you so many delightful hugs!

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How to choose a

pre-primary school

By Barbara Eaton, Academic Development Co-ordinator, ADvTECH Pre-Primary Schools

Choosing a school for your baby or pre-schooler should not be a last minute, hasty decision. Start researching from three months old if you want your baby placed, or from birth if you want your child in a good pre-primary. This may seem ludicrous, but the top schools have waiting lists several years long!

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he first decision is whether to place your child in a school near home or near your place of work. Small children suffer from many little illnesses and most schools want a sick child to go home as soon as possible. Choose a school that is close enough for someone to fetch them promptly if they fall ill. No matter how loving the care at school, a sick child just wants the comfort of home.

Choose a school whose hours suit your schedule. If

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the school closes at 5.30pm, you must be able to reach it with time to spare, regardless of the traffic. Does the school open early enough for you to get to work? You cannot leave a small child outside the gate and assume that someone will take responsibility!

There are so many places of care to choose from that you may be bewildered by the choice. Take the time to visit the school unannounced. Check the security first; it

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education should not be possible for you just to drive in. Are there cameras at the door and an entrance procedure? Next, how are you greeted and dealt with by the receptionist?

This should be efficient, friendly and with an offer to show you the school, either then or by appointment.

An appointment does not mean they have anything to hide; good schools have to allocate time and staff to deal with parents effectively. Is the reception clutter-free and efficiently run? Are the admittance forms neatly printed and requesting sufficient background detail on your child?

Take your cue from the children When you look around, watch the children. Underfives should be playing freely and busily with clean, unbroken toys that are well displayed to enable choice, or engaged in activities that are stimulating creativity or enhancing number or literacy skills. There should be no worksheets or cloned artwork. Is the classroom clean and attractive, with good natural light and ventilation? Is there sufficient space for the children? Crowded rooms lead to fights and stress.

Has the teacher (who should be SACE registered) an assistant to manage bathroom visits, messes and to support play? Is there evidence of an overall theme or inquiry that the children are investigating? Are there good quality books in a comfy spot for reading? Are the carpets and floors clean? Beware of schools that are too tidy and immaculate as this could mean that the equipment is for display, not the children’s use. Children should be aware of your presence but not clamouring for your attention.

What is your language policy for your child?

If they are to attend primary school in a specific language, they will be at an advantage if their early years are spent in the same language. This does not mean that you should forsake your home language.

Bi-lingual children have a cognitive advantage, but do not confuse your child by subjecting him or her to a constant mixture of languages. Choose a school that will help your child enter Grade 1 with a strong vocabulary and comprehension, as well as an ability to engage in their intellectual education with understanding.

Does the school provide meals?

What do you require in the way of meals? Not all schools serve breakfast, lunch and snacks and the price should reflect what is provided. Check the kitchen, the kitchen staff and the certificates from the local authority indicating that the school is licenced to provide meals.

Look at the menus. Is there sufficient variety and fresh fruit and vegetables? Ask about who feeds the children and how meals are conducted for the older ones. Are the children forced to eat their meals? Can the school cater for genuine allergies?

Does the school provide things baby needs?

If your child is still a baby, check the policies on formulas, nappies, wet wipes, etc. If the school supplies everything, it may be a little more expensive but well worth your while in terms of convenience. Look at the nappy changing areas where everything should be neatly labelled and the area safe and well ventilated, with proper disposal facilities. Potty training areas should be bright and welcoming, with small toilets for children aged two and up.

Are the baby rooms warm enough for the babies to play and crawl on the floor and not be kept in a cot all day? Who provides the cot linen and how often is it washed? There should be a nursing sister available for very young babies, as well as well-trained carers who will talk to and stimulate your child.

Is the outdoor area attractive?

The outdoor area should have grass, sand, water, shade and wheeled toys, as well as safe climbing and swinging equipment, appropriate for the different age groups.

Children are stimulated by their environment so the garden should be attractive, bright and well supervised. Gross motor development underlies all other development at this age so there should be a minimum of an hour a morning and afternoon set aside for active, outdoor play.

Last but not least, the atmosphere of the school should be welcoming and child friendly. Do not be swayed by the latest technological devices and lessons if the staff seem aloof and uncaring. With proper research, your child should be happy and well stimulated in the chosen environment until it is time for “big school”.

Barbara Eaton grew up in Kenya and finished her education in the UK. She trained as an infant/primary teacher under the University of Cambridge and began her teaching career in Buckinghamshire, in a tiny village school of just two classes. The children in her class ranged from 4 to 8 years old so from the start she learned to apply differentiated teaching and to be highly adaptable and creative.

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On moving to South Africa, with husband and two young children, Barbara took a post in a Nursery school and within one term became the Principal, building the school up to one of the most sought after in Sandton. She moved to open the Village Pre-Primary in Rivonia, which later came under the umbrella of Advtech, as Crawford Village PrePrimary. Barbara now works as Academic Development Coordinator and Advisor for the Pre-Primary schools in the ADvTECH Group. She loves nothing more than being in the schools with young children. There’s no other job that earns you so many delightful hugs!

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Explore. Experience. Engage.

A membership to the award-winning Two Oceans Aquarium means so much more than just a visit with the fish.

So, you’ve decided to become a member of the Two Oceans Aquarium. Imagine being asked if you would like a rehabilitated turtle with your annual pass? Or perhaps some pensioners joining your meander through the aquarium? Or a plastic-free seal? How about some underprivileged children to watch the shark feed with you?

You might think the aquarium had gone slightly mad if you were asked such questions. But did you know that an annual membership makes so much more possible than just a visit with the fish?

As a member, you’re not only contributing to the operations of the Two Oceans Aquarium, but also supporting the aquarium’s educational and conservation initiatives, which include: • turtle and seal rescues • educational outreach programmes that touch more than 30 000 underprivileged children every year • subsidised visits for school groups • concessions for pensioners, and • campaigns such as “Home to Ocean”, which encourages people to say no to single-use plastic through widespread initiatives such a public presentations, beach clean-ups and events.

Having an annual membership means that you are making a real difference, every day, to the creatures in the sea and the people who love them and learn from them.

Of course, a membership also allows you and your family unlimited access, so you can come and go as you please and plan to participate in those activities that you find most rewarding, like the three daily puppet

shows and the all-day arts ‘n crafts. Members also receive special invitations to exclusive family sleepovers and behind-the-scenes events, exclusive extended hours, and preferred rates for public events and other experiences.

The Two Oceans Aquarium is home to more than 8 000 animals representing over 250 species – nowhere else will you to see this much of the diverse life that thrives along the Southern African coast. The aquarium prides itself on showcasing local species (with one or two wonderful exceptions), celebrating the biodiversity that makes this part of the world so unique and precious.

The three awesome large-scale exhibits – featuring amongst others, majestic ragged-tooth sharks, tall waving kelp fronds, turtles, stingrays and a full 10m-long tunnel – are complemented by many smaller exhibits that surprise and delight around every corner. Close encounters happen at the Touch Pool and Microscope Exhibits, and five feeding times a day ensure that visitors are engaged and informed throughout their visit.

While this is an awesome day out for children, we have it on good authority that adult curiosity and wonder are also awakened on every visit to the aquarium.

The aquarium was recently named Best Responsible Attraction at the World Travel Market Responsible Tourism Awards, which just goes to show that, as a member, you are contributing to broad-ranging education, conservation and research work.

So, while we don’t ask you strange questions when you become a member, isn’t it good to know that your membership does buy so much more than just visits to the aquarium? It is something that lasts even when you’ve left the building ... and that’s worth every cent!

Two Oceans Aquarium Dock Road, V&A Waterfront T +27(0) 21 418 3823 W www.aquarium.co.za

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education safety

Schools are being targeted by criminals for equipment

Be vigilant!

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hile school violence is prevalent and widespread, schools are also being targeted by criminals for electronic devices such as computers and IT equipment.

According to Jason Mordechai, MD at 7Arrows Security: ‘Over the past few months, there has been an increase in school break-ins. It’s frightening to note that they seem to have worked out how to overcome the physical barriers to entry and are gaining access to school properties relatively easily – often using the roof as an entry point. Many schools house their security systems in the roof, which gives criminals the added advantage of cutting the system before they have been detected.’

The impact of crime at school is not confined to the incident alone. There are far-reaching consequences which affect children’s feelings of trust at school, their attendance and their ability to learn.

‘As parents, it is our responsibility to protect our children. While crime is not something we can control, unfortunately, we can ensure that we know as much as possible about the school environment,’ says Maanda Tshifularo, Head of Dialdirect Insurance.

How to protect your child at school Tshifularo shares the following tips to maximise the protection of your child at school: • Know what security methods, procedures and systems are in place at the school.

• Ensure that both you and your child know what to do in the case of an emergency.

• Ensure that the school you choose has a transparent flow of communication between staff and parents.

• Become familiar with the system used at the school if violence or a crime occurs. Is trauma counselling provided, for example?

• What is the procedure for collecting children after school? Who do you inform if someone else is collecting your child?

• Where is the emergency meeting point at the school?

• Ensure your child has memorised the following emergency numbers: • Nationwide Emergency Response: 10111 • Mobile phone emergency hotline: 112 • Ambulance/Fire Brigade: 10177 • Download the Dialdirect Namola app onto your smartphone Mordechai warns that security systems should never be housed in the roof or ceiling. For added support, strong electric protection is advised on the inside of external gates and doors, and security sensors should be placed in sensitive areas, including the ceiling, to alert security if there has been a perimeter breach.

‘Ultimately, understanding what protective measures have been put in place by the school to prevent crime, and teaching your children how to access help in the case of an emergency, is one step closer to protecting them during the school day,’ says Tshifularo. www.babysandbeyond.co.za

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The Emotion Code get rid of trapped emotions; improve your health & wellbeing

By Brenda Kofi, an Emotion Code Certified Practitioner (ECCP)

Using the “Emotion Code�, you might be able to rid yourself from negative energy causing you mental, emotional and physical disorders. And, it works for your pets too!

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hen you’re holding onto a lot of heavy and negative emotions, they can block other good things from entering your life and prevent you from being present in your current relationships. It can also create obstacles for your overall growth and development.

The negative emotions we all experience, even though we may have felt them long ago, including inherited emotions, may still be creating problems for you today in subtle, yet damaging ways. An inherited emotion is a piece of emotional energy received from a family member – and inherited emotions can go back multiple generations.

Emotional “baggage” may be the cause of the following symptoms and more: • physical illnesses and disease • inability to give and receive love • inability to fully feel positive emotions • feelings of depression, loneliness and isolation • self-sabotage and creative blocks • abundance issues and the inability to succeed Discovered and developed by Dr Bradley Nelson, a renowned holistic physician in the US, the Emotion Code is a technique that could help people to get rid of their emotional baggage, enabling them to be freer, happier and healthier.

Dr Nelson realised that his patients’ aches and pains were originating from more than just physical causes - they were emotional. He coined the phrase “trapped emotions” to describe the negative energies that become trapped in the body during stressful and emotional events. The Emotion Code may help individuals to release and deal with these trapped emotions.

The “Heart-Wall” is another profound discovery by Dr Nelson. In essence, a Heart-Wall will make you numb to others and make it more difficult for you to feel emotions and connect to others. When you realise that your mind erects the Heart-Wall to protect you, it all makes sense.

However, if you have a Heart-Wall, you will have a difficult time being able to give and receive love freely. When the Heart-Wall is removed from the body, the difference can sometimes be felt immediately. At other times, the change is more subtle and takes place over time.

How it works Using muscle testing, an Emotion Code Certified Practitioner (ECCP) can tap into the subconscious mind to try to identify and release hidden and harmful emotional energies that cause depression or anxiety, block people from love and happiness, and make them feel disconnected from others.

Muscle testing is done in three ways: by proxy, in person or surrogacy. Because trapped emotions are made of energy, they influence the physical body and mental and emotional wellness, and can often cause pain and even disease.

Releasing trapped emotions makes conditions ideal for the body to heal physically, and emotional difficulties can often disappear. In addition to anxiety and depression, some other conditions that can be treated include panic attacks, chronic fatigue, eating disorders, hormonal problems, insomnia, infertility, morning sickness and many more.

The subconscious mind is the ultra-intelligent computer system of the body. It knows just what you need to be healthy and happy. The Emotion Code uses questions and muscle testing to get information from the subconscious about a trapped emotion. Once the emotion is identified, it can be released using a magnet over the “Governing Meridian”, a major channel in the acupuncture system.

The magnet can be an actual magnet or magnetic energy emitting from your body. Once the trapped emotions are released, the person enters a processing period lasting two to three days. The person will start to remember related emotions that are being released, or they may experience an ease of emotion and become more relaxed. Each person reacts differently to the technique, but ideally, they should release emotions.

There is no recommended number of sessions and the decision to attend more sessions is up to each person.

Releasing trapped emotions from pets The Emotion Code is a non-invasive, confidential and safe technique and it works for pets too.

Animal lovers will tell you that pets have feelings, too.

They may not be able to talk about them, but if you get to know them and you watch their behaviour, you will learn to recognise their changes of emotion.

When upsetting events occur, animals can suffer from trapped emotions just as people do. Dogs that have been attacked and horses that have been worked too hard are among the examples of animals that could be helped with the Emotion Code technique.

How can the Emotion Code help you?

Most people say that the Emotion Code helps them feel lighter and freer. The results depend on how many trapped emotions you have, how you interact with the technique, and how quickly your body responds after the trapped emotions are removed.

Releasing these emotions could help to restore balance to the body, possibly allowing its natural healing ability to return. This could help the body recover gently from ailments and gain a stronger immune system too.

Brenda Kofi is an Emotion Code Certified Practitioner (ECCP) based in Cape Town. She has been an ECCP for over a year and studied via Discover Healing. She has facilitated more than 50 EC sessions, including practical training, and has many satisfied clients. Contact her on brendakofi@gmail.com and like her page at https:// www.facebook.com/ECCP4U/. She can also assist with Skype and phone consultations.

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Early detection of

breast cancer is key to beating it

By Prof. Jackie Smilg, Chair of the Radiological Society’s sub-specialty group

Every woman is potentially at risk of getting breast cancer. Even men can get breast cancer! While breast cancer cannot be prevented, there are important steps you can take to detect breast cancer early, even before physical symptoms appear, and before it has a chance to spread. As frightening as a cancer diagnosis is, the good news is that medical advances and early screening and diagnosis result in more women surviving and beating cancer, with less aggressive and invasive treatment.

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his is according to Professor Jackie Smilg, Chair of the Radiological Society’s sub-specialty group, the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA).

Breast cancer is now the leading cancer in women in South Africa and will affect 1 in 28 South Africans in their lifetimes. This figure is even higher in urban communities in South Africa, where the incidence is as high as 1 in 8, according to National Health Laboratory statistics. This insidious disease continues to be the subject of intensive educational campaigns to encourage women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds to subscribe to early detection and diagnosis.

Regular mammograms remain the best defence The mammogram remains the gold standard for breast screening and is the foundation of early detection of breast cancer. Regular mammograms can often help find breast cancer at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to be successful. One of the greatest advantages of a mammogram is that it can find breast changes years before physical symptoms develop.

‘The goal of screening tests for breast cancer is to find the disease before it causes symptoms. Breast cancers found during screening exams are more likely to be smaller and still confined to the breast,’ says Prof Smilg.

‘As with all cancer screening, recommendations for breast cancer screening rely on a combination of factors involving evidence about the risk of the condition, the benefits and harms of the actual screening, and the cost.

Results from many decades of research clearly show that women who have regular mammograms are more likely to have breast cancer found early, less likely to need aggressive treatment and more likely to be cured.’

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Dispelling the myths around radiation used in modern mammography It is important to dispel the myths that the negligible doses of radiation used in modern mammography can possibly produce breast cancer, or represent any danger to the body, including the thyroid gland. There is simply no scientific evidence to support this.

‘Several other breast imaging technologies such as tomosynthesis, virtual mammography and contrast mammography, have brought a new dimension to the fight against breast cancer. Digital tomosynthesis allows multiple levels of breast tissue to be interrogated and it is now possible to create a 2D mammogram (virtual mammogram) from these tomosynthesis slices,’ Prof Smilg explains.

‘Contrast mammography, where contrast investigates the vascularity (blood supply) of a lesion, promises to be a valuable problem-solving tool. In women with a significant family history of breast cancer or special circumstances, mammography can also be followed by ultrasound in both screening and symptomatic examinations or breast MRI,’ she adds.

‘Women are often irrationally persuaded by the fear of radiation risk, which is negligible, to use other imaging techniques such as thermography, light emitting devices or systems that “feel” masses. These imaging techniques are often operated by personnel with no medical training and no training in conventional breast imaging. There is no evidence that these methods have any value in the screening and detection of breast cancer when compared with mammography. They may do more harm by missing breast cancers, leading to delayed diagnosis and limited treatment options,’ says Prof Smilg. www.babysandbeyond.co.za

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health When should screening start?

The RSSA/BISSA encourages all women to start regular mammography from the age of 40 and continue to do so every year until age 70, regardless of whether they have symptoms or have an abnormality – early detection is the key objective.

Women at higher risk, usually due to a history of breast cancer in a close family relative, should have annual mammograms starting at an age five years before the age their family member was diagnosed with breast cancer, or at 40 years, whichever comes first.

High risk is defined as a lifetime risk of greater than 20-25%. Your doctor will help you calculate this, or it can be done online at www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool. High risk individuals may be offered supplementary imaging to complement the mammogram.

Women should regularly check their breasts for any irregularities and have a clinical breast examination by a GP or gynaecologist at least once a year. Any abnormality, regardless of age or family history warrants an immediate medical consultation with a healthcare professional. Many lumps may turn out to be harmless, but it is essential that all of them are checked.

Who is at risk of developing breast cancer?

Every woman is potentially at risk of getting breast cancer.

However, there are certain factors that would put women in a higher risk category. The risk factors include: • Age - the risk of breast cancer increases as one gets older, however 1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers are found in women younger than 45.

• Family history - breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease.

Having one first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child or maternal grandmother) with breast cancer, approximately doubles a woman’s risk. Having two firstdegree relatives increases her risk about three-fold.

• Personal history - a woman with cancer in one breast has a 3-4 times increased risk of developing a new cancer in the other breast, or in another part of the same breast. This is different from a recurrence (return) of the first cancer.

• Dense breast tissue - women with dense breast tissue (as identified on a mammogram) have more glandular tissue and less fatty tissue and have a higher risk of breast cancer. Unfortunately, dense breast tissue can also make it harder for doctors to spot problems on mammograms.

• Overweight or obese women – research has shown that being overweight or obese increases the risk of breast and other cancers. Recently, a larger study suggests that overweight and obese women diagnosed with earlystage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer have a higher risk of the cancer coming back (recurrence) and are less likely to survive the disease. Healthy eating and weight management is very important.

• Lifestyle factors – excessive alcohol use, little to no physical activity, smoking and diets high in saturated fats increase the risk of breast cancer.

• Radiation to chest before 30 years of age -radiation to the chest to treat another cancer (not breast cancer), such as Hodgkin’s disease or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, results in a higher-than-average risk of breast cancer.

• Race/ethnicity - white women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African American, Hispanic and Asian women.

• Hormonal environment - women who haven’t had a full-term pregnancy or have their first child after age 30 have a higher risk of breast cancer compared to women who gave birth before age 30. Breastfeeding can lower breast cancer risk, especially if a woman breastfeeds for longer than one year.

• Women who started menstruating (having periods) younger than age 12 have a higher risk of breast cancer later in life. The same is true for women who go through menopause when they’re older than 55. Current or recent past users of HRT have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Sally AnnCreed Vitamin K2 Premium Capsules – R619, available from www.faithful-to-nature.co.za

Nebzmart Nebuliser - R899.00 – Available at Clicks, Pick ‘n Pay and leading Pharmacies

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Xcel Syrup, 100ml – R171.95, available from Clicks, Dis-Chem & retail pharmacies

Good Health Women’s Care – R239, available from www.faithful-to-nature.co.za

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Anxiety – rattling the ‘masculinity’ cage amongst men Anxiety disorders are ranked as the sixth largest contributor to life-long health concerns worldwide, with an estimated 3.6% (264 million) of the global population living with anxiety.

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n South Africa, according to the South African Stress and Health (SASH) study that investigated the lifetime prevalence of common mental disorders, anxiety disorders were found to be the most prevalent class of lifetime mental disorders at 15.8%1.

On average, one in eight men will have depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives2.

And even though statistics points to women being twice as likely to suffer from anxiety disorders, the reason might be more social than scientific.

Dr Ian Westmore, a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) says the stigma associated with anxiety disorders is “unmanly” and a sign of weakness.

‘This is the very reason men are less likely to talk about their anxiety, and instead drown their anxiety with poor coping behaviours, increasing the risk of the anxiety or depression going unrecognised and untreated,’ he adds.

Dr Westmore says men are far less likely to seek support, as is more common with women who speak out and seek help. Men are expected to follow the stereotype and “man up” and adopt a “boys don’t cry” mentality.

‘It’s this attitude of men portrayed as being brave and

fearless that leads to men considering themselves in a negative light if they suffer from anxiety. And for this very reason, they see it as putting themselves in a vulnerable position when seeking help,’ explains Dr Westmore.

Not every anxious moment is an anxiety disorder Dr Westmore emphasises that everyone will feel anxious from time to time, but that not every anxious episode should be seen as a disorder.

‘It’s OK to worry about things and life’s many challenges. The difference is when your worry is difficult to control or shake long past a certain experience or event. Anxiety is when the worry starts interfering with your day-to-day activities or changes the way you live, such as going out with your friends, being productive at work, taking part in team sport, bantering with colleagues, and so forth. Anxiety can severely affect relationships if the coping mechanisms used are alcohol, abusive behaviour and depression,’ he adds.

‘Society expects a lot from men. They’re expected to be seen as confident, in control, the decision makers and the voice of reason and rationality. They are often

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portrayed as the person with a steady hand and mind in times of trouble or uncertainty. They are stereotyped as the provider, protector, being dependable, confident and fearless.

‘However, these very traits that society has labelled men with, could lead them to feel inadequate and emasculated. It’s not realistic to expect men to be live by society’s idea of what a man should be and pull themselves together,’ says Dr Westmore.

Anxiety presents itself in many forms Dr Westmore says, if left untreated, anxiety presents itself in many forms.

‘Men who don’t speak out, find inappropriate coping strategies that might very well dull the anxiety temporarily but could develop into a dependency that eventually spins out of control, aggravating the anxiety disorder.

‘Abuse, gambling, drugs (including alcohol), and reckless behaviour are some of the confidence gaining and coping mechanisms embraced by men. However, since they enable men to avoid their anxieties instead of facing them, the very coping mechanisms could aggravate the disorder.

‘Anxiety in men can trigger anger, violent outbursts, bullying, abusiveness and bursts of explosive temper.

Irritability and being edgy, touchy, cranky or impatient, become the normal reaction to everyday frustrations.

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Dr Westmore says a range of factors can contribute to, or even trigger, the development of an anxiety disorder.

These could be a genetic predisposition, as well as physical factors such as an imbalance of hormones and chemical messengers in the brain. It can also be environmental factors such as excessive stress in a relationship, job or school, or financial predicaments and traumatic life events. Medical factors could also lead to an anxiety disorder, such as the side effects of medication, symptoms or stress relating to an illness.

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What are the tell-tale signs of an anxiety disorder?

‘Anxiety is more than just a bit of stress, sweaty palms and a sense of butterflies in the stomach. The symptoms are far more severe and include continuous feelings of worry, fear and impending doom that are so severe they interfere with your ability to work, live a healthy life, maintain relationships and the ability to sleep,’ explains Dr Westmore.

The signs to look out for include: Physical n Pounding or racing heart n Excessive sweating n Muscle tension or aches n Restlessness or agitation n Dizziness or vertigo n Shortness of breath or sensation of choking n Insomnia n Panic attacks n Fatigue n Nausea, diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome Emotional n Constant worry about what could go wrong n Perceiving situations and events as threatening when they are not n Indecisiveness and fear of making the wrong decision n Difficulty concentrating n Feelings of dread

n Concentration problems n Avoidance n Catastrophic thinking n Irritability and edginess n Nightmares or intrusive thoughts in which traumatic scenes are replayed in the mind n Mood swings n Being overly vigilant towards danger n Absentmindedness n Fear of losing control In addition, persistent sadness, apathy or loss of hope or suicidal thoughts could show that the anxiety has morphed into depression, a common condition seen together with anxiety disorders.

Dr Westmore says it’s important to share your symptoms with someone you trust. Start with a family member or friend but always find your way to a healthcare professional who would be able to help you manage the symptoms. Treatments includes cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling and in some instances, medication, depending on the type of anxiety present.

‘It’s important to note that you need to develop your own action plan that includes lifestyle changes, which is as much part of the recovery process as seeking medical attention. Engage in regular exercise to release your anxious energy and happy endorphins, get enough sleep, socialise with supportive friends and family, manage stress through meditation, music or art, follow a healthy diet, cut down on alcohol and avoid drugs and other stimulants,’ he adds.

Research 1. Herman, A. A., Stein, D. J., Seedat, S., Heeringa, S. G., Moomal, H., & Williams, D. R. (2009). The South African Stress and Health (SASH) study: 12-month and lifetime prevalence of common mental disorders. South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 99(5 Pt 2), 339–344 2. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anxiety-and-depression-in-men

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By Lee Callakopen, Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund

Motherhood and pregnancy are times of great anticipation and joy.

Each experience is unique but what is probably high on the agenda is that you have a trouble-free pregnancy, a healthy baby and also know and anticipate the costs involved for pre-natal check-ups and the birth.

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hoosing the right medical aid is critical in ensuring the healthcare needs of you and your loved ones are taken care of. More so, when you’re looking at expanding your family. For those who are on a medical scheme or wish to join one, here are some important points to consider when you fall pregnant.

When you are already a member of a medical aid scheme When should you advise your medical aid of your pregnancy?

If you are already a member, you can access the out-of-hospital maternity benefits without advising your medical aid that you are pregnant. However, please ensure that your doctor uses the correct ICD-10 codes on your claim to ensure that it is processed correctly.

Bonitas pays for maternity benefits in addition to savings and day-to-day benefits, which help members get the care they need during pregnancy while limiting out-ofpocket expenses.

Remember that pre-authorisation is needed for the delivery of the baby, which can usually be done from 20 weeks onwards. Pre-authorisation will help you understand the benefits you have available on your plan and ensure that you are aware of what is covered.

Bonitas members can also register for the Bonitas baby bag once pre-authorisation is obtained. The baby bag is packed with useful goodies for the baby to make parenthood a little easier.

When do you advise the medical aid that your baby has been born and needs to be added to your medical aid?

For our members, the baby needs to be registered within 30 days from the date of birth to ensure there is no break in cover and that your child will be covered from the first day of life.

Are there Designated Service Providers (DSPs) in terms of gynaes and hospitals for childbirth?

We strongly advise members to use DSPs to get maximum value and avoid co-payments. We agree special rates with these providers, which are covered within a member’s benefits, so that they can focus on taking care of their health and wellbeing during pregnancy.

What is normally covered in the maternity benefit?

This differs from scheme to scheme and according to the plan you are on. Bonitas pays for up to 12 maternity consultations (paid for from a separate benefit), an amniocentesis, antenatal classes, two 2D ultrasounds and the delivery. There are also additional benefits such as new-born hearing screening tests and childhood vaccinations.

Does Bonitas cover the cost of a caesarean birth?

Yes, medically necessary caesareans are covered on all plans.

Some expectant mothers do prefer home births – is this covered?

Yes, the cost for a home delivery is covered.

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Are all the childhood vaccinations covered by Bonitas and if so, are there any conditions, for instance, where the vaccinations should be done?

Vaccines are covered as per the EPI schedule on immunisation. Please note this benefit is available on specific plans. The vaccinations can be done at any clinic or pharmacy. If an administration fee is charged by these providers, it will be paid from your savings or day-to-day benefits.

The Bonitas Babyline – a dedicated children’s health advice line In 2016, Bonitas introduced Babyline – a 24-hour children’s health advice line manned by paediatric trained registered nurses. They are on the other side of the phone to assist with any parental concerns, vaccination schedules and health related issues, 24/7, 365 days of the year. This is available for children under three years old.

What is the policy regarding a member joining Bonitas when they are pregnant? What sort of cover can they expect, if any?

It is very common for women to apply to join a medical aid scheme when they fall pregnant. But according to the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998, medical aid schemes are entitled to impose a 12-month waiting period for any pre-existing medical condition, such as pregnancy.

These waiting periods are imposed to protect the interests of current members of the scheme. When a waiting period is applied to pregnancy, then the pregnancy and birth will not be covered but your baby will be covered from the first day of life – if you register him or her with your medical aid within 30 days. This will allow you to ensure the healthcare needs of your child will be covered.

Bonitas has different plans and expectant mothers will be able to select the one most suitable for their needs.

Informing the medical aid of your pregnancy Prospective members need to inform their medical aid upon application or within 30 days after you complete the application.

What happens if someone signs up for medical aid not realising they are already pregnant? At what point is cover allowed?

Underwriting still applies. But if you are unaware that you are pregnant, then it cannot be pre-existing.

However, before cover is granted the timing and the specific circumstances regarding your pregnancy are investigated.

Does the scheme pay if there are complications in the pregnancy?

If complications happen during the pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia, considered a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB), this will be covered.

If you are considering starting a family then it is recommended that you register yourself on a medical aid straight away. This means that when you do fall pregnant, provided the waiting period is over, your pregnancy and birth will be covered and all you have to worry about is staying healthy and taking care of your bundle of joy.

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Nutrition can help protect your family’s skin during the summer months

By Lindi Struwig

Water sprinklers, inflatable pool toys, ice-lollies and late-night campfires are some of my fondest memories of summer. Spring cleaning, hot days in the Kruger and sunscreen are some of my not so fond memories of summer. My mother always told me to take care of my skin. She said, ‘You can play in the sun but don’t get burned, the skin you have is yours forever’. I always had to wear sunscreen and a hat, and while it sometimes got in the way of my summer fun and messed up my hair, today I’m thankful for all the times I listened to her great advice; I only wish I listened every time.

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kincare is usually at the back of our minds, but living in South Africa it should always be one of your most important priorities. During summer we are blessed with abundant opportunity for fun in the sun, we spend days on beautiful beaches or walking in amazing mountain ranges and getting some muchneeded fresh air. All this fun comes at a price to our skin, but there are some easy ways to protect our family and ourselves so that we can get back to having fun.

The skin is the largest organ we have. Its primary purpose is to protect us from the elements, chemicals, infections and extreme temperatures. The skin is also responsible for our ability to touch and experience different textures. In summer, we are more exposed to the elements, and as the temperature rises, we need to take extra care to protect this barrier and sensory organ.

We are all aware of essential sun care advice to some degree, and sometimes when we remember, we will follow this advice. We know we should wear sunscreen every day, and reapply it often, especially during long hours in the sun and when swimming. We should wear our wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses and choose a shady spot when the sun gets a bit too rough on our skin.

Following simple advice can save our skin a great deal of pain. One aspect that is often overlooked is the role that nutrition can play in maintaining healthy skin.

Easy tips to take care of your skin In addition to sunscreen and your usual sun care routine, I have some easy summer tips to help you take care of your family’s skin from within.

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nutrition Hydration is key - when running around playing, swimming and having fun with the family, it is easy to forget that water does as much good inside our bodies as it does to cool us down. Water keeps us hydrated and plays an essential role in the absorption and transportation of nutrients and oxygen in the body, digestion and removal of waste.

Always remember to have some cool water available and encourage your children to take small sips often.

Drinking water instead of juice or soft drinks is the start of a lifelong healthy habit and the earlier we learn this healthy tip, the sooner we reap the rewards.

Tomatoes – When I was younger, my granny and I used to pick fresh vegetables from her garden.

She always believed that there wasn’t a meal that would not benefit from some tomatoes.

Even though you may not actually need a tomato with every meal, they do contain lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that may help to protect your skin from sun damage. Tomatoes also contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which may aid in healing and the ability to fight infections. Tomatoes make a great mini-pizza topping and are a delicious fresh snack. Try out these hydrating red treats with your little ones this summer. They may just end up asking for more ‘matoes’ (an adorable word courtesy of my nephew) in no time.

Berries- blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are delicious sweet treats. Berries are usually a favourite fruit for children. They are packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals that may reduce the harmful effects of sun damage. These colourful fruits are rich sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, magnesium, potassium and many more vital micronutrients - and a bonus for any

kid that loves a sweet treat. This summer you can try to make your own homemade frozen blueberry yoghurt drops, or get the kids involved in their own creative flapjack breakfast designs, the messier, the better.

Carrots and leafy green vegetables are both excellent sources of fibre and Vitamin A that play an essential role in protecting your skin and eyes. Carrots are a crunchy sweet snack that can be grated for the younger children, or added to mom’s special bolognaise sauce. Leafy greens are antioxidant-rich with the bonus of some folate, calcium and iron, which are all essential in maintaining a healthy body. Plus, most leafy greens are easy to grow at home, so get your kids involved in the vegetable garden this summer.

Fatty fish like tuna, sardines and salmon – A holiday at the beach is never complete without some fresh fish. These sources of omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, which help to produce natural oils to maintain healthy skin. Vitamin E is another antioxidant present in fatty fish that may help protect the skin against harmful inflammation that may occur from too much exposure to the sun. Choosing homemade fishcakes with chickpeas and fresh herbs is a much better alternative than giving your kids those deep-fried nuggets.

The protective and healing benefits of nutrition cannot replace the essential properties of sunscreen, hats or protective gear, but it does add a bit more natural defence to the elements and provides a little extra healing power. Teaching your children to choose healthy, less processed and natural meals will support their growth and development throughout these essential years.

Make colourful meals your goal for the summer holiday - berries, tomatoes, carrots, leafy greens, beans, legumes and healthy fatty fish contain most of the nutrients their skin and growing bodies need, with the added bonus of establishing a healthy relationship with nutritious meals.

Lindi is a registered dietitian who studied BSc Dietetics at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus. She spent her community service year in Hammanskraal in Northern Gauteng and is now a private practising dietitian in Fourways, Johannesburg. She believes in providing personalised nutritional care using nutrigenomics and body composition assessments to understand where patients need assistance. She is also passionate about paediatric care and how food affects the relationship between parents and their children, weight loss in obese patients, as well as gastrointestinal disorders and their impact on day-to-day eating habits.

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Tasty turkey!

Ingredients For the turkey and stuffing: • 1 x turkey weighing 4kg or larger • 80g fresh parsley (4 punnets) • 20g fresh sage • 20g fresh rosemary • 20g fresh thyme* • 350g dry breadcrumbs • 2 onions, finely chopped • 250g chicken livers, plus the liver from the turkey • 500g pork bangers (6 to 8 bangers) • 2 large, free-range eggs, beaten 68

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• 1-2 cups hot water • 250ml dry white wine • salt and pepper Tip – air dry the thyme a week or so before needed and the leaves will be far easier to remove from the stalks.

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Method

1. Thaw the turkey, remove giblets, setting the liver aside. Reserve the neck and the heart, cut into pieces. Rinse the bird inside and out and prop up to drip dry.

2. Prepare the stuffing by de-stalking the herbs and chopping finely.

Keep a few sprigs for garnishing later. Keep the herb stalks to use as a tasty ‘trivet’ under the roasting turkey.

3. Put the dry breadcrumbs into a large bowl and add the chopped herbs along with the onion. Give the dry mixture a few turns with a wooden spoon.

4. Chop the chicken and turkey livers finely. Squeeze the sausage meat from the skins. Add all meats to the herb/breadcrumb/onion mixture.

5. Moisten the mixture with the beaten eggs and 1 cup of the hot water.

6. Season with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix to combine thoroughly. Add the second cup of hot water, a little at a time, all the while assessing the consistency of your stuffing. If the mixture is too dry, add more hot water. You want to end up with a well-seasoned mixture which is ‘mouldable’. Do a little taste test to check seasoning and adjust to taste. Bread stuffing needs to be well seasoned.

7. Dust off your largest turkey roaster with a tight fitting lid and lay the reserved herb stalks in the bottom, along with the chopped turkey giblets. Place the turkey on top of this ‘trivet’.

8. Stuff the cavity of the bird, either using your hands or a large serving spoon.

9. With your fingers, separate the breast skin from the meat, creating two secret pockets that you can stuff liberally with all the remaining mixture, pushing it into every nook and cranny until it is used up.

Covering the breast meat with stuffing in this way prevents the turkey from drying out.

10. At this point you can turn on the oven to 200°C. 11. Pour a litre of warm water into the empty stuffing bowl, scraping all the flavoursome bits of stuffing down to form a stock. Pour this stock around the turkey, along with the white wine. This tasty stock will keep your bird moist and should be about 5cm deep throughout the roasting period.

12. Sprinkle the turkey liberally with salt and pepper, cover and put into a hot oven for 45 minutes, basting after half an hour to keep the bird moist.

13. Turn the heat down to 180°C and roast for a further 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If the stock evaporates too much, top up with hot water.

14. Remove from the oven and pour off the stock. Cover the turkey and leave to rest in a warm place.

15. Fry the onion for the gravy in a saucepan, in your preferred fat, until transparent. Stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes to develop the gluten.

16. Add the pan juices, little by little, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps.

17. Add the soya sauce which will improve the colour of the gravy.

Check the seasoning and adjust as needed.

18. Carve the turkey or break into rustic chunks. Place on an oven-proof platter, moistened with some of the gravy, and warm in the oven.

Serve sprinkled with the reserved fresh herbs and extra gravy on the side.

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recipes Serve this bright, bold beauty with your Christmas feast, or keep it up your sleeve to delight your friends when you’re invited over for a braai.

Festive salad with pomegranate

Feeds 6

By Michelle Parkin Ingredients

For the salad • 800g mix of green beans, mange tout, sugar snap peas, fresh peas* • 50g hazelnuts • 100g pomegranate jewels • zest from 1 lemon For the dressing • 125ml olive oil • 3 tbsp Pesto Princess Lemon & Basil Pesto • 1 tbsp sugar • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice * If you cannot find fresh peas, substitute with frozen ones, boiled for 2 minutes and refreshed in ice water.

Method

1. Place all the greens in a large dish and cover with boiling water. Place a dish cloth on top and let it stand while you fill a separate bowl with half ice and half water.

2. Once the greens start turning a bright colour, strain them and toss them directly into the iced water – this will help retain their colour and crunch.

3. Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the hazelnuts on an oven tray. Pop them in the oven for 3-5 minute increments, checking and turning until they are golden brown.

You can also pan-fry them in a dry pan, but they will get a more even colour if you oven roast the nuts.

4. Once the nuts are roasted, remove and let them chill slightly before chopping into chunks.

5. For the dressing, combine the ingredients and whisk until emulsified.

6. Drain the chilled greens and place in a large serving dish.

7. Cover with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.

8. Sprinkle the pomegranates and hazelnuts generously over the greens and finish with some fresh lemon zest and salt.

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Next level roast potatoes

By Michelle Parkin Ingredients For the potatoes • 1.5kg potatoes, peeled and quartered • 2-3 tbsp flour • 1 tsp salt • 150g duck fat For the pesto dip • 250g crème fraiche • 2-3 tbsp of your favourite Pesto Princess Pesto

Method

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to the boil and cook until they are tender when you prick them with a fork.

2. Strain the potatoes in a colander and leave to air dry for a few minutes before sprinkling with flour.

3. Toss the potatoes in the colander and add more flour as needed to cover them with a light dusting all round, finish off with a sprinkle of salt. You want the potatoes to get a little ‘rough around the edges’ as this adds to the crispiness.

4. Place your roasting tray, with duck fat, in the oven and heat to 180°C. 5. Once heated through, remove the tray and carefully place the potatoes into the hot fat, taking care not to crowd the pan. A pair of long tongs is ideal for this task, preventing you from being splashed by hot fat.

6. Put the potatoes back into the hot oven and roast for 10-15 minutes before turning and roasting for a further 10-15 minutes. Ovens vary, so keep checking as you are after a delicious golden hue and crispy edges.

7. While the potatoes are roasting, mix together the crème fraiche and pesto in a small serving bowl.

8. Once the potatoes are ready, sprinkle with some extra salt and serve.

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Festive Christmas pie

By Michelle Parkin Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

4 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp Pesto Princess Harissa Paste 1.5kg butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm cubes 2-3 red onions, thinly sliced 4 whole garlic cloves with skins intact 750g baby spinach ½ tsp ground white pepper ¼ to ½ tsp ground nutmeg 250g ricotta 50g pine nuts, toasted 200g soft goat’s cheese, sliced

For the pastry • 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 50g coarse polenta • 150g cold butter, cut into cubes • 6 0g grated vegetarian Parmesan (or any hard cheese without animal rennet) • pinch of salt • 4-8 tbsp cold water • 1 medium free-range egg, beaten

Method

For the pastry 1. Using a food processor, mix the flour, polenta, cold butter, Parmesan and a pinch of salt until it resembles the texture of sand.

2. Add the tablespoons of cold water one at a time, while the food processor is running, until the dough starts clumping together.

3. Take the dough out of the food processor and form a neat ball. Knead for about five minutes, either by hand or in a stand mixer with a dough hook. Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.

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For the filling 1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C. 2. Combine the olive oil and Pesto Princess Harissa Paste.

3. Toss the butternut pieces into this mix.

4. Scatter the harissa-coated butternut over two or three large baking trays and roast for 20-30 minutes, until fork tender and cooked through.

Remove the butternut from the oven and set aside.

5. Meanwhile, add the sliced onions and garlic to another baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast for approximately 20 minutes. Once cooked, remove the onions from the oven, squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins and leave to cool slightly.

6. Finely chop the raw spinach and wilt it in batches in a hot pan, set aside in a bowl to cool.

Squeeze the wilted spinach to remove all excess water. Season with white pepper, nutmeg and a little salt before mixing with the ricotta.

For the pie 1. To assemble the pie, grease a 23cm springform pan.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out two-thirds of the pastry and use it to line the base and sides of the pan.

3. Layer the veggies. Start with half the butternut, then all of the spinach and ricotta mix, followed by a layer of goat’s cheese discs, and ending with half of the pine nuts.

4. For the second round, pile on the rest of the butternut, goat’s cheese discs, the remaining pine nuts and finally, the red onion and garlic mix.

5. Roll out the rest of the pastry, cut into a circle and lay it on top of the pie, crimping the edges to seal well. Make a steam hole in the middle and decorate with any leftover pastry.

6. Brush with a beaten egg and chill for 20 minutes.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 200°C until the pastry is golden brown. Leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

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Crunchy oat, nut plum and nectarine bars

Makes 14 bars

By Jenny Morris

Ingredients • 250ml light brown sugar • 60ml golden syrup • 160g butter • 625ml rolled oats • 125ml pecan nuts, chopped • 125ml cranberries • 80ml sunflower seeds • 1 large fresh South African plum, stoned and thinly sliced • 2 fresh South African nectarines, stoned and thinly sliced

Method 1. Heat the oven to 175◦C. Grease and line a 18cm x 28cm x 4cm deep baking tin.

2. Heat the sugar, golden syrup and butter together in a saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted.

3. Stir in the oats, pecan nuts, cranberries and sunflower seeds until well combined.

4. Spoon half the mixture into the prepared baking tin.

5. Arrange the fruit on top overlapping them slightly.

6. Spoon the remaining oat mixture on top and spread out evenly. Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher and press down firmly.

7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden.

8. Leave to cool completely before cutting into bars using a sharp knife.

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Nectarine, maple and yoghurt popsicles

By Zola Nene Ingredients • 3 nectarines, chopped • juice of ½ orange (reserve the zest for the yoghurt layer) • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 250ml full cream plain yoghurt • 100ml milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • zest of one orange, finely grated • ¼ cup maple syrup • 100g ginger biscuits, crushed • 4 tbsp melted butter • 50g dark chocolate, melted (to serve)

Method 1. Place the nectarines, orange juice and maple syrup into a pot and simmer until the nectarines are soft.

2. Place into a blender and puree until smooth.

3. Spoon nectarine puree into the lolly moulds until they are one-third full.

4. Whisk together the yoghurt, milk, orange zest and maple syrup, then carefully spoon into the moulds on top of the fruit mixture, leaving space for the cookie mixture.

5. Mix together the crushed ginger biscuits and butter then add as the final layer in the lolly moulds.

6. Carefully push the lolly sticks through, then freeze until completely set before demoulding.

7. Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate.

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What does enough Calcium look like?

Calcium is an essential mineral found in large amounts in the body – with 99% of it found in the bones and teeth, with the remaining 1% in the blood.

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irst, calcium is an important bone mineral.

Calcium also plays an important role in nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Calcium is lost daily in the urine, sweat and faeces. If calcium levels in the blood drop below normal, calcium is taken from bone and put into the blood to maintain blood calcium levels. It is therefore vital to consume enough calcium to maintain adequate blood and bone calcium levels.

How much is enough?

Strong evidence exists that a calcium intake of below 500mg a day leads to accelerated bone loss, which can cause osteoporosis and subsequent fractures.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) recommends an average daily intake of approximately 1000mg, although calcium requirements differ in the different age groups.

Children and teenagers between the ages of 9 and 18, for example, should be getting 1300mg calcium daily, while women over the age of 51 should be getting 1200mg calcium daily.

There are also certain groups of people who are at an increased risk of calcium deficiency, such as postmenopausal women and people with lactose intolerance or cow’s milk allergy.

Calcium-rich foods • Cheese (aged and processed) and cheese spreads – 40g serving = 260mg calcium • Cheese (unripened) such as cottage cheese, ricotta, feta – 150g serving = 300mg calcium • Milk: fresh, UHT, sterilised, milk powder(reconstituted), commercial flavoured, goat milk – 250 ml serving size = 300mg calcium • Soya beverages – 250 ml serving size = 300 mg calcium • Yoghurt: plain, fruit, drinking, buttermilk, maas – 150g serving size = 243 mg calcium • Calcium from fish: sardines in oil, drained pink salmon, canned mackerel with bones, canned drained shrimp –100g = 382 calcium • Non-dairy: some vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, kale and broccoli. Spinach provides calcium, but its absorption rate is poor. Most grains do not have high amounts of calcium unless they are fortified.

A day’s nutrition that includes, for example, 40g of cheese, a cup of milk, 150g of yogurt and 100g of tinned pink salmon will give you approximately 1185mg of calcium.

However, how many of us can achieve this daily?

Most people can easily get at least half of the calcium they need from food. Taking an appropriate calcium supplement is also a great way to increase your calcium intake, as the right supplement will contain relatively large amounts of elemental calcium, and dissolves well in the body.

B-Cal is South Africa’s number one prescribed calcium range and consists of five different products, allowing your specialist or pharmacist to choose the calcium supplement best suited for you. The extensive B-Cal range includes B-CAL-DM (Calcium with Vitamin D3 and Magnesium); B-CAL-D (Calcium and Vitamin D3), B-CAL Ultra (Calcium with vitamins and minerals), B-CAL (Calcium) and Calcium Citrate D (Calcium effervescent with Vitamin D3).

Always speak to your doctor or pharmacist about whether you might require a calcium supplement, any possible side effects and how best to take it.

Visit www.calciums.co.za for more information.

References: • Calcium Supplement Guideline – University of Arizona (http://osteoporosis.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Calcium_Supplementation_ Guidelines.pdf) • (Website accessed on 24 July 2018) • Calcium Supplementation – Teréza Hough NOFSA 2018 (received 20 July 2018) • Guidelines for Acceptability: Food Products. NOFSA 2018 (received 20 July 2018) • National Institutes of Health: Calcium (2018) at https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/ (Website accessed on 16 May 2019) • Impact RX Script Data (Vitamins & Minerals / Constructed Class) MAT Jul 2018

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The importance of all-natural skin care

By Lauren Lamont, founder and developer of Natralogic

Pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the most exciting life events that a woman will ever experience, but too often we can become preoccupied with what we are putting into our body and not enough consideration is given to what we are putting onto it.

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ccording to an Environmental Working Group survey, on average a woman uses 12 personal care products each day, exposing herself to more than 168 chemicals - many of which are known toxins. The average female may have up to 200 synthetic chemicals in her body and new chemicals are being added to the mix every year.

Our skin is very permeable, so these products don’t only sit on the surface - they can also be absorbed into our bloodstream where they can cross the placenta and enter the bloodstream of an unborn baby.

More than 290 chemicals in newborn babies Researchers have found more than 290 chemicals in the blood of newborn babies, rendering them pre-polluted before birth. This study destroys the notion that the placenta is an impervious barrier that protects the foetus from environmental contaminants. Pregnant women represent a particularly vulnerable population, as exposure to potentially harmful chemicals during foetal development may lead to altered health outcomes later in life.

Scientists are now making links between the exposures of pregnant women to toxic chemicals and many maternity and newborn disorders, as well as developmental issues with children. The effects of these chemicals can manifest in the short term as stillbirth, premature birth, miscarriage or birth defects or later in life as problems with reproduction, learning and developmental disabilities, asthma or even cancers. www.babysandbeyond.co.za

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While these chemicals exist in small amounts, the exposures add up every day and in multiple combinations through a variety of skincare and personal products along with other sources in our environment.

The scientific community is just beginning to uncover what these multiple and cumulative exposures mean for our health. Small doses of some chemicals, such as endocrine disruptors, may be harmful.

We are living in an increasingly toxic world and it is becoming more apparent that the exposure to these toxins is affecting our health. However, we can take a proactive step by exercising caution and controlling unnecessary exposure to these chemicals.

Choose natural Ingredients from living organisms, such as plants, are better tolerated and absorbed by the human body, as the biochemical process that occurs in plants cells is similar to that of human cells. In addition, many natural ingredients used in cosmetic products – for example almond oil and shea butter – are edible and are either absorbed by our bodies or excreted.

However, the chemical compounds used in synthetic skin care products tend to accumulate in our bodies and can even begin to interact with each other.

Unfortunately, very little is known about the long-term effect of these accumulated chemicals and how they react in combination with each other. The few studies that have been conducted reveal links to an alarming array of diseases, even at very low levels.

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Choose certified & safety tested products Become a conscious shopper, look at labels and buy natural skincare and personal products. More importantly, look for products that are certified by authorised certification bodies such as ECOCERT, COSMOS or the Soil Association. Also, look for products that have been approved for use by a safety assessor or toxicologist.

Safety-approved products are especially important if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have young children as they are in the crucial development stages of their lives and therefore absorb more chemicals than adults absorb.

Inform yourself Take personal responsibility for your health and that of your family by being educated about toxic chemicals.

Doing your research and most importantly, reading the labels will help you to make informed decisions. You

Safety-approved products are especially important if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have young children. can read books and websites to help you identify toxic skincare ingredients.

Keep it simple Simplify your beauty routine by reducing the number of products that you use. If possible, avoid nail treatments or colouring your hair during pregnancy. Finally, choose an all-natural skincare range that is specifically designed to provide a multitude of pregnancy skin care treatments.

Lauren Lamont, founder and developer of Natralogic, holds a six-year master’s degree in Pure and Applied Chemistry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal where she graduated with several certificates of Merit and Dean’s Commendations.

She has also published articles in the Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics and the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review.

Lauren also holds a two-year Diploma in Cosmetic Chemistry from the Society of Cosmetic Science South Africa where she graduated top in the country and received the Norman Sanan Award for most innovative product design.

In 2011, she began pursuing her real passion in the personal care industry and has since been involved in the research and development of some of South Africa’s leading skin care products. However, it wasn’t until falling pregnant that Lauren became discouraged by the lack of safe and effective skincare products and developed her own all-natural maternity skincare range.

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Happy Baby Teethers – R96, available from all Baby City stores, Babies R Us, Dis-Chem, Wellness Warehouse, selected Clicks, selected Spars, selected Pick n Pay stores and online from Takealot, Babiesafrica.com and Faithful to Nature

Happy Tot Alphabet Snacks – R95, available from all Baby City stores, Babies R Us, Dis-Chem, Wellness Warehouse, selected Clicks, selected Spars, selected Pick n Pay stores and online from Takealot, Babiesafrica.com and Faithful to Nature

Philps Avent Manual Breast Pump – R1 000, available from Baby City, Clicks, Dis-Chem

Happy Kid Oat Bars – R100, available from all Baby City stores, Babies R Us, Dis-Chem, Wellness Warehouse, selected Clicks, selected Spars, selected Pick n Pay stores and online from Takealot, Babiesafrica.com and Faithful to Nature

Baby BABY Bettamed Care Cream – R78, available from Dis-Chem, Clicks and leading pharmacies

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Hair Detangler, Grapefruit & Organic Tea Tree Oil, 150ml – R99.99, available from Baby City, selected Clicks, Pick n Pay, Babies R Us, selected Checkers stores, www.takealot.com and www.babiesafrica.com

Strawberry & Organic Mint Shampoo, 250ml – R79, available from Baby City, selected Clicks, Pick n Pay, Babies R Us, selected Checkers, www.takealot.com and www.babiesafrica.com

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editor’s choice baby Childs Farm 50+ SPF sun cream, 125ml – R238.14, available online at www.babiesafrica.com and www.takealot.com

Childs Farm 50+ SPF sun spray, R125ml – R111.42, available online at www.babiesafrica.com and www.takealot.com

Childs Farm After Sun, 100ml – R111.42, available online at www.babiesafrica.com and www.takealot.com

Childs Farm 30 SPF Sun Cream, 125ml – R238.14, available online at www.babiesafrica.com and www.takealot.com

Everysun Kids limited edition SPF 50, 50ml – R59.99, available at all leading retailers, Clicks, Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay

Everysun Kids Aerosol Spray SPF 50, 200ml – R129.99, available at all leading retailers, Clicks, Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay

Epimax Baby Bum Barrier Cream, 50g – R85, available from Clicks, Dis-Chem and retail stores

Everysun Water Babies Lotion SPF 50, 200ml – R139.99, available at all leading retailers, Clicks, Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay Everysun Water Babies Milk Spray SPF 50, 200ml – R149.99, available at all leading retailers, Clicks, Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay

Childs Farm 30 SPF Sun Spray, 125ml – R238.14, available online at www.babiesafrica.com and www.takealot.com

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Heliocare 360º Pedriatics Mineral Sunscreen – R365, available at all leading aesthetic clinics, dermatologists & salons or visit www.genop.co.za/ stockists

Everysun Kids Milk Trigger Spray SPF 50, 300ml – R149.99, available at all leading retailers, Clicks, Dis-Chem and Pick n Pay

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road safety

Keeping

teenage

drivers safe

By Thabo Makwela, Road Safety Manager

Being able to drive is an important life skill and everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to drive. Driving also gives one more freedom and allows one to feel in control. However, handling a motor vehicle requires maturity as you have to take responsibility for the lives of passengers, other drivers, as well as pedestrians. This applies more in a South African context where there is 55% unemployment; being licensed to drive may be an employment determinant in the future.

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oad crashes are the main cause of death among teenagers in South Africa. In 2018, 137 young drivers contributed to fatal crashes, leading to an estimated 600 serious and permanent injuries at a cost of R7.5 billion to the South African economy.

Inexperience and immaturity are the primary cause

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of increased risk of teenage driving. Teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash compared to adult drivers, especially in their first year of driving. It is therefore important for teenagers, parents and other drivers to understand this risk and more importantly, to find ways to prevent it from happening. www.babysandbeyond.co.za

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road safety Heightened levels of distraction When teenagers have other teenage passengers in the vehicle, the likelihood of a crash increases due to heightened levels of distraction. Distracted driving, especially the use of cell phones, is one of the leading causes of road crashes. Teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are most likely to talk and text on their phones while driving.

While the Road Traffic Act in South Africa allows children from the age of 16 to obtain a learner’s license, children as young as 14 have been reported to be involved in road crashes as drivers. This means that parents have an important role to play in controlling the age at which their children learn to drive and that unlicensed teenagers do not have access to driving a motor vehicle.

De-merit system The introduction of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO), signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August 2019, seeks to promote road safety through adjudication of traffic offences without involving the courts.

The Act also brings with it a de-merit system, which will deduct points from offending drivers until the license is suspended. Speed and alcohol are major contributors to road crashes and teenagers are more likely to drink and drive at high speed, leading to fatal crashes. This may lead to the suspension of their licenses, or them having criminal records at a young age.

Advantages of teenager driving is a big responsibility and if not handled well, may have negative consequences for teenage drivers in particular.

However, advantages outweigh the disadvantages by a long shot. Several studies have been conducted in the past, and out of them, several advantages of teenage driving can be extrapolated. These include, amongst others: • Supervised practice - letting teenagers drive while they are living at home gives parents a degree of control and supervision that they will not have once their young adult moves out.

• Gaining independence - teenagers may be placed at risk if they are catching rides with peers. Allowing

teens to drive also provides them with independence and the ability to have more control over where they go, with whom, and for how long. Having access to a driving license means that a child can get from point A to point B alone, and this is of major importance to most teenagers. Teenagers are likely to proceed to institutions of higher learning or work after high school and being confident and independent before a major transition could be beneficial.

Great encouragement tool - parents who let • teenagers drive have a tool with which to motivate positive choices and behaviour as the car may be taken away in case of bad behaviour by the child.

Freedom to go where they need to - having a car at • 16 years old is like having the world in the palm of your hands for most teenagers as they have the freedom to go when they want to, provided it is done with a licenced driver.

Responsibility - with a driving license comes a sense • of responsibility. Parents need to go over rules, crash statistics, and car maintenance with their teenager and reiterate the importance of responsibility while driving. If the child feels obligated to taking care of him or herself, the passengers and the car, this may give him a sense of responsibility. Because the teen will likely look forward to being allowed to drive, he or she will hopefully take the responsibilities seriously.

• Driving practice - teens can gain valuable driving experience by driving in a familiar route to and from school every day. Driving to school is usually during daylight hours, even though trips to school are generally during the rush hour.

The National Road Safety Strategy, approved by South African Cabinet in 2016, acknowledges the role played by young people in general in the prevalence of road crashes in South Africa. There is therefore a need by parents, schools, NGOs and other role players to ensure increased efforts to educate youth about all facets of road safety.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) endeavours to gain insight into factors that contribute to increased road crash and injury risk on South African roads and collaborates with road safety entities to implement mitigation strategies to reduce the RAF’s liability.

Thabo Makwela joined the RAF in 2013. He is responsible for road safety policy, strategy implementation, development of road safety programmes, and the management of stakeholder relationships. He holds a BA Admin degree from the University of South Africa and is currently studying towards his Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

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Arrive Alive road safety

tips

for the festive season Photo Credit: www.arrivealive.co.za

• Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you.

• Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow enough time to reach the destination.

• Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before departure. All lights and indicators, windscreen wipers, brakes, steering, exhaust system and tyres should be carefully examined for faults.

• Do not overload.

• Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.

• Have a good rest before you embark on your journey.

• Take safety breaks every two hours or 200km.

• Do not drink and drive – use a designated driver.

• Try to recognise potentially dangerous drivers on the road and pedestrians alongside the road and keep well clear of them.

• Be visible – drive with your lights on.

• Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam.

• Always wear your seatbelt and see that everyone in the car is wearing his or hers.

• Drive defensively.

• Stay within the speed limit at all times.

• Only overtake when it is safe to do so.

• Maintain at least a 2-3 second following distance - this distance should be increased at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet.

• Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as you are.

• Be courteous towards fellow road users - keep your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate.

• Avoid distractions while driving – be alert at all times.

• Remember that emergency info is available on your cell phone at ArriveAlive.mobi or ArriveAlive.co.za.

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Travel tips for moms with babies, by moms with babies!

Travelling alone can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time with a newborn at a busy airport. Shannon McLaughlin, founder of Ubuntu Baba, chats to several mothers about their experiences while travelling with their baby, as well as how much ‘babywearing’ has helped them cope.

Here she shares some of the tips she’s received from Ubuntu Baba mamas.

Travel as light as possible. You can use your baby carrier to hold all your travel documents so you can whip them out as needed, without having to scratch in your bag. – Emma Davies

At the check-in, you can (and should) ask for a better seat as a breastfeeding mom, and you can ask for assistance with luggage too. You are also allowed to use a pushchair up until the plane. – Kat Konczak-Flanigan

If travelling locally, pack light. You’re already schlepping your bag plus baby’s, there’s no need for extra stuff. Just take your baby carrier!

Try book the aisle seat right at the back of the plane, as the changing table is in that toilet and if your baby starts stirring, it’s easy to get up and settle at the back of the plane. If your baby is asleep during takeoff, they’ll ask you to take baby out of your carrier - just unclip and move the straps. Then you can try to keep your baby sleeping in the upright position. – Claire Ross Use a backpack as a diaper bag. Take a window seat; this will make breastfeeding and resting your arm easier. Change baby’s diaper before the flight. Put some toys in the diaper bag to keep baby busy - mine usually sleeps right through because the white noise of the plane helps. – Marusckha Scholtz

Babe’s ears hurt the most during descent – so get them to suck. As soon as your ears start, get them sucking a dummy, your boob or a bottle. I don’t know if it’s the pressure, but be prepared for some serious poop action - either during the flight or once you’re waiting to get off.

Pack spare clothes for babe in your hand luggage and for you too. Pack a small towel to place on your lap. If your babe isn’t in cloth nappies, then double up on the nappies. – Samantha Capewell

Most moms suggest accepting the help offered, trying to stay hands-free as much as possible by wearing your baby and keeping a dummy on hand. Travelling can be tiring with a small baby, but it doesn’t need to be stressful. Don’t forget some sugar-free snacks to keep in your bag for the toddlers, fruit and veg pouches and most importantly, just relax – you most probably will never see your fellow travellers again!

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editor’s choice dÊcor

Maxim Cot - R4 500, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Maxim Compactum R3 500, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Aztec Baby Blanket R360, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za Fairytale Mushroom Scatter R360, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Caramel Tina Llama Scatter R390, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Signature Cot Set in Misty Grey R595, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

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editor’s choice décor Carrara Marble Deluxe Pod by Sleepyhead R3 299, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Velvet Circle & Velvet Star Scatter R390, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

The Shop by Flexa R2 500, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

English Garden Washable Rug in Ivory - R3 690, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Geometric Seagrass Rug Medium R1 370, available from www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za

Birch Folding Moses Basket Stand - R1 599, available online at www.babesandkids. co.za and Takealot

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Moses Basket with Breathable Mattress & keyhole handles – R1 899, available online at www.babesandkids.co.za and Takealot

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The Montessori bed is not raised from the floor, but rather placed directly on the floor.

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decorating

The toddler transformation top tips for turning your nursery into a toddler room

It happened almost overnight; you’re not sure when, not sure how, but your sweet, beautiful, cuddly baby is now a fiercely independent, yet needy toddler. Of course, you hoped that it wouldn’t come so fast, but all of a sudden your little one is running the show while mastering the art of walking, talking, acrobatic escape artist acts and independence.

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he cot has been outgrown and your baby is growing up! Toddlers are courageous, playful and curious beings and their rooms should nurture these qualities.

Here are a few things you can do to transition the nursery into a toddler room that will stimulate development, whilst also being a place of rest for little energetic bodies.

set for the transition. The compactum easily transforms into a dresser when you remove the changing mat.

Replace the nappy bin with storage baskets filled with toys and books, allowing them to grab what they need for playtime. The more access your little one has to toys, the more independently they can play.

The toddler bed The first signs, and in this case, sounds, of toddlerhood are often a thud during the night. This is normal; it’s just your little one climbing out of their cot - no big deal. Except it is! It’s time for a toddler bed! Toddler beds often come with the option of a safety rail, letting them get in and out easily, without the risk of falling out during the night.

Or, go for the Montessori option in the adorable form of a house bed, which is typically a bed that is not raised from the floor, but rather placed directly on the floor, also minimising tumbles and crashes, while allowing your little one to independently get in and out of bed easily.

Minimise change Something often overlooked when transforming from a nursery to a toddler room, is that you don’t have to change too much furniture or decor. If you plan the nursery in a theme that can grow with your toddler, the transformation only has to be a few practical designs.

The size of a cot and a toddler bed is the same, and as you use the same mattress, there’s no need to buy a new

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The size of a cot and a toddler bed is the same, and as you use the same mattress, there’s no need to buy a new set for the transition.

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decorating Create a cosy play corner A play corner or nook to hide out in is every child’s dream!

Create a space for playing by removing any furniture that your child has outgrown. Ensure that there is enough floor space to explore as their imaginations come to life and encourage imaginative play with a fun teepee, some scatter cushions, a play mat and a floor cushion with some dreamy string lights for ambience.

Ensure that there is enough floor space to explore as your toddler’s imagination comes to life.

Once your toddler starts dressing by itself, they likely won’t ask you for help in that department again, so organise clothes on lower levels of shelves and drawers according to the season, letting them access what they need, while still keeping a little bit of order. Now is the perfect time to teach your toddler about responsibility, and you can create a system that’s easy for your little one to understand and that breaks the task of cleaning up into small parts. For example, having coloured storage baskets for different toys is a great way to get your toddler to help with cleaning up after playtime.

Teamwork makes the dream work Toddlers are not known for their great taste, but including your toddler in the room revamp can make the transition easier. Make a big deal out of the transition and let them pick out colours or key features, like a teepee or hanging canopy. If your toddler has some say in his or her room, it builds excitement, making the switch smoother, and it’s a fun project for you and your toddler to work on together.

In saying this, there is a fine line between letting them exercise some choice, and going full-on Ty Pennington in ‘Extreme Make Over Home Edition’!

Make a big deal out of the transition and let your toddler pick out colours or key features, like a teepee or hanging canopy.

Reassess & reorganise At this age, kids love the idea of independence as they are learning to do things for themselves and they are proud of everything they can do on their own. Use this to your advantage and reconsider where you store things in the room, then aptly rearrange some items for little hands to reach, true to Montessori standards.

Storage boxes for different toys are a great way to get your toddler to learn about responsibility and to help with tidying away after playtime.

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Stick to open-ended questions, like ‘what colour do you like?’ rather than ‘what do you want your room to look like?’ and take it from there. Your child will feel a sense of ownership and accomplishment, which is very important at this learning stage of their lives, and you won’t end up having a spaceship for a toddler room.

When transitioning from a nursery to a toddler room, the goal is to create a room that allows for independence in a safe place. Imagine a time where your toddler can play on its own, without asking for help at every turn. As lovely as this thought may be, as a parent, the main concern is safety and you need to be comfortable about leaving them to play on their own during this exciting time. So, remember to keep the tempting and hazardous goodies well out of reach, and possibly sight! www.babysandbeyond.co.za

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DIY

Make a dollhouse bookcase

Make a dollhouse bookcase for the little girl in your life! The bookcase offers plenty of storage space and is made using 16mm SupaWood you can buy, and have cut to size, at your local Builders Warehouse.

Here’s how to make it.

This dollhouse bookcase is reasonably easy to make if you have some DIY savvy. You will find everything you need for this project at your local Builders Warehouse. If you feel that you lack the skills necessary for this project, sign up for a www.DIY-Divas.co.za workshop and empower yourself with the knowledge to make simple projects like this one.

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Materials you will need: • 1 of 300 x 800mm 16mm SupaWood (for the top) • 2 of 300 x 984mm 16mm SupaWood (for the sides) • 3 of 300 x 768mm 16mm SupaWood (for the shelves) • 2 of 300 x 300mm 16mm SupaWood (for the dividers) • 1 of 286 x 300mm 16mm SupaWood (for the centre divider) • 1 of 52 x 768mm 16mm SupaWood (for the base apron) • 2 of 320 x 500mm 16mm SupaWood (for the roof panels) • 1 of 200x 800mm 16mm SupaWood (for the roof back) • Masonite, white or 3mm SupaWood cut to 790 x 940mm for the back • Quarter sheet or Masonite or hardboard for window frames • 4 x 45mm screws • Wood filler • Prominent Paints Select in white and your choice of pink • Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint in satin Wildflower Blue • Pattex No More Nails adhesive

Tools you will need: • • • • • •

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Jigsaw and clean-cut blade Workbench or sawhorse Orbital sander plus 120- and 240-grit sanding pads Drill with assorted bits Countersink bit Bosch Tacker, staple gun and staples, or hammer and panel pins Bosch PSB2000 spray system Tape measure and pencil

Once you have made the dollhouse bookcase as shown, you can add doors to close off the individual storage compartments.

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Here’s how you do it:

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1. Measure the centre point on the roof back and draw diagonal lines to the corners. Cut out the triangular shape with a jigsaw.

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4. Secure by pre-drilling countersunk pilot holes through the top of the bottom shelf, into the base apron.

2. To cut out the windows on both sides, measure and draw a horizontal line on the sides at 176mm, 256mm, 485mm, 565mm, 792mm and 872mm.

Mark at 120mm in from both edges on the sides and draw a vertical line. Use a 10mm drill bit to make holes inside the marks for the windows and cut out.

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2 Good to know: Cut the straight lines first and then go back to remove and make square corners.

3. Assemble the shelves and dividers as shown in the diagram, working from the middle section.

Pre-drill 3mm countersunk pilot holes through the shelves to attach the dividers. The holes can be filled in with wood filler and then sanded smooth.

The bottom shelf is attached later on.

5. Now attach the base assembly to the assembled shelf sections by pre-drilling countersunk pilot holes through the bottom shelf and into the bottom divider.

Good to know: The base apron is attached to the bottom shelf at 5mm in from the front edge of the shelf. This gives the base a nice finishing touch.

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3 Good to know: For the top and bottom sections, we marked at 300mm in, and the centre shelf at 250mm in, but you can adjust this as required.

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6. Attach the sides to the base and shelf sections by pre-drilling countersunk pilot holes through the side into the shelves.

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diy arts & crafts 7 7. To finish the main section, attach the top by pre-drilling countersunk pilot holes through the top into the sides.

Good to know: The roof section will be painted in a different colour, so do not attach this for the time being. It will only be attached once all the sections have been painted. However, you can fill all remaining holes with wood filler and let this dry before sanding these and the edges to prepare for painting.

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Important: Before attaching the top to the sides, drill three countersunk pilot holes through the underside of the top to mount the roof section.

8 10. We used 3mm SupaWood for the backing board. This will be painted with the assembled project. However, you could also use 3mm white Masonite and add this once you are finished. The back is stapled in place - or use a hammer and panel pins.

8. Fill all holes with wood filler, let dry and then sand smooth.

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9. The roof section has 31-degree angles cut along one edge of the roof panels. These are screwed together and then screwed onto the triangular roof panel.

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For a professional finish for the dollhouse bookcase, we used a Bosch PFS 2000 spray system and Prominent Paints Select sheen paint.

For the first coat, set on the lowest setting and only spray a light, even coat over the entire surface. Let this dry and then apply two more coats. Before carrying on, lightly sand with an orbital sander and 240grit sanding pads before applying the last coat.

The main cabinet was painted in white and the roof in a pink colour. The window frames are painted in a matching pink, with the sides in Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint in satin Wildflower Blue.

Once sprayed, the window frames were attached with Pattex No More Nails adhesive.

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fitness

Exercising for a healthy heart

By Suzana de Pina, Biokineticist & Healthy Weight Manager at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa

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Have you ever heard that the heart is like a muscle and training it can only make it stronger? As clichéd as this may sound, it carries a lot of value and is important to remember when establishing and maintaining an exercise routine.

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he American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that individuals aged 18-65 exercise at least three times a week at a moderate intensity for 30-60 minutes. This can also be performed as bouts of vigorous intensity exercise for a shorter period of 20 minutes, at least three times a week. There are undeniable benefits of exercise and it is most beneficial for adults to perform a combination of moderate and vigorous intensity exercise for three to five days a week to achieve and maintain health and fitness.

Unfortunately, there is a large portion of the South African population that is inactive, and sometimes even those who do exercise do not meet the minimum criteria outlined by the ACSM. This inactivity leads to issues like obesity and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. These issues go hand-in-hand, as an increase in body fat obesity and waist circumference are linked to many chronic conditions such as hypertension, Type II diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, heart attack and stroke.

These are preventable through exercise and lifestyle modifications, including diet, and psychological and sleep adjustments.

Include exercise in your daily life There is ample evidence that promotes exercise and its potential for the individual to avoid medication, decrease medication dosages and stop taking medication altogether. We need to incorporate exercise into our daily lives and be as active as we can, whether it is taking the stairs, parking the car a little further away or cycling to work.

Exercise has been shown to decrease blood pressure, resting heart rate, blood sugar levels and even cholesterol. These changes do take some time and they are often coupled with a decrease in waist circumference, weight and most importantly, a change in body composition. Elevated blood pressure forces the heart to work much harder than normal to pump oxygenated blood through the body to the organs and muscles that need it.

Now, imagine if there are little pieces of cholesterol, the bad kind, that are stuck to the inner walls of the blood vessels, narrowing the space that the blood has to travel through and increasing the pressure even more.

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stress levels and improved concentration and mental clarity. In today’s jam-packed life, there are many individuals who struggle to fit exercise into their lives because of time constraints. Fortunately, you can divide the recommended exercise period into smaller bouts, which allows for the benefits of exercise while still ticking off your to-do list. It is important to know that there are many exercise modalities and you should combine them to ensure a good variety.

It is also important to have a routine but performing the same exercise modality, or even the same exercises, all the time can lead to a plateau and nowhere near as much excitement and happiness as it should.

Aerobic exercise You can perform aerobic exercise, which is usually steady-state cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, running, cycling or swimming. These are important activities to include as they make use of large muscle groups and cause an increase in heart rate and increased caloric expenditure.

Strength training However, it is also important to perform strength-training exercises. As you get older, you will experience an associated loss in muscle mass, known as Sarcopenia.

This starts at the age of 25 and continues throughout our lives. It is recommended that you perform strength training at least twice a week to slow down this process, maintain function and independence as well as allow for some variety in your exercise routine.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT, solves the problem of “exercise is too time-consuming”, as you are able to work at a much higher intensity, with the necessary rest periods, as the duration of exercise is significantly shorter. The calorie expenditure is greater as well as the benefits, therefore making HIIT a popular choice.

HIIT training occurs at your anaerobic limit; meaning that your body is only able to manage this level of intensity for short periods. Working at this intensity improves your body’s ability to use oxygen. High-intensity Interval Training workouts can last from 10-30 minutes, depending on how much rest is included.

It is always recommended you have regular check-ups and seek medical clearance from your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. The benefits of exercise are clear and will lead to a happier and healthier version of yourself!

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Family Fun

Fun activities to keep your kids active

and healthy this holiday The December school holidays are always a time when parents feel like they are all out of ideas to keep their children entertained.

Here are several ways you keep your children happy AND healthy by keeping them active.

Have a picnic with the kids and their friends in the park or at the beach.

Go cycling together.

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Play active games on Xbox or on Wii apps like tennis and dancing.

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Make a game out of doing chores around the house.

Have a skipping, tug-of-war or hide-and-seek tournament at home.

Start the back-to-school shopping early – it’s fun for the kids.

Climb a tree and build a tree house.

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