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,"&82): It is with so much excitement that we present our September/October Edition; a fresh mix of health and the great outdoors. Since we are suddenly surrounded with the warm and welcome embrace of Spring, Mom's Notes focus this month on the garden, outside acitvities and getting active! From mountain biking to gardening with a difference, Mom's Notes supports getting out there with the family. And if you are looking for a perfect family outing, come to Mom's Mall between the 30th of September to the 2nd of October at Riverside Mall! Mom's Notes and Riverside Mall present free Stall-shopping just for Mom! We are gathering a great selection of child-related services and products to exhibit. Find educators, extra-mural activities, child bedroom decor and lots more! Best of all, while Mom is browsing the stalls, your kids will be entertained by the Riverside Jungle Club! Visit Mom's Mall on Friday, 30 September, and your kids can also meet the Smurfs personally! Be sure to visit our Mom's Mall Facebook Page (linked to our Mom's Notes Page) and 'like' to show your support for this initiative, which we hope can grow to be an annual event. If you have E FYWMRIWW XLEX GSYPH FIRI½X JVSQ I\TSWYVI EX XLMW event, contact us today to book your spot - not much time left! Thank you again for every Mom reading our magazine. It's a labour of love, and we would love to know what you would like to see more of!

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In a world of gadgets and technology, it often happens that the children of today are distracted from good, healthy outdoor play. This article does not aim to list the physical ERH LIEPXL FIRI½XW SJ SYXHSSV EGXMZMXMIW and sunshine, but rather to look at outdoor TPE] JVSQ E HMJJIVIRX TIVWTIGXMZI ,S[ HSIW SYXHSSV TPE] FIRI½X GLMPHVIR IQSXMSREPP] TW]GLSPSKMGEPP] ERH GSKRMXMZIP]# Being out in nature encourages independent play ERH I\TPSVEXMSR [LMGL MR XYVR FYMPHW GSR½HIRGI and self-belief. A child that prefers to ride a bike or explore a garden, as opposed to sitting in front of the TV, is more likely to become a ½X GVIEXMZI ERH EHZIRXYVSYW EHYPX -RXIVEGXMRK with nature and being outdoors reduces stress, builds resilience, enhances problem-solving ability, improves physical health, improves balance, coordination and agility, and has also even shown to improve concentration through increased time on strenuous tasks requiring mental focus. Time spent being active outdoors, has shown to decrease mental fatigue and to restore mental clarity. Outdoor play also develops in children, “a deeper sense of understanding of nature and a responsibility to protect it,” says Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our 'LMPHVIR JVSQ 2EXYVI (I½GMX (MWSVHIV Numerous studies have shown the FIRI½XW EGVSWW XLI HIZIPSTQIRXEP spectrum, of outdoor play and interacting [MXL REXYVI 7SQI SJ XLIWI ½RHMRKW EVI that; Play in a diverse natural environment reduces or eliminates bullying (Malone & Tranter 2003),

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YOUR CHILD’S TEETH

AWARENESS ARTICLES SEPTEMBER ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS September is Oral Health Month, and Dr. Zoli Grimbeek discusses some basics around "haasbekkies", big teeth and oral health.

Losing their milk teeth marks an important part of growing up for any child. Adult teeth need to last a lifetime so this is the time to keep an eye on tooth development and any potential problems that may occur. Between the ages of 6-13 is a busy time in your child’s mouth as their 20 milk teeth are lost and replaced by 28 adult teeth. A further four molars will erupt –known as the wisdom teeth – in their late teens. Spot early problems with regular dental check-ups. Many children don’t visit the dentist until they need to have treatment or they are in pain. A routine check-up every 6 months from an early age will help your child get used to the surroundings of the surgery and enable your dentist to monitor the development of their permanent teeth and spot any potential problems.

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SEPTEMBER HEART HEALTH AWARENESS September is also Heart Health Awareness Month, and we have included an article on the great work that the Walter Sisulu Pediatric Foundation is doing to mend the smallest of broken hearts. Please open your hearts and dontate to this fantastic cause! OCTOBER EYECARE AWARENESS Keith Kirton from Dynamic Vision has supplied us with a great article on what to look out for when it comes to your child's eyes. [

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Sight is not just about how well a child can see, it is how all the components of the visual system work together in a structured manner to ensure clear comfortable vision. Although the importance of an annual visual system analysis for your child cannot be underestimated, there are many aspects of your child's eyes you as a parent can monitor. SQUINT (STRABISMUS) This is a condition where one eye tends to be deviated from the intended line of sight. This condition can indicate the presence of an unusually high prescription or in some cases quite serious pathology. All children I\LMFMXMRK WSQI JSVQ SJ WUYMRX QYWX FI carefully assessed and the appropriate form of treatment must be undertaken sooner rather than later. LONG-SIGHTEDNESS (HYPEROPIA) Because they have a large focusing ability, they still see relatively well and as a result many children that are long-sighted end up MR XLI I\EQMREXMSR GLEMV SRGI MX MW XSS PEXI In many cases they have developed deepseated focusing problems especially with regards to near point work and often avoid it at all costs, or worse still they could have a developed a “lazy eye”. SHORT SIGHTEDNESS (MYOPIA) Myopic children can comfortably see anything that is relatively close, however they will tend to struggle in the classroom as they cannot see the board clearly or read presentations on Powerpoint or overhead projectors. ASTIGMATISM (IRREGULAR CORNEAL CURVATURE) Children, who have astigmatism, will tend to battle both with distance and near vision. They may struggle with poor slanted handwriting, or abnormal head posture, all to reduce the effect of the astigmatism.

PATHOLOGIES: Always be well aware as to what the normal appearance of a healthy eye is. Anything that deviates from the norm like red eyes, itchy eyes, burning eyes, headaches, keeping one eye closed, unequal pupil sizes and any form of discharge be it watery, mucous or purulent must all be investigated immediately. In most cases there is no need for alarm, and the sooner treatment is initiated, the better the prognosis will be. Many parents are afraid of bringing XLIMV GLMPHVIR MR JSV ER I\EQMREXMSR as they are worried that their child WILL receive spectacles. Spectacles should only be dispensed if they QEOI E WMKRM½GERX HMJJIVIRGI XS the child's ability to see, or for therapeutic reasons for deep-seated visual problems. Many focusing or convergence problems can and should FI EHHVIWWIH [MXL I\IVGMWIW FIJSVI spectacles are dispensed. In conclusion, the best form of cure is TVIZIRXMSR +IX MRXS XLI LEFMX SJ LEZMRK your children's eyes examined once a year, so that any potential problems will be MHIRXM½IH ERH XVIEXIH IEVP] =SYV GLMPH [MPP SRP] FIRI½X MR XLI PSRK XIVQ Article written by Keith Kirton from Dynamic Vision.

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TREATMENT FOR MILK ALLERGIES: The only 100% successful treatment for milk allergies is total avoidance of milk proteins. Milk substitutes include soya milk and rice milk which can be used. Dietary changes: For children, lactose intolerance is usually treated by avoiding or limiting milk or products containing milk or milk sugar. Dairy products have varying levels of lactose, which affects how much lactase is required for proper digestion. Milk, ice cream, and yoghurt contain WMKRM½GERX EQSYRXW SJ PEGXSWI EPXLSYKL JSV GSQTPI\ reasons yoghurt may not trigger symptoms in some lactose-intolerant people. A small amount of yoghurt and buttermilk are worth trying. They are both low in lactose and also low in fat and calories. Cheeses have less lactose than milk, especially the naturally aged cheeses. Lactose free cheeses are also available. Parmalat’s EasyGest is a low fat, lactose free milk that has been formulated for people with lactose intolerance. With EasyGest, people who are lactose intolerant can still enjoy real milk without experiencing any unpleasant symptoms.

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It also aims to develop diagnostic and treatment skills amongst Africa’s medical fraternity and conducts critical research into paediatric cardiac healthcare. The cardiac surgery or intervention is undertaken at the Walter Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa situated in Netcare Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg, as well as at Cape Town’s Netcare Christian Barnard Memorial and Red Cross Children’s Hospitals. The WSPCF was founded by Dr. Robin Kinsley in 2003, and was established as a living legacy to the late Walter Sisulu and his widow, Albertina, both of whom dedicated their lives to helping children in need.

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According to her mother—Anna—Helen has always had health issues, from birth. She was always tired and pale in colour and it got to a point, when she was 12 years old, that she could not see a full day through without being completely exhausted. Anna, a domestic worker, worried that Helen's condition was getting worse and eventually took her to Pretoria Academic Hospital, where Helen was diagnosed as having an Arterial Septal Defect and needed surgery as soon as possible. Because Helen's father passed away, coming up with the money to pay for the surgery was a huge challenge for her mother. But help was at hand thanks to the WSPCF, which paid for her surgery to be performed at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital in 2008. Since her surgery, Helen has fully recovered, but still needs to visit the hospital every few years to replace the battery in the pacemaker that was installed on her heart. Helen loves netball and hopes to follow a career in medicine when she is older. )HMXSV W 2SXI I was born with a congenital heart defect. I was extremely humbled when, after my heart operation at Netcare 7YRRMKLMPP ,SWTMXEP MR 1E] - [SOI XS WII E [IIO SPH FEF] PE]MRK RI\X XS QI MR XLI 'EVHMS 8LSVEGMG -RXIRWMZI 'EVI 9RMX - LSTI XLEX 1SQ W 2SXIW VIEHIVW [MPP FI XSYGLIH EW - [EW

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One of the facilities available to mothers is the Mom’s & Tots parking at all the entrances. These parking bays are close to the doors, are clearly marked, and are wider than a standard parking bay. This parking is convenient and will ensure that shopping at Riverside Mall is a pleasure.

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Let the child be part of the decision process. They're more likely to enjoy the bike if they helped to pick it out. At Cycle Lab Nelspruit we will tell you and your child which bike suits the child best by listening to their wishes and needs and of course your budget.

SIZE THE BIKE CORRECTLY:

Choose the biggest wheels he can handle on a frame that fits his size . Most 20-inch-wheeled bikes are not good and the small wheels make life difficult off-road.

GET SOLID QUALITY: If you can afford it, choose a top-of-the-line range. Quick-release skewers, trigger shifters, light frame . On kids' bikes, grip shifters are the usual, but they're hard for kids to twist while tr ying to stay on a bumpy trail. If your budget is limited, consider a good frame with cheaper components. Upgrade the components later.

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Get ready for that first ride carefully. Spend some time riding on the lawn. A nearby park with rolling grass hills is perfect for getting used to that "off-road" feel. Go to the church parking lot and set up a steering course using cones, so he can practise tight turns. When he's ready, tr y rolling down a spot on the sidewalk where there are 2-3 steps. Riding as a family in nature is another way of spending good quality time together and developing the skills and fitness level of your child(ren).

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Swimming pools must be properly fenced off and have a childproof lock on the gate. The gate must never be left open. To protect a child fully, add a professionally installed pool safety net to cover your pool. Even then, know where your child is. Is the neighbour's pool adequately fenced? And the gate always closed? Remember to empty paddling pools when not in use

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