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Hi Moms It’s been a busy first few months of the year and I don’t know about you but I feel as though I don’t have time anymore to even read a magazine. It’s so important to make time for yourself and for those that mean the most to you. Mother’s day on the 11th of May and Father’s day on the 15th of June is always something to look forward to as it’s normally a day spent with loved ones. Have a look in the magazine for some ideas on where to go and what to do - there are so many places to choose from that the whole family can enjoy. But for now take this time out just for you - put your feet up, sit back and enjoy reading the magazine.
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We all know that physical activity at any age is good for us, but unfortunately injuries are par for the course when playing sports or exercising. Quite often I encounter sports people, children included, with different types of injuries. The body is designed to withstand bumps, jerks and falls, but if the mechanical stress goes beyond the body’s limit of adaptability, the effects may become stored as body stress. When the point of overload is reached the stress becomes locked into physical structures. The body adopts a protective mode of action by means of automatic reflexes, causing adjacent and overlying muscles to splint joints. Overtraining may result in more stress than the body can adapt to. The muscles of the body are designed to support and move the body, and not to lock the joints. The compressive force generated by the muscles when splinting the joints may have a dampening effect on the nervous system, thereby causing the brain’s filtering mechanism to ignore areas of stress. While the stress or tension remains stored in the body, the normal tone of the body is disturbed, causing a reduction in its general efficiency. In this way the individual moves increasingly further away from the optimum state of health and performance.
Our bodies have an enormous self-healing capacity – however this may be undermined by locked-in stress, which undermines communication with the brain. The releasing of body stress from our physical structures allows any locked-in tension on the nerve pathways to be released so that effective communication between the body and the brain is restored. This allows the brain to recognise where areas of irritation are, and to direct energy to those areas to allow healing to take place. Effects of the release of the body stress may be the following: • Improved flexibility, • Enhanced coordination, balance and timing, • Increased energy and stamina, • An upgrading of the ability to adapt to strenuous activities and improved recovery time. The body requires time to rest and recover from injury. Remember that prevention is better than cure – help prevent an injury by maintaining a stress-free body. Theresa has been in practice for 15 years and is a member of the executive committee for the Body Stress Release Association of South Africa.
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If you think bullying in schools isn't an issues, think again. Twenty percent of school children have “done some bullying.” No matter where you live, every parent needs to know more about bullying. It is a deliberate act of aggression done to a person who is seen as weak. The older neighborhood kid who “owns” the block, the popular girl who spreads gossip about specific girls, and the smooth-talking boy who quietly taunts the new kid are all examples of bullies. Bullies do what they do because they enjoy the power, the instant gratification. Most likely, they have been raised in an environment where competition is valued over cooperation.The more bullies get away with their actions, the more they feel entitled to keep doing them. Bullying happens at the end of the hall, in the shadows, and by the secluded corner of the playground. Bullies make it clear to the targeted child that tattling will mean more terror than ever. They use intimidation to keep targeted children under their thumb. Now and then, they remind the targeted child who’s really in charge. Usually, the targeted child accepts their fate, and the cycle continues. Be on the lookout for signs of bullying in your child and children you care about. Common red flags of a child being bullied include: • • • • • •
Not talking about peers anymore, Sudden disinterest in school, Desire to be left alone a lot, Grades drop dramatically, Takes an unusual route to and from school, Looks upset or seems moody much of the time.
It may appear that most bullies act alone. However, their real power comes from the bystanders who watch, support, or join in with the bully. Many children don’t like watching bullies hurt other kids. However, they silently give support when they keep it a secret from adults. Here are a few things you can do about school bullying as a parent: Teach your kids what bullying looks like, how to help the targeted child, and to always tell a trusted adult. Encourage them to do the right thing, and assure them that you will help. Take note of any odd behavior that might indicate your child has been targeted by a school bully. If your child is the bully, work with the school and seek support for your family. The sooner a bully gets redirected, the better their future looks. Curbing a bullying problem in schools is like getting rid of stubborn crabgrass. You have to dig out the entire root system or it will just come back. Be prepared to stand up for children who feel trapped and afraid. By understanding more about bullying, you can help break the cycle of fear in your community schools. Momswhothink
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The truth is, the benefits of eating a regular meal as a family cannot be stressed enough say researchers. It is a rare moment of quality family togetherness that we can ill afford to lose. A family meal gives parents a regular forum to model good table manners as well as to introduce ideas about nutrition and to expand the family’s food choices. Without ever saying a word about the subjects, a parent may show their children over and over again
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through years of meals what a well-balanced meal looks like and how one behaves at the table. The benefits do not end there though: if it is handled properly, a regular family meal can act to bring the whole family together and strengthen their relationship bonds. It can be a time for the kind of good conversation and active listening that leads to a closer understanding and appreciation for each other. Children who have access to this kind of regular family time frequently do better both at home and in school, proving to be better adjusted and high functioning. Even one meal a week can have a powerful impact on the whole family. Source:momswhothink
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SAFETY TIPS to teach your children Fun idea to do with your kids; Make a poster together with the following tips using pictures to illustrate each point to help them remember.
• Never go anywhere alone. Make sure you are in a group with friends or with an adult your personally know and whom your parents trust.
• Don’t go with people you don’t trust. Don’t go to public toilets on your own. Go with friends or with your parents.
• Never go anywhere without telling your parents where you are going. Make sure your parents have the phone numbers of your friends who you are with. Always let you parents know if your plans change.
• Don’t take sweets, money, gifts or cool drinks don’t take anything from strangers.
• Learn your parents’ telephone numbers off by heart. And your mom and dad’s name and surname. Also learn an aunt’s or uncle’s number in case you can’t get hold of your parents. • Don’t go to places that you don’t know. If you get lost in a shopping centre(or anywhere else) go to the security immediately and ask for help. Don’t try to look for your parents yourself... get help!
• Don’t accept lift from strangers. Never ever get into a stranger’s car or go anywhere with them. • If someone is following you... Run!!!! And scream!!!! Make loud noises!!!!. Rather be safe than sorry. • Write your name on the inside of your clothes and your schoolbag. As well as your parent’s phone number. Never on the outside where strangers can see it. • Don’t play in the streets alone! It is easy for a stranger to stop next to you, grab you and pull you into the car.
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What can you do to boost brain development while pregnant? Brain development starts when mom looks after herself during pregnancy.
• 3 months before falling pregnant – go for health check (mom & dad); reduce alcohol and smoking (drugs); check that mom is immune to rubella (measles) • Check your weight – too little weight gain during pregnancy is associated with under developed placenta and malnourished baby. Too much weight gain is associated with high blood pressure and infections which puts baby’s wellbeing at risk
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Teaching your Child to Clean their Room It is not enough, as a parent, to simply demand that your child clean their room and expect them to do it. A dirty, messy bedroom can be overwhelming even when you know what you are doing so it is important that you provide your child with a little guidance. Depending on how young your child is, they may even need a little assistance. Begin early to teach your child habits of responsibility when it comes to their space and their belongings. Even a toddler can learn to understand the rule that we put one toy away before we take another toy out to play with. If you can instill that concept early then you will be on the right track. As your child grows enlist their help, in an
age appropriate way, in cleaning their rooms. Once they are old enough to handle it, you can make them responsible for cleaning their room regularly and completely. Before you hand over the reins, however, take the time to properly teach your child to handle their responsibility. Let the room get good and messy and then walk them through the process of cleaning it. At the end, you'll both feel a sense of accomplishment. Go ahead and celebrate with a nice treat. You want your child to remember the positive feelings that come with a clean room since you will be asking them to clean their space regularly from now on. momswhothink
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Is your child very reserved? Does reframe from volunteering in class or social settings? Does he hang back behind you when visiting family and friends? Does he struggle to make eye contact and say hello? These are all examples of a shy child, seeing this in your child makes a parent quite anxious and they may respond in unhelpful ways. We tend to think of shyness as a personal attribute, and the danger is that the child is labelled and doesn’t feel able to change. When parents and children understand that shyness is about an emotion – a feeling of discomfort makes the child withdraw – then they’re able to look at how to handle that discomfort. The idea of “at times we feel shy” encourages the child to see that we feel and behave differently in different situations. If it worries the child and he wants to change his behaviour, try to build on what he likes most about himself. You might ask, “So, you want to be more like the Nick you are when you’re with your best friend Michael. What’s that Nick like?” Maybe he’ll say that Nick smiles more, or speaks more. He’ll have an idea of his preferred self, which he can start to practice in social situations.’
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We all know its so good for kids to read but let me tell you why: New books, borrowed books and school readers are all important to give your kids variety and satiate their innate love of story-telling. Reading time is an opportunity to bond and cuddle like you did when they were little. It nurtures higher aptitude for learning in general and studies have shown that kids exposed to reading before preschool are more likely to do well in all facets of formal education. After all, if a student struggles to put together words and sentences, how can he be expected to grasp maths, science and social concepts
he’ll be presented with when he begins primary school? All the basics of communication, speech and language, writing from left to right and top to bottom are covered through reading. It offers opportunities to gain life experience, which can ease stress and boost confidence when tackling real-life scenarios. Reading also enhances concentration and discipline, and along with comprehension comes a stronger self-discipline, longer attention span and better memory retention, all of which will serve your child well when he enters school. Source:www.yourfamily.co.za
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Halloumi and tzatziki chicken burgers Ingredients For the tzatziki • ½ cucumber, seeded and grated • 180ml plain yoghurt • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 5ml ground cumin • small handful mint, chopped For the burgers • 4 chicken breasts, butterflied • 240g Halloumi cheese, • squeeze of lemon juice • olive or avocado oil, to fry • 4 hamburger buns, halved • watercress, to serve • oven-baked chips, to serve
Method 1. For the tzatziki, squeeze excess moisture out of the cucumber and mix together with the other ingredients. Keep in the fridge. 2. Heat a griddle pan on medium high, brush the chicken with oil and cook for about 5 minutes each side until done. Season. Drizzle oil over the buns and cook, cut side down for about 2 minutes until charred. Alternatively, braai over medium hot coals. 3. Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan on medium and fry the Halloumi until golden. Drizzle the lemon juice over. Make burgers with the buns, Halloumi, chicken, tzatziki and watercress. Serve with the chips.
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Should I worry about spoiling my baby? No. Young babies are completely spoil-proof. Your baby needs all the care and attention you can give. Ignore the advice of well-meaning relatives who think babies need to learn independence. Instead, listen to your parental instinct — that inner voice that tells you to comfort your baby when he cries. "Spoiled children" have learned to use negative behavior to get what they want. But your baby is too young to purposefully manipulate or annoy you. He cries to communicate his needs, whether they're for a snack, a dry diaper, or a little cuddling with Mom or Dad. When you respond quickly to your baby, you're building his sense of self-worth. You're also establishing a foundation of trust that can last for years to come. If you give your baby prompt attention, he'll feel more secure and less anxious, giving him the courage to explore the world on his own. And once he
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understands that you take his cries seriously, he'll be less likely to cry for no reason. In the long run, responding quickly to your baby's needs will make him less clingy and demanding, not more. By the time your baby is 6 to 8 months old, he'll be paying close attention to cause and effect — noticing, for instance, that his bowl falls when he drops it from the highchair. He'll also start to see a direct link between his actions and your responses. At this point it's okay to set some limits. If your baby starts crying to get something he doesn't need, hold your ground and give him a hug when he calms down. Similarly, give hugs and praise for good behavior and gently redirect him when he's doing something hazardous. The right blend of love and guidance will eventually help your child understand his place in the world. Baby centre.com
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How do my child's feet grow? Babies are born with only 22 bones in each foot, but by the age of five, this increases to 26 bones. The first few years are crucial, as the bones in your baby's feet are made of soft, flexible cartilage that gradually converts to bone over time. Your baby's feet are particularly vulnerable to injury if they're not cared for properly. By the time your child is two her foot shape has become clear. There are three main shapes, and she'll have inherited one of these from you: • tapered: her big toe is the biggest of all her toes • rounded: her second or third toe is longer than her big toe • square: all her toes are roughly of equal length
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How can I take care of my child’s feet? Looking after your toddler’s feet now will help to prevent foot problems later on in her life. Make sure that socks, soft booties and bedclothes allow your baby or toddler’s toes plenty of room to straighten out and move around easily. Check her feet regularly. This will help you to notice any problems, such as blisters. Wash your toddler’s feet and dry them well between the toes. Cut her toenails straight across to prevent them from becoming ingrown. Let your baby have some time every day with bare feet so she can exercise her feet and toes. Make a game of it by tickling your baby’s feet and legs to encourage her to flex and stretch her foot muscles. Don’t be in a rush to buy shoes. Socks or tights made from cotton or a cotton and wool mix are best and will keep her feet warm. Check the size of your child’s socks regularly, especially if you tumble dry them. Socks can shrink, and if they are too tight, this can restrict how your toddler’s feet grow . www.babycentre.co.uk
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With netspeak advancing (some might say deteriorating) at a rate mostly due to kids like ours, here is a a recent list of trending terminology in an attempt to keep us all in the loop! According to InternetSlang.com, there are a further documented 9 048 slang words, abbreviations and acronyms listed on their site. It’s indeed the go-to site to bookmark to consult whenever you have no idea what your kids are talking about... SMEXI - Smart and Sexy (Oi!) IMO - In My Opinion :3 - Cute/goofy face KML - Killing Myself Laughing GOMB - Get Off My Back KOTL - Kiss On The Lips (Hopefully not!) SIAP - Sorry If Already Posted DELISH - Thankfully, still delicious! SIS - Thankfully, still sister! 2moro - Tomorrow 2nite - Tonight BRB - Be right back
BTW - By the way B4N - Bye for Now BCNU - Be seeing you BFF - Best friends forever DBEYR - Don't Believe Everything You Read GR8 - Great ILY - I Love You J/K - Just Kidding L8R - Later LMAO - Laughing My A** Off LOL - Laughing Out Loud or Lots Of Love NP - No Problem or Nosy Parents
OMG - Oh My Gosh RBTL - Read Between The Lines ROTFLMAO - Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A** Off SITD - Still In The Dark SWAK - Sealed or Sent With A Kiss (who would of thought) XOXO - Hugs and Kisses TTYL - Talk To You Later TYVM - Thank You Very Much TMI - Too Much Information WEG - Wicked Evil Grin WYWH - Wish You Were Here
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My child doesn’t have 10-year-old Jenny is a bit of a loner. She has a best friend, but no real social group among her school peers. Her mom Kathy says, ‘She tends to be left on the sidelines in group situations, because she doesn’t push herself forward. She’s not good at joining in with a game being played, or at initiating activities herself. I’d love to see her make a nice group of friends, and get invited out more, but she seems happiest being with her one very close friend, or even hanging out at home drawing or reading, or helping me with the cooking.’ Parenting expert Dereck Jackson advises parents who are worried about a child’s small social group to take a minute to think: ‘Is this the child’s problem, or is this my problem?’ As parents, we want to see our children be socially integrated, but not everyone needs or wants a huge social circle. In this case, Jenny
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enough friends doesn’t seem unhappy – she has one close friend, and she also seems to have an enviable talent for enjoying her own company. It might be that Kathy worries more about Jenny’s lack of friends more than Jenny does.
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Continue to provide opportunities for your child to meet and interact with other kids in a non threatening, supportive environment.
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Although honey seems like a wholesome and natural food to give your infant, don't do it until after she's at least 12 months old. Honey can contain spores of a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum, which can germinate in a baby's immature digestive system and cause infant botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness. These spores are usually harmless to adults and children over 1 year old, because the microorganisms normally found in the intestine keep the bacteria from growing. To be on the safe side, don't cook with honey (in baked bread or pudding, for example) if your baby is going to be eating the finished dish. While the toxin is heat sensitive, the spores are difficult to kill. Commercial foods that contain honey, like ready-to-eat breakfast cereals and baby food, are safe for your baby because they've been heated enough to kill the spores. If your baby shows symptoms of botulism – constipation along with muscle weakness, trouble sucking, slack jaw, or crying and lethargy – see a doctor immediately. Source:www.babycentre.com
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Strawberry yoghurt popsicles Ingredients • 250g strawberries (fresh or frozen), chopped • 397g tin condensed milk • 500g plain yoghurt Method 1.
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litz ¾ of the strawberries into a B purée. Mix in the condensed milk and yoghurt. Fold in the rest of the chopped strawberries. Spoon into 10 ice-lolly moulds and insert an ice-cream stick into each. Freeze until solid. Remove from the freezer about 1015 minutes before serving and pull hard to unmould.
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Green pasta salad
Ingredients • 500g pasta rice • 750ml mayonnaise • 500ml plain yoghurt • 750ml peas • 2 avocados, diced • squeeze lemon juice • handful basil Method 1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and allow to
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cool before mixing in the mayo and yoghurt. Cook peas in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes until cooked. Drain and add to the pasta. Sprinkle lemon juice over the diced avocado and season. Add to the pasta, along with the basil.
Tip: The sauce might seem too much in comparison to the pasta, but it will get absorbed as it stands.
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Onion and camembert tart
Ingredients • 15ml olive or avocado oil • 30ml butter • 3 small onions, each sliced 3 rings • 450g puff pastry • 125ml sour cream • 4 eggs • 125ml finely grated Pecorino cheese • 125g camembert cheese wedges • handful thyme, leaves picked
Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Melt the oil and butter over low heat. Add the onion and cook for 10 minutes each side until golden and cooked. Season and cool completely. 2. Line a 12cm x 35cm fluted tart tin with the pastry. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork. Pack the onions into the pastry case. 3. Mix the sour cream, eggs and Pecorino together. Season and pour around the onions into the pastry case. Top with the camembert and thyme. Bake for about 30 minutes until cooked and golden. Sprinkle with extra Pecorino and thyme to serve.
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