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Dear Parents...
Thank you so much to the parents, Grandparents and Aunts that have forwarded their “Child and Pet” photo’s for our March SA Kid of the month competition. If you have not already submitted your photo please forward it to Coral-Leigh who will add it to our Facebook photo file.
Pets play a very important part of a child life and this I have personally experienced many times with my children. Children can tend pets, but they definitely need guidance to do the job right. If a child really loves animal, is willing to care of them, and enjoys them, somewhere around age nine (I think) is a good time to introduce a pet. Some children are ready a year or two earlier, (like my girls) and some are never ready for that responsibility. We have found that it boosts a child's self-esteem to call a pet his/her own and they can take on quite a bit of the pet care. They must be reminded that a pet is a living thing and a member of the family and must be treated accordingly. But don't leave its well-being all up to the kids! Mom (and Dad) must be prepared to help nurture the pet.
We have far too many pets but I love them all very much and don’t mind helping my son look after them. I love the cats sleeping around the house, the rabbits hopping around my garden (eating up my beautiful plants),the dogs lazing around the house... Personally I think a bird, a cat or small dog is the best pet for a child. Hamsters can be very smelly and like rabbits breed too fast for my liking... Anyone for a rabbit or two??? If you really don’t have place for pets and your child love to play with worms then a small earthworm farm is really wonderful and teaches your child quite a bit at the same time. I have a large one with a few hundred worms and get great compost for my garden.
Make very sure your child is ready for a pet and the responsibility otherwise you will have to endure funding it a new home or end up caring for the animal yourself.
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"A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself." ~ Josh Billings
"A house is not a home without a pet." ~ Anonymous |
SCHOOL HOLIDAY’s coming up soon! If you have a business and are hosting fun events for the whole family or workshops that the children can attend to keep them occupied – PLEASE let us know as we would like to keep the Moms and kids happy... especially during the loooong June holidays :) There will be NO cost to add your event to our “June Events Page” during the month of June!!!
If you really do love animals very much but don’t have any space to keep them then there is always the option of adopting an animal at one of the wildlife centres...
Or, if you live in Cape Town and would like to share some bubbly over a lovely breakfast, listen to a guest speaker or two, just relax or do some networking, you can join www.woman-2-woman.co.za at a fundraiser on the 20th March at the Tableview Premi for R220. In aid of the Leopards of South Africa. Book your tickets with me if you would like to share my table or book your tickets directly with Kim. – “Thank you, in advance, for your support.” | |
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'EMERGING READERS' Our course, ‘Emerging Readers’ will show parents how to nurture reading at home, equip parents with techniques to use with their children to develop their children's reading skills and empower parents with information about reading. In just two workshops, we will share our ideas, experience, knowledge and resources, and you and your children will feel more confident about the reading process. We passionately want to help all parents foster a love for reading at home and make reading fun and interactive. All ‘little ones’ (babies and children) are ‘Emerging Readers’ – they are able to begin reading with your help. |
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Ian Berrill Kids Photography If you ever tried to take a picture of a young child you will know how difficult it is to get them to hold still and pose. Kid’s photographer, Ian Berrill not only has the ability to capture your child’s beauty and innocence but his pictures are natural and effortless. |
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BushyTale makes children feel special. Children love to receive their own post and through a fun packed BushyTale subscription straight from the Bushveld, children discover the amazing world of animals, plants and nature. Bushytail loves to share all his adventures and secrets with kids around the world. BushyTale is a great gift for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 12. BushyTale Subscriptions are also available in Afrikaans. |
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Kiddiwinkels Nursery School nursery school catering for babies and children aged between 3 months and 5 years in the West Rand, Little Falls area. |
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Acorn Kids products make PRACTICAL, UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL gifts for any occasion – so take advantage of these fantastic specials! Additional income opportunity as well!! |
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No Ordinary Kid No Ordinary Kid is an online store selling novel kids product (and soon stunning moms products as well). There is a variety of imported and local products for the mom who encourages their child to be themselves and express their creative spirit. A high standard of quality and efficient, personal service make shopping online at No Ordinary Kid a pleasure. |
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Dear Mommies if you have any second hand baby, maternity or kids stuff to sell, please forward me an e-mail with your product discription, price, contact details and a picture. "There is NO CHARGE to advertise your used / outgrown goodies here". |
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Successful Birthday Parties for Kids on E-Book "Finally Discover the Ultimate Birthday Party Ideas and Secrets to Throwing the Best Birthday Party and Hear Your Kids Say That Was the Greatest Birthday Party Ever!" Plus a few more free e-books. |
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PARTY TREASURES Each party pack/ bucket can be decorated according to party theme. Birthday child gets his/ hers free! |
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On The Ball Productions CC Fantastic interactive Magical Circus Variety Shows with juggling, unicycling, magic & comedy, which will delight kids and adults alike. You can also book face painting, balloon twisting and games with Clowns, Pirates, Fairies, Princesses, Superheroes or Prince Charming. There are lots of packages to choose from. Make it a party to remember where the smiles and laughter come free! News Flash! Jumping Castle now available. |
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Adventure 'n Beyond Don't know what to do for your child on their birthday or would like to have a special event? Looking for a more adventurous party or event? Adventure 'n Beyond presents various parties and events using a variety of adventure games/activities. |
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Extreme Theme Parties Children’s themed party décor delivered nationwide by Extreme Theme Parties! |
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“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” ~ K Graham from The Wind in the Willows. So bring the kids along for a very memorable boating experience on one of our self-drive houseboats. Over 3000 past guests can testify that it’s huge fun. Just 1 hour from Joburg and you can captain your family on a river cruise adventure! |
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EVENTS, CAMPS, THEATRE, EXPO'S, WORKSHOPS, FUN... |
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Picasso Arts & Crafts Club UNLEASH THAT CREATIVITY! Weekly Arts & Crafts lessons offered to children between the ages of 4 & 9. Let your child create fabulous arts & crafts, using environmentally friendly materials. We don’t want to hurt the planet! |
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Camp Brain Gym : Adventure Camp Farm HOLIDAY Camps with Brain Gym, fun and drama. • Learn 2 Learn at Camp Brain Gym : Franschhoek 29 March – 1 April 2010 (Age 7+) • Camp Brain Gym : Overberg Outdoor Adventure Camp : 14-18 June 2010 Age 7-14 • Learn 2 Learn at Camp Brain Gym : Super Camp : Franschhoek 21-25 June 2010 (Age 7+) |
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"GREAT NEWS! Sugar Bay half price April Special. Book now to avoid disappointment!" |
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Cresta Shopping Centre The Cancer Association of South Africa encourages all South Africans to support the CANSA Shavathon on Saturday 6th March. One of the hosting venues of this event is Cresta Shopping Centre. Families and friends can visit the centre's Barnyard Theatre and Edgars Upper Level courts, between 9am and 3pm, to have their heads shaved or colour-sprayed for a donation of R50 which will go to CANSA. |
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Brightwater Commons People of all ages can visit the centre's Promotion's Court on Saturday 6th March to have their heads shaved or hair colour-sprayed for a donation of R50. All funds raised will go to The Cancer Association of South Africa. The Shavathon will take place from 9am to 3pm. |
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Canal Walk CANSA Shavethon - Saturday 6 March, Earth Hour - 27 March 2010 |
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The Bloem Show, in conjunction with Babies Online, will be having a Baby & Toddler Hall this year, in order to create our own mini Baby Expo, since we don’t have that luxury in Bloemfontein. 22 April - 1 May 2010 |
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Cape Argus Pick n Pay Tricycle and Junior Tours Drag your kids away from their television and computer screens, dust off their bicycles, tricycles and plastic pushbikes and make sure you are seen at the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Tricycle Tour and Junior Tour! Saturday, 13 March 2010 |
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Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary 10th Birthday party... 3rd of April 2010 |
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Grand West - Grand Arena The Great Moscow Circus is back with some of the greatest circus performers in the world, to offer families in South Africa the best in thrills, action, comedy and excitement. Carnival City’s Big Top in Brakpan 26 March to 11 April / GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town 16 April to 27 April. |
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National Children's Theatre (NCT) HEIDI – BACK AT LAST AFTER MANY YEARS! Heidi will run at The National Children’s Theatre (NCT), 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, from 15 March until 17 April 2010. During the government school term, performances are weekdays at 9.00am and 10.30am. During school holidays, performances are Mondays to Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm. |
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Spur Adventure Challenges A bush baby trail has been developed specifically for kids between the ages of 6-10years and kicks off with a ‘sak resies’ (bag race). The Spur Adventure Challenges takes place on the following dates: Cape Town (Lourensford) – 18 April 2010; Pretoria (Groenkloof) – 24 April 2010; Durban (Shongweni Dam) – 2 May 2010.... |
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Tyger Valley Shopping Centre Holiday fun at Kidzville, Tyger Valley Centre from 27 March – 11 April. |
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Baxter Theatre Centre The Lilliput Children's Theatre Company will return to the Baxter Theatre with The UGLY DUCKLING and Other Stories over the Easter school holidays. This show will run from Saturday 27th March until Saturday 10th April at 10:30am and 12:00pm and the show will be staged in the CONCERT HALL and the STUDIO THEATRE at the Baxter Theatre. |
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KTO DRAMA SCHOOL now running classes in Norwood.
The next new course for Bryanston and Edenvale starts in May 2010.
First class is an open class, free of charge , anyone is welcome to come and try it out. |
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Durban Events by Moms Matter... MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR MOMS IN DURBAN |
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KIDS HEALTH AND PARENTING ARTICLES - feel free to forward us your articles |
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• Safety Aspects For Children And Outdoor Playtime Even though playtime to kids is the highlight of the day or afternoon after school, safety for kids in the playground or garden is still paramount to parents. Being outdoors in the fresh air is very important as sitting indoors in front of a computer,...
• PICKY EATERS: What Parents Should Know Irene Chatoor, MD, psychiatric director of the Feeding Disorders Program at Children’s National Medical Center discusses paediatric eating disorders, how to distinguish them, and when to get help. A pioneer in her field, Dr. Chatoor was the first person to classify types of paediatric feeding...
• Biting Children I recently received a phone call from my son’s preschool teacher saying that he had been the unfortunate “victim” of a biting child. On asking her for further details on what had happened, I knew all well that the boys in question were barely three...
FUN GAME FOR ADULTS AND THE KIDS - If You Can get 50% of the 100 apples in the pail, that's considered GOOD...THIS ONE WILL DRIVE YOU NUTS!!
Have Fun! CLICK HERE |
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