Tips by Educator and Entrepreneur, Lisa Illingworth COVID-19 brings with it the opportunity for parents and kids to design their…
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Established in 1999, Oakridge College was arguably ahead of its time. Twenty-one years ago, education was very different, and the…
Follow these simple steps to use healthcare resources responsibly and appropriately, and to protect others from infection. What not to…
Dr Ashmika Gokhul is a Specialist Paediatrician in private practice at Life the Crompton Hospital and she also has admission…
Move over coconut oil, ever since the legalisation of CBD, cannabis products have become the fountain of health, beauty and…
Save a life, adopt a pet! 1. You save a life. All animals at a shelter are in need of…
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) is a non-profit making organisation, and does not receive a subsidy from the government. The…
One of the best things to do during the lockdown is to cook or bake with your kids in the…
Stephen Smith pays the inspiring Embocraft Training Centre Trust a visit. Many of us know the Embocraft Training Centre Trust…
The JFF handbag project is one of the organisation’s biggest and ongoing initiatives – committed to collecting and packing new…
World Autism Awareness Day is on 2 April. Khurshid Guffar spoke to Sheraine Reddy, mother to an autistic child and…
As we are all being bombarded with the Coronavirus, we should take note that we are entering Health Awareness Month.…
We’ve heard it all before; fad diets don’t work. Losing weight requires discipline and dedication; you need to exercise consistently…
At the time of going to print, President Ramaphosa had issued a temporary ban on gatherings/events of more than 100…
Hello autumn! It’s been a long, blistering summer. Now that the weather is a bit cooler, it is a great…
These are the perfect starter recipes for your young chef to try on their own. And now, during lockdown, is…
The prospect of keeping your little ones at home (and active, and amused, and entertained) for the foreseeable future is…
“The world feels scary right now… Rather than allow your kids to absorb your fear and angst, let them remember…
Githa Balram is an inspirational speaker, writer and a certified transformational Life Coach. Like many, Githa juggles through various roles…
Colouring is fun, it’s therapeutic, here’s a book with a little more … a story, stamps, a crossword and a map. And Mom to guide you all the way through!
The last week has been pretty crazy for all of us for obvious reasons. As organisers, Splashy is everything to…
Already starting to quake at the thought of the kids moaning “I’m bored!” five seconds into the first day of…
Fed up with the fun being over in three minutes flat? Here are five unique egg hunts to try! Who…
Scavenger Hunts are a great way to turn those frowns upside down when the excitement of the Easter egg hunt…
2020 has started off with a great big bang, with the Mimbee Time Teach watch continuing to be one of…
How can they find a balance in their overwhelming schedules? Firstly, they need to adopt the right attitude towards their…
Trust is at the core of all positive human relationships. This is according to Cindy Glass, Owner and Co-Founder of…
Katrine Anker-Nilssen takes a closer look at anxiety among learners and suggests simple coping strategies. We deal with stress every…
Here are some saving tips from African Bank to ensure you always have money for the things you need and…
Marlies Kappers, a mother and head of marketing at financial services provider, DirectAxis, says while explaining concepts such as budgeting,…
When your baby relies on you and your precious breast milk to provide the essential nutrients they need to help…
World Glaucoma Week is a global joint initiative between the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Committee, in…
Respiratory viruses are a constant health threat. They affect our breathing passages and cause respiratory illnesses such as a cold…
World Hearing Day is observed on 3 March every year. We know it’s important to talk to our children about…
We are well into the month of March, which for Durban means heat, humidity and days spent at the pool…
Take a breather and make a mobile terracotta clay pot and saucer fountain to have among your outdoor greenery. When…
Only 7% of South African children are secured in car seats when travelling in a vehicle and 77% of installed…
For older generations, reminiscing about carefree, younger days conjures memories of climbing trees, running around the garden, walking 2km to…
How often have you just arrived home after a long day, feeling exhausted, mentally listing all the chores you have…
Getting involved with homework can reap rewards, writes Helen Currie. How much should we help our children with homework and…
The inspiration to start the Reach For A Dream Foundation came from an article on the Make – A –…
To make the Chick you will need a yellow paper plate (or paint a white one with yellow acrylic paint),…
Maybe you’re hosting a family Easter get together or just want to try something fun for the kiddos or a…
Here’s an adorable Easter lunch you can pack your kids or make as a cute snack that will get them…
“Children are getting ‘lost’ in the large class sizes at school,” says Julie Glass, director of Pietermaritzburg North Kip McGrath…
Grab some egg cartons, paint, and a few other craft supplies to make these chicks! A fun kids’ craft project…
Backed by the World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day aims to spread the message about good oral hygiene and…
You will need: White cardstock Coloured cardstock– yellow, pink, and blue Medium-sized googly eyes Pom-Poms for the nose – yellow,…
A super food and hit for lunch box ideas! Ingredients: 500 ml oats 250 ml desiccated coconut 200ml treacle sugar…
The 7th Annual Mum’s Mail PMB Ladies breakfast in support of The Sunflower Fund and sponsored by Vitalab and Maritzburg…
Is watching videos before going to sleep wrong? I now believe that we cannot raise our children the same way…
With just over a month to go before South Africa’s friendliest festival kicks off in the rolling foothills of the…
Is everything that one hears important? If a child answers yes, one needs to explain to him that if he…
3 REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO LISTEN Listening forms the foundation of human relationships. According to…
A while ago during a grade 4 computer lesson of mine, I was treated to a delightful and compelling reminder…
Safe, reliable children’s shuttle available on the East Rand – Boksburg & Benoni areas. Happy Feet Children’s Shuttle Service is…
Pregnancy is one of the most miraculous experiences for a woman, yet often the season of growing a little life…
Power Gro: For Longer, Stronger, Healthier Hair Do you want Longer, Stronger, Healthier Hair? Try Power Gro Hair Supplement! Your…
These fruit skewers are a simple, colourful and fun way to get kids to eat fruit. Ingredients • 7 raspberries…
This little busy bee works great as a classroom craft for Valentine’s Day, or if you remove the hearts you…
For children’s parties and family and corporate events, you want entertainment that’s visual, easy to understand, and (of course) extremely…
You will need: paper, printer and computer or pens and coloured paper, paper collecting bags or even a large envelope,…
These heart-shaped fruit puff pastries are perfect for your Valentine’s Day breakfast, brunch, or dessert! This buttery, flaky puff pastry…
Although some parents would argue that it feels as though their children never sit still, South Africa is actually struggling…
Inclusive, real-world, family-based education Choosing what primary school to send your child to is an important decision to make with…
Youth unemployment in South Africa is dire, with one in three young people without a job in 2018. Education is…
Mfundo (not his real name), a grade 1 learner, was struggling at school. His distraught parents explained that he was…
Farah Manjoo, an ex- educator and founder of Baraaqa, is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of…
Established in 1999, Oakridge College was arguably ahead of its time. Twenty-one years ago, education was very different, and the…
High temperatures are part of growing up, especially in the first five years of a child’s life. Viral infections are…
Unfortunately, as the summer temperatures rise, so does gastro-intestinal upset, specifically vomiting and diarrhoea. Prevention is always better than cure.…
In a country where nearly 80% of Grade 4 learners cannot read with comprehension in any language, including their home…
Do you struggle with stubborn rolls and bulges of fat despite regular exercise and a balanced diet? Will your post-baby…
How frequently you need to water depends on the amount of moisture in the potting medium. Feel the potting medium…
Everyone has old t-shirts lying around that are too far gone to be donated and it seems such a shame…
Keep up the awesome work, Mum’s Mail. I look forward to the magazine every month and it helped me with…
Guests can expect another festive floral frenzy at the 14th Annual Sunflower Fund Ladies Breakfast, in association with Ainsworth Attorneys.…
After a lovely holiday in Cape Town, we boarded the plane, sat down and I opened my handbag to find…
Has the fun element gone out of school sport? Does it matter if you win or lose? Should professionalism even…