Lifestyle
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Is there really such a thing as growing pains?
LifestylePreschool and school-aged children often experience growing pains. They are slightly more prevalent in girls than boys.
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Is it safe for children to lift weights?
LifestyleAccording to research, it is safe for your child to lift weights, join fitness classes, or do some other form…
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GRADE 11s: Invest in your academics now
LifestyleParents often consider Matric to be ‘the big one’ in terms of their academic journey, but Grade 11 is a…
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How to help your child develop fine motor skills
LifestyleRead on to learn more about the many ways you can help to improve your child's fine motor skills with…
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Headaches and migraines in children and teens
LifestyleLike adults, children can develop different types of headaches, including migraines or stress-related (tension) headaches.
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How gardening can develop your child’s sensory inputs
LifestyleChildren gain the most knowledge from participating in hands-on activities, and sensory gardens provide them with this opportunity.
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Help your child build a house out of popsicle sticks
LifestylePopsicle sticks are such an easy, affordable craft material to work with. Read on to find out how to make…
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Pinecone animals: How to make them
LifestyleThere are plenty of animals you can make from pinecones, depending on the shape of pinecone you find. The instructions…
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Busting the myth: Sugar rushes in children aren’t real
LifestyleSugar has no link to hyperactivity, and study after study has shown that sugar rushes in children are a myth.
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How to cope with an unexpected pregnancy
LifestyleEvery pregnancy brings a rush of expected emotions, but an unplanned pregnancy may make you feel a flood of unexpected…
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All about dyslexia in children
LifestyleRead on to learn more about dyslexia, how children are tested for it, and the most common symptoms of this…
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Could your child have high-functioning anxiety?
LifestyleThe telltale signs of high-functioning anxiety in children range from ambition and perfectionism to insomnia and extreme fear of failure.
