Mother And Child Magazine – Mother and Child Family Magazine

Choosing a new home

You did it! You have enough money to buy a new home for your little family. You are ready and enthusiastic but how will you choose the best one? Becoming landlords is a major step in a couple’s life so you should make no mistake when you decide this. Here<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/health/choosing-a-new-home/">Read More →</a>

Dos and don’ts of a new partner

Your new partner is now boyfriend or girlfriend material. Now that this is out of the way, how will you slowly incorporate them into your child’s life? Everyone agrees, children must be happy in this new union. However, not everyone agrees on the place a new adult should take in<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/health/dos-and-donts-of-a-new-partner/">Read More →</a>

8 Tips to simplify your life

We often wake up in the morning feeling tired from the previous day and stressed out at the idea of having to face another one. Although we always seem to get through it, we still wish for things to change! Stop making things complicated It may seem obvious, but it’s<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/health/8-tips-to-simplify-your-life/">Read More →</a>

14 unmistakable pregnancy signs

14 unmistakable pregnancy signs Do you think you might be pregnant but you’re not 100% sure? If you relate to these 14 signs, you should definitely head to your local pharmacy to buy that pregnancy test you’ve been thinking about! Late period The first obvious sign of pregnancy is your<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/health/14-unmistakable-pregnancy-signs/">Read More →</a>

Pregnancy: good and bad advice

When you are pregnant, you should not wear a necklace or eat peanut butter… Some pieces of advice given to pregnant women are not that good… Take a look! Our members quickly answered when we asked if they ever received strange or good advice. Here are samples: Advice you should not<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/health/pregnancy-good-and-bad-advice/">Read More →</a>

The foundation of the mother-child relationship

What is the foundation of a mother and child relationship? If you bet on unconditional love, read on and find out that even this love can face troubled times. As for every other aspect of maternity, we don’t know what personality our child will have. We all dream of a<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/family-planning/the-foundation-of-the-mother-child-relationship/">Read More →</a>

Sacred Heart College

Every day we laugh and are touched by the beauty our children bring to our school. We have created our unique Sacred Heart Pre-Primary School culture and shared values are constructed here.<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/educational/sacred-heart/">Read More →</a>

The foundation of the mother-child relationship

Does Birth Order Really Effect a Child’s Development?

Can the order in which you were born really affect how you turn out as an adult? Common knowledge seems to suggest that an older, middle and younger child will all have personality traits determined in part by their order of birth. However, there are many exceptions to the rule.<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/birth/does-birth-order-really-effect-a-childs-development/">Read More →</a>

Let Justine care for you while you care for baby

You’re probably experiencing a few changes to your skin as your bundle of joy grows inside of you. Stretch marks, scars, pigmentation and sensitivity to the sun are just some of them. Justine has improved its Tissue Oil formula to help give your skin the care it needs throughout every<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/pregnancy/let-justine-care-for-you-while-you-care-for-baby/">Read More →</a>

Mimbee kids Bio

Mimbee kids, now represented in nearly 200 stores in Southern Africa, continues to grab attention with the fun range of not only bright, colourful and crazy watches, but now kiddie’s foldable animal sunnies and gifting items too. The base product that forged Mimbee’s success over the past 4 years would<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/family-planning/mimbee-kids-bio/">Read More →</a>

‘Rise Up’ and fly at Africa’s biggest kite festival

Come and meet an aerial ‘big five’ when Nemo, Squid, Octopus, Red Teddy and Bertie the Worm take to the skies at the 24th Cape Town International Kite Festival on 27 and 28 October, in Muizenberg. It is Africa’s biggest kite festival and sees kiters from around the world flying<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/family-planning/rise-up-and-fly-at-africas-biggest-kite-festival/">Read More →</a>

BETADINE™ Advances Leadership in Feminine Care

BETADINE™ Advances Leadership in Feminine Care with the introduction of a new cosmetic range Cape Town, August 2018: Mundipharma has advanced its leadership in feminine care by launching a new cosmetic range specifically designed for the intimate area. Everything from daily protection, to doctor-recommended treatments for specific issues, are now<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/press-release/betadinet-advances-leadership-in-feminine-care/">Read More →</a>

Giving your baby solid food early won’t help them sleep better

Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University New research claims that giving babies solid foods at just three months old will help them sleep. Though this may sound appealing to exhausted new parents, unfortunately there is a large gulf between the headlines and the data. Much of the published evidence in<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/family-planning/giving-your-baby-solid-food-early-wont-help-them-sleep-better/">Read More →</a>

Breastfeeding is not ‘easy’ – stop telling new mothers that it is

It’s difficult to talk about breastfeeding in a productive way right now. On the one hand, the UK’s breastfeeding rates are so low, that campaigns such as National Breastfeeding week have become really important in encouraging more people to support it. Unfortunately, at the same time, these events often stir up a<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/birth/breastfeeding-is-not-easy-stop-telling-new-mothers-that-it-is/">Read More →</a>

True Story

Research shows it’s more beneficial for dad, rather than mom, to read to a child, writes Dorothy Ewels Bedtime story duty was typically shared between my mom and dad. But for the most part it was my dad, reading to me each evening while my mom either did chores or<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/infancy/true-story/">Read More →</a>

Baby Steps

DR LIN DAY explains how baby learns to roll over, and the importance of tummy time. Rolling over is an extremely important milestone in your baby’s development, and the starting point for all other balance skills including sitting up and crawling. Rolling over from front to back usually occurs at<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/infancy/baby-steps/">Read More →</a>

Colic, chiro and no more crying!

Moaning, cramping, reflux, restlessness… For those moms and dads struggling to comfort a colicky baby, why not try chiropractic treatment? By Collette Merritt and Dr Greg Lacock I heard this statement for the first time about a decade ago: “I handed my 2-day-old colicky baby to my chiro, and he<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/birth/colic-chiro-and-no-more-crying/">Read More →</a>

Forget the caffeine – just breathe!

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to caffeine but still crave the morning rush that coffee brings, oxygen supplementation could be the answer, accompanied by other innovative and 100% natural ways of giving both your body and brain a boost… Worried about the caffeine in your morning cup of<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/nutrition/forget-the-caffeine-just-breathe/">Read More →</a>

Sorbet Man unpacks its all-male hair care grooming line, for the swagger gent.

Sorbet Man proudly introduces its brand new hair grooming product range for men. This means that South African men can access any look they like, any day or night – and at an affordable price too. Shelved at Sorbet Man stores and Clicks stores nationwide from June 2018 the new<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/uncategorized/sorbet-man-unpacks-its-all-male-hair-care-grooming-line-for-the-swagger-gent/">Read More →</a>

Fashion trends for Mom from Cotton On

We just love how these modern progressive moms manage to stay trendy, practice self-love and coordinate the perfect outfits. Visit a store near you or shop these looks online: www.cottonon.com/ZA<a href="http://www.motherandchild.co.za/fashion/fashion-trends-for-mom-from-cotton-on/">Read More →</a>

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