Sunday the 2nd of April was a beautiful day as we welcomed the 10 Moms from Inyantyambo Yesizwe, a teen mothers support group, to the Thula Baba garden. These moms came from both Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, 5 were pregnant and close to their due dates, 3 had newborns and 2 had toddlers. Wendy Purdon welcomed …
Play is just as important to a child’s well-being as a healthy meal or a warm jacket in winter, even the UN High Commission for Human Rights has made it clear that all children have the right to play. Here are four reasons why play is so important to child development: Play helps develop the …
This week we are celebrating global literacy! UNESCO declared the 8th of September to be ‘International Literacy Day’ in 1966 and it has been celebrated every year since. The International Literacy Day (ILD) theme for 2021 is ‘Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide’. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on …
Effective learning toys that stimulate a baby’s five sensory areas help increase infant brain development. The five senses are the most valuable tools to an infant’s growth. Sensory Stimulation There are many forms of environmental stimulation that an infant’s brain needs for proper development. These can be situations that parents create for them or ones …
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The first 1 000 days of a baby’s life shapes their future. What are the First 1 000 Days? This is the period from conception until a child’s 2nd birthday, which offers a unique window of opportunity to shape healthier and more prosperous futures. What matters? The correct diet (and nurturing environment for both mother …
Toys are a large part of childhood development. Many parents learn early that a niggly baby may be placated with a set of keys. A toy for a child can be as simple as a couple of spoons to bang together (or to see their faces appear upside down in). You will be fascinated by …