Traveling to South Africa soon? Perhaps you’re going to the Joy of Jazz, South Africa’s oldest jazz festival from September 15-18, 2016. If you’re traveling with children, are you aware that South Africa ammended their visa regulations…
Posts tagged children
Thumb suckers less prone to allergies: New Zealand study
Infants who suck their thumbs or bite their nails appear less prone to allergies as adults, New Zealand researchers have found. Their findings support the theory that early-life exposure to microbial organisms reduces the risk…
Toy ‘arms race’ turning Lego violent: study
Lego products are becoming increasingly violent as toymakers engage in an “arms race” to retain children’s attention in the digital age, New Zealand researchers said Monday. The University of Canterbury team said child’s play was…
Believe it or not – In Rwanda, a phone text can save a baby
Using an old mobile phone, health worker Floride Uwinkesha logs the latest local pregnancy, part of efforts in Rwanda to boost maternal health through a monitoring programme in isolated rural areas. The scheme has already…
Why too many photos could harm your child
Originally published on MumsVillage Many of us believe that being self-aware is a positive trait. Indeed, it is – for those with an adult brain. However, it is important to remember that developing the…
Here’s proof that sugar is really bad for kids
Not surprisingly, in a new study that had kids cut down on sugar but ate the same amount of calories, their health improved. However, researchers found that the results were not because of reduced calories….
Possible reasons why you can’t fall pregnant
(By Shenrina Badri) Research shows that one in every seven women may experience trouble in falling pregnant. Here are some reasons why a woman may be unable to fall pregnant. Age It becomes more difficult…
Child’s play shifts to mobile gadgets
Children are going mobile with their video game play, shifting away from computers and consoles, according to a report released on Wednesday by NPD Group. Mobile devices are now the most used gadgets for video…
Recipe: Healthy break-time snacks for your kids
Written by April Dodd for MumsVillage With schools going back in session this week, it’s time to think about what your child will be eating at break time. Resist the temptation to fall into…