Picky eater? You’re not alone

Children understand the world around them through play – with every new experience, they learn something new and as the experiences stack, so do their skills and abilities.

“I just wish I had more time!” How many times have you said this to friends and family? 

Mom, you only want the best for your child. You nurture their every need and sacrifice your own needs to buil

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A happy child is a child who grows well, explores and discovers the world with enthusiasm, and develops to his full potential day-by-day.

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Juniors think differently, act differently and, most frustratingly, eat differently. They won’t eat what you want them to eat or they play with their food and expect you to play with it too. They take ages to swallow one mouthful, throw tantrums when denied a sweet, go on hunger strikes and want to eat at the most awkward times and in the most inconvenient places.

Poor crèche sanitation and hygiene is a major problem in South Africa and remains a high risk area for infection among crèche going children.

Picky eater? You’re not alone.

Does your little one want plain pasta for dinner every night? Or refuse to eat anything green? Toddlerhood can be challenging when it comes to setting up healthy eating habits for your child. Not all children are “picky eaters”, but for some, picky eating may show up around age 2 as they experience developmental changes and become more independent.

Waterborne illnesses are a serious threat. If children drink contaminated water, it may lead to diarrhoea. 

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Expand your toddler's taste and appetite! Follow our helpful tips.

We all love the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when our little ones laugh after a good tickle or two. 

You know it’s important to teach children words

Feeding your little one a broad variety of healthy foods can contribute to his healthy growth patterns now and later.

Give your child enough time to play. Playing is learning

As your toddler matures, their social skills grow. They begin to recognise, exhibit and feel emotions. So far, for the most part, the only form of expression for all their feelings has been crying, but as a toddler they are now able to point or use words for what they want. As they begin to mingle with others their own age they may develop possessiveness of their loved ones and special toys.