While the holidays are a welcome break from the mundane day to day of work and school, this period also offers a mome…
Toddlers
Tums 2 Tots Online Magazine provides you with all you need to know about toddlers. From development and milestones to health and care.
Sensory Processing Disorder and shoes
Children with sensory processing disorder face many challenges when it comes to choosing clothing and footwear. Paren…
Is my child ready for school?
Every parent wants their child to be happy and have a strong start in life. Preschool provides a solid foundation for…
Nutrient profiling tool to simplify healthy snacking
A PhD student at North West University’s Centre of Excellence for Nutrition has adapted an international nutrient pro…
Core muscle strength affects learning
A weak or inflexible core can impair how the rest of the body functions, leading to poor concentration, which negativ…
When is your child ready for a booster seat?
Determining when your child is ready for a booster seat is often something parents, including myself, neglect. Once m…
The truth about too much screen time for your child
Setting technology boundaries and limiting screen time is essential for your child’s brain development. Technology ha…
How do I know if my child has a language delay?
Communication and language development is an important milestone, but it can also be one of the most bewildering. Man…
Traditional toys support early childhood development
Occupational therapy is a term becoming increasingly known to South African parents as one of the fields used to assi…
What is autism spectrum disorder?
World Autism Day, on Saturday 2 April, focused on Inclusion and Neurodiversity. Autism spectrum disorder and other di…