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    How to organise play dates

    by Terence Mentor, AfroDaddy December 20, 2024
    by Terence Mentor, AfroDaddy December 20, 2024

    Learn how to organise play dates that are fun and stress-free. Discover tips on …

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    Why getting dirty is good: exploring the benefits of mud play with your kids

    by BabyYumYum (Supplied) December 19, 2024
    by BabyYumYum (Supplied) December 19, 2024

    Discover the benefits of mud play with your kids. Learn how getting dirty can …

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    The importance of free play for babies & children

    by Dr Tony Karpelowsky, Chiro 4 Kids December 11, 2024
    by Dr Tony Karpelowsky, Chiro 4 Kids December 11, 2024

    The importance of free play for babies & children goes beyond fun. It helps …

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    Nurturing healthy play: encouraging creativity and outdoor play

    by Theresa Michael, South African educator, social entrepreneur, and the CEO of Afrika Tikkun Bambanani November 8, 2023
    by Theresa Michael, South African educator, social entrepreneur, and the CEO of Afrika Tikkun Bambanani November 8, 2023

    Healthy play is essential for development. Learn how to nurture creativity and encourage outdoor …

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    The importance of creative play in building resilience and life skills

    by Holly Ferrar, Head of Junior Prep at The Ridge School for boys October 20, 2023
    by Holly Ferrar, Head of Junior Prep at The Ridge School for boys October 20, 2023

    Creative play is vital for fostering resilience and life skills. Learn how engaging in …

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    Unlocking creativity: The power of imaginative play, crafts, and fine motor skills

    by Clarissa Louw, Manager of @Sandton Kids October 20, 2023
    by Clarissa Louw, Manager of @Sandton Kids October 20, 2023

    Imaginative play and crafting are key to unlocking creativity. Find out how these activities …

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    Why messy play is important for your kids

    by Nanny 'n Me May 17, 2023
    by Nanny 'n Me May 17, 2023

    Babies and toddlers make sense of their world with the information they receive through …

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  • Pre-schoolers

    How to make homemade playdough – with or without cream of tartar

    by BabyYumYum March 22, 2023
    by BabyYumYum March 22, 2023

    Children love to get their hands into anything and everything, so why not make …

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    Why the first 1000 days of a child’s life are so important & how children learn through play

    by Nanny 'n Me April 12, 2021
    by Nanny 'n Me April 12, 2021

    Science tells us that the first 1000 days of a child’s life sets the …

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    Why messy play is critical to your baby’s development & 5 activities to try

    by BabyYumYum (Supplied) March 18, 2021
    by BabyYumYum (Supplied) March 18, 2021

    Messy, or sensory, play refers to any activity that engages a child’s senses, including …

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