‘How your children can cope in a techno-savvy world’ & 3 Other Must-Read Articles this Week

From putting the feeding process into your baby’s control to taking control of how much unhealthy food your toddler is exposed to – is there a right or wrong method? And what’s the latest on keeping tabs on your children’s phone usage?  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are not a bad parent if you do not read up on every parenting method or trend as soon as it erupts. 

But to make it easier for you to balance all of the other amazing moments that come with being a mom or dad, we’ve put together a range of 4 articles for you to equip yourself with this week.

How to teach your children to cope in a techno-savvy world

The fear is real! From tangible dangers to indirect psychological damage – this technologically advanced world has as many risks as it has offerings of convenience. Discover how to use it right in this important article, by a mom and for moms.

“I'm a unicorn mom, and it's the perfect lifestyle for my family.”

Do you know what a unicorn mom is? You could be one yourself! Find out what unicorn parenting is all about and exactly how to go about this ‘unconventional’ parenting style in this special article.

Ever heard of 'pester power'? Here's how our food industry is getting your kids to make you buy unhealthy food

Our children need so many vital nutrients as they grow up – which you as a parent spend a lot of time and money to make sure they receive. But what happens when your little one sees an advert for an unhealthy food item, which was created to show the item in a positive light? Read this crucial article about how we can protect our children from aggressive marketing, for more reasons than just making sure that they eat well.

Why you should let babies be in charge of how much they eat

One of your top priorities as a new mom is to make sure your baby is maintaining a healthy weight. Click the link to find out about how this relates to ‘baby-led weaning’, and about all of its other benefits for your child! 

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp