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Our four-legged family memberAbout 11 years ago having just gotten married and moved into our first townhouse and way before we were even contemplating starting a family (a human family that is) my hubby and I decided that it was time to add some four-legged friends to our home After visiting our local SPCA we headed home with our pigeon pair - Roxy (a mix between a Jack Russell and Staffie) and Skinno (a pavement special kitty)

Sadly Skinno passed away just before Caitlyn (our first born) arrived but Roxy is still going strong and shersquos seen us through many many years

Roxy is no ordinary dog ndash although Irsquom sure most folk who have animals think the same of theirs From the moment we bought her home shersquos bounced off the walls (literally) I remember how excited she got when Caitlyn came home from the hospital ndash she drove the neighbours mad as she barked and growled at every passerby (Irsquom sure she was merely letting them know that she had a new addition to take care of) And in true doggie style she has fiercely protected her family ever since

Every now and then I notice just how old shersquos getting The hair around her nose has greyed a little and when I let her in at night to sleep on the couch shersquos a little slower at getting up onto it She is so engrained in our lives that I dread the day she is no longer with us

Irsquom sure most you have a pet that has become a part of your family and this is why we are so excited about our lsquoKids and their petsrsquo competition we have running until 15 August 2011 Be sure to read all the entry details on page 12 ndash we are looking forward to your photos

Also in this issue we explore prenatal vitamins (page 10) the dreaded post nasal drip (page 15) and the games children play (page 17) Make sure your entry is in for our Mount Grace competition as entries close this month and check out the charities featured on the MySchool pages 18 and 19

Till next month keep warm

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Vital vitamins 10

Kids and their pets competition 12

Sniff sniff sniff 15

Editorrsquos Comment 3Our four-legged family member

Letterbox with Huggies 7Write us a winning letter and Huggies will send you a R500

hamper

News and reviews 8 ndash 9Nutritious can be delicious Win with Nativarsquos new TurboKidz

Smart Shakes

Vital vitamins 10There are over 50 nutrients that are essential for good health

when you are pregnant We have looked at some of the most

critical

Kids and their pets competition 12Get snapping and send us your entries via Facebook

Sniff sniff sniff 15Post nasal drip season is here

The games children play 17Itrsquos time to get out there and teach our kids some games from

the lsquogood old daysrsquo

My School 18Win 4 VIP tickets to the blue carpet Smurfs movie premier with

MySchool

contents

6 RaisingKids - July 2011

Baking fun

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Letrsquos bakeMake these cupcakes and then decorate them with Hulettrsquos flavoured icing sugars

Basic cupcakes

Makes 24

Ingredients

375 ml (1 12 cups) cake flour

10 ml (2 t) Moirrsquos baking powder

2 ml (12 t) salt

187 ml (34 cup) Huletts sugar

2 extra large eggs

125 ml (12 cup) oil or soft magerine

125 ml (12 cup) milk

5 ml (1 t) Moirrsquos vanilla essence

Method

Preheat oven to 180degC

Sieve first 3 ingredients together add sugar

Add the rest of the ingredients

Mix well

Spoon 23 full into greased cup cake pans or paper cups

Bake for 20 minutes until done

6 RaisingKids - July 2011

Baking fun

wwwhulettssugarcoza

Letrsquos bakeMake these cupcakes and then decorate them with Hulettrsquos flavoured icing sugars

Basic cupcakes

Makes 24

Ingredients

375 ml (1 12 cups) cake flour

10 ml (2 t) Moirrsquos baking powder

2 ml (12 t) salt

187 ml (34 cup) Huletts sugar

2 extra large eggs

125 ml (12 cup) oil or soft magerine

125 ml (12 cup) milk

5 ml (1 t) Moirrsquos vanilla essence

Method

Preheat oven to 180degC

Sieve first 3 ingredients together add sugar

Add the rest of the ingredients

Mix well

Spoon 23 full into greased cup cake pans or paper cups

Bake for 20 minutes until done

7RaisingKids - July 2011

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Big sister and I get ready for baby

I am the very proud mom of a beautiful 4 year old girl and soon to be second time mom to another precious baby daughter My goodness how different things are the second time around

With only six weeks left until the due date I shudder when I think about all the things I still need to get ready for the new little one The first time round everything was ready and waiting for Mieke when I still had three months left to go Now there just isnrsquot enough time in the day We have also recently moved into a new house and we have not even unpacked all the boxes yet never mind decorated a nursery Last weekend my husband assembled the cot and compactum again so if the new baby surprises us a little earlier shersquoll at least have a place to sleep even though it might not be pretty

Mieke has been really good at helping me to wash and dry all her old baby clothes and at choosing a couple of new items in preparation for her new little sister When shopping she was adamant about the things that she chose and if I didnrsquot agree on a choice no matter how hard I tried I could not convince her to pick something else I think maybe her sense of fashion is much better than mine ndash Irsquom a real lsquoPlain Janersquo Mieke can spend hours dressing up and playing with her makeup whereas I put on the first pair of jeans and t-shirt I find in the cupboard I still donrsquot even bother with lipstick

So when I thought it a good idea to start getting my hospital bag ready (just in case) and I decided I really needed some new pajamas I took Mieke along to the mall Being practical me I grabbed some good old comfy flannel front opening (with breastfeeding in mind) pjrsquos thinking that they were really cute (little koala bears were printed all over) After finally managing to get the multitude of buttons closed over my enormous belling in the changing room I thought it a good idea to include Mieke in the process and asked her what she thought BIG mistake Without even a secondrsquos hesitation she put on her most serious face and said (loud enough for the entire shop to hearhellip) ldquoTHAT mom looks TOTALLY TERRIBLE Dad will

not be impressedrdquo All I could do was snigger along with all the other people in the cubicles around me and to try and get out of there without too much embarrassment on my face

Needless to say I wonrsquot be asking my 4-year-oldrsquos opinion in public again too soon Although I love her to bits and have enjoyed every moment of getting ready for our new bundle of joy with her

Mieke is going to be a wonderful big sister (with loads of fashion advice)

Olandi

Hi Olandi

I can certainly relate to your experience of not quite being as prepared for baby number two as you were for your first one But at the end of the day your baby wonrsquot worry about what her room looks like or how prepared you were all she will want is the love warmth and care that I am sure you are more than ready to give

It sounds like Mieke is going to be a fantastic big sister and one that your new baby will appreciate having around as she grows up There is nothing better than a sisterrsquos opinion when it comes to choosing clothes and getting dressed up I trust they will grow up to be great friends

Best of luck

Tracey

Our winning letter

Letterbox The author of the winning letter will receive a Huggiesreg hamper to the value of R500 Simply send us your lsquoLetter to the Editorrsquo to editorraising-kidscoza

LetterB x

8 RaisingKids - July 2011

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Heading newsampreviewsShare the Care 2011 begins this month

newsampreviewsThis year marks the 19th year that Elizabeth Annersquos amp Purity

will embark upon the lsquoShare the Carersquo campaign aiming to

raise funds in support of the Avril Elizabeth Home and its 160

residents

Over the years Elizabeth Annersquos have raised a substantial

amount of funds which theyrsquove donated to the home and last

year saw the highest amount ever raised in the history of the

campaign as Elizabeth Annersquos together with Purity raised over

R600 000 which contributes to the R46 million they have

donated to the home so far

But of course none of this would have been possible

without the support of the moms and dads out there who

choose to use Elizabeth Annersquos amp Purity products For every

purchase of an Elizabeth Annersquos amp Purity Toiletry product and

Purity Ready To Eat cereal between July and October 2011 10c

will be donated towards the Avril Elizabeth Home

Elizabeth Annersquos amp Purity believe that it is imperative to

ensure that awareness is created around people who live their

daily lives with mental and physical challenges and therefore

the campaign will commence in July which is Mental Health

Awareness month

The lsquoShare the Carersquo campaign aims to continue having the

resources to care for the residents of the Avril Elizabeth Home in

an attempt to bring smiles to the faces of those who they care

for

For more information please visit the Avril Elizabeth Home

website wwwavrilorgza and wwwpuritycoza

Make sure your childrsquos immune system is on guardBesides beautiful works of

art what else does your child

bring back from school

One of the things you

can do as a parent is boost

your childrsquos immune system

a healthier child is less

susceptible to catching

everything that goes round

And Creacuteche Guard has

just the product for this job

- Creacuteche Guard Immune is a

multivitamin that will boost

your childrsquos immunity all year

round

Creacuteche Guard Immune is

formulated with a combination

of herbs tinctures vitamins

and minerals that assist

the body to boost a childrsquos

immune system help fight infections help promote healing

help build strong teeth and healthy bones and help prevent

bruising Furthermore Creacuteche Guard Immune provides a

combination of vitamins essential for growing bodies and

developing minds

Your child could benefit from Creacuteche Guard Immune if they

have recently had any of the following

bull Antibiotics in the last year

bull Any colds or flu

bull Allergies

bull Tummy bugs

bull Lack of appetite

bull Fatigue

Creacuteche Guard also has Creacuteche Guard Restore the Balance

which helps alleviate the symptoms of diarrhoea so should your

little one catch one of these horrible tummy bugs you can at

least alleviate the symptoms

Creacuteche Guard products are available in all leading

pharmacies countrywide You can also visit their website

wwwcrecheguardcoza

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vitamins

Letrsquos play

Sniff sniff sniff

Subscribe to our

monthly newsletter

and win - click here

July 2011

Could your child be the next RaisingKids CoverKid

9RaisingKids - July 2011

HeadingHeadingnewsampreviewsCalling all wannabe Junior Rangers

For those families looking for the perfect getaway Legacyrsquos Bakubung

and Kwa Maritane Bush Lodges in the Pilanesburg National Park have

become two preferred destinations Always ideal for children to explore

and enjoy the Legacy Group has now introduced a fabulous new activity

programme that not only engages their enquiring minds but simultaneously

teaches them valuable information about the natural environment

Known as the Junior Rangerrsquos programme parentrsquos staying at either of

the two lodges are invited to enrol their children in this educational and fun

experience Activities within the programme are geared towards natural

resource protection environmental education and responsible recreation

Children are encouraged to explore the Pilanesburg National Park according

to a structured activity programme created by Legacyrsquos professional game

rangers

A total of 8 different activities appealing to the age group of between the

ages of 6 and 12 years have been devised

From learning about the history of the Pilanesberg National Park as well as the fauna and flora of the area the kids are also taken

on expertly guided wildlife walks and game drives in this pristine and unspoilt region

Once all 8 activities have been successfully completed each child will be presented with activity badges and stickers A Junior

Ranger pledge ceremony will be held whereby the Kwa Maritane and Bakubung Junior Rangers are given a certificate indicating that

they are now a part of the resource protection environmental education and responsible recreation initiative

For further information regarding enrolment please contact Bakubung or Kwa Maritane on 014 552 6000 or 014 552 5100

respectively

Nutritious can be deliciousGrowing up has just become a yummy affair with Nativarsquos new TurboKidz Smart Shakes in

delicious milky strawberry and vanilla flavours

TurboKidz Smart Shakes are a meal replacement and snack for kids on the go The new super

tasty milky variants are bound to be a hit even with picky eaters Moms on the other hand will be

impressed with the solid formulation that supports their childrenrsquos growth development energy

provision and immune response

TurboKidz Smart Shakes deliver some of the highest quantities of protein Omega 3 and 6

essential oils B-group vitamins vitamins A and D calcium iron magnesium and zinc in this

product category With Xylitol to counter ear infections and tooth decay they are free of sucrose

as well as being free of lactose trans fatty acids and gluten

Children aged from one to 10 years old can have one

to two servings of TurboKidz Smart Shakes a day while children from 10 to 12 years can enjoy

three servings a day

For children with a milk allergy TurboKidz Smart Shakes are also available in a tried and

tested strawberry flavoured soy variant

The TurboKidz range is available from selected pharmacies For further product information

you can contact Nativa on 012 664 7110 email healthnativacoza or visit their website

wwwnativacoza

GiveawayNativa are giving away a hamper of TurboKidz Smart Shakes to the value of R160 each to 4

lucky RaisingKids readers To enter click here

10 RaisingKids - July 2011

Vital vitaminsOn your first visit to your doctor after discovering that you are pregnant one of the standard pieces of

advice you will receive is for you to start taking a prenatal vitamin Irsquove often wondered whether or not

this is entirely necessary because surely if you are eating the correct foods and perhaps taking a

regular multivitamin then would it really be necessary to be taking extra When standing in the

pharmacy looking at the rows of vitamins available one has to wonder if this is just a gimmick

to entice you into spending more of your hard earned cash Apparently not On researching

the subject I discovered that prenatal vitamins are in fact an essential part of your

pregnancy

Not only are prenatal vitamins beneficial to the health of your baby they are also

beneficial to you They are specially formulated multivitamins that make up for

any nutritional deficiencies in your diet and while they contain numerous vitamins

and minerals the inclusion of folic acid iron and calcium content is especially

important There are over 50 nutrients that are essential for good health when you

are pregnant and we have listed some of the most critical below

Folic acid (also known as Folate or Vitamin B9) can reduce the risk of

your baby suffering from a neural tube defect which is a serious birth defect

of the brain and spinal cord The most common neural tube defect is

spina bifida and this is when your baby is born with a spine that isnrsquot

closed The exposed nerves are damaged leaving the baby with

varying degrees of paralysis incontinence and sometimes mental

retardation

Because neural tube defects develop in the first 28 days after

conception which is before many of us even realise that we are

pregnant it is advisable that you take 400 micrograms of folic acid

each day whilst you are trying to conceive and you should continue

this dose for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy

Natural sources of folic acid are green leafy vegetables nuts

beans strawberries beets broccoli cauliflower peas pasta

sunflower seeds and citrus fruits It is also found in many fortified

breakfast cereals

Calcium prevents you the new mother from losing your

own bone density as your baby uses the mineral for bone growth ndash

calcium helps your baby form strong bones and teeth It also aids the

brain and heart to function

Some natural sources of Calcium include milk cheese yogurt spinach broccoli

sweet potatoes and lentils

Iron develops the red blood cells needed to deliver oxygen to your baby It is also

required for the formation of tissue for both your baby and the placenta The amount of iron

intake required during pregnancy is double that needed in non-pregnant women

Iron can be found in red meat poultry legumes vegetables some grains and fortified

cereals

11RaisingKids - July 2011

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11RaisingKids - July 2011

Pregnancy

Protein is the main building block for your babyrsquos cells

which makes it very important to the growth and development

of every part of your babyrsquos body during pregnancy

Naturally found in beans poultry red meats fish shellfish

eggs milk cheese and yogurt Protein can also be found in

fortified cereals and protein bars

Vitamin A promotes healthy skin the development of

bones and teeth as well as the heart ears eyes cell growth

and resistance to infection A deficiency in Vitamin A has been

associated with vision problems For mom getting enough

Vitamin A during pregnancy will help your body repair the

damage caused by childbirth

Natural sources of Vitamin A include liver carrots sweet

potatoes kale spinach collard greens cantaloupe eggs

mangoes and peas

In addition to improving iron absorption Vitamin C

is essential for healthy gums teeth and bones as it holds the

cells together which helps the body to build tissue

Natural sources of Vitamin C include citrus fruits raspberries

bell peppers green beans strawberries papaya potatoes

broccoli and tomatoes

Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption which leads

to healthy bones for both you and your baby

Vitamin D can be found in milk fortified cereals eggs and fatty

fish Of course it can also be found in sunshine so this may

be the perfect time to take that well deserved island holiday

before baby arrives

Vitamin E helps baby to form and use its muscles and

red blood cells A lack of Vitamin E during pregnancy has been

associated with pre-eclampsia and low birth weight

Sources of Vitamin E include vegetable oil wheat germ nuts

spinach and fortified cereals

Potassium is important for maintaining fluid and

electolyte balance in cells

Potassium is found in fresh fruits and vegetables red

meat and chicken fish milk and yogurt nuts and soy

products

Vitamin B1 (or Thiamine) is essential for

babyrsquos brain organs and central nervous system

development

Vitamin B1 can be found in whole grain

foods pork fortified cereals wheat

germ and eggs

Vitamin B6 (or Pyridoxine) helps form new red blood

cells which is vital to babyrsquos developing brain and nervous

system Itrsquos also been known to alleviate morning sickness in

some pregnant women

Sources of Vitamin B6 include bananas baked potatoes

watermelon chick peas chicken breast and fortified cereals

Vitamin B3 (or Niacin) provides your baby with

energy for development and helps build the placenta It also

helps your digestive system to operate normally

Sources of Vitamin B3 include foods that are high in protein

such as eggs meats fish and peanuts as well as whole

grains bread products fortified cereals and milk

Vitamin B2 (or Riboflavin) promotes babyrsquos bone

muscle and nerve development A Vitamin B2 deficiency in a

pregnant mom may put her at risk for pre-eclampsia

Vitamin B2 can be found in whole grains diary products red

meat pork and poultry fish fortified cereals and eggs

Vitamin B12 works hand in hand with folic acid to

help both you and baby produce healthy red blood cells and it

helps develop the fetal brain and nervous system

Natural sources of Vitamin B12 include red meat poultry fish

shellfish eggs and dairy foods

Zinc aids in cell division which is the primary process in the

development of babyrsquos body tissues and organs and it may

help reduce neural tube defects It also helps you and baby to

produce insulin and other enzymes

Naturally found in red meats poultry beans nuts grains

oysters and dairy products Zinc can also be found in fortified

cereals

Remember that prenatal vitamins are used to supplement your

diet and not to replace it Eating a balanced diet is still the best

nutrition for your baby

Competition

WIN WIN

WIN

in the KIDS AND THEIR PETS competition

brought to you by the World of Dogs amp Cats

amp Pet Expo RaisingKids DigiMag and Complete Pet Food

Whether yoursquore a dog person or a cat person (or prefer your best friends scaly feathered or finned) RaisingKids DigiMag Complete Pet Food and the World of Dogs amp Cats amp Pet Expo (WODAC) invite you to enter this fun family competition and stand a chance to win Complete Pet Food hampers for your pets And if you are in Jorsquoburg wersquoll be giving away a set of 4 family tickets to WODAC too

1st Prize A hamper to the value of R3000

2nd Prize A hamper to the value of R2000

3rd Prize A hamper to the value of R1000

All you need to do to take part is to upload your favourite picture of your child with their pets on the RaisingKids SA

Facebook page before 15 August 2011 If you

enter before 15 July you could also stand a chance

to win tickets to WODAC which takes place at

Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from

22 to 24 July 2011

If you think your child and your family pet have the cutest or

quirkiest mugs then upload your picture today and you could

be one of the three lucky families to win an

Complete Pet Food hamper

11RaisingKids - July 2011

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11RaisingKids - July 2011

Pregnancy

Protein is the main building block for your babyrsquos cells

which makes it very important to the growth and development

of every part of your babyrsquos body during pregnancy

Naturally found in beans poultry red meats fish shellfish

eggs milk cheese and yogurt Protein can also be found in

fortified cereals and protein bars

Vitamin A promotes healthy skin the development of

bones and teeth as well as the heart ears eyes cell growth

and resistance to infection A deficiency in Vitamin A has been

associated with vision problems For mom getting enough

Vitamin A during pregnancy will help your body repair the

damage caused by childbirth

Natural sources of Vitamin A include liver carrots sweet

potatoes kale spinach collard greens cantaloupe eggs

mangoes and peas

In addition to improving iron absorption Vitamin C

is essential for healthy gums teeth and bones as it holds the

cells together which helps the body to build tissue

Natural sources of Vitamin C include citrus fruits raspberries

bell peppers green beans strawberries papaya potatoes

broccoli and tomatoes

Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption which leads

to healthy bones for both you and your baby

Vitamin D can be found in milk fortified cereals eggs and fatty

fish Of course it can also be found in sunshine so this may

be the perfect time to take that well deserved island holiday

before baby arrives

Vitamin E helps baby to form and use its muscles and

red blood cells A lack of Vitamin E during pregnancy has been

associated with pre-eclampsia and low birth weight

Sources of Vitamin E include vegetable oil wheat germ nuts

spinach and fortified cereals

Potassium is important for maintaining fluid and

electolyte balance in cells

Potassium is found in fresh fruits and vegetables red

meat and chicken fish milk and yogurt nuts and soy

products

Vitamin B1 (or Thiamine) is essential for

babyrsquos brain organs and central nervous system

development

Vitamin B1 can be found in whole grain

foods pork fortified cereals wheat

germ and eggs

Vitamin B6 (or Pyridoxine) helps form new red blood

cells which is vital to babyrsquos developing brain and nervous

system Itrsquos also been known to alleviate morning sickness in

some pregnant women

Sources of Vitamin B6 include bananas baked potatoes

watermelon chick peas chicken breast and fortified cereals

Vitamin B3 (or Niacin) provides your baby with

energy for development and helps build the placenta It also

helps your digestive system to operate normally

Sources of Vitamin B3 include foods that are high in protein

such as eggs meats fish and peanuts as well as whole

grains bread products fortified cereals and milk

Vitamin B2 (or Riboflavin) promotes babyrsquos bone

muscle and nerve development A Vitamin B2 deficiency in a

pregnant mom may put her at risk for pre-eclampsia

Vitamin B2 can be found in whole grains diary products red

meat pork and poultry fish fortified cereals and eggs

Vitamin B12 works hand in hand with folic acid to

help both you and baby produce healthy red blood cells and it

helps develop the fetal brain and nervous system

Natural sources of Vitamin B12 include red meat poultry fish

shellfish eggs and dairy foods

Zinc aids in cell division which is the primary process in the

development of babyrsquos body tissues and organs and it may

help reduce neural tube defects It also helps you and baby to

produce insulin and other enzymes

Naturally found in red meats poultry beans nuts grains

oysters and dairy products Zinc can also be found in fortified

cereals

Remember that prenatal vitamins are used to supplement your

diet and not to replace it Eating a balanced diet is still the best

nutrition for your baby

Competition

WIN WIN

WIN

in the KIDS AND THEIR PETS competition

brought to you by the World of Dogs amp Cats

amp Pet Expo RaisingKids DigiMag and Complete Pet Food

Whether yoursquore a dog person or a cat person (or prefer your best friends scaly feathered or finned) RaisingKids DigiMag Complete Pet Food and the World of Dogs amp Cats amp Pet Expo (WODAC) invite you to enter this fun family competition and stand a chance to win Complete Pet Food hampers for your pets And if you are in Jorsquoburg wersquoll be giving away a set of 4 family tickets to WODAC too

1st Prize A hamper to the value of R3000

2nd Prize A hamper to the value of R2000

3rd Prize A hamper to the value of R1000

All you need to do to take part is to upload your favourite picture of your child with their pets on the RaisingKids SA

Facebook page before 15 August 2011 If you

enter before 15 July you could also stand a chance

to win tickets to WODAC which takes place at

Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from

22 to 24 July 2011

If you think your child and your family pet have the cutest or

quirkiest mugs then upload your picture today and you could

be one of the three lucky families to win an

Complete Pet Food hamper

Competition

WIN WIN

WIN

in the KIDS AND THEIR PETS competition

brought to you by the World of Dogs amp Cats

amp Pet Expo RaisingKids DigiMag and Complete Pet Food

Whether yoursquore a dog person or a cat person (or prefer your best friends scaly feathered or finned) RaisingKids DigiMag Complete Pet Food and the World of Dogs amp Cats amp Pet Expo (WODAC) invite you to enter this fun family competition and stand a chance to win Complete Pet Food hampers for your pets And if you are in Jorsquoburg wersquoll be giving away a set of 4 family tickets to WODAC too

1st Prize A hamper to the value of R3000

2nd Prize A hamper to the value of R2000

3rd Prize A hamper to the value of R1000

All you need to do to take part is to upload your favourite picture of your child with their pets on the RaisingKids SA

Facebook page before 15 August 2011 If you

enter before 15 July you could also stand a chance

to win tickets to WODAC which takes place at

Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from

22 to 24 July 2011

If you think your child and your family pet have the cutest or

quirkiest mugs then upload your picture today and you could

be one of the three lucky families to win an

Complete Pet Food hamper

wwwraising-kidscoza

wwwcom-pletepetfood

coza

wwwdog-scatscoza

13RaisingKids - July 2011

Competition

brought to you by the World of Dogs amp Cats

amp Pet Expo RaisingKids DigiMag and Complete Pet Food

The three finalists will be published in the September issue of the RaisingKids DigiMag (wwwraising-kidscoza) and readers will be able to vote for their favourite finalist until 25 September 2011 Winners will be announced in the October 2011 issue of RaisingKids DigiMag

Your pet will love Complete Pet Food Complete is a tasty fully balanced quality pet food which contains all the essential vitamins and minerals to ensure the overall health and condition of your pet Complete has been specifically formulated to reduce the possibility of allergic reactions food sensitivity and aid in the control of dry skin

The ingredients are natural and healthy and contain no fish meal no Soya and no artificial flavourings or colorants The recipes have been scientifically formulated by specialist animal nutritionists to be both balanced and tasty

Donrsquot forget the chance to bring the entire family to WODAC and enjoy the exciting arena attractions where

the cleverest canines in town show off their prowess in the dog and puppy events or watch the parade of oh-so-superior felines in the Champion of Champions Cat Show

Featuring the exciting hall of dogs cats birds fish exotic pets and reptiles this expo is a one-stop pet wonderland Watch dogs getting up to amazing tricks Find nutrition and health products pet services toys accessories and treats In the market for a new best friend Talk to the experts meet the breeds and make the right choice

To plan your day at WODAC visit wwwdogscatscoza

Terms and conditions Entry into the competition ends on 15 August 2011 Voting entries close on 25 September 2011 The judgesrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into Winners will be notified telephonically before 1 October 2011

If you arenrsquot already a member of the RaisingKids Facebook Group then join us here

14 RaisingKids - July 2011

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15RaisingKids - July 2011

HeadingHeadingYour baby child

Itrsquos that time of year again The cold and flu season and no

matter how hard we try to keep our families protected the

kids are bound to catch some sort of bug as we go through

changes of season and the winter months

One of my personal dreads is the post nasal drip Causing

several ailments in children including a sore throat or a cough

that doesnrsquot seem to go away the post nasal drip occurs when

a large amount of mucus gathers in the back of the nose and

throat giving the sensation that the mucus is dripping from the

back of the nose causing a lsquoticklersquo or an itch ndash yuck

Although mucus is not a topic to discuss around the dinner

table it serves a significant purpose moistening and cleaning

out the nasal membranes It removes bacterial viruses and

other infection-causing invaders as well as clears out inhaled

foreign matter and it humidifies the air that travels in your body

keeping you and your insides comfortable So on any given

day there is loads of mucus running down the back of your

throat without you even noticing it

A post nasal drip occurs when your mucus production goes

into overdrive ndash this mucus is clear thin and very runny hence

causing the drip drip drip feeing in the back of your throat

The other extreme is when your mucus production slows down

and thickens causing a thick sticky yellow or green mucus

that hangs around in the throat Either way itrsquos going to be

uncomfortable

Although we generally contract a post nasal drip during a

change of season or in the cold winter months there are many

other factors that can trigger a change in mucus production

Some include allergies air pollution dustysmoky conditions

pregnancy or sinus infections

The problem with a post nasal drip apart from the discomfort

is that it often leads to a sore irritated throat and although

there is usually no infection the tonsils and other tissues in

the throat may swell Should you or your child develop a sore

or irritated throat itrsquos best to seek medical advice as a correct

diagnosis requires a detailed ear nose and throat exam

Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics and allergies are

managed by avoiding the causes General measures that will

allow the

mucus secretions to pass

more easily may be recommended

when it is not possible to determine the cause

Although most of us arenrsquot medical professionals and we prefer

to seek the advice of our doctor or pediatrician there are a few

precautions we can take to try to prevent the onset of a post

nasal drip

Firstly water is probably the most common-sense defense

Drinking enough water keeps the mucus thin and your body

including your nasal passages well hydrated As is always the

standard advice try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day

and try to ensure that your kids do the same or close enough

to it Although itrsquos not always easy to get kids to drink water

as opposed to all the other tempting beverages available to

them if you set an example by drinking lots of water they will

probably be more inclined to follow in your footsteps

Decrease or eliminate your childrsquos exposure to allergens such

as dust mites pollen and mold

Use a humidifier in your childrsquos room as this can help break up

the mucus caused by the post nasal drip

Keep your child away from nasal irritants such as cigarette

smoke perfumes and aerosol spray

So long as the post nasal drip hasnrsquot developed into a sore

throat fever or any other symptom you can treat it with

a saline nose spray Be sure to use a specially-formulated

version that is meant for use on children and use as directed

If you suspect that the post nasal drip is the result of an

underlying cause then it is always best to seek the advice

of your doctor As mentioned earlier whether it is a bacterial

infection or an allergy your doctor will be able to treat it

accordingly

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As we all know with todayrsquos fast paced technology focused

world of TV Internet computer games and hand held video

games (to name but a few) our kids are asking for gadgets

before they can even talk

I often receive emails referring to the lsquogood old daysrsquo when

we had no TV no contact other than a Telkom telephone

and when we were bored at home the standard instruction

was to ldquogo outside and playrdquo Although the lsquoold daysrsquo are

outdated and I remember sighing whenever my parents would

lecture me on how lucky I was as a child as they didnrsquot have

half the options available to them as kids as we had now

being a parent myself I have to wonder if my kids are at a

disadvantage with todayrsquos technology as opposed to being at

an advantage

Given the chance most children love to play outside Climb

trees ride bikes and chase after each other but unfortunately

in todayrsquos society with so many of us working long hours and

with our gardens becoming smaller they donrsquot really get the

opportunity to just be kids

We as parents need to make an effort to ensure that our kids

get the time needed to just play ndash no matter what the game

is Playing games is an important activity for their social and

mental development not to mention learning about teamwork

sportsmanship and fairness Games can create courage

inspire your child to prove himself teaches him to make quick

decisions and how to work well under pressure So whilst we

may think that playing hide and seek for the 100th time is just

silly our kids are learning vital skills which we may not even

realise Itrsquos time to think back to your childhood and get your

kids to play the games that we used to play out in the back

yard

Physical games such as hopscotch follow-my-leader and hide

and seek all improve on personal and social development for

example working with others and taking turns These games

also improve muscle development and co-ordination

Party games such as pass the parcel and musical statues

teach our kids how to be part of a group and again taking

turns Their creative development is stimulated by their

movement to music which in turn develops strong muscles

and hand-eye co-ordination skills

Board games such as snap scrabble and monopoly

improve on mathematics as your child is counting matching

and sorting Language and literacy is improved through

communication with others and perhaps even learning new

vocabulary

Once you and your child have decided on a game to play

allow your child some freedom under your supervision so that

he can learn what his limits and the outcomes of his actions

are Ensure that the rules and boundaries of the game are

explained so that he understands how the game works from

the start

So I challenge you to take some time out once a week get

out into the garden or park with your child and teach them

a lsquogood old daysrsquo game They will benefit from the many

advantages simple childhood games have to offer and they will

love the interaction they have with you

Letrsquos play

The games children play

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