deur Zanjé Kromhout 5 Oktober is Wêreld Onderwysersdag. Die afgelope week het hierdie gedagtes deur my kop geflits nadat ek my kleinding opgelaai het: Hoekom het niemand sy gesiggie afgevee na ete nie?Het hul vir hom sonbrandroom aan gesmeer voor die klas buite gaan speel het?Hoekom beloon Juffrou hulle heeltyd... read more →

deur Zanjé Kromhout Die onlangse gebeure rondom kleine Amy’Leigh se ontvoering het ons land geruk. Daardie Maandagaand het ek wakker gelê en gewonder wat ek sou doen en hoe elke minuut vir haar ouers moes voel soos ‘n leeftyd. Of dit ontvoering is vir ‘n losprys, mensehandel of ‘n motorkaping,... read more →

deur Zanjé Kromhout As ouer is my grootste begeerte om ons kinders gelukkig te sien, dat hul veilig is en om groot te word as “lekker” en goeie mense. Daar is vir my ook niks mooier as kinders se onskuld en hulle hartjies wat in oorvloed, sonder enige vrae glo... read more →

Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli, florets2 large eggs½ teaspoon salt½ cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)60g Parmesan cheese, grated2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: Steam broccoli just until fork-tender.Add broccoli, egg, salt, bread crumbs, and Parmesan to a food processor; blend just until finely chopped. Using 1 tablespoon at a time, form into... read more →

This time of the year a hot topic is always “Spring Cleaning”. Some articles might feature eco-friendly alternatives, very 2019 and some might tempt you to buy ample plastic storage containers or colour coordinate the fridge. But let’s face it, with kids that’s not happening anytime soon, and it will... read more →

Source unknown Hierdie ‘meme’ het onlangs die rondte gedoen op sosiale media, rondom Ma wees in 2019 en dit het my baie laat dink… Daar is soveel fasette van vrou wees - ma, dogter, vriendin, kollega, suster en beminde om ‘n paar te noem. Dit alleen klink uitputtend, né? Dan... read more →

Everybody loves a good old banana bread and here is a recipe the kids will devour and believe you me there is no need to spread extra butter on top. Unfortunately, banana bread does not count as a fruit serving but keep the portions small for little tummies and enjoy... read more →

Ingredients: 500 g lean beef mince1 Onion chopped2 carrots grated2 zucchini grated, excess moisture remove3 tbsp tomato sauce or passata2/3 cup low fat cheese grated10 sheets filo pastryOlive oil spray Instructions: Preheat oven to 200C and line two trays with baking paper. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the zucchini.... read more →

Your kids might not yet know who Nelson Mandela is, but it is important that we teach them about this great leader, his values and all he did for South Africa! We celebrate Mandela day every year on the 18th of July and you might not be sure how to... read more →

Geestesgesondheid klink soos ‘n vreemde woord wat mens laat dink aan ‘n vampier of ‘n draak – maar hierdie is ‘n term wat ons as ouers baie meer bewus van moet wees. Van ons het twee-jariges en hulle geestesgesondheid word daagliks bevraagteken as gevolg van die verkeerde bord of koppie... read more →