Choosing the best flight times for babiesSelecting the optimal flight times can significantly enhance travel comfort for you and your baby. Ideally, book flights that align with your baby’s sleep schedule. Overnight flights are particularly beneficial as they mimic your baby’s nighttime routine, increasing their chances of sleeping through the journey. Additionally, flights during mid-morning or mid-afternoon tend to be less crowded, allowing for a more relaxed boarding process and potentially more attention from flight staff. Avoiding peak travel times reduces stress and minimizes exposure to crowded and noisy environments, which can unsettle babies.Essential packing list to reduce hasslesCreating an…
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Thomas Edison said, “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: You haven’t.” The Self-Awareness domain of SEL, includes knowing one’s strengths and limitations and developing an understanding that success requires struggle, effort, and willingness to try new strategies. Seeing mistakes and setbacks as part of learning is vital for developing a “growth mindset.” Failure becomes a motivator, rather than a stopping point. With this in mind, let’s enter The School of Failure: A Story About Success, written by Rosie J. Pova and illustrated by Monika Filipina (2022, Yeehoo Press). Reminiscent of the maxim, “Don’t let perfect get in the way…
Why does this election matter?Rwanda’s presidential and parliamentary elections this year are taking place three decades after the genocide in which some 800,000 people were killed.President Paul Kagame, who helped end the bloodshed, has been in power ever since and is expected to win again in this election, which takes place on July 15. Under his rule, the Central African nation of Rwanda has achieved significant economic strides and become a leading contributor of troops to the United Nations’ peacekeeping forces. But critics say Mr. Kagame has also overseen a repressive state accused of widespread human rights violations and where…
Sponsored* | Opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Leona Cobham Illustrated by Timothy O’Brien Ages 7+ | 144 Pages Publisher: Cobham Wings | ISBN-13: 9781739407032 What to Expect: Aviation, history, friendship, problem-solving, and teamwork. In book 2 of the Airplane Adventures series, readers will watch the four friends learn more about themselves and the qualities that make real heroes as they struggle to overcome their weaknesses and put their strengths to work for the greater good. The four friends of the flying circus are back for three new adventures, pitting their unique talents and exceptional teamwork against…
Taylor Swift CrowdChant & Pizza Party An unforgettable evening of music, fun, and delicious eats at the City of Salisbury’s Taylor Swift CrowdChant and Pizza Party! Get ready to belt out your favourite Taylor Swift hits in mass karaoke style at the Salisbury Community Hub on 28 June from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Experience the excitement with a 360-degree camera, friendship bracelet station, and mouthwatering pizza and desserts as you sing along to songs from the Eras Tour. Dress to impress in your best Taylor Swift outfit for a chance to win amazing prizes, including Taylor Swift merchandise and a Spotify…
Solar PanelsSolar panels are expensive up front, and the installation can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. However, with the right set-up, you can earn that money back in a few years, with the savings on your electrical bill. Many homes with solar panels produce an excess of electricity, which is then routed back into the grid. Many cities and municipalities pay homeowners who do this, or credit their bill with the extra amount produced.If you really want to be self-sufficient, then you can install a bank of batteries in your garage or basement. The sun doesn’t really work at night, so…
South Africa is headed for big change.Precisely what that change looks like, and whether it will alleviate the many hardships that South Africans face, remains the million-dollar question.The African National Congress, or A.N.C. — which has governed with sizable electoral majorities since the start of democracy in South Africa in 1994 — won only about 40 percent of the vote in last week’s election. The poor result means that it is now negotiating with rival parties to become partners in forming a government.“In their desperation, I wonder what kind of choices they will make,” said Bhekindlela Cebekhulu, 40, a theater…
A podcast interview with Dorion Solot on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Review. In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, sexuality educator Dorian Solot discusses her new children’s books, co-written with Marshall Miller, in the Learning About Bodies series. Content note: This episode discusses private parts matter-of-factly and uses anatomically correct words. Parents may wish to preview it before listening with children. Dorian Solot shares insights on providing kids with accurate, age-appropriate information about their bodies and the challenges of creating sensitive content. All About Vulvas and Vaginas and All About Penises cover topics…
Tucked away in the residential streets of Crafers is Protea Reserve Playground – a brand new, quiet, nature-themed playground with thoughtful accessibility features and lots to do. Review by Claire Davill Protea Reserve is full of natural shade and plenty of wildlife, and the new playground (opened on 2024) reflects that. The central piece of equipment contains a large “stained glass” window filled with animals and vegetation, and the rest of the playground continues the theme. There’s a kookaburra springy seat, spider web with a spider in the centre, and three slides, climbing walls and nets, monkey bars, binoculars and…
Taking off and putting on your glassesRemove the glasses by holding the temples with both hands, parallel to the sides of the eye and move forward.Placement of glassesWhen removing your glasses temporarily, fold them, first on the left leg and then on the right. Keep the convex side of the glasses facing upwards and the temples downwards to prevent scratches on the lenses.When the glasses are not in use, it is better to wrap them with glasses cloth and put them into the glasses case, CheRing glasses which came with their case, and forbid putting them on the sofa, bedside,…