End of 3rd Term Newsletter

Dear moms,

What an incredible term this has been!  We have done a lot and participated in many fun, messy and exciting activities.  I am so pleased to note that your little one’s skills have really started to develop and we have made many new friends along the way too.

Each of you and your child has brought such joy and happiness to our classroom.  I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful group of parents and children, and for this I thank you.

Remember this:

“Children are life soft clay – the way you mould them leaves a mark” – it is first the parent’s duty to show children the right path to take in life.  Children are easily moulded; ensure they are moulded correctly from their youth so that if they do happen to stray, their conscience will soon bring them back to the right path.

“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is older he will not depart from it. ” Proverbs 22.6

Dates to Diarise:

• End of 3^rd Term         :           Saturday 1^st October
  
  
• 4^th Term Starts          :           Monday 10^th October – Saturday 10^th December
  
  
• Swimming Starts      :           Monday 10^th October

Please can you let me know if you will be returning in the 4^th term so I can organise my class registers.  I would really appreciate it if you let me know before the term closes.

Members login

Durban's Mothers & Miracles website has create a members login to help you keep up to date with us and to add a little home value. One can get benefits such as :
* Online calendar with all our term dates
* Current and archived newsletters
* Curious Kids - is page with links for great learning opportunities and sensory play to use at home.
                        To help grow and stimulate your little ones.

All our mom's have been added and to login all you need is the following :
- Username - Surname
- Password - Kids name

Please if you have any issues logging in please email - you surname and kids name to mothersandmiraclesdbn@gmail.com

                                                      COMPETITION TIME
One lucky reader can stand the chance to win a jo’s activity Box Suited to their child’s age – all you have to do is follow the below steps…
* “Like” Mothers and miracles Durban North on Facebook  here.
* Share this competition via one of the social share buttons at the bottom of the article, telling me in the comments section below that you’ve done all three tasks!
Winner announced 30 November 2016 Open to S.A. only – Good Luck!
T’s & C’s Apply.

                                                      Jo’s activity boxes Review

For all those moms who tear their hair out trying to figure out what to do all day with their kids, or who are worried they not giving there little ones the stimulation they need,  here is a solution to your problem.

Jo’s activity box from Mothers and miracles, Durban North.  Each box is designed for a certain age group, jam packed with educational and development activities for your little one to do.

Jodi is passionate about early childhood development and offers support to parents when it comes to helping their children reach their milestones in fun and creative ways. The Jo’s activity boxes are a home stimulation program that is catered to suit all types whether you’re a working mom, stay at home mom or a nanny. The best thing for me is that you’re not tied into a monthly subscription. When you and your little one are ready to move to the next level all you do is place your order.

Jo’s activities box is a great concept as each active will keep him/her hooked for days! These play- based activities help in the basic development of habits and overall skill development of your child.

Each box comes with:

• Age appropriate actives
• Manual

Box ranges:

• 0-6 months
• 6-15 months
• 15-24 months
• 2-5 years

I lucky that Jodi was kind enough to send me the 6-15 month box for my little one to try out. At first, when I opened the box… it was filled with goodies, excited I took a breath and started reading through the manual and sorting through all the activities. It didn’t take me long as it was actually really simple and I like how many of the activities are similar to the Montessori curriculum.
My daughter cherished our activity time and eagerly waited for each day for her stimulation time, were she was engaged and kept stimulated with each activity. This is a great thing for me as she’s a super busy bee.

Prices are: R250 – R300 per box,all prices excl. delivery.
Visit the Mothers and miracles DBN blog to learn more, about Mothers and miracles Durban North classes.
You can phone Jodi on 084 516 1357 or you can e-mail her at jodi@letni.co.za . Also visit their Facebook page for all the latest updates and specials.

Groovy motherhood
http://grooveymotherhood.blogspot.co.za

Love,

Jodi

Bed Time Drama!

I have heard so many parents complain about the issue of sleep time for their little ones and not knowing what to do!  As we all know the importance of sleep for little ones cannot be underestimated.  The quality and how much sleep they get has an impact on their overall development as well as their emotional and behavioural functioning. 

It is said that children between 1 – 2 years should get 11-14 hours and children between 3 – 5 years old should get 10-13 hours of sleep a night.  But what do you do when they absolutely refuse and bedtime becomes a dreaded, exhausting and emotional fight between you and your little one!

Listed below are some tips and guidelines for bedtime routine.  (even though you may know it – a  reminder or a nudge is always a good thing)

-           Establish a routine.  Consistency, routine and structure is what is required in order for a routine to work!  Consistency is the key word here – even if you are tired, not in the mood, had a bad day or YOU just need a break from the routine….don’t do it!!

-          The sameness provides a sense of safety and security for your child.  It allows them to know what to expect and what is expected of them.  This reduces the need to discuss, negotiate, beg, whine and plead – you are teaching them to follow rules!

-          Create a bedtime routine (about 30 mins) this should include the same steps every day in the same order:

1. Bath time          2.  Brush Teeth              3.  Put on PJ’S

4.  Read books        5.  Go to bed.

THE DON’TS: 1. No TV before bed. 2. They don’t decide WHEN they are tired or WHERE they want to sleep e.g. on the couch, your bed, etc. 3.  Rocking, feeding or lying down with your child – otherwise YOU will become required for them to go to sleep!

Encourage your child to use a “transitional object” (toy animal, blanket, etc) which will help to comfort and relax them.

Good night and good luck!!

Term 3 2016

DATES TO DIARISE                      

A big welcome back to all our “old” mom’s as well as a warm welcome to our new mom’s.  Thank you for being part of our little family.

TERM

This term runs from 18^th July – 30^th September 2016.  There are no classes on public holidays – 9^th August; 24^th September.

PHOTOGRAPHS WITH JEN AND DANIELLE

Jen and Danielle will be coming to do photos from Saturday 13^th – Thursday 18^th August J

Her photographs are stunning and are always wonderful to capture this special time in your little one’s life.

She comes to each class and each mom & child has a turn to go out and have some photos taken with Jen and Danielle. (This happens during the class and each mom is only out for about 10/15mins). We also take a class photo.

Once the photos are ready (after editing etc), you will be able to look at your photos and choose whether to buy the set.  You will also be able to order copies and/or enlargements.

A TALK FROM DR GROSSI (Dr of Education)

Dr Grossi is a specialist in her field of Education and her talks are always engaging as well as motivating.  An evening not to be missed!

 This will be on Thursday 18^th August at 6.30 pm.

Please can you write your name on the list should you be interested in attending (for catering purposes).  No cost.

GRANDPARENTS DAYS

This class is open to all Grans and Gramps who want to join us for the class -  so let them know so that they can diarise.

(Monday 12^th – Saturday 17^th September)

FEES DUE:

R1 100 for the term    (plus R150 registration fee for new moms)

Payable by EFT or in cash

Banking details:

J.A. Daniel

Standard Bank

A/C – 1007 882 95 40

Code – 05 1001

Ref: Your name and your miracle’s name