You have been given the greatest responsibility of your life and you should be at least a little nervous! You are going to play a pivotal role in the development of a new life and our hope is that you will be an involved, caring parent from beginning to end.

Online learning games from Fisher Price: infant, toddler and pre-school games for you to enjoy with your child. From basic “peek-a-boo” and “surprise” games for your infant to shapes, colours, planets, instrument games and more for your pre-schooler, there is plenty to keep you and your child entertained through cold, winter days. Best of all, they are FREE to download!

Healthy World Health Child is an American-based nonprofit organisation inspiring parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals. They are leading a movement that educates parents, supports protective policies, and engages communities to make responsible decisions, simple everyday choices, and well-informed lifestyle improvements to create healthy environments where children and families can flourish. We particularly like the simple, sensible  guidance presented to achieving a greener, safer home and lifestyle.

Curled up kids is a brilliant resource for all parents, carers and educators. It provides reviews for numerous children’s books, broken down into the following categories: board books, picture books, beginning readers, young readers, young adult and parenting. If you find something that interests you, log onto www.kalahari.net and see if you can buy it online.

www.intouchparenting.co.za is a community service initiative founded and run by Social Entrepreneur and Parenting Skills Facilitator, Adéle Grosse, since September 2004. Her focus and strategy is to encourage parents with children aged 0 to 18 to practice proactive parenting. Visit her website to access South Africa’s leading guide to parenting where tools, tips and talks to empower, enable and sustain parenting are shared.  Join us in manifesting a proud parent culture in this country!

www.kidzworld.co.za is a comprehensive online baby and kids’ directory and parenting portal for informed parents that allows parents and carers quick and easy access to information on infant and child related products and services throughout South Africa. www.kidzworld.co.za

Subscribe to their monthly e-newsletters and they will deliver the following directly to your email inbox: interesting news, updates, competitions, parenting articles, child and parent related events, latest product and book releases, new listings and more.

www.kidsconnection.co.za is an information directory for child-related products and services from newborn to 12 years old. It covers both South Africa and a number of other countries around the world! www.kidsconnection.co.za holds hundreds of relevant listings. You can also join their Kids Club to enjoy vouchers and discounts, free giveaways and hampers, monthly newsletters and updates,  whats on and kids club events.

www.babeeze.co.za is a local website taking you step by step through the maze of parenting, in an easy to read format. As a SA based website, they make reference all things local. Register on this website to get access to Lynne’s editorial on lots of relevant topics from pregnancy hints and tips through to parenting advice on children up to the age of 3 years old.  They will also send you emails on a regular basis that are relevant to your particular stage of pregnancy and parenting. You'll also have access to special offers, as well as the ability to ask experts pertinent questions.

www.sakidsonthego.com is a great information portal. It is filled with well-organised listings, including party and holiday venues, events, baby and child shopping and individual services related to babies and children, from photographers to holiday camps.

www.jozikids.co.za is a user-friendly online calendar and directory for families in Gauteng.  Whether it's extra-mural activities, child-friendly restaurants, child care, party services, entertainment, furniture or great ideas for a day outing. There's also an extensive daily calendar to help you plan your weekend or school holiday program.