Comments for Jozikids Blog http://jozikids.co.za/blog Parents sharing ideas, stories, anything of interest. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:40:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on A family’s struggle with addiction by Halina Kunis http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/08/14/a-familys-struggle-with-addiction/comment-page-1/#comment-9940 Halina Kunis Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:40:28 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=3745#comment-9940 Thanks for posting your article. ACA Adult Children of Alcoholics has helped me a lot in my life. Its a great 12 step program Thanks for posting your article. ACA Adult Children of Alcoholics has helped me a lot in my life. Its a great 12 step program

]]> Comment on A day at the coolest science museum in Jozi by Louise http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/12/31/a-day-at-the-coolest-science-museum-in-jozi/comment-page-1/#comment-9863 Louise Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:11:05 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=4068#comment-9863 Took my kids there for the first time last Friday, for "almost" free its the best money ever spent! I'm surprised I got home at all , the kids would have stayed there all day! Took my kids there for the first time last Friday, for “almost” free its the best money ever spent! I’m surprised I got home at all , the kids would have stayed there all day!

]]> Comment on A day at the coolest science museum in Jozi by Minette http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/12/31/a-day-at-the-coolest-science-museum-in-jozi/comment-page-1/#comment-9861 Minette Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:11:54 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=4068#comment-9861 We first discovered Sci-Bono two years ago when they had a "Gadgets and Gizmos" show on and we absolutely love going to the centre (time and time again!). My girls (5 and 1) enjoys interacting with the displays and as you said, some things they just like to DO without so much WHY at the moment, but the questions are starting to come, which is great. As a home educator, I find it an invaluable resource and strongly recommend a visit to those who have not been yet. They truly have a phenomenal set-up of hands-on experiments - from air and motion, light and sound; to heat cameras and showcases on the workings of an engine, a lovely section on electricity, science shows etc. etc. etc. Too much to mention. Enjoy! We first discovered Sci-Bono two years ago when they had a “Gadgets and Gizmos” show on and we absolutely love going to the centre (time and time again!). My girls (5 and 1) enjoys interacting with the displays and as you said, some things they just like to DO without so much WHY at the moment, but the questions are starting to come, which is great.

As a home educator, I find it an invaluable resource and strongly recommend a visit to those who have not been yet. They truly have a phenomenal set-up of hands-on experiments – from air and motion, light and sound; to heat cameras and showcases on the workings of an engine, a lovely section on electricity, science shows etc. etc. etc. Too much to mention. Enjoy!

]]> Comment on Drug Addiction does not discriminate – a mother’s story by Drug Rehabs in SA http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/08/10/drug-addiction-does-not-discriminate-a-mothers-story/comment-page-1/#comment-9542 Drug Rehabs in SA Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:31:43 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=3728#comment-9542 Hi Karen, have been in recovery for 3 years now myself and am terrified with what kids endure in terms of social pressures and the the potency / availability of drugs in South Africa. God belss I hope you and your son get through this time. James Hi Karen, have been in recovery for 3 years now myself and am terrified with what kids endure in terms of social pressures and the the potency / availability of drugs in South Africa. God belss I hope you and your son get through this time.

James

]]> Comment on Will Solvit Mysteries – a child’s review by Hanlie http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/11/18/will-solvit-mysteries-great-series-for/comment-page-1/#comment-9169 Hanlie Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:34:58 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=3946#comment-9169 What an excellent review! What an excellent review!

]]> Comment on Acrobranch, a forest jungle gym for kids and adults by Genée Heyl http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/04/22/acrobranch-a-forest-jungle-gym-for-kids-and-adults/comment-page-1/#comment-9134 Genée Heyl Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:58:54 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=3174#comment-9134 Acrobranch - an absolute nightmare of a place to hold a kiddies party. My daughter turned 5 and had her birthday party there. The venue is lovely and the course stunning. However, the safety issues are horrendous. I'm a former "ropes course instructor" - in fact you don't even need to be one to see the danger. All the parents of the 3-6 year olds had the same concerns. In the first place kids don't have helmets - this is an accessory that is NOT negotiable on ANY professional ropes course. Secondly, the kids get given a quick talk on what to do. They get told about carabiners and pulleys, and if they dare not have two on the ropes all the time, they will be taken off the course immediately. What child between the age of 3 and 6 years old understand this concept! Especially if they're scared or don't know the course and have to manoeuvre to the next task? Thirdly, one gets assured of an instructor for every 10 kids. On the cubs course there should be AT LEAST one instructor at every point. I was concerned for each child's safety there and embarrassed as each parent one by one came to me with the same concerns. Twice there was a kid on her own with absolutely no one to help her, screaming for help in the middle of a zip line. We requested for more instructors at least 3 times. Very reluctantly did they come at intervals and then disappeared. It is a very lovely venue. However without any changes to the custsomer service and the safety issues, I will discourage anyone to go. Acrobranch – an absolute nightmare of a place to hold a kiddies party.
My daughter turned 5 and had her birthday party there.
The venue is lovely and the course stunning. However, the safety issues are horrendous.
I’m a former “ropes course instructor” – in fact you don’t even need to be one to see the danger. All the parents of the 3-6 year olds had the same concerns.
In the first place kids don’t have helmets – this is an accessory that is NOT negotiable on ANY professional ropes course.
Secondly, the kids get given a quick talk on what to do. They get told about carabiners and pulleys, and if they dare not have two on the ropes all the time, they will be taken off the course immediately. What child between the age of 3 and 6 years old understand this concept! Especially if they’re scared or don’t know the course and have to manoeuvre to the next task? Thirdly, one gets assured of an instructor for every 10 kids. On the cubs course there should be AT LEAST one instructor at every point. I was concerned for each child’s safety there and embarrassed as each parent one by one came to me with the same concerns. Twice there was a kid on her own with absolutely no one to help her, screaming for help in the middle of a zip line. We requested for more instructors at least 3 times. Very reluctantly did they come at intervals and then disappeared.
It is a very lovely venue. However without any changes to the custsomer service and the safety issues, I will discourage anyone to go.

]]> Comment on Kids parties – whats enough? by The monkey’s First Birthday Party… | | Colour GigglesColour Giggles http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/05/09/kids-parties-whats-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-8781 The monkey’s First Birthday Party… | | Colour GigglesColour Giggles Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:13:45 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=3329#comment-8781 [...] some of you may know, it  was a conscious decision to really celebrate her first birthday and we had decided on a theme of ‘Bubbles and [...] [...] some of you may know, it  was a conscious decision to really celebrate her first birthday and we had decided on a theme of ‘Bubbles and [...]

]]> Comment on JOZIKIDS HOLIDAY CAMPS & EXTRA LESSONS by ann kruger http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2008/09/17/jozikids-holiday-camps-extra-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-8772 ann kruger Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:33:55 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2008/09/17/jozikids-holiday-camps-extra-lessons/#comment-8772 Wish to find out about your holiday school programs and prices please - this would be for December 2011 - Jan 2012 Wish to find out about your holiday school programs and prices please – this would be for December 2011 – Jan 2012

]]> Comment on Growing kids with character by Hettie Britz – a book review by Vanessa http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2010/04/17/growing-kids-with-character-by-hettie-britz-a-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-8746 Vanessa Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:43:20 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=1607#comment-8746 I can't find this book anywhere. Any suggestions. I think it is out of print. I can’t find this book anywhere. Any suggestions. I think it is out of print.

]]> Comment on Yeesh! Fun for Kids, the perfect winter birthday party by Sandy http://jozikids.co.za/blog/2011/06/16/yeesh-fun-for-kids-the-perfect-winter-birthday-party/comment-page-1/#comment-8737 Sandy Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:01:42 +0000 http://jozikids.co.za/blog/?p=3528#comment-8737 Hi Just seen your wonderful review of Yeesh now! So sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your positive feedback and taking the effort to write about us. We really do appreciate your support. Sandy Yeesh! fun for kids Hi

Just seen your wonderful review of Yeesh now! So sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your positive feedback and taking the effort to write about us.

We really do appreciate your support.

Sandy
Yeesh! fun for kids

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