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Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners!
I try very hard to feed my kids the right food, live green, make sure they don't watch too much television, ensure they get sufficient exercise and quality time with mum and dad. My sister thinks I try too hard but I have always been a perfectionist and it is in my genes to try my utmost to get everything right. However, last weekend I fell off the holistic parenting wagon.
In my endeavour to encourage and support my daughter's love of acting and singing, I made a bit of a parenting blunder.
I decided to start a new tradition and make Saturday night "classic movie night" for the family. I made popcorn and hired the movie Annie. I last watched the movie when I was a kid. I just love the whole rags to riches story and the fact that orphan Annie makes Daddy Warbucks realise money is nothing without someone you love to share it with. I love feel good stories and I distinctly remember lots of fun singing and dancing to inspire any would be actress. I knew my daughter would love it.
I definitely did not remember that Carol Burnett, acting as Miss Hannigan, prances around in her lacy underwear throwing herself at men and practically begging them to love her for her body. My husband and I decided not to make a big thing of these scenes as we did not want to take the kids' focus off the sweet singing kids. We winced quietly on the couch in every "drunken slapper" scene, hoping the kids would not ask questions. I was quite impressed how well Carol Burnett danced without spilling her alcohol though!
I have no idea if we dealt with this in the correct manner. Perhaps we should have taken this opportunity to talk to the kids about alcoholism and boy/girl relationships. (They are too young to talk about sex). What I am sure of is that there will be many more parenting blunders to come, especially when it comes to talking to our children about sex when they are older. I personally do not have a clue when or where to start and I am wishing really hard that they will stop growing up. Where's Peter Pan when you need him! I did find Melanie Hartgill's guidelines on Talking About Sex With Your Children very helpful though.
Of course my children loved the movie and keep asking me to hire it again for them. I keep saying no and they want to know why not? Well, that is the end of my new "classic movie night" tradition.
I would love to hear about your parenting blunders.
We wish you a happy and safe Easter holiday this weekend.
Take care
Cara
PRESS RELEASES/PROMOTIONS/WHAT'S NEW Press Releases What's new on Kidzworld? 
| 18 March 2008 - Experience Hannah Montana at Canal Walk |
| 13 March 2008 - Toys R Us Gateway re-opens its doors! |
| 13 March 2008 - Toys R Us Atterbury re-opens its doors ahead of the Easter weekend! |
| 13 March 2008 - Toys R Us opens its doors in Nelspruit! |
| 13 March 2008 - Dan Barker in South Africa for the local release of Dr Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! |
| 11 March 2008 - Loads of Fun for Kids at The Joburg Baby Expo |
| 10 March 2008 - Help Reggie’s find the Eggs on the Loose this Easter! |
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This month's specials... This month's specials 
Baby Hands S.A. is running some exciting specials on the Premium and Starter packs until 31 March 2008 and an awesome competition till 30 April 2008 Read more
Jumping Castle Mania - Kidzworld Krazy Special - All castles are only R270.00 to hire on a Sunday in February and March 2008. [Click here to contact Jumping Castle Mania]
Imagine Children's Parties - Any party booked and paid over R1000 receives a free personal banner valued at R150. Read more.
Kazoonky - Special Offer: R150.00 for one pair and R250.00 for 2 pairs! Limited offer - while stocks last. Read More
Fantasy Fun Parties - March Madness
All parties booked before the end of March qualify for a 10% discount. You can even book your party now for later in the year and still qualify for the discount. The first 20 bookings will receive a free face painting.
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My File About Me - Save a further 5% off all our already discounted packages.
These include between over 97 accessories and over 400 accessories, helping you to store and display EVERYTHING in ONE place! Absolutely amazing.
These packages come together with a full kit from grade 000 until matric with a sturdy box, a sturdy larger than A3 file, and a complete range of full colour printed & coated cardboard storage envelopes, re-inforced with plastic strips, for additional strength, and each holding up to 80 documents. WOW!
Submit your voucher now to benefit…. Valid from 1 to 31 March. [Read more]
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD£5.5million Government scheme to teach British children to dance Dance is already the second-most popular physical activity in schools after football. It can help to tackle child obesity, particularly among those who are put off by the competitive nature of sport, and is seen as a possible antidote to some social problems because of its emphasis on teamwork and discipline. [Read more]
NEW DIRECTORY LISTINGS AuPair NetworkBeanstalk
The AuPair Network strives to place fully trained, qualified and educated AuPairs and Night Nurses with families - in order to accommodate the specific needs and lifestyles of both the parents and children. [Read more]
Supplying families with affordable jumping castles! [Read more] Bunny TalesDr Leanne Scott - Registered Homoeopathic practitioner
This interactive story CD was developed as part of research carried out by research psychologist, Dr. Justin Kennedy, who is also the father of two little daughters aged four and five, and Colleen Foster, who has spent many years working with Pre-Primary aged children. [Read more]
Homoeopathy is fast becoming the preferred mode of treatment around the world, as a safe and holistic approach to maintaining health and well-being. [Read more]
Happy Days Party Service & SuppliesJumping Fairies and Frogs
Happy Days Party Service & Supplies - your all-in-one party shop! We supply everything you will need for your parties, and if we don’t have it, we will make a point to find it! [Click here to view] 
Jumping Castle hire with a difference. [Read more]
Kidz City Furniture and linenThe Nappy Cake Bakery
A family run business that carries a wide range of beds, bunk beds and theme beds as well as a range of mattresses. Our linen is from the Hiccups linen range imported from Australia and for the nursery we have cots, chest of drawers, compactums and acfull range of cot bedding and accessories. [Read more]
"Nappy cakes" are the latest must have trend for new parents. Whether you are looking for a Unique Gift or a superb centre piece for a Baby Shower why not choose a "Nappy Cake". They make the ideal gift and are fun to look at and unwrap! [Read more]
Parties and More
Specialize in kids theme parties, providing all décor, Birthday Cakes, Jumping Castles, Face Painting and Clowns and set up at the premises. Selling, décor and accessories for Kitchen teas, Birthdays and Baby Showers. [Click here to view]
COMPETITIONS/GIVEAWAYSBaby SenseBaby Sebamed
WIN one of 5 of Baby Sense's brand new Lala CD's.[Click to enter]
WIN one of 10 Bubble Baths which are a safe way for Baby and Toddler to enjoy bath time even with the most sensitive skin.
[Click to enter] Beatrix Potter's Peter RabbitSupakids
WIN four tickets to Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit and Friends.
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WIN a party for 10 kids! Any Theme!
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