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ESTATE NEWS MOTORINg From the Chairman 2 Rolls-Royce launches Ghost II 20 From the General Manager 4 HOME FRONT ESTATE LIvINg Heriz Gallery Carpet Auction 23 From the Golf Pro 6 The Private House Company Dainfern Running Club 9 at the Design Quarter 26 Dainfern Lions Football Club 12 Plant a Grassland Garden 32 Dainfern College 14 Ray Jennings Cricket Academy LIFESTYLE FOR kIDS at Dainfern College 16 Sibling Rivalry 34 Life Talk: Weed and the Teen Brain 45 LIFESTYLE Winter stock arriving soon at Just Cruizin Broadacres 29 Rachel Lynch: First Impressions count 37 Fitness with Marlaina: Core Training 40 Domino’s Pizza Competition Winners 41 Oral Hygiene: The Secret to general Health & Wellbeing 42 Book Review: 26 Lauren Liebenberg’s Cry Baby 48
Dainfern Magazine is published by EIA Publishing (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Dainfern Estate and in association with the Dainfern Homeowners Association.The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Dainfern Homeowners Association, the Estate, the publisher, nor of the companies themselves EIA Publishing Offi ce: 011 327 4062 www.eiapublishing.co.za Publisher: Nico Maritz [email protected] Editor: Bev Hermanson 071 205 9502 [email protected] Marketing Manager: Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 [email protected] Advertising sales: Jeff Malan 072 137 8794; Production co-ordinator: Anna Sawa [email protected] Design: Diane van Noort [email protected]
On our cover: Ray Jennings with some of Dainfern College’s young cricketers.
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Can we go any faster?
There has been recent debate about whether or not humans can run much faster than they currently are. Scientists have extrapolated physiological limits on how fast horses and dogs are able to run, but it seems that nobody is quite ready to make that call for the human body. I like to think it’s because the scientists know they have no objective measure of the power of the human spirit.
superfi cial look at the Is it possible that Usain Bolt will remain of size and leg length, and it is no performance in sprint events the fastest man on earth for all eternity? wonder that Usain Bolt is dominating might resonate with what Not likely. Other scientists are less the sprint events. At only 28 years of many scientists are saying – willing to put a limit on how fast humans age, he plans to run at two more World weA are perhaps reaching a plateau in our will become. If one considers that the Championship events, and who knows land-speed record. In the last 100 years, primary factor that infl uences speed what he could do between now and the world record for the 100m dash has is how much force a sprinter can put 2017? come down by approximately 1 second. on the ground through their feet, it is Some researchers have predicted that clear that the making of world records The ‘mile’, no longer an Olympic the record time for the 100m may reach becomes a trade-off between hitting distance, holds certain romanticism 9:48 seconds, one-tenth of a second off the ground hard and maintaining stride due to the popular 1950s newsreels the current world record. frequency. Add to this the infl uence and the quest to break the 4-minute
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he Dainfern Lions Football Club, which is based in the secure environment of the Dainfern Golf and Country TEstate, invites all players from the ages of 3 years to 34 and older to join their club. The club is registered with the Rand Central Football Association (RCLFA) and participates in competitions from Under 9 upwards. For those players not wishing to play that competitively, the club also has its own Internal League and friendly games are played against other similar teams.
“We invite all potential new members to come down and see our facilities and meet our staff,” says Nic Papas, chairman of the club. “Dainfern Lions Football Club is one of very few clubs that pay all their coaches. We only hire coaches appropriate for our kids and we apply a pedagogical approach when taking care of children, to make sure that every player has an enjoyable next level, encouraging fundamental developers. In line with its ongoing experience with us while learning the transformation, based on vision and a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) fundamentals of the game of football.” nurturing philosophy,” he continues. activities, Auto & General Insurance continues to look for ways to Papas says it’s a world-class The club’s committee is excited to assist Diepsloot residents through experience. The head coach, Goncalo announce that Auto & General has employment and sponsorships and Pinto, has an international honours agreed to be the club’s main sponsor therefore the company is proud to degree in physical education. “Goncalo for the 2015 Winter season. Herewith a support the Dainfern Lions Football has put together a technical master short statement from Auto & General’s Club. The sponsorship will be used plan to take Dainfern Lions FC to the CEO, Tom Creamer: to cover the membership fees of “The often versed proverb, ‘Charity 40 Diepsloot-based Dainfern Lions begins at home’ is well-known and players.” this adage was embraced during the construction of Auto & General Park “We would like to take this opportunity in Fourways when 3000 Diepsloot to wish the Dainfern Lions an excellent The Winter League residents were employed by the season!” Season runs from February – September The good news is that you can enrol online – Check out their website : http://dainfernlions.co.za. 2015 and includes a Full Anyone interested in joining the club is welcome to email Match Kit comprising [email protected] for assistance. Shirt, Shorts and Socks.
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GRADE TOURS ARE AWESOME! Every year the Grade 4 - 7 children at Dainfern College Preparatory go on a class tour. This is done early in the year to give the children a chance to bond with their new teachers and as a grade.
Grade 4 fun at Valley of the Waves GRADE 5 TOUR We had lots of fun activities on camp. We had to learn to rock climb. This was very scary but we all made it and felt very proud when we got back to the ground. We also had to climb a very high spider’s web. One of our activities was to build a raft and race the other groups in the river. This was lots of fun.
On the first night we had a potjie competition. We had night time activities like dodgeball and golden bullion and then we got hot chocolate. We also went for a walk early in the morning to watch the sunrise. This was the best camp ever! Grade 5 pupils
GRADE 6 TOUR Some of the fun activities that we did at Chameleon Adventure Academy were kayaking, swimming in the mud (which I was not very happy about) and rock climbing. The instructors even let us Grade 4 boys at camp swim when it was hot and we had a lot of fun playing in the pool. The camp facilitators were really fun and taught us lots of fun Here the children describe in their own words the fun they had: songs and war cries.
GRADE 4 TOUR I think we all agree that this was one of the best camps we’ve ever We arrived at Sediba Kwele and went to eat lunch and that was been to, with great food, people, fun and laughter. delicious. After that we changed into old clothes and then we went Gabriella Blyth to the mud fights. It was slimy and gross and our hair was black afterwards. Next we went to a water slide to get clean. It was amazing! The next day we left for the Valley of the Waves. The first ride we went on was the Lazy River and that was relaxing. After that we went to the tube rides: they were so fast. Next my friends and I went to the body slides. They were so scary. Early the next morning we went on the zipline and I thought that was epic! Erin Ryan
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Rock climbing on Grade 6 camp
GRADE 7 TOUR The wild-eyed adrenalin junkies took ‘Amazwingzwing’ in their stride, while the rest of us screamed in terror, relieved to make it to the other side. We then arrived at the campsite and had great fun on the joyride slippery slide. Later, the ‘fashionistas’ got busy creating the outfits using black dustbin bags, newspaper and sticky tape. Then our ‘up-and-coming models’ tried their hardest to impress the judges.
The next day’s activities consisted of quick-thinking and a time limit where winning was everything. That evening we searched the Grade 5 potijie competition grounds for materials to create African villages small enough to fit on a paper plate. We also experienced a rather traumatic trust exercise. Eyes covered with blindfolds, all but one person in a group held on to the shoulders of the person in front as they were led through an obstacle course, trusting the one person who wasn’t wearing a blindfold. Holly Rosenberg
Grade 5 teamwork
Grade 6 balancing act Grade 7 leadership challenges
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Ray Jennings appointed the new Cricket Professional at Dainfern College
Ray Jennings (behind) with (from left) Jordan White, Tanner Rout, Ethan du Preez, Samuel Carter and Ross White.
ne could say that it was an his country in 14 appearances against absolute travesty that Ray rebel touring sides and was rated as South Dainfern resident, Ray Jennings, (along with a host of Africa’s No.1 wicket-keeper. other brilliant cricketers of the Jennings, takes up the Otime), was denied the opportunity to shine Then again, what the public lost in terms challenge of nurturing as a player in the international arena. His of watching his prowess on the world career as a wicket keeper and right hand stage, they gained through his exceptional young cricketers on a batsman spanned most of the country’s coaching ability. After matriculating from years of isolation, when South African sport KES (King Edward V11 School), Ray went five year contract with was given the cold shoulder by the rest of on to qualify as a teacher and taught at Dainfern College and the world, as part of the campaign to get KEPS for 4 years. Whilst he was unable the government to abandon its policy of to continue teaching, as the salaries were announces the opening Apartheid. dismally low (at the time he was earning R400 per month), his experience stood him of his Cricket Academy. For many years, Ray was restricted in good stead for the future. to merely playing provincial cricket for Transvaal and Northern Transvaal. He did, Juggling a day job and practising and however, get the opportunity to represent playing at Provincial level was not easy,
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Early days of wicket keeping - left, in 1967 and right, in 1980.
Ray playing for Transvaal with Peter Kirsten representing Western Province. Ray as the Proteas National Coach in 2005.
but Ray, who worked alongside Graeme It took just three years for him to knock A parallel appointment (from 2008 to 2013) Pollock as a rep at a protective clothing them into shape and in 2003, they won the was his position as Head Coach of the company, made the time to train before SuperSport final. Royal Challengers Bangalore, an Indian work and practise at lunch times and after Premier League team which is owned by work. He worked himself up to the position Since 2004, Ray has worked for Cricket Indian billionaire, Vijay Mallya. Vijay is a of Director before being retrenched, forcing SA and has held the positions of Proteas prominent businessman and chairman him to start his own company. National Coach, Head Coach at the of a number of companies, including National Academy, specialist National the UB Group, one of India’s largest After South Africa’s inclusion back into Wicket-Keeper Coach, and Head Coach conglomerates with interests in the liquor world sport, Ray found himself being Under 19. In 2006, he established and industry, aviation, engineering, IT and real passed over for selection for the first SA implemented the vision and programme estate. He also owns two football teams squad to play in the 1992 World Cup. As to cultivate the country’s young talent, and co-owns a Formula One team, Sahara he was then 38, he retired from playing reaching the pinnacle with their 2014 Force India. and moved into coaching, initially at Under 19 World Cup win – he was (and still Gauteng (previously Transvaal) Cricket is) the only South African cricket coach and Ray explains: “It was quite an experience. Union. He subsequently joined Easterns they were the only South African cricket I spent between three and four months a Cricket Union at a time when they were team to have achieved a World Cup win at year in India, staying in a range of hotels, ranked last out of eleven teams on the log. any level. from 2 to 7-star, and flying around the
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Team South Africa, coached by Ray Jennings, won the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in 2014.
him to start his own Cricket Academy and has led to his appointment as the Cricket Professional at Dainfern College.
Dainfern College has top class sports facilities with training nets and floodlights and an Indoor Sports Centre with indoor cricket nets. Ray’s appointment is in line with the College’s objective of becoming one of the foremost co-educational cricket schools in South Africa.
The Ray Jennings Cricket Academy runs from 4.30 pm week days, with coaching and advice given to cricketers from 6 years to 19 years. Already, the Academy has attracted players from as far afield as Benoni and Rustenburg, locally, as well as from Zimbabwe.
“I’m very lucky to still be involved at grass roots level at a time when technology has changed the game so much. Even the fans Ray with his son, Dylan, at Easterns. have changed. TV has stimulated a different country, coaching and evaluating players for type of audience – they want to be more the team. In India, they spend 95% of their interactive,” he says. “But coaching a sport sports budget on cricket. They really live the is not only about improving technique. It’s game. And they really gave me the Royal about growing better human beings. It’s treatment. I was treated like a celebrity.” about learning respect, learning to have staying power, being able to take the knocks As it turns out, 2014 proved to be a year and pick yourself up again. It’s about value of changes and within days of returning systems and inner belief, about taking triumphantly with the U19 World Cup, responsibility and establishing the right work Ray learnt that the coaching structure at ethics. And, of course, it’s about passion for Cricket SA was to change. This led to him your sport.” ultimately losing his contract, although he was retained as a consultant in a very For more information contact limited capacity. Earlier in the year, he was Ray Jennings Cricket Academy – replaced as coach of the Royal Challengers call 083 212 7421 or Bangalore, too. This opened up the way for email: [email protected].
IPL press briefing. Ray with Jacques Kallis during the IPL season. Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrating victory.
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ince its launch in 2009, Ghost Sir Henry Royce famously said: has become the ultimate symbol of success for leading “When it does not exist, design it.” entrepreneurs across the globe. SWinning critical media and customer acclaim and driving the company to four - an exquisitely appointed business tool adjustable thigh supports for front consecutive historic sales records, Ghost for the business week and an engaging seat passengers complement a new has led a new, younger generation of and effortless driving experience for seat structure, enhancing Ghost’s highly successful men and women to leisure at the weekend. unchallenged interior comfort levels. Rolls-Royce ownership. Ghost is a key A revised rear seat design ensures pillar in the marque’s highly successful Ghost Series II – design absolute comfort for those wishing to sustainable growth strategy. evolved conduct business or simply relax. In Ensuring Ghost remains at the very ‘Lounge seat’ confi guration, the seats The Ghost Series II is a thoroughly cutting edge of an ever-changing world are gently angled towards each other to contemporary representation of Rolls- is essential to satisfying Rolls-Royce’s create a more intimate setting, allowing Royce luxury – perfectly balancing demanding customers and Ghost passengers to communicate more easily. effortless dynamism and modern luxury Series II proves a showcase for the most in a car that is composed under all recent technological advances from The seats are available with three- circumstances. Owners enjoy a quietly- the marque. Clad in a subtle re-design, level heating as standard with optional assured, exquisitely refi ned modern Ghost Series II ensures the timeless massage function and can be reclined for motor car with an interior ambiance that yet modern quality that the marque’s comfort. offers a sense of calm and serenity in an customers cherish. often frenetic and chaotic business world. Calmly connected Interior comfort Ghost Series II is the ultimate In essence, the Ghost Series II is a Rolls- Interior comfort and style are enhanced contemporary combination of luxury, Royce that meets its owner’s every need with re-designed seats. Electronically- technology and connectivity available to
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deliver a pure ‘larger light design, giving the car a distinctive than life’ sensation. Two signature whilst augmenting safety at the bass speakers located same time. in the boot complement seven speakers Satellite Aided meticulously placed Transmission throughout the cabin. Ghost Series II’s effortless dynamism is Two ‘exciter’ speakers augmented with the addition of Satellite in the roof-lining bring Aided Transmission, a technology that the sound to occupants’ made its debut on Wraith in 2013. ear levels creating a completely unique Satellite Aided Transmission utilises listening sensation. GPS data to allow the car to see beyond what the driver sees, anticipating the The system utilises next move based on location and driving a highly sensitive style. It uses this information to select the the successful entrepreneur on the move microphone to constantly monitor most appropriate gear from the Ghost today. Key to this is the discreet placement ambient exterior noise, subtly adjusting Series II’s 8-speed ZF gearbox to ensure of the car’s technological functions which the volume and tone settings accordingly the driver is able to appropriately exploit are accessed through a one-touch call to ensure the system delivers consistent the power from the Rolls-Royce 6.6 litre button or the Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary perfection. The technology complements twin-turbo V12, ensuring an effortless Controller, for on-board Wi-Fi facilitates this, with frequency and phase correction and seamless drive experience. email, fi le sharing, telephony and video- for individual speakers eliminating conferencing. The user is also able to potential loud and dead spots caused by Satellite Aided Transmission comes as watch televised business news in order to outside infl uences. standard on all Ghost Series II cars re- remain ahead of the game. inforcing their modernity and dynamism, Supplementing this industry-leading and ensuring that they remain at the Navigation assistance is summoned by audio engineering in the true spirit of Sir absolute cutting edge of an ever- the same one-touch call button. Then Henry Royce, Ghost Series II’s on-board changing world. by simply saying “Navigate to Piccadilly hard drive holds 20.5 GB of storage, in London” or wherever else the owner meaning it can host approximately 5,700 wishes to go, directions that anticipate and items of music downloaded via the USB avoid unnecessary delays are offered. port located within the centre console or glove compartment. Should a delay occur or the owner needs to talk to his business associates, Ghost Illuminating technology Series II makes this as effortless as shows the way possible with the same one-touch system. The most recent developments in LED The command [for example - “Call Giles”] lighting technology have also been automatically connects the call. At the end applied to Ghost Series II. The way this of the conversation, a command such as light is managed is signifi cantly enhanced “Play Radio” will return one directly to the by adaptive technology. Electronically in-car entertainment options. controlled refl ectors move in the direction of travel in response to steering-wheel Information from the signifi cantly updated turns to give a greater depth of vision Multimedia Interface and Navigation when cornering and a whiter, brighter system is displayed beautifully on a new light ensures effortless and safe driving 10.25” high defi nition screen. on dark roads whilst helping reduce driver tiredness. Bespoke Audio Finely tuned by expert Rolls-Royce audio In addition, automatic dipping of full- engineers and naturally incorporating the beam headlights has been replaced with fi nest hardware and latest advances in revolutionary new glare-free technology. connectivity, Bespoke Audio is the most When a car approaches, light is defl ected exhaustively designed automotive hi-fi to ensure the oncoming driver is not system ever developed. dazzled. Ghost Series II drivers therefore enjoy the safety benefi ts of constant For more information, visit Eighteen individually-tuned speakers, full-beam visibility. A day-time running bar www.rolls-roycemotorcars-sandton.co.za. with both theatre and studio settings, frames Ghost Series II’s contemporary
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Javad Shokouhbin and Majid Saffari discuss the characteristics of some of the carpets on show. AUCTIONING CARPETS FOR KYA SANDS Celebrating the Persian New Year at Heriz he glamorous event provided food for thought as its purpose Gallery in Fourways was a festive yet poignant was to raise funds to assist vulnerable families affected by affair on the evening of Thursday 19 March Tthe devastating Kya Sands fire, which 2015. The event was well attended by the local destroyed some 1200 homes and left over 2000 people homeless just last year. community, who enjoyed sipping champagne “We wanted to give back to a worthy cause and what better way than to help and savouring the exotic tastes of Persia while families who lost everything in the fire. opening their wallets for a good cause. They The community of Kya Sands is close to our heart as the people who live there are shopped with purpose for carpets from the our neighbours,” said Javad Shokouhbin, discounted summer 2015 range while bidding in co-owner of Heriz Gallery. OPEN SATURDAYS 9:00 - 1:00pm Morso (Premier Fires) Showroom the thrilling auction of six exquisite Persian and The charity auction was the culmination in the first of what is to become a series White Hills Close - White Hills Boulevard Oriental carpets. (off William Nicol Drive), Fourways (next to Audi Fourways) of #HerizHero charity campaigns. For this one, Heriz Gallery customers and the Tel : 011 516 0290 Email: [email protected] Fourways community were encouraged Brought to you by: to donate their used carpets to the T’s & C’s APPLY: *Prices refer to Morso units only. Morso Fireplaces cc t/a Premier Fires reserves the right to change prices at any given ti me without noti ce. 23 DAINFERN
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Ignatius Ferreira & Carla von Tonder Heriz Gallery staff members repairing a Kya Sands residents with the Juda Africa carpet. representatives receiving donated carpets. SOLD SOLD SOLD Kya Sands fi re victims. “Our campaign in value – to hand over to families in Plans are already afoot for the second inspired people to donate their used Kya Sands. “These carpets will directly online installation in the #HerizHero carpets which they brought into our store. impact the warmth of the informal houses campaign. The fi rst episode featured Our in-house maintenance team then in Kya Sands this winter and provide an animated video about Heriz, the got to work cleaning and repairing the better insulation against the fi ercely cold unwitting hero, and his magic carpet, donated carpets, after which they looked Jo’burg nights,” states Carla-Lee Kamp who together help rescue three little as good as new,” commented Majid CEO of Judah Africa. “To have a carpet kids and their community from the Saffari, who is the other co-owner of under-foot will make a big difference to big bad pyromaniac wolf. The second Heriz Gallery. older people, child-headed families and animation deals with a young girl and patients with lowered immune systems. a magic bean which will be coming to Javad and Majid identifi ed a charity The Heriz guys have found a simple and the online platform soon, on You Tube: organisation called Judah Africa effective way to positively impact our Heriz Gallery and Facebook: Heriz Community Development, a registered charity and community.” Gallery. SOLD SOLD SOLD NGO operating in Kya Sands, and began working with them to donate the revamped “Most of the time we get to experience carpets to vulnerable families in the area. our carpets in upmarket homes so it has been a heartwarming and humbling For more information go to www. Together with the Heriz customers, Heriz experience for us to witness the comfort herizgallery.co.za or follow them on Gallery also contributed generously to the these beautiful carpets have brought to Facebook: Heriz Gallery and on You collection of donated rugs and, to date, people living in such desolate conditions,” Tube: Heriz Gallery. they have 30 – totaling over R100 000 stated Javad.
Heriz Gallery Judah Africa Community Development Since 1950 Heriz Gallery has been supplying beautiful This registered NGO runs a number of social projects focused handmade Persian, Oriental and Khelim carpets to countries in on supporting vulnerable persons and local economic FEEL FREE TO CONTACT YOUR AREA SPECIALISTS: Europe, North America, South America, Africa and the Middle programmes to strengthen food security, provide clean energy East. Originating from Teheran in Iran, Heriz Gallery opened in plus promote and support entrepreneurs in Kya Sands and Sue Ralph 082 892 8772, [email protected] (Sales) South Africa in 1999 as a wholesale supplier to carpet retailers. neighbouring areas. The organisation’s disaster management Brenda Gilbert 083 251 4452, [email protected] (Sales) Then in 2006, Javad Shokouhbin and Majid Saffari joined forces volunteers provide humanitarian assistance to victims affected to bring their unique and exquisite carpet experience direct to by disasters and efforts are on-going as fi res and fl oods Jean Markham 083 265 3621, [email protected] (Rentals) the public when they opened Heriz Gallery in Fourways. constantly hammer settlements throughout South Africa. Office 011 469 4691 | [email protected]
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JOB#40-DainfernMagazine-March2014.indd 1 3/24/15 9:36 AM HOME FRONT By Sabrina
The Private House Company at the Design Quarter Enthused by the subtleties of nature and natural there now, but it was a big stepping stone for me in my career. light, Yvonne O’Brien’s shop, The Private House Q: Have you seen any dramatic changes Company at the Design Quarter is a reflection of in the trends in home décor over the past her personal design style. few years? A: There have been enormous leaps in design due to the Internet and apps like vonne O’Brien opened The Q: Yvonne, you have mentioned that your pinterest and houzz. There are no trade Private House Company in the favourite colours to work with are shades secrets. Whatever you want to find you can Spring of 2009. The store has of white, taupe and stone. Would you say find yourself on the Internet. There are so a classic contemporary style, that you have a distinctive ‘look’ – could many decorating books and TV shows, too. Ywith very relaxed, informal settings that a person walk into a home and be able to It has grown into such a big market but it are luxurious by virtue of their downplayed say: “This is an Yvonne O’Brien home”? is not just aimed at high income earners. sophistication and elegance. Yvonne A: I would say so - only because I Décor is just as relevant for the man in the uses a lot of African objects in her interior always tend to go with similar objet street. The high street stores are now hiring decorating schemes and also imports a and accessories that appeal to me and top designers to design products for them range of wicker furniture and glassware will work in the scheme. My fabrics are to sell to the masses. from Belgium. mostly neutral so they would have similar I think, with all of these apps and websites I snatched a few moments from her busy feels, although no home can ever be the available to people, it gives them schedule and asked her more about her same as another one - each one has its confidence to decorate their own homes design philosophy. own personality. and they are enjoying the process without it being a daunting task. Q: Which has been your most memorable project that you have done to date and Q: How did you get started? What made why? you decide to go into interior decorating? A: Londolozi – I started at Londolozi eight A: As a teenager I was always redecorating years ago. It was my first commercial my bedroom. I loved it. But I only decided project and I was petrified about doing it. to go on a design course when I was living They now have five camps which I have in London in my early twenties. I worked at been involved with and we have just Nina Campbell part-time for extra money. refurbished the first camp that I did when She was a London decorator who did high I started. I feel like I am a staff member profile celebrity homes.
Room settings that can be seen at The Private House Company store.
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The person who was a great influence A: It is mostly imported. However, currently, early in my career was an American with the rand dollar exchange rate being decorator called Vincent Wolfe. About 15 so bad, I might have to source more items years ago, he was a guest speaker at approach them because their friend used locally. It’s a catch 22 situation, though, Decorex. I had never heard of him until them. They must work with the decorator because sometimes the local custom- then and when I walked out of his talk and whose style they like. The client must be made furniture is more expensive than slide show I knew then what I liked - and able to give the decorator a very detailed the imported products. It is very hard to after that, there was no more English chintz brief outlining what they want and then compete with China – and we’re seeing – that was replaced with a pared-down allow the decorator a bit of creative that the Europeans may design the neutral light and airy look!! space. I find some clients try to control furniture, but it’s manufactured in China. too much and those are always the least When I source furniture or accessories Q: Has the store at Design Quarter evolved rewarding jobs. for my shop it is like decorating my own since it opened? What can shoppers look house. I buy only what I love and what I will forward to when they go there? Q: Is it worthwhile engaging an interior use in my decorating projects. Sometimes A: It is a great space and I am really happy decorator instead of trying to “go it I will dress up the shop and then I get so being in the Design Quarter. We are always alone”? upset when someone buys it all after I have evolving. We are aiming to source more A: I think if you are going to do a whole made it look so nice! But that’s the aim of accessories so that our customers don’t house from scratch then definitely you the exercise and I am getting used to it. have to just be buying furniture to come to should engage an interior decorator. You our store but can buy a wedding gift or a might pay a little more but it would be a For more information, pop into The Private present for someone, too. We want to find good investment. But that said, with all the House Company at the Design Quarter, unique products so that The Private House websites, pinterest and houzz apps, I think Cnr William Nicol and Leslie Roads, Company will be about everything for the some people are doing it alone and doing a Fourways. Tel: 011 465 5600, home. good job of it, too. email: [email protected] or visit: www.privatehouseco.co.za . Q: It can be quite frustrating engaging an Q: Tell us a bit more interior decorator. How do you go about about the furniture advising clients? Where does one start? that you supply at How can a homeowner get the best out of your store – what do a relationship with an interior designer? you look for when A: I think it is very important for the client sourcing furniture? Is to know the decorator’s work and not just it all imported?
26 27 DAINFERN DAINFERN Seeff Sandton SOLDSOLD over R1R1 BILLIONBILLION in 12 months! The Seeff Sandton office sold 325 properties to a total value of over R1 billion in a 12 month period. It was a record-breaking year for Seeff Sandton. The efforts of the agents and the admin staff compliment resulted in these superb sales.
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Seeff Sandton SOLDSOLD over
R1R1 BILLIONBILLION Just Cruizin in 12 months! – an inviting, breezy store with The Seeff Sandton office sold 325 properties to a total value of over R1 billion in a 12 month period. It was a record-breaking year for Seeff Sandton. The efforts of the agents and the admin staff garments inspired by nature compliment resulted in these superb sales. ust Cruizin clothing started from humble beginnings in 1985 at the Greenmarket Square in Cape Town. Thirty Imagine what we can do for you in Dainfern. Walking into the Just Cruizin years later, Just Cruizin continues to produce a range of store in Broadacres feels like top quality clothing, which focuses on simplicity, comfort, Jease and versatility, for both women and men. I’m back on the Isle of Wight Rose Wallace Riki Scruton The Just Cruizin range, consisting of cool cotton and casual during Cowes Week, mingling garments inspired by nature, is proudly South African, [email protected] [email protected] with the yacht owners and their manufactured at a central facility in the heart of Cape Town. Using only natural fabrics and an over-dye process, the 082 548 3896 082 558 5086 entourages. The store is light and designers have come up with easy-to-wear, fashionable clothing that is available in a range of muted colours, from blue hues and www.seeff.com | smart move airy, with the windows and doors neutral tones to the perennial favourite, white. folding back to take in the tranquil Introduced to the Gauteng market in October 2014, the sun-drenched gardens, giving it a beautiful Just Cruizin Broadacres store is conveniently located next to the Mugg & Bean, on the Woolworths side distinctly nautical personality. of the centre. As it’s run by the owner, Michelle Craemer, aptly assisted by her sister Arlene and niece Carmencita,
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customers can expect dedicated international range of jewellery from service and advice regarding styling Jangi.” and a wide range of quality garments Follow Just Cruizin Broadcares for every body shape, to create a “There’s an ease and grace to the on Facebook, or call Michelle on bespoke individual look. Just Cruizin brand,” she continues. 083 449 8996. “Everything is made or selected to fit According to Michelle, the response together like a story – so you can rest This highly popular lifestyle brand is to the Just Cruizin clothing brand in assured that if you buy an outfit today, available in a number of retail outlets Gauteng has been wonderful. “What you can come back in a month’s time, across the country: the customers enjoy most is the range or even six months’ time and add to it in the Western Cape (Hermanus, on offer,” she says. “This includes because everything works together.” Tyger Valley, Long Street and Cape outfits and separates, scarves and belts Quarter), I SHAKA in Durban, and from Just Cruizin, shoes by Oka-B and With Autumn in the air and Winter on its now at Broadacres in Gauteng. Lisa King, beautiful leather handbags way, Just Cruizin Broadacres is looking especially designed for Just Cruizin forward to receiving their exciting new Just Cruizin can also be found in by FSP and handcrafted jewellery by range of clothing and accessories soon. Sarasota USA and Ibiza in Spain. Joya from Cape Town as well as an Be sure you don’t miss out!
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Sunday 10 May 6pM – 7pM 30 dainfErn ClubhouSE hall a + b DAINFERN GARDENING By Linda de Luca of Random Harvest
Plant a Grassland Garden with indigenous plants in 10 steps I just love the wildness and glow of a grassland garden which is ever- changing with new things to see on a daily basis.
rassland gardens are full of life, with a multitude of creatures visiting and living in them. Selecting Gindigenous plants suitable for grasslands and meadows will result in good biodiversity (plant, animal and micro-organisms).
Before you get started, however, it is important that you understand the difference between a grass garden and a grassland garden. Grass gardens are planted up purely with grasses. Grassland gardens, on the other hand, include indigenous veld grasses, wildflowers, bulbs, Aloes etc., and non- living elements (wood, stone and often, Grasslands are thought to be one of the most ancient water). vegetation types in the world. African grasslands once covered as much as 60 % of the continent.
Here are 10 steps to create a wild grassland: 1 2 3 4 5 Position: the chosen Clear the existing Soil-scape to create Add any larger Select indigenous veld site should receive at vegetation if there is koppjies (mounds). Add rocks, logs and a grasses and flowering least 6 to 8 hours of sun any. compost and a carbon-rich grindstone, or water herbaceous plants, a day. fertiliser such as “Hya- feature. Edges bulbs, Aloes etc. to Grow” or the “Rock dust” of water must be give you year round (both available at Random gradually sloped for seasonal beauty (leaf Harvest’s retail nursery), as creatures to access colour, form and / or a large amount of natural it safely. flowers). Consider carbon is found in wild including host and food grassland soil. plants for wildlife.
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Grasslands support up to 81 species of plants per 1 000 m2. Of every six plants found in unspoilt South African grasslands only one is a grass.
Note: Once a year, (mid-May to Mid-July, but no later), cut the grasses right down (5cm of grass left) and then rake up the thatch and remove it. Rock pathway. If needed, you can re-mulch. This Crinum is to simulate the clearance of old Bulbispermum grass by fire and grazing, and the extra light and space afforded to the bulbs, flowering plants and herbs will encourage them to flower and put on new growth.
As the grasses produce new leaves in Spring, the cycle starts again. You do not need to re-compost or fertilise Babiana an established, wisely-planted Hypogea indigenous grassland, as it will recycle its own nutrients.
Water feature. Located in Muldersdrift, the Random Harvest South African Indigenous Plant Nursery offers around 800 species of plants for sale to the public and to landscapers. Linda de Luca and her staff have been promoting indigenous gardening Agapanthus for the past 24 years and are passionate about biodiversity, the environment and gardening for wildlife.
For more information, call 082 553 0598, email: [email protected] or visit: www.randmoharvest.co.za.
Diversity of plants. Flame Lily 6 7 8 9 10 Place your plants before planting, Plant your Now place Mulch well: it inhibits Water well after planting to settle soil stand back, and check that you grassland plants, smaller pieces weed growth, around the roots. This helps with good are happy with their location. I taking care not of wood, rocks, retains moisture and absorption of minerals by plant roots. suggest 5 grasses and 3 flowering to damage roots. pebbles and microbes in soil. After that, water three times per week plants per square metre. If you Broadcast a slow gravel to look Small insects and for 3 weeks (to adapt after being in use strongly tufted grasses, then release organic natural in your other invertebrates nursery conditions), then twice a week use just three grasses per square fertiliser if you did grassland. in the mulch are for 5 to 6 weeks and, lastly, reduce metre and 3 robust, strong form not already add beneficial in breaking to once a week until the grassland plants (E.g. Scilla natalensis, “Hya-Grow” or it down to become is well established. Overwatering an Eucomis sp., Aloe sp., Hypoxis “Rock Dust” to the accessible to the indigenous grassland garden results sp. and Erythrina zeyheri). soil. plants. in too much leafy growth.
32 33 DAINFERN DAINFERN LIFESTYLE FOR kIDS By Janine Kolesky
Rivalry between siblings
The marvel of having a sibling – it is a blessing for some and for others it is a completely different, negative experience.
he art of mastering sibling rivalry is yet to be achieved. Environmental stressors can also play a role in igniting tension As the saying goes: It takes two to tango; there isn’t between siblings and infl uence the way siblings resolve one guilty party and one innocent party. It all boils down confl ict. As parents, we try to instill good values and manners to the cause of the tension or the circumstances the in our children and that way they develop an internal belief Tsiblings fi nd themselves in. system, including the morals to know what is right and wrong.
Sometimes children will test the waters, as well as your patience, to gain the upper hand and get what they want. Our siblings. They resemble us just Strong guidelines and borders are needed in order to teach enough to make all their differences them the value and meaning of discipline and for them to take confusing, and no matter what we you seriously. choose to make of this, we are cast in Each child is striving to establish his/her unique identity, relation to them our whole lives long. personality and independence. In that process there may be – Susan Scarf Merrell challenges, road blocks and obstacles that the child faces, and these could lead to outbursts.
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Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago - the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider.... It doesn’t seem to matter how much time has elapsed or how far we’ve travelled. – Jane Mersky Leder
Disagreements between siblings could be provoked by a third party, or an object. The root of it all is sometimes not clear, but the disagreement seems valid at the time. The sibling may think afterwards that it was all a silly attempt to win or gain something that is not that valuable anyway. Disagreements could be about size, amount or the value of the item.
Negative bouts could be caused by an array of triggers namely, sweets, toys, gifts, tiredness, hunger, jealousy, taking turns, making choices, boredom and long trips.
Rivalry between siblings is inevitable, and most of the time you cannot escape from that, but always know that you should strive for a good and positive outcome for both parties involved. It doesn’t matter if it’s a boy or a girl, it could be The family is one of nature’s masterpieces. – George Santayana
the opposite gender or the same gender. It also depends on the age of the children: when they are younger, temper tantrums are likely to happen when something is taken away or not given or handed over immediately. The temper tantrum can escalate or it can be controlled in a healthy and positive manner.
For a parent, guardian or caregiver, it could be a challenge to establish control between siblings. It takes patience and a clear plan to defuse the situation. Sibling rivalry could be an ongoing situation or it could only last a few years. It is imperative to teach your children the value of solving difficulties and to be good examples of how to resolve conflict. Consistency is the key for your children to understand how things work and what the healthy way is to solve any problem.
Janine Kolesky is a Psychological & Trauma Counsellor based in Centurion. BA Psychology, BA Honours Psychology (UNISA) Brothers and sisters are as For counselling appointments please e-mail close as hands and feet. [email protected] – Vietnamese Proverb
34 35 DAINFERN DAINFERN Pop in ... the market atEvery Cedar Saturday 10am – 4pm
Cnr Cedar Road & Willow Avenue, Fourways Cedar Square is open 7 days a week Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm Sun & Public Holidays 9am – 3pm
www.cedarsquare.co.za Something for everyone with more than 20 stalls
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First Impressions
Increase your self-confi dence, improve your appearance and learn how to get value from your wardrobe with Rachel Lynch and her Personal Best Image Consultancy.
ashionistas and style gurus all agree that your visual impact when you fi rst meet someone can make or break the chances of a Fsuccessful relationship. It’s said that it takes less than fi fteen seconds to form a fi rst impression and that all happens before you even open your mouth.
According to image consultant, Rachel Lynch, your clothes and the colours you wear are crucial in helping you make the right fi rst impression. “Your personal image affects your confi dence, your attractiveness, your credibility and your likeability,” she says.
Preferring to work with average people, rather than high profi le celebrities, Rachel’s emphasis is on helping people feel comfortable both with and in their clothes. analysis and works out a formula of basic colours that are best “I believe everyone should have their own suited to each person. “Everyone can wear all colours,” she personal style, even men,” she says. explains, “but it’s the nature of the colours that can either enhance or detract from a person’s appearance. For example, a lime green Not one to fall for following every fad may look good on some people, whereas, a forest green may and trend, Rachel starts with a full colour bring out the best in others. I teach my clients the differences in
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Style Sessions are a fun and cost-effective way for a group of friends and colleagues to get the most out of Rachel’s consultations. For a group fee, Rachel will either host the gathering at her home or go to a hostess’ home (or suitable venue) to offer advice to groups of up to six people over snacks and a bottle of wine, at a tea party or during a meal.
“For Style Sessions, the subject matter is limitless,” she adds. “The sessions are between 2 and 2 ½ hours long and they’re normally very interactive. Topics could cover anything from: the psychology and impact of the colours you wear, dressing for interview or date night success, dressing to suit your lifestyle, perking up your work wardrobe, the right clothes for “dress-down Friday”, fi nding the perfect swimsuit, or how to choose and pack clothes for travelling.”
For teenagers, school-leavers and job seekers, Rachel discusses such things as grooming, body language, etiquette, and protocol. Men can also benefi t from style advice, she says. She’ll help them to dress according to the industry that they’re in, fi nd the right suit for their body shape, help them to select shirts and ties and even work out the best way to knot a tie to work with different styles of shirts.
the various hues – it helps them to save money when they are shopping for clothes because when they get home and decide that what they’ve bought actually doesn’t suit them after all, that garment invariably just sits in their wardrobe and isn’t worn. It’s often the colour that’s not right.” “I have worked with people of different nationalities, too, so Over and above the colours, Rachel looks at the person’s body I’m used to evaluating skin tones, eye and hair colours and, shape. She helps them to choose clothes that enhance their although it’s not technically my fi eld of expertise, I can also body shape in line with their colouring and lifestyle. advise on hair styles to suit the shape of a person’s face.”
“I can also help a client review their wardrobe,” she adds. “I’ll At the end of the consultations, clients receive a folder of show them how to get more wear out of clothes that they’re not information related to the topics discussed and their own wearing and advise them on how to fi ll in the gaps to make their personal colour swatch so they can continue to benefi t from wardrobe more versatile.” what they have learned.
“If you have no idea what does and doesn’t work for you, don’t Corporate Rental Division despair, I can help you choose the styles that will always fl atter you and make you feel good. At the end of the day, personal style is not a luxury, it’s an investment in your success.”
Call Rachel Lynch of the Personal Best Image Consultancy on: 011 476 7047 or 084 260 3379; or email: [email protected]. She can also be found at www.personalbest-image.com.
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Andre Marx Anne Copley Marianna Frasca Sue Milne Tania Heurtaux 083 411 7674 083 600 0566 083 260 9255 079 119 8903 082 550 2222 38 DAINFERN www.century21.co.za | Tel. 011 460 1599 | SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. | [email protected] FITNESS By Marlaina Balaban
What Are Your Core Values? Core conditioning has received a lot of hype over the last few years. Everyone seems to be doing it, dancers, boxers, professional athletes, even grandma, if she knows what’s good for her.
ore strengthening has many should be strong enough to significantly Known Benefits of Core benefits and, if done correctly, reduce the distance between you lumbar Training no drawbacks. The problem is, spine and the wall, ideally bringing the • Can be done without specialised few of us know what it actually two together. I have yet to meet the equipment Cmeans or why it’s so good for us. person who can close the gap completely • Deeper/fuller, efficient breathing (my Pilates-instructor-self included), so • Increased overall power/strength Your core muscles reside in the trunk of don’t be too distraught if you fall short. • Improved posture and balance your body and extend from your diaphragm • Averts muscle injuries to the pelvic floor, bound by your If you’re feeling soft in the middle, here’s • Strengthens lower back abdominals, the paraspinals (along your what to do. Create your own flow in peak back), and on either side by your obliques. hour traffic by converting the test above Having a healthy physical core They are a muscular box of 29+ muscle into a seated exercise. Exhale. Hollow out. demonstrates other (non-physical) pairs that stabilise your spine and pelvis Brace in. Squeeze up. Push backwards attributes in Eastern wisdom, such as and keep you standing upright. Without into your seat. Release and repeat. These life balance and self-confidence. The them, we would be knuckle-dragging compound moves, also known as engaging figurative “core self” is rooted just below quadrupeds. your core, increase abdominal pressure the diaphragm in the third chakra of and provide support for your lower back. manipura and is the seat of your personal To test the strength of your core, stand When you are confident that you can power. A person with a healthy manipura with your heels hip-width apart, with your safely support your lower back, you can chakra can convert negative emotions shoulders and glutes against a wall. progress to more challenging exercises. into positive energy, render dreams and Exhale through your mouth while pulling Think plank, shoulder bridge, teaser prep, thoughts into action, and nurture himself your navel toward your spine. Brace your boomerang, seal puppy, rockers. Then through service to others. entire abdominal wall and obliques, lift think of stability-challenging apparatuses your pelvic floor and squeeze your glutes. like Swiss balls, BOSU and medicine balls. Do we need any more reasons to The contraction of all these muscles The combinations are seemingly endless. improve our core selves?
Marlaina A. Balaban is an accredited Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor and 1st Dan Black Belt, SA JKA Karate. She resides in the Dainfern area and can be reached at 084 506 2424, [email protected].
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WHOLE MOUTH HEALTH THE SECRET TO WHOLE BODY HEALTH
Ongoing research indicates that poor oral hygiene may be linked to a number of chronic health conditions such as hyperglycaemia, type 2 Diabetes, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal malignancies, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. This is one of the reasons why that six-monthly dental check-up is essential if you want to keep your body in peak condition.
t’s quite amazing how we all seem to forget that the general condition of our bodies starts at the mouth. We focus on all the other aches and Ipains in the body, completely ignoring the fact that what we take in through our mouths is also influenced by the general health of our teeth and gums.
With an over-full stressed lifestyle, it’s too easy to keep postponing dental check-ups, but even though you brush your teeth regularly, build-up of tartar and plaque can lead to bleeding gums and a host of other dental problems. Routine visits to the dentist can help to prevent gum disease and tooth decay as well as address other dental problems that, if neglected, can become worse.
Proper care of the teeth should start The Kyalami Dental & Aesthetic Cente’s reception during childhood. Children should be at the Kyalami Downs Shopping Centre. brought for dental check-ups from the age of 3 years, not only to check on
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dental hygiene, but to check on the Good dental hygiene forms the formation of the teeth and help prevent foundation of the practice and further any problems later on in life. to that, the dentists offer a host of services, from teeth whitening and Fortunately, there’s a dental practice replacement of metal fillings with right here in Kyalami that takes great tooth-coloured fillings, to implants, care in making children comfortable and rehabilitation of broken teeth and even have them looking forward to their extreme dental makeovers. The Centre visit to the dentist. Dr. Vlasta Peranovic also offers cosmetic solutions including and Dr. Carina van der Linden at the Botox and dermal fillers. Kyalami Dental & Aesthetic Centre both take time to play games with the little Dr. Hoy says that her mission is to get ones, to make sure they are relaxed and everyone smiling beautifully. “Teeth become good dental patients. whitening is only one part of a dental makeover. If necessary, I can change The Kyalami Dental & Aesthetic Centre the shape of the patient’s teeth,” she is owned and run by Dr Yvonne Hoy, who says. “For more involved work, we also serves on the Medical and Dental work closely with orthodontists and Board of the Health Professions Council. maxillo-facial surgeons to re-create and rehabilitate gums and teeth, and because our dentists are used to giving injections, the Botox that we do is relatively painless.”
The most important thing for these A perfect smile with even teeth after dentists is ensuring the overall health treatments. and wellness of their patients. They say that if you look after your teeth and have regular check-ups your teeth FOR MORE INFORMATION, should be with you for life. “Dental contact the Kyalami Dental & problems in your old age can lead to a Aesthetic Centre at life of misery and poor nutrition,” Dr.Hoy Tel: (011) 466 1950 or pop into the adds. “You’re never too old to save dental surgery on the upper level your teeth and, these days, nobody of the Kyalami Downs Shopping should be considering having dentures. Centre, Cnr Kyalami Boulevard and There’s so much more that we can do the R55, Kyalami. Top: Before Treatment. for people to ensure oral health and a Below: After Treatment brilliant smile.”
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Weed and the Teen Brain
As a result of ongoing brain development, it is natural for teenagers to try new things and take risks. Research indicates that brain development in the frontal cortex continues until about the age of 25, so any drugs or alcohol used during these years can be detrimental to the developing brain.
ne of the most common Many research projects have concluded causes the mind-altering effects - TCH drugs currently being used that the developing teenage brain is (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). It changes by teens is marijuana particularly vulnerable to excessive the workings of the brain and distorts (commonly known as ‘weed’). marijuana use. Of great concern is that how the world is perceived by the mind. OFor many teens, when it comes to the resultant abnormalities in the brain and Marijuana slows down and can even stop smoking weed, there is a perception that memory problems still persist in subjects, development in the frontal cortex. it is ‘safe’ and not a big deal. Parents 2 years after stopping. The memory- may agree - they may have used it back related structures also seem to shrink and It is very important to note that the amount in the ‘60s or ‘70s and they feel they collapse, indicating possible decreased of THC in weed has increased signifi cantly have turned out OK. neuron volume with associated long term over the years. The National Institute on detrimental effects. Drug Abuse reports that, on average, Many people think it is harmless when today’s weed contains about 10% THC, far used in moderation. The reality is that Marijuana explained more than back in the day when parents the number of teens smoking marijuana Cannabis sativa or marijuana has many may have experimented. is steadily on the increase. Recent pseudonyms - “grass”, “weed”, “pot”, American research shows a 170% “ganja”,”herb” and “boom” to name but When weed is smoked, THC passes increase in daily use amongst teens in a few. It is a hemp plant and the stems, from the lungs into the bloodstream, the past 20 years. As many as a third of seeds and fl owers are dried. Mostly it is which then carries it to every organ of high school students surveyed admitted smoked but it can also be eaten if used as the body. In the brain, THC molecules to smoking weed at least once a month, an ingredient. attach themselves to the neurons with 6,5 % smoking daily. (Reported at which have cannabinoid receptors in the American Psychological Association’s Marijuana contains about 400 chemicals. the Hippocampus (for memory), the Annual Convention – Aug 2014.) Only one of these is the chemical which Cerebellum (for movement) and the
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Frontal Cortex (for thinking). These in risky behaviour such as sexual endorphins. Research has shown that receptors control memory, thinking, promiscuity, alcohol abuse, driving under activities like playing an instrument, pleasure, concentration, sensory the infl uence, etc. creating art, meditation, maintaining strong perception and co-ordinated movement. social networks – all positively change This results in dopamine being released, Helping our teens brain structure, improve memory and even creating the initial feeling of being “high” Supportive parenting: If you suspect your intelligence. and then later, the negative changes child is experimenting with or using weed, in mood, perception, co-ordination and don’t ignore it hoping that the situation will problem-solving. pass – it is best to nip it in the bud. Your Contact [email protected] to fi nd out family GP is often a useful fi rst port of call. about Life Talk’s essential services: What the research shows • One-on-One Coaching: For parents and “It needs to be emphasised that regular Goal person: Encourage them to think teens. cannabis use, which we consider once about the type of person they want to • Parenting workshops run monthly a week, is not safe and may result in become – their ‘goal person’. Encourage throughout the year. addiction and neurocognitive damage, them to ask themselves if smoking weed • Staff Development in the Workplace: especially in youth,” said Krista Lisdahl, will take them further away from or closer Invest in your staff – parents who are an assistant professor at the University to their ‘goal person’. If their answer is that coping at home are more productive and of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in a press it is going to take them further away, why focussed at work. Self-esteem focused release. are they doing it? This can give you, as the courses suitable for all staff are available. parent, some interesting insight into what Multiple studies using brain imaging show and how they are thinking. For more parenting information or to signifi cant changes in the structure of the purchase the Life Talk range of books, brain. Findings have also shown that: 10 Second Rule: Actively work with them visit www.lifetalk.co.za or email • Brain development may be altered - it on ways to control their impulses. Try [email protected]. negatively impacts brain structure the 10 second rule - to take 10 seconds volume, the quality of the white matter to STOP, and THINK before ACTING. Additional resources: and abnormalities in the grey matter Sometimes this is just enough time to get time.com/3100613/pot-harms-teenage-brain associated with intelligence. them to step back and re-assess their teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana • It can result in chronic bronchitis, choices. 4/20 Marijuana Documentary – Cannabis addiction, car accidents and decreased Research Studies – 2014 : https://www. life achievement. Physical activities and hobbies: Boredom youtube.com/watch?v=XfO_MpDm5kc • Cognitive function is impacted and can is often a factor in our teens straying even decline. and getting caught up in risky activities. • There is short term memory loss which Endorphins are the body’s feel-good causes poor attention and memory recall, hormones, its own morphine as it were. and results in poor academic results. Endorphins and other chemicals are • Users may experience loss of motivation released naturally through sport and and feeling detached. other activities, creating what is referred • Users can start to have low self- to as a “runner’s high” and a state of confi dence which affects their moods. calm. Exercise is a great way to release • There may be a decrease in IQ (research endorphins which lead to feelings of found up to an 8 point drop for regular happiness and contentment. Encourage users). your children to create good habits • The potency of the weed and the – activities that will naturally release frequency of use may increase the risk of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and psychosis. • THC affects the frontal cortex so judgement is affected, possibly resulting
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Cry Baby By Lauren Liebenberg
When Super Mom meets problem child – which one is really lost?
s he nears his fifth birthday, Sam’s curious dreams of a seemingly lost childA begin to intrude with quiet insidiousness upon his waking state. As Sam’s mother, Grace, watches with growing fear the disturbing changes taking place in her charming, spirited son – the fighting at school, the bed-wetting, the hot flares of defiance – she begins to search for what lies behind his nightmares, a search that will take her deeper and deeper into the sub-strata of love and bondage, buried beneath the surface of the family and into its molten heart.
Cry Baby is a story about boyhood, about motherhood, about what binds families, the past to the present, about suffocation and deliverance. It is at once a stinging satirical slap across the face of barren suburbia and a poignant hymn to the extraordinary beauty in ordinary lives.
Dainfern Valley resident, Lauren Liebenberg, is a writer, mostly on the subject of breeding in captivity. Her debut novel, The Voluptuous Delights of Peanut Butter and Jam, published in 2008, was – to her lasting surprise – short-listed for the Orange Prize for New Writers, as well as long-listed for the Sunday Times Fiction Prize. Her second novel, The West Rand Jive Cats’ Boxing Club, was published in 2011, also to international acclaim.
Lauren was born in Zimbabwe, where she spent most of her childhood pedal-by toilet-rolling the neighbours in a Lauren now lives in the suburban outback of Johannesburg, tiara fashioned from tinsel and wire, playing ding-dong- in the shadow of the sewerage pipe that spans the e-Coli ditch and dreaming of someday becoming the lead singer of infested Jukskei River. The graffiti on the section of the pipe Boney-M. For high school, she was sent to Brescia House, high above her house – “AC/DC” and “Dean4Val4Ever” – has in Johannesburg where, in Standard 9, she was awarded full a nice, sepia-tinged nostalgia to it. colours for deportment (although had she known that no-one would ever care about that particular achievement in her She shares her faux-Balinese refuge with a pack of three entire career, she might have slouched a bit more). dogs, two cats, (who are sworn enemies), a husband and two boys – in whom the feral instinct runs strong. She is a When her boho back-packing phase ended in squalor, she survivor of the madness of the Super-Mommy-ism epidemic completed an MBA at Wits Business School, but became a in the Johannesburg suburban outback she inhabits. writer after an aborted career in investment banking – which, she says, is a fantastic job for anyone with a rabid ego and a Cry Baby is Lauren’s third novel. weakness for over-sharing, and who likes to pretend to live a secret double life charged with adrenaline and cortisol. Price: R250.00
Published by Penguin - penguinbooks.co.za/penguin-authors/lauren-liebenberg Cry Baby is available through amazon.com, Kalahari.com and Exclusive Books.
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