Padkos & Playdough: Episode 4 : Getting the most out of the road trip

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With thousands of families taking advantage of the December break, parents might be racking their brains for ways to keep their little ones occupied on the road trips.

HOT1027 News has brought in a few early childhood development experts to give us ideas on how to get the most out of time in the car with our kids.

Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more..
21 Dec 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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