Parenting News

Going solo at parenting

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Nearly two thirds of South Africa children grow up without their fathers. Research previously conducted by Human Sciences Research Council…

Make sure even your child is buckled up

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Passenger deaths in children are the fourth leading cause of unnatural deaths in our country, that’s according to research done by…

Facts and fiction about birth

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When you are pregnant, many people around you feel the need to impart their experiences, opinions and advice with you.…

Tips to help you get ready for labour

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As the clock ticks towards delivering your child, you become anxious about so many things. Will the baby come naturally…

Bleeding during pregnancy

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The last thing you want to see when you are expecting are spots of blood. You automatically assume that the…

Coping as a single working-at-home mom

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Even though we are on level two of the lockdown brought on by the Corona virus pandemic, many people continue…

Why the first trimester is important

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Becoming parents is one of the most exciting events in a couple’s life. Every woman wants to shout the good…

Diabetes in pregnancy

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During pregnancy, even healthy people, who ordinarily have no blood sugar problems, have a compromised ability to produce and respond…

Overcoming difficulties with stepchildren

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Blended families have become a norm in South Africa. But as normal as they are, they come with many challenges.…

Health checks you need to do before falling pregnant  

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Your chances of falling pregnant are much higher if you follow some important health basics at least six months before…

Accepting that your child is not straight

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What do you do when your child comes to you and tells you that they are not attracted to the…

Keep your stress levels under control during pregnancy

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We live in a very stressful world that demands so much from us, especially from women. Women have to work,…