Parenting News
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How to get your tween to eat more fruit
KidsFruit is good for kids! To help you encourage your tween to enjoy a healthy variety of whole fruits, we’ve…
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Bringing up an “online generation”
KidsGoing online comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Here's how to keep your child safe.
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Help stop the rise of substance abuse among children
High SchoolThey say it takes a village to raise a child, and that rings true when it comes to fighting substance…
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Why probiotics are good for your child’s health
KidsGiving your child a probiotic every day helps restore balance to the bacteria in their gut and can help prevent…
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Gardening 101: Get your child excited about gardening
KidsAs a family activity, gardening is more fun than most think. Gardening can, in fact, be a very rewarding hobby,…
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Honour the fact that your child is unique
KidsComparing your child to other children can be harmful to your child's self-esteem, and impact their emotional health and wellbeing.
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How to improve the learning skills of an autistic child
KidsMany children with autism spectrum disorder have average or above-average intelligence, yet autism can still affect learning in several ways.
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How can I keep my child safe from lead poisoning?
KidsYoung children can be exposed to dangerous lead through contact with paint chips and dust from lead paint in homes.
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Is it possible for my child to be depressed?
KidsWhile depression is a serious illness, it’s also a treatable one. The sooner your child gets the right help, the…
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How to handle Afrikaans homework difficulties
KidsIs your child battling with Afrikaans homework? Here's how you can assist your child to conquer this important school subject!
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Help: My child has (explosive) anger issues!
KidsWhen children are agitated, parents should assist them work through and soothe their anger rather than exacerbating it.
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Congenital heart defects in children explained
KidsAbout one in every 100 babies is born with a heart defect but, in South Africa, many of those go…
