Parenting News
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Breastfeeding: What affects milk supply and foods to avoid
KidsWant to get your breastfeeding journey off to a good start? Be sure to avoid these eight things that could…
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Reduce shortness of breath during the third trimester
KidsReaching the third trimester is an important milestone in your pregnancy. Now more than ever your body is working hard…
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Important nutrients your body needs in your 3rd trimester
KidsAlthough the third trimester comes with the exciting prospect of meeting your baby, it can also be an uncomfortable time…
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How to get your child to stop eavesdropping
KidsKids love to repeat things they shouldn’t. When they’re toddlers and mispronounce new words and phrases or innocently repeat parts…
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Show your support for Early Childhood Development
KidsEarly Childhood Development (ECD) is the right of every South African child. The kind of education young children receive plays…
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Do you know what your child is sharing online?
KidsAccording to the Responsible Digital Parenting survey, 43 percent of South African children have social media accounts – and their…
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Make the most of family time
KidsA new report has revealed that work commitments and commuting are big barriers to families spending time together. The Quality…
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How lockdown impact on the social development of babies
KidsWe’ve moved to lockdown level 1 and life seems to feel a little more “normal” these days. However, one can’t…
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The benefits of playing with dolls
KidsAccording to new findings, playing with dolls can help your kids with important social development skills, like empathy. In other…
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Reduce the severity of tearing during labour
KidsWhen a baby’s head crowns during childbirth, the tissue around the vaginal opening can tear. Tears range from mere skin…
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How to breastfeed your preemie
KidsBreastfeeding your preemie can be challenging at first – but practice makes perfect! Probably the most profound initial challenge is…
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Six new ECD centres open in Gauteng
KidsThe City of Johannesburg is honouring the importance of Early Childhood Development (ECD) for children. Deputy Minister for Social Development…
