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How Covid-19 has transformed classrooms across SA

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The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the key role that teachers already play in South Africa’s schools. Before the pandemic, many teachers…

Are baby showers for the first baby only?

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A baby shower is a party of gift-giving or a ceremony that has different names in different cultures. It’s a wonderful…

Can you still get good healthcare for your child without medical aid?

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When you have small kids or a newborn, not having a medical aid can be really stressful: what will you…

When is it the right age to buy your child a phone?

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In light of Netflix productions such as Cuties and The Social Dilemma, questions around the right age of phone users…

Causes of odd food cravings in pregnancy

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From pickles and ice-cream to peanut butter and lemons, pregnancy and weird food cravings go hand-in-hand. Due to hormonal changes,…

Should you stay in a toxic marriage for the sake of the kids?

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How often do you hear couples on the verge of divorce but won’t go through the process for the sake…

Taking care of your C-section scar

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Unlike in natural birth, a C-section scar needs extra care and attention. A Caesarean section is a major operation and…

The adoption process simplified

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Not everyone can fall pregnant easily, therefore the next best thing is adoption. But most people are intimidated by the…

An unplanned pregnancy

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Not every woman smiles and is happy when they do a pregnancy test and discover that there is a bun…

Embarrassing pregnancy symptoms

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There is no wonderful feeling in the world like finding out you are expecting your bundle of joy. If it…

Coping with a death of a child

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No parent deserves to bury their child. Regardless of their age, it is one of the most agonising experiences a…

Coping with gender disappointment

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Pregnancy and birth can be a difficult time hormonally and emotionally, as well as physically. While discovering that you are…