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Ways to connect with your teenager

As your child gets older, you will notice a lot of changes. They no longer are the small cuddly babies that you would like to have forever, they are now teenagers. It can be quite challenging navigating the new dynamics of your relationship with your now teenage child. As a parent, you need to go […]

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Fun facts about Mzansi

South Africa is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world with its world renowned game reserves, crystal clear beaches, one of the world’s oldest mountains and the most diverse welcoming people to help you experience the beautiful landmarks. According to Tourism Tattlers, “ In South Africa, you’ll always see something to marvel […]

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Allowing people to be strong for you

Being a strong person who is always there for other people, giving advice and helping everywhere, you are somehow unable to share your vulnerability and your fragile side because you always have to be strong for other people. Having someone in your corner when the need arises does not take away from your confidence and […]

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Tips for travelling with children during the holiday seasons

The holiday season is upon us and, which means you are most likely to travel with your children. Traveling for vacation with family members can be an enlightening and eye-opening experience even for children of all ages: there’s new foods, experiences and sights, not to mention quality family time. But traveling with children can also […]

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Should a parent be blamed for their children’s mistakes

Parents are not only responsible for bringing life into this world but play a big role in shaping their children’s lives, teaching them what’s right or wrong and creating a safe haven for their children. However, society can also be an influence in the upbringing of your child that whatever you teach at home, there […]

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How to overcome eating disorders

That little voice in your head that tells you that you will never be happy until you lose weight or that your worth is measured by how you look. These voices are the inner voices of anorexia and bulimia which could be inflicting severe physical or mental suffering to your wellbeing and therefore affect you […]

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Activities to keep your children busy

Holidays are a time to relax, unwind and reset for parents after a year of hard work but having kids is a job on it own. You need to entertain them, keep them busy and feed them without failing everyday so why don’t you plan ahead and make a weekly schedule that will allow you […]

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Hot-tubs staycations in Cape Town

What is better than soaking in a self-prepared wood-fired hot tub with your mates and admiring the breathtaking environment around you? As the end of year fatigue kicks in there’s nothing quite as comforting as sinking into a steaming drum, after a blustery day exploring the surroundings by soaking up in a wood fired hot-tub. […]

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How much affection can you show in front of your kids

Some will say showing affection is healthy in front of your kids because it resembles a good relationship and models for kids to be free and able to show their feelings, emotions, belonging and love. However, some might argue that Public Display of Affection (PDA) can be damaging in the way that kids will start […]

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Campsite areas to visit this summer in Cape Town

Cape Town is the perfect playground for a campsite. Camping is an activity which everyone should try at least once. There’s a certain sense of pure joy that comes from sleeping under the stars, waking up beside a river, free-roaming children and braaiing marshmallows around a campfire is such a breath of fresh air and […]

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Dealing with parental burnout

Yep, parental burnout is a real thing. Raising children is not an easy job. Though parents are superhumans, they too get tired from the neverending duties of parenthood. From feeding the baby throughout the night, to attending sports games at schools it should be no shock that they’ll eventually burn out. Help Guide defines burnout […]

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