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It can sometimes be quite a challenge to resist the urge to have your bundle of joy sleeping next to you. While this closeness may bring warmth to the heart, it can also be a danger for your little one. What is co-sleeping? Parenting-focused publication The Bump explains that while co-sleeping is often thought to […]
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Driving a car with worn out tyres is very risky not only to you and the passengers inside your vehicle, but the risk extends to other cars in the same road as you. Car service center AA shares that if cars owners made sure to change their tyres before they are worn out, the death […]
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Congratulations! Passing your driver’s license test is a rite of passage, a step towards independence. But with that shiny new license in hand, what comes next? For many, it’s the exhilarating journey of purchasing their first car. While the prospect can be thrilling, it’s also filled with questions: Which car suits my needs? What should […]
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Parenting, unfortunately, does not come with a manual. Therefore, as parents, we rely on our own intuition, what we read about in magazines, books and television and what we have seen from our parents. Sometimes, our own parents’ style of parenting ends up being examples of what we do not want for our kids. Sometimes, […]
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There was once a time when people needed to live in an area closer to their jobs, but now they can live further away and drive to work while doing some weekly errands along the way. Our vehicles have become an essential part of our day-to-day lives as they make it easy for us to […]
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There are many reasons why it is important for us to teach our children good manners. There is, however, no guarantee that they will stick to those manners when you are not around. Deterring knowing what is right from wrong is better than not knowing the basic foundation of it. Below are three basic manners […]
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Packing for a holiday can be very stressful, especially when left for the last minute. Knowing what to take, second guessing yourself and packing far too much for “just in case”, can result in too much luggage or too much of one item and not enough of the other. Bronwyn Ragavan, brand manager for […]
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Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and grow in response to experience. It means that the brain can create new connections between neurons, reorganise existing ones, and even generate new cells throughout life. Neuroplasticity is essential for learning, memory, and adaptation. This is why it is important for parents and teachers to help children […]
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The four main styles of parenting each has its own unique set of characteristics and methods. While some styles may have a positive impact on children, other styles can affect them negatively. Finding the right parenting style that fits is imperative to your child’s upbringing. The publication Choosing Therapy provides an explanation on the four […]
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Being a parent to a soon-to-be university student can be filled with mixed emotions for both you and your child, especially if the child stayed home throughout their learning years. Being a mother to a matriculant has my mind racing – I am worried about whether she will make friends easily and if she will stick […]
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With the ever-increasing pace of contemporary living showing no signs of slowing down, people are looking for ways to escape the urban hustle and welcome a ‘soft era’ of less stress and more self-enrichment. The world of tourism offers a solution to this desire – wellness travel, a trend that has experienced a boom in […]
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Leaving your children with anyone who is not a family member can be an uncomfortable feeling for some parents – especially if they are still young. Leaving your babies may be as bad as breaking away from them. Fulfilling life’s expectations may leave you anxious. It is therefore important to ensure that you get your […]
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