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5 Ways to improve iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is also known as anemia, it is caused by inadequate dietary intake, says Mayo Clinic. One of the common symptoms of iron deficiency include fatigue and weakness. If you have anemia but do not know how to improve your iron levels, Everydayhealth with Healthline give the following suggestions. Eat iron-rich foods Foods like red […]

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Why you should reduce your child’s screen time

In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our lives impacting family time significantly. Unfortunately, gone are the days when families would engage in meaningful conversations. Nowadays, family members are more likely to be engrossed in their electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops, televisions, and tablets. This trend has had a severe […]

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How to help your child deal with rejection

Dealing with rejection as a grown-up is not easy, it can be more overwhelming on young ones if they are not well-equipped with ways to deal with it. As parents we sadly live in a world that require us to be aware of life and societal challenges our kids face, including rejection. Our responsibility is […]

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WATCH: Learner promises to be an absent dad like his father

A high school learner has been trending on TikTok after his school content videos on the topic of absent fatherhood were shared by social media users. The boy has videos promising to neglect his child when he gets one, stating that he wants his child to suffer and not know his dad like himself. Even […]

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Why co-sleeping can be harmful to your baby

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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Danger of driving with worn out tyres

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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Got your drivers licence? Here’s how to choose the right car

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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5 Common parenting mistakes parents make

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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Signs that your vehicle needs to be serviced

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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Important manners to teach your child

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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Avoid overpacking this holiday

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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How to boost your child’s brainpower by building neuroplasticity

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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