The hidden cost of screen-time for children
South Africans spend more time on screens than almost any other nation, and the obsession is fuellin...
Parenting
Natural cough remedies for kids
Few things tug at a parent’s heart more than a child coughing through the night. You’ve already ...
Parenting styles that sabotage a child’s future
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with plenty of trial and error—and someti...
Tips to maintaining good gut health for your child
If your little one has a tummy that seems to throw tantrums more often than they do, you’re not im...
When kids become caregivers: The hidden life of a parentified child
At first glance, that 13-year-old girl from across the street looks like any other teenager, headpho...
Social fathers: South Africa’s unsung childcare heroes
In the midst of a worldwide crisis of masculinity, South Africans are gearing up to celebrate Father...
Present dads: The impact of father in a child’s life
There’s something quietly magical about the way a father’s presence can shape a child’s world....
First time dads: What preparation for fatherhood really looks like
When a man hears the words, “You’re going to be a dad,” everything changes, sometimes faster t...
Child Protection Week: Teaching kids self defence against strangers
It starts with a simple phrase, “Stranger Danger.” Most of us grew up hearing it, but in today...
Depleted mother syndrome : How do you know it’s got you
You used to laugh more, didn’t you? Maybe you remember a time when you had hobbies, or even just m...
World Autism Month: What’s inside your kid’s sensory bag?
Ever watched your little one clutch a squishy toy like it’s a lifeline or refuse to go anywhere wi...
Fun activities your kids will enjoy for autumn holidays
School’s out, so it’s time for the fun to commence. If you weren’t able to take time off work ...