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Being a parent is a great responsibility that needs you to be physically, mentally and emotionally present. You invest your time and energy in your growing child and your life becomes more about them. Whether you were prepared for parenthood or not, this is no child’s play, and whether you are well mature by age […]
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Mental health is important for people of all ages, including our kids. As much as we need to be in a good space mentally to take care of our children, they also need a healthy well-being for them to grow and develop fully. Several signs indicate that your child needs therapy. At the same time, […]
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You might have heard the phrases “mommy brain,” “momnesia”, or “pregnancy brain” a couple of times, and a connection with pregnant women and forgetfulness. You might have even experienced this condition and noticed that it started happening after you had children. This proves beyond reasonable doubt that the phenomenon is real. It might sound derogatory […]
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Parenting is a full-time job as it is, but that doesn’t mean if you are full-time parenting you don’t have to look for an actual job. Now that you are working and parenting, you realise that a lot of your time and energy is shared between your kids, house duties and work, none left for […]
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Being comfortable with money is an important life skill to teach our children. Understanding the dynamics of earning, spending and saving gives them a solid foundation for success in life, by Sylvia Walker. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs on Earth. There’s no ‘how-to’ guide; you simply need to be a good all-rounder and […]
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With the school term over, kids might start to get bored if they have nothing to do. With these Daddy’s Deal school holiday activities, you can keep them busy and enjoy fun, discounted activities with them during the winter school holidays. If you’re in Cape Town: Tots n Pots Don’t spend the entire holiday cooped […]
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When children are in their toddler years, they are very expressive with their emotions and their actions are sometimes unpredictable. Parents try by all means to teach their kids to use a softer approach when expressing anger and aggression, but toddlers sometimes have a limited understanding of what is right and wrong. If your 3-year-old […]
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It is of utmost importance for children to grow up with both parents present and active. This gives a child a sense of safety, belonging and self-worth. A child grows up knowing that they are loved and seen and parents serve as role models for their children to show them how to navigate life. Both […]
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It must be a bit heartbreaking to watch your child detach from you as they grow older. During their toddler years, they would talk just about everything with you, filling you in on their day at school and asking a whole lot of questions about everything. Once they get to their adolescent stage, they start […]
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As a parent, you get relieved once your child passes the stage of waking up 12 times at night, either needing a bottle, a nappy change or just soothing. But what happens when they are much older and they still struggle with sleep? Insomnia is not uncommon in children and it is better to treat […]
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Father’s Day is around the corner, and people cannot wait to celebrate their fathers and shower them with appreciation. However, this day is not a happy day for all, as some people might have recently lost their fathers and still haven’t coped with navigating life without them. For them, this serves as a constant reminder […]
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It is mostly mothers who are expected to care for and nurture children because it is in their nature to do so. Women are often automatic nurturers. This is one aspect that often separates women from men. However, what happens when a father is the only one present? Are men incapable of filling the same […]
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