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Millions of South Africans will exercise their democratic right, voting for the party they wish to lead the country at this year’s democratic elections. While this may be the day mzansi citizens have been waiting for, this also means that kids will be home as every citizen over the age of 18 is expected to […]
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For parents, the winter season means stocking up on food to create warm meals, making sure the home is warm during cold days and stacking up the bathroom cupboards with medication, in case the kids catch a cold. This is not an easy task as it requires a personal touch and a lot of multitasking. […]
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By the age of 17, 6 in every 10 South African children will undergo at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) – defined as stressful and potentially traumatic situations that occur during childhood and adolescence and threaten their safety, security, trust or bodily integrity.” Childhood trauma, says psychiatrist and member of SA Society of Psychiatrists […]
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Becoming a first-time father can be both, one of the most exciting and fearful experiences that any person can go through. While you may find yourself excited about the idea that a new person will be welcomed into your life, as well as the new title of “parent” you will be receiving, there is also […]
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Bullying is a problem that affects children across various age groups and environments, including schools, neighbourhoods, and online platforms. It manifests in different forms such as physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying each with its own set of challenges and outcomes. Children involved in bullying can exhibit a wide range of behaviours, whether they are the […]
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As a parent one of the most fundamental responsibilities, you have is ensuring that your child is well looked after and is equipped with all the necessary tools and skills needed to make a success of his or her life. There’s nothing that makes a parent prouder than to see them apply all the good […]
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Mzansi users expressed their gratitude towards a Durban policewoman who made headlines after she took care of a baby that was abandoned at a police station. As per reports by the DailySun, sergeant Slindile Masondo came to the rescue after a mother left her baby unattended claiming that she was going to the bathroom at […]
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A man was shocked when he discovered that his child’s birth certificate was written, “Child born in wedlock.” It seems that the Department of Home Affairs has introduced new birth certificates that stipulate whether a child is born within or out of wedlock. This status indicates if the child’s parents are either married or not. […]
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Some of South Africa’s black community are unfamiliar with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with ASD are often misunderstood due to their unique ways of perceiving and reacting to the world. Their brilliant minds and uniqueness are what sets them apart from everyone else because of their ability to see everything through a different lens, […]
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As South African consumers we have become accustomed to the term ‘tightening your belt’ which means to live more frugally and to spend money wisely in this cash-strapped economy. South Africans spend on average around R1403 per month on groceries, which can be compounded by the stress of other monthly expenses specifically when one is […]
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As a parent, teaching your children the fundamentals of financial literacy is vital as it ensures that they understand how money works. Nedbank says that early financial knowledge is vital for a secure financial future. As the centre of their universe, you should begin teaching these lessons early on when kids are more inclined to […]
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While it is normal for different parenting styles to have their pros and cons, one way of parenting in particular has a cloud of negative connotations looming over it. That style is overparenting, or helicopter parenting as it is commonly known. Parenting for Brain, an information portal providing science-based parenting advice, explains that overparenting applies […]
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