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Dwyane Wade shares that his 12-year old will now go by Zaya

Here's a look at what he had to say.

FAMILY TIME

Teach your child to be assertive

Children are taught to obey rules, be polite and not start trouble. But, they are not trained the correct way to assert and defend themselves. If they lack these skills, they can be prone to teasing, peer pressure and bullying. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana Being assertive does not come naturally to many children, and they don’t […]

HEALTH

8 pregnancy myths busted

Pregnancy can be an exciting and scary time as you are flooded with information from books, relatives, friends and even strangers. We separate the facts from fiction with our readers. BY: Gugulethu Mhlungu Pictures: X We asked obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Palesa Pule to shed some light on common pregnancy myths and advise our readers […]

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5 minutes with Cedric Fourie

We spent 5 minutes with Skeem Saam actor Cedric Fourie (30) who chatted to Kwanele Mathebula about how fatherhood helped bring his life into perspective. Pictures Peter Whitfield I was unemployed when my girlfriend fell pregnant. I was 26 years old and she was 25. I was shocked when I found out, then started to […]

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A guide to step-parenting

Starting a relationship with someone who has children can be quite a challenge. This might even be worse if the children’s other biological parent doesn’t like you. By Bulelwa Dayimani Pictures XX A guide to step parenting When Nomsa Celiwe* started a relationship with her then boyfriend Themba, she thought that everything would run smoothly. […]

LIFE

Talking sex with your kids

Dr Sindi van Zyl explains how to have “The Talk” with your children, and when. Talking sex with your kids “Mom, where do babies come from?” “Dad, where did I come from?” Have you heard these questions from your children? And if yes, how did you feel? The sex talk is probably one of the […]

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5 minutes with Sechaba Gqeba

Motswako presenter and media personality Sechaba Gqeba (31) never considered becoming a mother until she met her husband. She shares how he has helped her balance it all. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Supplied 5 minutes with Sechaba Gqeba Being a mother wasn’t a part of my plans. I was born and raised in Sebokeng, Vereeniging. […]

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5 ways to help your kids with their homework

Feeling a little helpless when it comes to supporting your children with their homework? These tips will help you out.

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Discipline your child the right way

With the Constitutional Court ruling that corporal punishment is illegal in South Africa, here are healthy and effective ways to discipline your children.

LIFE

Sibling rivalry- when to get involved

Arguments among siblings are not an unhealthy phenomenon. But, parents should be concerned when this becomes a regular occurrence.

LIFE

How to help your shy child

It’s normal for a child to feel anxious and reserved sometimes. Some children are slow to warm up to new people and social situations. But, shyness can become a concern when it impacts their quality of life. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana Most of us have experienced situations where the child hides when there are visitors or stares […]

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Halle Berry talks pregnancy and motherhood

Here's a look at what she had to say about her experiences.