Parenting

Planning on starting a family? Not sure about parenting styles? Need advice after divorce or on being a single parent? Use our parenting tips to help you be a better parent.

How to support your child without being a nuisance

Many parents strive to be in their child’s corner, quietly cheering them on from the sidelines. However, for others, being a ‘nuisance’ can creep in when support starts to feel more like pressure and constant interference. This may get in the way of children growing independently. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to stay involved in […]

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How to involve your kids in cooking: A guide for every age

Introducing children to the kitchen is a wonderful way to bond, teach life skills, and foster healthy eating habits. Engaging kids in cooking can be tailored to their age to ensure safety, fun, and meaningful learning at every stage of development. Also see: 5 ways to build a healthy co-parenting relationship For Toddlers At this […]

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The postpartum that never ends: Mental health after the baby

The arrival of a new baby is often celebrated as a joyful milestone, yet the emotional and psychological journey that follows can be far more complex than anticipated. While postpartum is commonly understood as the weeks immediately after childbirth, for many parents, the mental health challenges extend well beyond this period, sometimes persisting indefinitely. This […]

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Single Motherhood in SA: Real Survival Strategies That Actually Work

Single Motherhood in South Africa: Real Survival Strategies Single motherhood in South Africa is not just a lifestyle—it’s a daily balancing act of responsibility, resilience, and resourcefulness. Many women find themselves raising children alone due to divorce, separation, choice, or life circumstances. And while the journey can be deeply rewarding, it often comes with serious […]

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Getting your little one to eat solids, what’s the right time?

Starting a child on solid foods can be daunting for many parents. With varying opinions from family, friends and your own thoughts, it can feel overwhelming. Your baby’s nutrition will evolve as they grow, especially during their first year. Along with breast milk or infant formula, most babies are ready to start solid foods when […]

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How to Build Healthy Screen-Time Habits for Kids (A Practical Guide for Parents)

How to Build Healthy Screen-Time Habits for Kids Screens are everywhere—phones, tablets, TVs, and computers are now part of everyday childhood. While they can be educational and entertaining, too much screen time can affect sleep, focus, behaviour, and physical activity. The goal for parents is not to eliminate screens completely, but to create balance and […]

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5 Ways to manage screen time for your kids

Screen time and digital technology use are a part of life for most growing children. Although the time your child spends watching TV, using computers, gaming consoles, smart toys, tablets and smartphones can be beneficial, balance is needed. You can help your child use digital technology in a balanced way, creating a healthy lifestyle for them. Also see: The home reset you […]

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Why working and stay-at-home moms carry invisible burdens

Different parenting styles can lead to the same underlying pressure, highlighting the unspoken guilt many modern mothers face. Both working and stay-at-home mothers carry the same invisible emotional burdens. Motherhood should never erase the ambitions of any mother. Instead, it should contribute to reshaping those ambitions, while also cultivating patience and emotional resilience. Also see: 5-minute […]

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Mpho Sebina announces pregnancy, fans and celebrities celebrate

Mpho Sebina announces pregnancy, fans and celebrities celebrate Botswana-born singer Mpho Sebina has shared a joyful milestone: she is expecting her first child. The “Dinaledi” hitmaker made the announcement with a series of elegant black-and-white photos from a minimalistic maternity shoot alongside her partner, Mdu Tha Party (Mduduzi Madzwamuse). In the images, Sebina radiated a […]

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Here are 5 parenting habits that drain your child’s joy

Many parents are unaware or don’t remember the moment they first hurt their child because, to them, it didn’t look like harm. Years later, these “harms” do more damage than good. Children may remember them clearly not as one event, but as a feeling…a feeling of being small. This is the uncomfortable truth psychology keeps […]

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