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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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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 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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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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‘The Mommy Club’ star Nunurai Mudarikwa announces second pregnancy during Canadian getaway It’s double the joy for Nunurai Mudarikwa! The reality TV star of The Mommy Club shared the heartwarming news of her second pregnancy over the weekend, and fans couldn’t be happier. A snowy reveal in Toronto Mudarikwa’s pregnancy announcement was anything but ordinary. […]
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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 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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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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A quiet celebration with a personal touch Sofia Richie Grainge is keeping things close and meaningful as she prepares to welcome her second child. The American model recently shared moments from an intimate baby shower held in the company of her nearest and dearest. Unlike over-the-top celebrity events, this one leaned into comfort and warmth, […]
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On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the long-awaited matric results will be released. It’s a tense time for the 2025 students and their parents. Whether there’s worry about passing or failing, anxiety over earning a bachelor’s pass, or doubts that they have aced the marks to qualify for a certain study programme or tertiary institution, pressures […]
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Children can experience real pressure when it comes to making new friends, finding where they fit in, and worrying about being accepted. Going back to school doesn’t look the same for everyone. With schools opening soon, some children are lucky; they walk into the same school they’ve known forever, waving to familiar faces and slipping back […]
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Nestlé has recalled selected batches of SMA Infant Formula, NAN Special Pro Baby Formula, and SMA Follow-On Formula across multiple international markets. This follows a potential contamination risk with cereulide, a food-borne toxin. According to News24, the Swiss group has recalled several baby formula products across Europe since December. Nestlé has stated that the move is […]
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