It’s been a long year already, and it’s only the beginning of August. A lot of women, are feeling depleted, overwhelmed, snowed-under and so much more. Whether it’s because we’re a working mom trying to find the balance between family and work; a career woman trying to make a name for ourselves in the corporate […]
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As a brand new mother enjoying the first few months of your baby’s life, you quickly realise you’ve taken on a new role – you’re now 100% responsible for someone else. But, who will be looking after your baby when off to work and having events to attend? What’s the solution? That’s easy! Do what most South Africans […]
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You’ve read all the motherhood books and magazines you can lay your hands on, and listened to every last word of advice from relatives. But there’s nothing quite like experiencing the ups and downs of motherhood to wake you up to the real world. There’s more to being a mom than singing sweet lullabies and cooing a […]
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Activities are an important part of a child’s maturing. Experts have encouraged the value in active and stimulating play to boost: intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. Occupational therapist, author and baby expert Meg Faure says, ‘a child’s development is best enhanced through activities that require active participation.’ Therefore, parents are responsible for kind of learning […]
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Most people live busy lives. They are up at the crack of dawn to prepare for the day ahead. But, to keep up with busy lifestyles and schedules, your body needs a good night’s rest because without it are weakening yourself. This causes sleep disorders which leads to poor health, fatigue and mood swings. They […]
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These days, majority of modern offices are communal spaces – an open-plan office. This means that you can see, hear, and even smell everything. Experiencing these things can be distracting, stressful and irritating for employees. Working in an open-plan office or environment can be great to an extent. Some people prefer their cooped up private space, […]
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With load shedding in our midst and becoming part of our everyday-life, finding new ways to save has become automatic. Whether it’s doing laundry, occupying storage or buying groceries, saving at the top! We have found ways in which you can arrange the items in your fridge in order to save electricity and keep the food […]
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Old wives’ tales are part of our upbringing and tradition and have been around for centuries. However, when it comes to treating your children, what works and where should you be cautious? No parent wants their child to get sick, but it happens. This is usually when we hear our mom’s voice giving advice we’ve […]
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The key to being a good intern is doing more than just showing up for work. These tactics show you how to put your best foot forward. Be Prepared Impressing a potential employer starts with the interview. Matete Lerutla, a human resources executive at Metropolitan, takes notice of interns who have researched the company. ‘Preparation […]
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When a child is involved, there is no real end to the relationship between parents. With a young child, you have a lifelong ‘connection’ to your ex. So instead of holding onto grudges, a better option would be to put aside all past differences and learn to co-parent effectively. Easier said than done, you might think. But […]
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Doing laundry is never at the top of the list of things to do when coming home from work or over the weekend. For this reason, many of us have developed our own laundry hacks providing the same clean results. ‘Creating hacks is not about taking shortcuts, but about finding what works for you and helps […]
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The first two years of a child’s life are considered to be a critical time with regards to brain development. Therefore, children under the age of two should not watch television at all. This is according to Anna Rodrigues, play therapist and counsellor. Anna stresses that though television and technology have broadened our horizons in many facets […]
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