10 Meaningful Ways to Build a Strong Bond With Your Children at Any Age Life moves fast. Between work, school runs, homework, sports practice, household chores, and endless notifications, it’s easy to feel like you’re spending plenty of time with your children without truly connecting with them. Yet ask most adults about their favourite childhood […]
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Having a fussy eater is more common than you think and there’s nothing like a food battle with your offspring to raise your stress and anxiety levels. Paediatric Dietician Kath Megaw says that fussy eating in children isn’t just common, it’s completely normal. ‘While we don’t know exactly why kids become fussy, neophobia (the fear […]
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When your child has a chronic illness, you become the primary caregiver. And, knowing what to do when needed the most can make a huge difference in your lives. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana Finding out that your child has a chronic condition can make you feel sad, guilty, angry and powerless. And keeping up with your […]
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When a parent dies, their child is left devastated and traumatised by the immense loss. Fundiswa Nkwanyana looks at ways to support a grieving child by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms. Death is a part of life that can’t be avoided, and children are not spared the heartache that comes with losing the most important […]
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Dr Sindi van Zyl explores postpartum depression and offers solutions to help you cope with it. The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion for most mothers. You have waited nine months to see your bundle of joy, and they finally arrive. The first few weeks of motherhood are daunting, especially if you are […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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. […]
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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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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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Feeling a little helpless when it comes to supporting your children with their homework? These tips will help you out.
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