A HEAD-TO-TOE LOOK OF WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEWBORN
Registered midwife Pippa Hime gives us a lowdown on what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to your newborn.
FIRST MILESTONES YOU SHOULD NEVER STEAL FROM PARENTS
It might take a village to raise a child, but when it comes to first milestones, parents definitely want to do things on their own.
LOWER YOUR CHILD’S FOOD ALLERGY RISK WITH THESE TIPS
There has been a dramatic rise in allergic diseases both in South Africa and globally in recent years; so much so that we are finding ourselves in the midst of what we may call an “allergy epidemic”.
4 STEPS TO CHILDHOOD LEUKAEMIA PREVENTION
Would the risk of childhood leukaemia make you reconsider your birth choice?

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What's New

Top venues and trends for kids’ parties
Read our handy guide to the best party spots around the country. By Lisa Witepski
10 manners kids should know
Want to raise a polite child? Make sure you teach these simple etiquette rules to your little one from a young age.
2 yummy sosatie recipes for your braai
Out with the old and in with the new. Try these exciting new summer braai recipes.

Must-Reads

What to do when your child is bitten by a dog
Between 5 and 30 human rabies cases are confirmed every year, of which more than 70% of cases reported were children and teenagers. Here’s what
Top venues and trends for kids’ parties
Read our handy guide to the best party spots around the country. By Lisa Witepski
7 great reasons to visit Victoria Falls
A visit to Victoria Falls in the low season will be the biggest high.

Pregnancy

6 surprising pregnancy symptoms – for dads!
Becoming a dad? Here’s some pregnancy symptoms that you may be experiencing (along with your partner). By Kim Bell
10 things dads should know about sex during pregnancy
Here are a few things you should know about the next nine months as the dad-to-be. By Kim Bell
7 factors that increase your chances of having twins
Spoiler alert: If any of the following factors are present in your family history, you may be in for double trouble. By Lisa Witepski

Birth

7 common birth interventions explained
Although labour and birth are natural processes, there are times when you and your baby may need a helping hand. By registered midwife Andrea Klinkenberg
Here’s what to expect during an assisted delivery
When it comes to childbirth, there is a risk that all may not go seamlessly and you, or your baby may need a helping hand.
How to make the most of your epidural
Thinking of having an epidural when you go into labour? Midwife Pippa Hime shares how you can make the most of this procedure.

Baby & Toddler

4 games to help teach your child about object permanence
Tired of playing the same kids’ games, like peekaboo, over and over? The truth is, these simple activities are critical for your child’s development. We
10 manners kids should know
Want to raise a polite child? Make sure you teach these simple etiquette rules to your little one from a young age.
The hottest baby shower themes right now!
One of our previous cover moms, Olwethu Leshabane, host of the reality TV series Oh Baby, shares the hottest baby shower themes for this year.

Family

What to do when your child is bitten by a dog
Between 5 and 30 human rabies cases are confirmed every year, of which more than 70% of cases reported were children and teenagers. Here’s what
Top venues and trends for kids’ parties
Read our handy guide to the best party spots around the country. By Lisa Witepski
7 great reasons to visit Victoria Falls
A visit to Victoria Falls in the low season will be the biggest high.

Recipes

2 yummy sosatie recipes for your braai
Out with the old and in with the new. Try these exciting new summer braai recipes.
Spicy caramel popcorn with peanut M&M’s
Cookbook author and food stylist Sam Linsell from Drizzle & Dip shares this yummy popcorn recipe for movie night!
Spooky brownies
Whip up a batch of these scary brownies for Halloween. By Margie Els-Burger

For Fun

Get shopping at one of these Christmas markets
Searching for something extra special to gift your friends and family this festive season? You’re bound to find something at one of these Christmas markets.
3 fun Halloween crafts for little ones
Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, your kids will have so much fun playing with these spooky creations. By Kirsten Davids
Local children’s author releases second book
This book teaches children about the beauty and magic that unfolds when we learn to embrace our uniqueness and live our lives authentically and with