4 ways you could be sabotaging your baby’s sleep
Getting your little one to sleep through the night is the holy grail for most parents, but it’s not always easy to achieve. Help your
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Early warning signs of childhood cancer
Many childhood cancers are treatable with high treatment success rates if they are detected early enough. Look out for these early warning signs in your
How to cope with load shedding when you have a newborn
Load shedding is a reality for South Africans that can become far more complex when you have a newborn in the house. Here’s how to
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Why you should raise a bilingual child, according to science
New research reveals babies as young as six months can benefit from being exposed to a second language at home. By Kim Bell
Top tips to make sibling room sharing work
Is room sharing on the cards for your kids? Even if they’re not used to it, the good news is your kids can happily sleep
How to cope with load shedding when you have a newborn
Load shedding is a reality for South Africans that can become far more complex when you have a newborn in the house. Here’s how to
Pregnancy
5 common skin changes in pregnancy and how to treat them
We look at the top 5 skin changes during pregnancy, and what you can do about them. By Tammy Jacks
Healthy eating during pregnancy is vital, say dieticians
Two dieticians weigh in on the importance of following a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy.
5 ways to reduce shortness of breath during the third trimester
Here are five easy ways to reduce shortness of breath in the third trimester. By Lebogang Madileng
Birth
What to expect from your post-baby body
Natalie Egling takes a blow-by-blow look at a woman’s post-baby body and what you can expect.
5 things you should know about your first postpartum poop
For many moms, the first postpartum poop comes with many challenges. Here’s how to deal with them.
The lowdown on postpartum chills
Feel like you’ve got chills? And they’re multiplying? Relax – it’s only postpartum shivering. It might be unpleasant, but it’s harmless. Here’s what you need
Baby & Toddler
5 fun ways to encourage your baby to crawl
If you see your little one rocking back and forth on her knees, it could mean she’s ready to start crawling. Here’s how you can
4 ways you could be sabotaging your baby’s sleep
Getting your little one to sleep through the night is the holy grail for most parents, but it’s not always easy to achieve. Help your
Early warning signs of childhood cancer
Many childhood cancers are treatable with high treatment success rates if they are detected early enough. Look out for these early warning signs in your
Family
Why you should raise a bilingual child, according to science
New research reveals babies as young as six months can benefit from being exposed to a second language at home. By Kim Bell
Top tips to make sibling room sharing work
Is room sharing on the cards for your kids? Even if they’re not used to it, the good news is your kids can happily sleep
How to cope with load shedding when you have a newborn
Load shedding is a reality for South Africans that can become far more complex when you have a newborn in the house. Here’s how to
Recipes
Six 1 minute Valentine’s Day dishes perfect for busy moms
Couldn’t find a baby sitter? Put together your own romantic Valentine’s Day dinner with these easy ideas.
2 yummy ice cream treats the kids will love
Time to chill with these frozen treats the kids will love! By Margie Els-Burger and Nomvuselelo Mncube
Your toddler will love this Angry birds potato pizza!
Your kids will delight in this creative treat that will whet their appetites. By Margie Els-Burger and Nomvuselelo Mncube
For Fun
Cute Valentine’s Day crafts for kids
With just a few items, create some beautiful Valentine’s crafts with the help of your little ones. By Kirsten Davids
8 fun play dough crafts your toddler will love
Help your toddler make these fun crafts. By Kirsten Davids
Gail Mabalane chats to us about motherhood the second time around
The best part about becoming a second-time mom? Learning that your heart is endlessly expansive, says actress Gail Mabalane. By Lisa Witepski