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Besides whizzing up some fresh orange juice and making sure they eat their greens, what non-food related steps can you take to boost your child's immune system this winter?
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What's New

Can my child play with a friend during COVID-19?

Strictly speaking visiting friends and family is not yet allowed, but we all bend the rules sometimes…

What medicine can I give my baby with a fever?

Never treat your child's fever with aspirin - found in products like Disprin or Grandpa powder. It can be dangerous for your little one.

4 easy curry recipes you can make from scratch

The cold front is almost here! Make your own curry from scratch with these easy recipes.

Pregnancy

30-week pregnant Pretoria woman in ICU with COVID-19

She was the picture of health last week her father told the media.

My stomach is cramping – should I worry?

Any stomach cramping or pain during pregnancy can be frightening for moms-to-be. But before you rush to hospital, it's not always serious...

WATCH: Baby rolling over inside mom’s tummy!

This little one looks like he is having a dance off inside moms’ tummy…

Birth

Baby born holding mom’s contraceptive device

Sometimes life just has other plans for you…

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9 things that happen during labour not even your friends will tell you about!

There are things that happen during the labour and birth process that not even your best friend will share with you. Luckily, we will.

WATCH: Mom gives birth in parking lot still wearing shorts

This mom had planned a relaxing water birth at a birth centre, but her baby had other plans…

Baby & Toddler

Can my child play with a friend during COVID-19?

Strictly speaking visiting friends and family is not yet allowed, but we all bend the rules sometimes…

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Teachers use teddy bears to bring comfort to pre-schoolers returning to day care

This is so sweet, but also so very heart-breaking…

What medicine can I give my baby with a fever?

Never treat your child's fever with aspirin - found in products like Disprin or Grandpa powder. It can be dangerous for your little one.

Family

4 easy curry recipes you can make from scratch

The cold front is almost here! Make your own curry from scratch with these easy recipes.

2 quick and easy no-bake sweet treats the kids will love

Who doesn’t love homemade sweets? Treat the kids with one of these delicious treats in their lunchboxes this week…

Recipes

4 easy curry recipes you can make from scratch

The cold front is almost here! Make your own curry from scratch with these easy recipes.

2 quick and easy no-bake sweet treats the kids will love

Who doesn’t love homemade sweets? Treat the kids with one of these delicious treats in their lunchboxes this week…

For Fun

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5 fun ways to keep your toddler busy when it’s cold outside

It might be cold outside, but there’s lots of fun to be had inside - if you don’t mind some messy play.

4 quick and easy garden racetracks you can build for your toddler

Out of ideas on how to keep your tot busy on weekends? He'll have hours of fun with these DIY garden racetracks.

9 fun bedtime games for toddlers

Stuck for fun things to do before bedtime? Here’s how you and your kids can have a blast, while still settling in to bedtime.

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