Do you find yourself fighting with your child over how much time they spend glued to the TV, tablet or cell phone? If the answer is “yes”, don’t feel alone; many parents all over the world fight the same fight every day. Is it worth fighting with your child over this?...
Kresan Munian is the kind of dad that enjoys the novelty of unique and fun gifts or even gifts that help him express his creativity and hone his “Dadness”. Here’s a list of 5 Items he has deemed as Dad-worthy this Father’s Day! Sneaker Slippers Sneaker...
A healthy, balanced lifestyle is very important, perhaps more so now than ever in our lifetime as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. This is just one reason why Bestmed Medical Scheme offers a wellness programme and several preventative care benefits to help you and...
It’s almost Mother’s Day and you deserve a break. Yashmitha Padayachee has some inspiration to ensure you get a day of pure pleasure. Mother’s Day is around the corner, and while most of us profess to not subscribe to commercialised holidays and occasions, we’re all...
The excitement of having a new family member has to be balanced with the disruption it will cause to your existing children and the larger family dynamic. Nikita Camacho helps you to navigate things with your existing children. Having a baby is a joy for parents. But...
Being a mom isn’t all sunshine and daffodils – it’s a really tough job a lot of the time. Clinical psychologist and play therapist Jo-Marie Bothma has some advice for moms on how to keep their own mental health intact. Motherhood is a choice we make every single day....
Everyone has had enough of isolation. And there’s no need to go to the other extreme, but if you are careful, you can host a small party. Educator Kerry McArthur has some suggestions. The intense isolation and social avoidance that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought...
The last year has been tough, with many things beyond our control, but one thing we can control is our response, writes Yashmitha Padayachee. Hard, difficult, upsetting, traumatic, distressing, sad, troubling, disturbing, tough, trying, challenging – words that have...
Our second lockdown Easter is just around the corner. Tennille Aron has some ideas on how to make it extra special, even though many of us will be spending it at home. It’s hard to believe that we are just two weeks away from the holiday weekend that has every...
Food allergies are scary for parents of young children; they create unease and uncertainty. Educator Kerry McArthur gives you the information and tips you need to keep your little one safe. To begin understanding allergies it is important that you know what they are....
