Parenting

‘I am not coming back’ – A guide on how to handle a childcare emergency as a working mother

Here is how you can (hopefully) circumvent this issue.

16 Mar

Parenting

Sleepover 101: Experts share do's and don'ts, plus what to keep in mind as the hosting parent

When is the right time to think about sleepovers for your child? How well do you have to know the other parents? Experts and parents...

08 Mar

Parenting

Co-parenting with friends? Here’s what you should consider according to experts

Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club showed us the potential in single moms banding together to share parenting duties while creating a...

23 Feb

Parenting

Dealing with a child that is acting 'mean'? 5 tips to teach kids kindness

Teaching children to be kind eventually makes the world a better place

16 Feb

Parenting

‘Be reasonable with the amount of responsibilities’ - 5 tips for success with introducing chores

31 Jan

Parenting

Homework, a working parent’s nightmare? 5 ways to help your kids

Do you struggle to monitor or find the time to help your kids with homework, leaving them overwhelmed? Here’s how you can manage this.

30 Jan

Parenting

Have we normalised it? An expert weighs in on the challenge of absent fathers in South Africa

While we continue to excel in many areas of our lives, one that seems to be lacking is parenting, especially by fathers.

25 Jan

Parenting

Ditch perfectionism, plus 5 other ways to help your child overcome shyness

Your care and encouragement can go a long way in getting your child to conquer their inhibitions.

24 Jan

Parenting

'The reading roster is overwhelmingly female' - Here's how schools are failing working moms

Schools love to preach gender equality, so why are moms expected to be ever-ready volunteers in canteens and cake stalls? Asks Susan...

15 Jan

Parenting

Curro, Reddam House and more - the rise of private schools in South Africa

Locally and internationally, state education systems have been struggling to cope with the growing demand for a good education.

11 Jan

Parenting

Set boundaries to protect your child, plus 4 other tips on navigating dating as a single parent

If you’re ready to find love as a single parent, here are some important factors to consider.

06 Jan

Parenting

5 ways to raise your kids to be entrepreneurs – ‘Allow your children to solve problems on their own’

Nurturing your child to become business savvy is not, at all, complicated.

27 Dec 2022

Parenting

Talking safety plus 8 tips on how to keep your kids safe in crowds this festive season

December means crowded beaches, parks and malls, leaving you vulnerable to getting separated from, or losing, your child! Here’s how to...

05 Dec 2022

Parenting

'Your child needs a hand to hold as they go through life' - 6 ways to identify a mental illness in children

Instead of dismissing your child’s unbecoming behaviour as an attention-seeking stunt, here’s how to discern if they could be suffering...

04 Nov 2022

Parenting

Is your child safe at crèche? 5 effective ways to screen childcare facilities

While finances determine the quality of childcare available, finding the right place for your child is crucial.

01 Aug 2022

Parenting

Denied access to your loved one's kids? 'Court applications can be of last resort' - legal experts advise

Earlier this year, the late Mshoza's sister reportedly claimed that the rapper's ex-husband denied her family access to the children. A...

27 Sep 2022

Parenting

Make playtime great again - tips on how parents can balance screen time and physical play

For many children these days, playtime is synonymous with any and everything that shouts technology.

13 Sep 2022

Parenting

Do you think your child may have ADHD? Here’s what to do

On 14 September – National ADHD Day – awareness is raised to give parents, teachers and caregivers the chance to know if they are simply...

06 Sep 2022