Category: Starting a Family
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The Toughest Choice I Ever Made as a Mom
I was 28 years old and had been offered my dream job. I was also about to give birth to the miracle child that I never thought I would be able to have.
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Meet the Hollywood actress who became a knitwit for Madiba
As the “Chief Knitwit” of 67 Blankets, Carolyn Steyn is a model of community spirit in action, in line with the Great Man’s famous mantra that “it always seems impossible until it’s done.”
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Meet Jana, the Super Mom of Moomie
Offering friendly advice on every aspect of being a mom, from pregnancy to relationships to health and well-being, Moomie is the brainchild of Jana Grobbelaar, entrepreneur, editor, and mother-of-three.
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Why this Busy Working Mom is Looking Forward to Turning 51
I love my work as much as I love my kids. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit I feel resentful (or sometimes flat-out depressed) when I have to switch gears to focus on childcare when I’m still excitedly plotting out paid media budgets and inbound marketing strategies.
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The Three Amazing Women Who Shaped & Changed My Life
The legacy of women who surround my daughter’s life makes up an intricate trampoline, from which she will – one day, sooner than I’d like – spring into adulthood.
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What I Learned About Life From My Grandmother’s Big Springclean
I could never put my finger on why I enjoyed the museum so much. Old stuff put up in glass boxes or hung from ceilings with dates and descriptions was not the best way to entertain a child, but I was intrigued.
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How fitness guru Lisa Raleigh discovered the secret of living life well
Ruda Landman talked Change with Lisa Raleigh. a model of the benefits of health and wellness, not just as a practical philosophy, but as a pathway to a thriving career.
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My Little Lunchbox Notes of Love
Turning your lunchboxes into acts of love needn’t to be difficult. A little note, a sliced-up pear, or a treat from the sweet aisle that’s probably not in the recommended food group. But please, don’t pack your loved ones beetroot sandwiches.
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A Teenager’s Guide to Life, Lunch, & Looking After Yourself
Every morning I make myself a healthy lunch for school. Waking up 15 minutes earlier is enough to ensure I have a wholesome and substantial meal to help me get through my busy day.
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My Journey Towards Aligned Family Deliverables
‘I am not sure we’re all aligned as to the weekend deliverables,’ I said to my family over Saturday breakfast two weeks ago. ‘There may be conflicting agendas and I just want to make sure we are all on the same page and expectations are being managed.’