Category: Starting a Family
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The question you need to stop asking, because it hurts
It’s the question that begins with ‘So’. And even when it’s asked with the best of intentions, it can come across as thoughtless. Especially when the answer is that you simply don’t know. By Hila Jonker
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All we want for Christmas is our rollercoaster babies
It’s not easy or cheap to realise your dream of parenthood through fertility treatment. But when you finally get the happy news, it makes the rollercoaster ride worth it. By Liani Maré
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Why parenting my teens is more fun than I dreamed
Some parents will says the only thing tougher than raising toddlers, is trying to parent teens. But Sam Wilson disagrees and dreads the day her two teens grow up and leave the nest
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The strange but oddly happy art of being a re-singled parent
Breaking up is never easy to do, but it’s better to have two happy homes than one that’s not. Sean O’Connor learns how to manage time and still keep it together
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The little rats that stole our hearts
Dogs are faithful, cats are aloof, hamsters are cute. But if you want a pet that is smart as well as cuddly, you can’t go wrong with a rat, says Linette Retief
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Help! It’s almost next year already!
As the year winds down, Andreas Wilson-Späth takes a deep breath and shares some advice about staying sane with teenagers in the house
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Doggone it, I’ve been dog-owned!
More than a human’s best friend, a dog can work its way into your heart and soul to become a fully-fledged member of your family, says Cath Jenkin
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Parenting makes you boring, but it’s just a passing phase
As your children move through their toddler years to their teens you could find yourself wondering where you went. But before long you’ll discover who you are again. By Janine Dunlop
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Why online safety for kids is just plain common sense
You don’t have to be paranoid about the perils of letting your children use the internet. You just have to be aware, and use some everyday common sense, advises Scott Dunlop
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The 5 crucial commitments of all great dads
A father is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first romance the most important man in their lives. Yet being a great father doesn’t just happen. It’s a conscious choice, writes Craig Wilkinson