Category: Life Event
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I’m loving the lazy, hazy holiday that my daughter worked so hard to earn
Holidays are meant to be savoured and enjoyed, and for this mom and her high-achieving daughter, they’re also a time to bond and take it easy before the hard work of the new school term starts all over again
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Taking Stock
OK. What’s going on here? Why am I feeling this way? Let me take stock of things, in a cool and level-headed way.
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The constantly busy life of SA’s number one champion of arts and letters
Art is long, the ancient Romans used to say; life is short. Proof of this can be found in the abundant statues and frescoes you can still find in Rome, left over from those imperial days, while you’ll battle to find any actual ancient Romans. In Africa, birthplace of humanity, the evidence of art’s longevity…
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Being a father means being given permission to be a child all over again
Here’s a reflection on the children changes our lives, by allowing us to see ourselves in them.
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What you really need to know about the great vaccination debate
Vaccinate or to not Vaccinate. Some parents believe a healthy lifestyle is enough. We ask the professionals what they think. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock. Content hosted by iono.fm
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The Queen of the Clamber Club shares her secrets for getting your kids moving
Liz has been encouraging and giving parents the necessary tools and skills to help the development of their children with great results! She owns the dynamic Clamber Club franchise but her love her children and their development runs far beyond the business. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock. Content hosted…
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What one mom learned when her newborn son needed life-saving emergency surgery
For over 20 years, Gerda Da Sousa has informed the South African public as a journalist and radio news reader. In 2005, Gerda faced the toughest news of her life as her newborn son required emergency surgery. She discusses her experience, lessons learnt and how the process has shaped her journey as a woman and…
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Battling to cope? Here’s how overburdened moms and dads can conquer the spiral of parental depression
Clinical psychologist and life coach, answers questions to improve our mental and emotional wellbeing. She offers advice to new mothers and fathers and unpacks the practice of mindfulness. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock. Content hosted by iono.fm
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A mother’s nightmare battle to improve the health of her allergy-stricken newborn
Reliving the first few months with their newborn baby is heart-breaking for the van Biljon family. Their bundle of joy had developed flaky and irritated skin all over her scalp which spread over her entire body, causing much suffering. The new parents thought their child had severe eczema, however, it was a lot more than…