Tag: Parenting
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#GetMeTo21 Gabi Lowe, a compelling memoir about her daughter’s passing and the lessons
Young South African heroine Jenna Lowe died after a battle with a rare lung disease and a double lung transplant. Her mother, Gabi Lowe, tells the brutal truth behind the story that we think we know. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock. Content hosted by iono.fm
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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…
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How two doctors fought to save their child’s life and helped to save the lives of others
Dr. Kiera Noel’s pregnancy was an exciting time in her family’s life. She and her husband worked throughout their pregnancy and she felt well although it was not completely uneventful. Her young child was diagnosed with a rare type of anemia – Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Listen to how this family, who now lives in Bloemfontein, defeating…
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Tumisho Masha on Loss, Life and new Love
Change is hard, but it is often the catalyst that brings about exciting opportunities and new love. Actor Tumisho Masha’s life changed from being a happily married father of a beautiful daughter to divorced, single and financially stretched. He shares his incredible journey of losing a partner, living with his parents and finding love again.…
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How I’m learning to love routine & change the look on my face
According to a friend, I have the most spectacular RBF (Resting Bitch Face) he’s ever seen. He hadn’t come across the term until I introduced him to it one day at work.
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The secret of life is learning to find the rhythm in the routine
I’d hit my rhythm. Quality time. Morning walks are an essential part of this. They don’t always happen or even happen at the same time, but they do always produce a beating heart that seems more tuned into the life I want to live.
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The lessons my daughters are teaching me about letting go of fear
The 19-year-old can drive. She goes out with her friends and disappears for hours on end. And it’s not exactly empty nest syndrome, because she still lives at home, but there’s a definite separation that’s happened.
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The close shave that brought me & my teenage son together
His mom had procured him a four blade swivel razor, like something out of Star Wars. He scrapes his chin and another being emerges.
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The gut-punch that sent me reeling off the corporate ladder
After years of a doubly reinforced glass ceiling in our industry, the older ones amongst us had smashed those ceilings and were racing up to Exco level. The band of sisters following them were determined to follow in their footsteps.