Category: Change moments
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If You Could Watch Any Game of Rugby live, What Would it Be?
From a South African perspective, that 1995 World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park will be a popular answer. From the Boeing flyover to the raising of the trophy, I don’t think it would have been possible to maintain a resting heartbeat on that day.
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How Strange, Scary, & Wonderful it is to Watch My Son Growing Up
You’ve been taller than me for almost a year now, and as I look up at you, I can still see the baby I used to be able to hold in one arm.
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5 Life-Lessons We Can All Learn From Rugby
Sport is great for team building and fitness, it’s a nice distraction from reality, and it makes our weekends more entertaining. Most of all, though, sport teaches us some important life lessons.
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Let’s Talk About Career Planning For Your Child
Watch our latest Iris Session with David O’Sullivan, in which he unpacked your child’s career guidance journey with educational psychologist Lisa Anderson and radio personality and mom-of-two, Kuli Roberts.
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The Oke’s Guide to the Perfect Rugby Picnic
Before I carry on, droëwors is not biltong. Biltong should be delivered in stages. It should be rationed. Biltong during rugby is finished quicker than a new Harry Potter novel at a primary school.
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If You Think It’s Tough Talking to Your Teens, Try Whatsapping Them
Their phones have been both a help and a hindrance in communicating with them. I can call Kid1 repeatedly from the lounge and get no more than an irritated “Whaaaa-aaat?” in response, whereas I can Whatsapp him and get an immediate reply.
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And the Greatest Stadium for Live Rugby in South Africa is…
It was a cold and wet winter’s day in 1992, the day I first went to Newlands rugby stadium. It was a special occasion. My dad had tickets for us to watch the Springboks versus then world champions Australia.
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The Anatomy of a Super Dad
True, the really tough responsibilities in the household may be the province of mom, but a good dad knows it’s his duty to take care of everything else, and above all, to take care of you. So give dad a break this Sunday. As he’ll be only too happy to tell you, he deserves it!
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The Harrowing Truth About Father’s Day, by a Mom
The main thing to know about Parents’ Days like Mother’s and Father’s Day? They are not about the children. They are, for better or for worse, about the relationship between parents. So make some clear rules and stick to them.
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What I’ve Learned About Life From My 33 Social Media Profiles
At last count, I have profiles on 27 different platforms, not counting the 6 dormant dating profiles that proclaim my love of long walks on the beach. So what has working in social media for major brands taught me about how to manage my 33 personal profiles?