Category: Life Event
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Why I’m So Happy to be a Helicopter Mom
Watching over your child like a helicopter may be frowned on in some parenting circles, but the real sin is frowning on other people’s parenting choices, says Cath Jenkin
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Goodbye Freelancing, Hello Me-Lancing!
After a stint in the regular world of gainful employment, a freelancer chooses to go back to flying solo. But this time, it’s different. This time, the rules have changed. By Mandy Collins
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The Sweet Joy & Pain of Going Back Home
No matter how far you travel, no matter how your life may change, there’s something about a return to your roots that makes you feel like a child again. By Ishay Govender-Ypma
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Happy New Year, Happy Same Old Me!
It’s time to put a stop to the tyranny of reinvention that accompanies the start of each new year. The best resolution? Get comfortable being your good old authentic self. By Sam Wilson
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3 Golden rules to survive the school holidays
Moms and dads of small children, it’s that time of year again. Screaming. Yelling. Tearing out hair. And that’s just you. Seasoned holiday mom Stacey Vee shows you how to avoid the chaos
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The financial Armageddon we call ‘the festive season’
Remember those days when you looked forward to Christmas, waking up to gifts under the tree and the family feast? When did that all change? Probably when you started paying for it, writes Maya Fisher-French
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Competition is for losers
A relationship isn’t an Olympic event, with glory for the winner and sour grapes for the loser. It’s a partnership that puts both of you on equal footing. By Cath Jenkin
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How to Make This the Happiest Family Holiday Ever
You know that feeling where you need a holiday after your holiday? Of course you do. Experts share their secrets with David O’Sullivan for making sure you stay sane and happy this time round
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What I Learned When I Gave Up Law to Travel the World
It’s not easy to take the road less travelled, especially when it means trading a high-power corporate job for freelance travel and food journalism. But for Ishay Govender-Ypma, switching careers has brought new joys.
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I’m Packed & Ready to Check-In at the Baby Hotel
The big day is almost here for mom-to-be Liani Mare, as she prepares for the long-awaited birth of her twins. Here is her hospital preparedness list.