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How standing up at my desk forever changed the way I work
There’s more to the place you call home than bricks and mortar alone. A house is made of memories and shared experiences that turn it into something special. By Jennifer Leppington-Clark
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On being a good finisher
Parenthood stretches you, makes you more elastic – your dinner plans, your budget, your boobs, the size of your jeans.
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What my first job is teaching me about life
Fresh out of university, Ron Stevens discovers the joys of craft beer, yoga, the Cape Town lifestyle…and why even the big changes in life are worth embracing.
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Building men, woman alone
Two boys down the line, Sam Wilson has come to terms with the fact that she didn’t get to make a “mini-me” like a Russian doll. In fact, she’s come to embrace it.
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Connection Session: Budgeting for education
We gathered some parents together for a facilitated discussion around the challenges that they are currently faced with. Mignon Keyser facilitated the group chat while Maya Fisher-French and Sam Wilson added their opinions and encouraged debate.
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What my kids taught me
Sometimes it takes a big change to make you realise that the little things are what count in life, says Richard Mulholland
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The real cost of parenting
We often talk about the cost of raising kids – from the nappies through to school fees and feeding teenagers – but that’s just the financial cost. Or, if you’re not feeling the pinch, that’s the investment we make to give our kids the best possible start we can.
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What dinosaurs can teach us about motherhood
There are good reasons why babies see all humans as “the Mama” or “Not- the-Mama”. If you’re a Mama, here’s a handy guide to surviving that distinction. By Kagiso Msimango
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Put down your screens and eat your greens!
When it comes to family dinnertime, it’s time to go back to the old-school style of parenting, argues fed-up mum Megan Kaplan, on upwave.com
