Family Planning
And their ‘Discover Family Moments’ special means kids under 16 stay free! We’ve all been eagerly awaiting the moment when we can once again step …
We have undertaken extensive research on the best bed brands in South Africa, and globally, and we associate ourselves only with the finest. Serta introduced …
Pregancy & Infancy
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Whether you’re still in the planning stages or already pregnant, IRENE BOURQUIN’s advice is: Start where you are! Here are her tips for giving your baby the best possible beginning …
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When your digestive system’s a war zone, probiotics can help fight the bad bacteria in your gut Did you know that as many as 60% of diseases begin in the …
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High dose vitamin C shortens colds – research Vitamin C supplementation may shorten the duration of colds, research shows. Analysing two randomized trials, scientists from the University of Helsinki, Finland, …
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Pregnancy brings so many changes to your body—some good and some not-so-good—that you may be tempted to just put your feet up and move as little as possible. Resist that …
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The Rooibos plant Rooibos Tea is produced from the plant Aspalathus linearis which is a leguminous shrub that is unique to the Cederberg Mountains around the town of Clanwilliam and …
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Apart from your child perhaps having special needs, you may not have a support system or the finances to provide for him or her as you would like. There are …
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Bearing children is one of those ‘things’ to which we as women are expected by society to aspire. I’ve been in the middle of a group of women where someone …
Health & Nutitrion
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Many pregnant women find themselves waking up in the middle of night to go the bathroom (for the third time) or struggling to find a comfortable sleep position. Mildly disrupted …
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Is it safe to drink alcohol and breastfeed? As physicians, we have always cautioned patients not to. As mothers, we look forward to the occasional glass of wine. We also …
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Fruit and vegetable juices are a great vitality boost so if you’re planning to start a Juice Diet Plan to slim down for your next holiday or ahead of a special event, …
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Following the right diet plan for your body is they key to reclaiming your waist and looking and feeling your best. Dr Christiane Northrup, doctor and regular on The Oprah Show, …
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Does sticking to a vegan diet help with weight loss? A study undertaken by Harvard University suggests that people who opt for veganism have a better chance of losing more …
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Why should we be sticking to a low sugar diet? A study released by the Human Sciences Research Council has revealed that the average South African eats 25kg of sugar …
Popular Posts
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While you may or may not disagree about whether television has taken things too far in recent years given the slow erosion of content restrictions, you still want to make …
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Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa – More than 3000 children are abandoned in SA every year according to 2019 estimates by the National Adoption Coalition of South Africa – that is approximately …
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Early Childhood Development (ECD) is the phase between birth and the school-going age (pre-school or crèche). During this phase, children establish their foundational cognitive abilities, attitudes and skills, preparing them …
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Hyundai’s first mass-produced high-performance car which has been lavished with high praise and described in the media as a “massive success”, “an absolute triumph” and an “astonishing performance model”, has …
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X Barks the Spot in an all–new live show based on PAW Patrol, the number-one hit preschool series Tickets go on sale 10am Wednesday 6 November 2019 All paws on …
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It’s almost time for Africa’s biggest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition to kick off, with the first instalment, Decorex Durban, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19-22 March …
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t’s that time of the year again, when children are back at school from the long and no doubt sugary snack filled festive season. With that in mind, it is …
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South Africa’s prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme has achieved remarkable successes in recent years. It has improved the health and life expectancy for pregnant women living with HIV, and it …
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Family Together Christmas Celebration ConceptIt is precisely at this time of the year that the commercial world comes out, guns blazing, seeking to convince you and your children that the …
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The new and improved range of PnP TinyTots toiletries are as gentle on your budget as they are on your baby!Dermatologically approved for extra peace of mind, the PnP Tiny …
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The PnP Tiny Tots nappy range provides parents with quality nappies that keep baby clean, dry and healthy. The design prevents sagging and leaking, and there’s a wetness indicator that …
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EducationalFamily-PlanningFitnessPregnancy
Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?
Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There’s a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It’s normal for this to …
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EducationalFamily-Planning
What’s the best way to teach children a second language? New research produces surprising results
People often assume that children learn new languages easily and without effort, regardless of the situation they find themselves in. But is it really true that children soak up language …
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NewbornPregnancy
Alcohol advice for pregnant women – a lost opportunity to communicate new guidelines
Pregnant women in the UK are now officially advised to consume no alcohol at all. These guidelines, from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), were issued in January 2016, and replaced a previous …
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Disappointment is a natural human emotion that occurs after a perceived failure. For our young children, this perceived failure can look like not getting the toy they wanted, not being …
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Because I conduct research about reading, parents often ask me the same question: “What can I do to help my child become a better reader?” I always give them the same …
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Family-PlanningInfancy
Mega study confirms pregnant women can reduce risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side
A New Zealand-led international study published today provides the strongest evidence yet that women can more than halve their risk of stillbirth by going to sleep on either side during the last …
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Drinking alcohol while pregnant can have a devastating impact on the developing baby, leading to poor cognition and behaviour. Alcohol is also known to increase the risk of miscarriages, stillbirth and other placental …
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Many pregnant women find themselves waking up in the middle of night to go the bathroom (for the third time) or struggling to find a comfortable sleep position. Mildly disrupted …
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CommunityEducationalFamily-PlanningInfancyLifeStyle
Is your child addicted to screens? Here’s what you can do about it
Luke’s parents gave him a cell phone last year for his 10th birthday. Since then, the amount of time he spends playing video games on and off his phone has …
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Is it safe to drink alcohol and breastfeed? As physicians, we have always cautioned patients not to. As mothers, we look forward to the occasional glass of wine. We also …
