Multi-generational travel is booming, with MMGY Travel Intelligence finding that 86% of American travellers with kids are interested in travelling internationally in the next two years. But safari has long posed a challenge: How do you create an experience that excites grandparents, relaxes parents and delights kids, all at once? Marataba Safari Lodge, a luxury lodge within […]
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Zuléka Smit‘s delightful “Ben” series—available in English and Afrikaans—is a must-read for young readers and their families. The books, with their Biblical messages, are tools for parents and educators to help children develop resilience and emotional intelligence. Ben Goes to School is a touching story about the difficulties of going to school for the first
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Let’s be honest: as much as we love our kids, the last week of the school holidays is always the hardest. Their besties are all away on holiday, they’ve played all their favourite games, finished their book, and are making you wonder if that extra 30-minute sleep-in without the school run is worth it after
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This winter, curate your own feel-good world by bringing more of the games you love into your home. Games embody the concept of cosy simplicity, where joy is sparked through connection. Embrace the cosiness of game-playing – your friends and your family members will appreciate you for it! Games are hygge There’s a Danish way
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In a time where uncertainty, trauma and emotional overwhelm are quietly reshaping family dynamics, a powerful new course series is stepping in to offer mothers, grandmothers and female family leaders the tools they need to hold it all together without falling apart themselves. The Matriarch Series™ is a three-part, emotionally supportive short course collection designed
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South Africans spend more time on screens than almost any other nation, and the obsession is fuelling a growing mental health crisis among children and adolescents, warns the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP). “Children don’t need perfection from their parents, they need consistency,” says Prof. Schoeman. “Small, daily changes like putting your phone away
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The Japanese concept of ‘kawaii,’ meaning ‘cute,’ has transcended its cultural origins to become a worldwide phenomenon, captivating audiences across various demographics. At the forefront of this trend are tween girls, whose enthusiasm for all things adorable is propelling the popularity of kawaii mini collectibles to new heights. In South Africa, the kawaii trend is
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Natalie Knox, an award-winning children’s author and illustrator from South Africa, has released her first chapter book series called The Adventures of Kitty Corner, which is aimed at emerging readers aged 7 to 10. Knox, a children’s author and illustrator who lives in southern Spain, draws her inspiration from the natural world around her –
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In just over a month since its mid-March release, Netflix’s Adolescence, the British television psychological crime series created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, has racked up over a 114 million views, and that tally is still on the rise. The four-episode series is a fictional drama, but many viewers across the world are resonating with the story
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23 April 2025, Johannesburg – Eskort has announced South Africa’s biggest pop-up restaurant to celebrate the launch of its best ribs evererrr. The pop-up will open every Thursday evening for eight weeks at 30 locations nationwide, and is expected to serve ribs to tens of thousands of people. “There’s been an overwhelming response on social
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