Family Planning

FUTURELIFE® MOTHERS FOOD™ is shaking up pregnancy nutrition

FUTURELIFE® MOTHERS FOOD™ has won the Best Pregnancy Shake category in the prestigious BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024. This recognition comes straight from those who matter most: mothers who have experienced the difference firsthand and voted for their favourite shake in the BabyYumYum survey. The annual BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards, now in its […]

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How to help your teen build healthy habits for the new year

The teenage years are a time of growth and challenge, filled with new experiences, increased responsibilities and hormonal changes. This period also presents a valuable opportunity to guide teens toward building healthy habits that can positively impact their future. Mbali Mapholi, Laager Rooibos partner dietitian, shares insights to help teens establish healthy routines in 2025.

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The teen-girl mum’s guide to helping your daughter through PCOS

‘Beautiful chaos’ is how most people would describe parenting teens: the rollercoaster of emotions, grappling with finding their identity and, of course, the challenge of new and exciting (and sometimes scary) bodily changes. When it comes to daughters, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adds a whole new layer to parenting, especially during an already intense and

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Strengthen and support your pregnancy with traditional Chinese medicine wisdom

Pregnancy is a journey marked by profound changes as a woman’s body nurtures new life with careful balance and strength. At Chinaherb, we understand the importance of supporting this journey through natural, effective solutions rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Our Nourish Blood formula is crafted to provide comprehensive support, especially for expecting mothers who

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Teens and stretch marks

A body-positive parent’s guide to helping teens understand stretch marks

Most parents would agree our teens are navigating the challenges of growing up in a time far different to our own. Not only are they experiencing physical and hormonal changes that are natural in teen years, but with the rise of social media, they’re exposed to content online that can often make it much harder

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Your guide to pregnancy and parenthood

Dis-Chem has launched an extensive parenting programme, Baby & Me, within its app, which will arm users with wide-ranging information and knowledge relating to pregnancy and babies. This innovative programme is designed to support expectant and new parents in effortlessly navigating the challenges of pregnancy and early childcare. It offers a comprehensive range of features

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Career

The importance of career guidance early in high school

Many students reach senior high, or even Matric and beyond, without knowing what career they would like to pursue after school. Unfortunately, leaving this planning too late can cause great stress for both parents and students, and will likely limit one’s potential options, an education expert says. This is why early career guidance is vital

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The power of dairy nutrition for active teenagers

Making sure children get the right nutrition daily to support their healthy growth, development and active lifestyles can be a concern for parents. This is amplified when our children participate seriously in sports, which increases the intensity and frequency of athletic demands on their bodies. Whether your child is just starting out in school sports

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September is Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month

South Africa faces a significant challenge with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), a condition that is 100% preventable, yet alarmingly prevalent in this country. Research estimates that South Africa has a national prevalence rate of 11% of FASD, with rates as high as 31% reported in certain localities – the highest recorded rate globally. FASD

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