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Make every moment count: The power of meaningful time with children

Amid daily schedules filled with school, work and commitments, carving out intentional, meaningful moments with children has become more valuable than ever. While the conversation often revolves around the quantity of time parents spend with their children, it is the quality of those moments that makes a lasting impact. “Children remember how they felt when […]

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“Why are our children stressed and anxious in a digital-driven world?”

This article explores the growing issue of childhood stress and anxiety, particularly over the past two decades. It attributes this rise primarily to the harmful effects of excessive screen time, access to social media and the internet, and the lack of natural, real-world experiences, engagement and play with real family and friends. Children today often

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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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Managing back-to-school anxiety

As the 2025 school year begins, back-to-school anxiety is at the top of families’ minds as they navigate an evolving educational landscape and lingering challenges from recent years. “Many children and teens have faced disruptions in learning, new social pressures and increased digital influences that can heighten stress,” says CEO of Affinity Health, Murray Hewlett.

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Dischem app

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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