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Is your child running on empty? Spotting and supporting year-end fatigue

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By the time November rolls around, many families feel as though they’re crawling to the finish line. Mornings take longer, motivation dips and even small tasks can spark big emotions. According to Rachelle Dadswell, principal at SPARK Rosslyn Hub, year-end fatigue is a very real and very common phenomenon in children. She explains that it’s […]

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How I’m raising my son to be gentle in an ungentle world

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I have not always cared about men’s mental health. I grew up and live in a world shaped by patriarchy. A world where power, violence, entitlement and history tilt overwhelmingly toward men. As a gay woman and feminist, I’ve often seen masculinity as something to resist, critique or dismantle, not something to nurture. But life

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Because being a child shouldn’t mean being different: The rise of childhood diabetes in SA

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Birthday parties, Halloween, playdates and rugby games… these are the simple joys that define childhood. But for many South African children living with diabetes, those moments come with extra checklists, calculations and quiet worries that most of their friends never have to think about. “Childhood should be about carefree fun and discovery, not constant health

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This November, what does maleness mean to you?

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The question of what it means to be a man, and how much ‘maleness’ comes from our physiological makeup or from how we are raised, has been debated and researched by academics, using masculinity theories to understand historical and contemporary dynamics around the psychology of men. In November (or Movember), when we traditionally celebrate strength

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The science behind babies, bonding and skin-to-skin contact

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You’ve just welcomed your baby into the world: tiny fingers, soft cries, the warmest bundle imaginable. Amid the whirlwind of new-mom emotions, the midwives and nurses will often say: “Hold your baby skin-to-skin.” It’s a simple act – yet science shows it’s one of the most powerful things you can do to help your baby

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Reflect on your own father stories

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This Women’s Month, Heartlines – the social change organisation behind the Fathers Matter campaign – is flipping the script on a common misconception: that a focus on fathers somehow sidelines the role of women. Through a new video, Fathers Matter: A Conversation for Women, and the release of a new toolkit of resources created specifically for women, Heartlines

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Breastfeeding where possible, safe alternatives where needed

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Globally, less than half of all newborns (46%) are breastfed within one hour of birth, leaving many newborns waiting too long for this critical contact with their mothers. While breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to support the health and development of a baby, the reality is that every family’s feeding journey is

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How dad can make a difference in mom and baby’s breastfeeding journey

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There’s a long-held stereotype that breastfeeding is a one-woman job. But ask any mother who’s done it — and she’ll tell you the truth: breastfeeding might be a solo act in practice, but it takes a team to make it work. More South African families are starting to understand the importance of active dad involvement

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Celebrating the power of motherhood in South African culture

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In South African culture, the idea of motherhood extends beyond biology. It lives in the hands that nurture, the voices that guide and the hearts that care – regardless of titles or ties. Whether known as mama, rakgadi, mmane, makazi or makhulu, the role of a mother is deeply rooted in our collective identity and

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5 smart ways to prepare financially for your child’s first year of school

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Starting ‘big school’ is a major milestone – and not just for your child. It’s also the start of a long-term financial commitment for parents. With the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) announcing that online admissions for Grades 1 and 8 will open from 24 July to 29 August, and some private schools already accepting

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