For many South African parents, few things are more stressful than watching their baby’s delicate skin flare up with redness, dryness, or tiny itchy patches. Baby eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, affects up to 1 in 5 children worldwide — and while it’s common, it can leave parents feeling worried and overwhelmed. But the good news […]
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As families make their way through the October school holidays, RCS is urging parents to seize the moment and turn everyday activities into simple money lessons for children. Teaching basic financial habits early – like saving a little each week, deciding between needs and wants, setting savings goals and pausing before impulse purchases – helps children
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This October, South Africa is going green for mental health. On 10 October, the world marks World Mental Health Day, and SADAG (the South African Depression and Anxiety Group) is calling on everyone (families, schools, workplaces, and communities) to join the #GoGreenForMentalHealth campaign. In a country where only 1 in 10 people living with a mental illness
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We are seeing the ongoing rise of pet humanisation, elevating our furry companions from functional property or fond companions to full-blown, much-loved family members. This cultural change has shifted us from providing our pets with the basics of life to lavishing them with the best human-style care we can afford. Far from shopping for the
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Ten years ago, as a brand new hospital opened its doors for the first time, a first-time mother was preparing to welcome her daughter into the world, while a local resident awoke to debilitating back pain requiring emergency medical treatment. “This month, Netcare Pinehaven Hospital celebrates a decade of health and care, honouring the
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Being diagnosed with a critical illness, like cancer, is life-changing. The immediate focus is, and should be, on medical treatment, recovery, and well-being. But as individuals and their families navigate this difficult journey, many are faced with an unexpected financial challenge. This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder that proactive planning, both
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If there’s one topic guaranteed to spark debate at every baby shower, moms-and-tots group, or family WhatsApp chat, it’s sleep. Should babies co-sleep in the family bed? Should they start in a crib from day one? And what about sleep training — is it kind, or is it cruel? Ask ten parents, and you’ll likely
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The Galileo Open Air Cinema beckons you from beyond the grave to experience a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Halloween horror (and fun). The Galileo is famed for its all-ages inclusive event designed for lovebirds, families, friends, and work colleagues. But on Halloween weekend, Kirstenbosch and Central Park undergo a Frankenstein-esque transformation, boasting eerie
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The Two Oceans Aquarium is home to an incredible diversity of marine life, from ragged-tooth sharks to stingrays. But while the “stars of the show” often grab attention, there are many smaller, lesser-known animals at the Aquarium that are just as fascinating. Dwarf pufferfish Small but mighty, the dwarf pufferfish is one of the Aquarium’s
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South Africa’s young people are facing an escalating mental health crisis. In 2022, more than 13% of our youth between the ages of 10 and 19 were living with a diagnosed mental disorder, with anxiety and depression accounting for nearly half of these cases, and suicide claiming more than 46,000 young lives. Meanwhile, a 2023
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