A cough is one of the most common symptoms parents encounter in their children. It may seem simple, but understanding coughs, their causes and treatments can help parents feel ready when their child gets sick. Coughs in children can be the result of several things: infection, allergies and acid reflux are all common culprits. Although […]
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While diarrhoea in children can be managed, it can also become life-threatening very quickly. Dehydration is one of the main complications of persistent diarrhoea and can be fatal if it is not treated in children. Therefore, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of this condition, including its causes, symptoms and appropriate treatments as
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From teething and fevers to the everyday bumps and sniffles that come with childhood, parents are constantly navigating new stages of care. This July, Calpol is introducing two new flavours – Berry Blaze and Orange – while expanding its age range to support infants from as young as 1 month old. The expanded range means
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When do people start taking their health seriously? For many, the answer comes after a health scare, a significant birthday or a diagnosis that affects them or someone they love. Health is often viewed as something that becomes important later in life, when problems begin to emerge. Yet, the reality is quite different. Many of
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In a world where we are increasingly living in the digital space, it is imperative to teach young people how to safely and responsibly manage their digital lives – and that starts at home. Children’s online safety has not kept pace with how digital households operate. Parents are advised to manage screen time, monitor apps
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May is Better Speech & Language Month: an opportunity to bring more visibility to the communication challenges that don’t always get talked about. Word-finding difficulty is one of these. We’ve all experienced searching for a word mid-conversation and finding ourselves at a complete loss. “Pass me that black thing, with all the buttons on it,
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KFC Add Hope is now live on Mr D, giving customers a simple way to add a R2 donation at checkout and support child-feeding programmes with every eligible order. The launch brings one of South Africa’s most familiar hunger-fighting donation mechanics into a platform built around everyday convenience. For Mr D customers, the experience is
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For widows and their children, celebratory moments typically associated with togetherness can often sharpen feelings of loneliness. Zanele Elane Ngubane knows that feeling well. It is why she started the Mesuliwezinyembezi Support Group in Durban, and why she continues to create spaces for connection and support for others navigating similar journeys. At their annual Family
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Between school runs, lunchboxes and ever-changing appetites, feeding children well isn’t always straightforward. Some days feel like a win, others not so much. “Parents are under constant pressure to get nutrition right, but it’s about balance over time rather than perfection every single day,” says pharmacist and Cape Town–based integrative healthcare practitioner, Dr James Liddell.
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As the school year is underway, now is a good time to make sure your child’s immunisations are up to date. Immunisation helps protect your child against serious illnesses such as whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. These are not just old diseases from the past; they still exist in South Africa and may spread fast,
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