Cancelling your medical aid should be a last resort
When your income is threatened, reduced or, in the worst-case scenario has dried up, deciding where to spend and where […]
August 2020
How to successfully breast and bottle feed to ensure baby receives all the breast milk he needs for the best start in life
The latest recommendations are to offer your baby nothing but breast for at least 6 months, for the healthiest start.
Guidance for raising a child with food allergies
Raising a child with food allergies can be daunting and definitely requires extra time, attention, and effort. There are, however,
Brainline Junior School
New and Additional Classes for Gr R – 7 You have asked and we have listened! We have officially kicked
COVID19 could be a turning point for education
The definition of insanity is ‘to do the same thing again and again and expect a different outcome.’ With this
Happy Hands Manicure Set
Baby grooming is not only essential for their looks, but also their health. Chicco imports the finest selection of baby
Naturally why women won’t suffer in silence anymore
Because it’s not common knowledge, it’s hard to imagine that 30% of women suffer from menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding
Parents, here’s how screen time can work in your favour
Parents are often made to believe that screen time is inherently bad, but in today’s world we simply can’t escape
Getting more from your meals
Last month my column was all about budget friendly meal ideas and recipes. I hope it was helpful! If you
Is your child’s vaccinations up-to-date?
Maintaining vaccination services amid COVID-19 As the world works to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, health-care capacities are
The short cuts that risk lives
Parenting is full on, let’s just be real, and let’s just be honest. Some days make sense whilst other days
Collaboration addresses the challenges of COVID-19
‘Collaboration between all the stakeholders is the cornerstone of tackling the coronavirus pandemic,’ this according to Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer
Painful period cramps to be a thing of the past
Dysmenorrhea, the technical term for extreme period pain, is a common women’s health issue that impacts up to 20% of
3Sixty Biomedicine rallies to #BreakTheSilence in Women’s Month
This August in a bold effort to stop women suffering in silence from common health issues like infertility, heavy menstrual
Clean beauty
What is clean beauty? The clean beauty movement embraces natural ingredients. The term clean beauty means beauty products that are
Let’s change the conversation around female sexuality this Women’s Month
Did you know that 63% of women over 30 experience some form of sexual discomfort or problem? That’s more than
BREASTFEEDING & COVID-19: BUSTING THE MYTHS
We’ve had an overload of fake news over the past pandemic months. One of the most damaging falsehoods to emerge
Camp: Kids to Explore, Challenge and Conquer Obstacles
At Sugar Bay holiday camp, your kids can explore, conquer the unknown, and challenge themselves in a trustworthy and supportive
NEW ADvTECH SCHOOL OFFERING SET TO REVOLUTIONISE ONLINE EDUCATION
Opening its virtual doors to learners from Grade R to Grade 9, from January 2021, ADvTECH’s new online offering, Evolve
Mattel Unveils #ThankYouHeroes Program From Barbie® supporting the Children’s Hospital Trust (CHT)
Mattel South Africa announced today that, as part of its Barbie #ThankYouHeroes programme, it will donate a Barbie doll for
Teddy Bear hugs bring comfort to littlies
One of the biggest challenges for foundation phase teachers during Covid-19 restrictions has been the inability to show appropriate physical
Breastfeeding Week 8 – starting solids
Well done on continuing to breastfeed your baby! By this stage many babies are becoming a little more efficient and
Chicco Hairbrush & Comb and Chicco Nail Scissors
Baby grooming is not only essential for their looks, but also their health. Chicco imports the finest selection of baby
C-section questions, answered
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make about your baby’s birth is whether to have a vaginal birth or a
Only one-third of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed in South Africa
Breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six
