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culture

Family-friendly movies – ideal for the school holidays at The Galileo!

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Parenting and Kids

Cultivate a love for learning: How to give your kid an academic jumpstart!

Julius Malema
News

Malema celebrates wedding anniversary: Mantwa ‘steering the ship’

galileo-family-movies
Entertainment

Family-friendly movies – ideal for the school holidays at The Galileo!

kid-school-learning
Parenting and Kids

Cultivate a love for learning: How to give your kid an academic jumpstart!

Julius Malema
News

Malema celebrates wedding anniversary: Mantwa ‘steering the ship’

TV girl playing
Lifestyle

‘Kids will be the death of us’: Little girl plays on top of 75-inch TV [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel22-12-2021 15:51

South Africans have all agreed that the school’s need to open ASAP after a little one was caught playing on top of a flat-screen TV!

South Africa:
Health and Fitness

Tembisa 10 for real? Increase chances of having twins, triplets…or more

By Erene Roux27-10-2021 12:02

Eating yams? Changing one’s diet? Researchers found that some factors could increase your chances of having twins, triplets or more…

The perfect theme? Comrades Ma
Entertainment

The perfect theme? Comrades Marathon becomes a Monopoly board game!

By Erene Roux22-10-2021 14:48

A limited number of Comrades Marathon Monopoly boards have been produced to celebrate the centennial year of the world’s largest and oldest ultra-marathon race.

Howzit! Scrabble launches SA v
Lifestyle

Howzit! Scrabble launches SA version with more than 150 local words

By Erene Roux21-10-2021 13:38

With national landmarks such as Table Mountain, Scrabble South Africa is a physical representation of the phrase ‘Local is Lekker’!

Introducing the ‘testicle bath
Lifestyle

Introducing the ‘testicle bath’: The answer to male contraception?

By Erene Roux20-10-2021 15:10

The COSO, or ‘testicle bath’, is an ultrasound-based, reversible and hormone-free male contraceptive device for home use.

Adorable: Springboks treated t
Live
Celeb News

Adorable: Springboks treated to a makeover by Franco Mostert’s daughters [watch]

By Erene Roux17-08-2021 15:54

It looks like Springbok rugby player, Franco Mostert is no stranger to a ‘mani pedi’ or make-up as his daughters seemingly enjoy playing ‘beauty therapists’.

Dr Dre
Celeb News

Billionaire rapper Dr Dre trends after daughter says she’s living in car

By Marilynn Manuel05-08-2021 16:19

US rapper Dr Dre has been the talk of the town after his 38-year-old daughter revealed that she is living out of a rental car.

‘Kyk Wie Praat’: Children at t
SA TV and Film

‘Kyk Wie Praat’: Children at the forefront of kykNET’s new game show

By Erene Roux22-07-2021 15:25

Nine children will keep four contestants on their toes in kykNET’s new game show, ‘Kyk Wie Praat’, starting on 22 July.

baby shower
Parenting and Kids

Oh baby! Sister-in-law caught on camera stealing baby shower gifts

By Naledi de Wee08-07-2021 14:34

A baby shower is meant to be a special day. This mother-to-be’s shower turned took a 180-degree turn after discovering some missing gifts and incriminating footage…

Mom ‘be-cider’ self, faces bac
Lifestyle

Mom ‘be-cider’ self, faces backlash for non-alcoholic drink in kid’s lunchbox

By Erene Roux18-05-2021 14:51

A child was expelled from school on Friday 14 May after her mother packed a non-alcoholic cider in her lunchbox.

kids art covid-19
Lifestyle

Six ways to help kids express their feelings about the pandemic through art

By The Conversation28-02-2021 11:00

Art can be a way to promote and support mental health in children. It’s especially important right now to create a nurturing space for children to make art.

Three parenting and teacher mo
Lifestyle

Three parenting and teacher moments that went viral in 2020 [videos]

By Erene Roux25-01-2021 12:52

Between online learning and failing at golf, here are three parenting and teacher moments that went viral in 2020.

child parent
Parenting and Kids

How to help manage children’s ADHD symptoms during the holidays

By The South African19-01-2021 13:35

Here’s how to avoid some of the stressors that can amplify symptoms.

World Children’s Day: Investin
Lifestyle

World Children’s Day: Investing in the future means investing in our children

By Erene Roux20-11-2020 06:06

World Children’s Day is a time to raise awareness to the problems children face in every corner of the globe.

Five ways parents can motivate
Parenting and Kids

Five ways parents can motivate children at home during the pandemic

By The Conversation13-04-2020 17:05

Parents have always helped with homework and other responsibilities, but the lockdown has created new challenges.

boyfriend
Lifestyle

Family life: At what age is it okay to have your first boyfriend?

By Caria van der Merwe09-04-2020 17:19

“But Daddy, everyone has a boyfriend.” If you’ve heard your child say these words, this information is for you.

Paid parental leave South Africa
Lifestyle

Paid parental leave for fathers: Here’s what it means for South Africa

By (ANA) African News Agency06-01-2020 14:42

The legislation does not apply to mothers who have given birth, and are already entitled to maternity leave.

Climate change
Lifestyle

Durban mum pens climate change book for kids

By James Richardson18-04-2019 20:09

Kasthurie Govender hopes to inspire a generation of eco-conscious kids who will help tackle climate change.

paternity leave south africa
News

Paternity leave in SA: Law change comes with added maternity bonuses, too

By Tom Head28-11-2018 08:56

It’s a victory for the dads, but the Labour Law Amendment bill didn’t just provide paternity leave: Mothers have also secured more rights.

Deodorant challenge
News

Deodorant challenge: What is it and should you be worried?

By Alexis Haden12-05-2018 17:42

Good to know.

Watch: 4-year-old and her dad
Video

Watch: 4-year-old and her dad sing “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” and it’s the cutest thing ever [video]

By Erene Roux30-01-2017 13:50

People are going nuts over this adorable performance.

Watch: A song for mothers who
Offbeat

Watch: A song for mothers who finally gave in and bought a Minivan [video]

By Erene Roux17-01-2017 12:46

There comes a time when all parents sell out for more leg room…

Christmas meal, celebrations
Lifestyle

Six ways to survive Christmas with the in-laws this year

By Erene Roux25-12-2016 09:29

Some helpful tips to avoid an in-law inspired meltdown this Christmas!

20 Funny festive cards featuri
Lifestyle

20 Funny festive cards featuring kids who weren’t having any of it [photos]

By Erene Roux24-12-2016 11:29

These children have had just about enough of your holiday spirit.

Summer in SA: Awesome festival
News

Summer in SA: Awesome festivals to check out no matter where you find yourself

By Erene Roux14-12-2016 12:05

*sings: “Summer loving… had me a blast!”

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