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education

6-year-old becomes youngest shooter in Virginia school shooting

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Health and Fitness

Help kids get better sleep after holiday disruptions

Child
Parenting and Kids

Most expensive countries to raise a child in – US among worst

First grader school shooting
Education

6-year-old becomes youngest shooter in Virginia school shooting

Better sleep
Health and Fitness

Help kids get better sleep after holiday disruptions

Child
Parenting and Kids

Most expensive countries to raise a child in – US among worst

Mum rage is real but should be talked about and managed
Parenting and Kids

Parenthood is not for sissies: More women succumb to ‘mom rage’

By Mariette van Niekerk04-12-2022 12:16

Parenting is hard, and rage isn’t anything to be ashamed about. It’s all in how you deal with it and there is help.

Charlize
Celeb News

Charlize Theron under fire: From Afrikaans to her parenting!

By Alicia Naidoo18-11-2022 10:29

SA-born actress Charlize Theron is under fire for saying Afrikaans is ‘unhelpful’ but her parenting was also previously under fire.

Raising a resilient child using music.
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Music proven to make your child more RESILIENT

By The Conversation10-11-2022 06:14

Raising children, the hardest job in the world, just got a cheat code! Raise your kids to become resilient individuals in the future.

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Lifestyle

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By Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni09-09-2022 22:23

‘Thomas and Friends’ and ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ highlights the tricky challenge studios face with autism representation.

This naughty baby decided to make a big mess on a freshly cleaned floor. Image via Twitter @virally_social.
Parenting and Kids

Oh no! Baby destroys dad’s freshly cleaned floor and it’s hilarious

By Marilynn Manuel28-08-2022 16:06

A mischievous bundle of joy has gone viral on social media after emptying an entire bag of flour on dad’s freshly cleaned floors.

This young dad is taking good care of his child while hustling. Images via Facebook @Mamokete Lechela
Parenting and Kids

Dedicated dad wins many hearts as he hustles with his little baby

By Marilynn Manuel07-08-2022 20:32

‘You can’t praise a fish for swimming,’ one person wrote while others showered the young hardworking dad with well-wishes.

Ukrainian parents
World News

Stay or go? Ukrainian parents rack brains as shells fall on Bakhmut

By Agence France-Presse31-07-2022 19:36

As war in Ukraine enters its 157th day, Ukrainian parents worry about the future of their families over shells that fall on a town of Bakhmut

Xola Ntshinga
Lifestyle

Broadcaster Xola Ntshinga opens up about ‘being present’ as a single dad

By Naledi de Wee17-06-2022 12:17

‘Answer the questions that they ask you, the difficult ones as well,’ says sports broadcaster Xola Ntshinga on being a present parent.

Nonku
Celeb News

Nonku slammed for ‘insensitive’ post about her daughter [photos]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo05-06-2022 11:12

‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star, Nonku Williams had to defend herself after comments about her Instagram caption involving her daughter.

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Parenting and Kids

How to pack affordable, nutrient-rich lunchboxes for your kids

By Marilynn Manuel29-05-2022 20:11

Taking time to prepare lunchboxes at home using good ideas and time-saving hacks is easier on the pocket than unhealthy alternatives.

online learning children myths.
Parenting and Kids

The new normal: Busting the myths of your child’s online learning

By Marilynn Manuel29-05-2022 19:40

There many myths around online learning which make many parents sceptical about whether it’s a good option for their children.

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Parenting and Kids

Wealthy businessman to pay R70k maintenance after offering only R2k

By Marilynn Manuel11-05-2022 11:53

The Johannesburg High Court has ordered a wealthy businessman to pay R70 000 in maintenance after he tried to argue that R2000 is sufficient.

Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger
Celeb News

Bad dad? Kim Basinger says Alec Baldwin was ’emotionally unavailable’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo29-04-2022 11:32

Alec Baldwin’s ex wife Kim Basinger had a chat with Jada Pinkett Smith on ‘Red Table Talk’ about the ‘Rust’ actor’s parenting skills.

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Parenting and Kids

Attention parents: These school changes will soon be compulsory for kids

By Marilynn Manuel06-04-2022 11:20

The Department of Basic Education is making big changes to the country’s schooling system to ‘improve education and job outcomes’.

Passengers sing Baby Shark
Lifestyle

‘Baby Shark’ to the rescue! Passengers singing to crying child a hit [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo22-03-2022 18:12

Passengers on a plane are being applauded for singing ‘Baby Shark’ to a crying toddler in a TikTok video that has since gone viral.

Zoleka Mandela
Celeb News

Mother of six, Zoleka Mandela: ‘Don’t pity me because I’m a single mom’

By Marilynn Manuel13-01-2022 11:04

‘Respect me for having courage to do it alone,’ wrote Zoleka in a post asking people not to pity her for being a single mom to six kids.

Children screen time
Parenting and Kids

Children and screens: Making it through the holidays…

By The Conversation23-12-2021 18:05

Managing children’s screen time is becoming harder for parents and caregivers – here are some helpful guidelines to manage this issue.

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Lifestyle

Sjoe! Toddler uses dad’s phone to order R17k worth of food from Uber Eats

By Marilynn Manuel19-12-2021 19:58

A dad got the shock of his life when Uber Eats delivered over R17k worth of food to his workplace after his toddler placed the huge order.

Heavy K Ntombi
Celeb News

Heavy K: Ex Ntombi calls out The Drumboss for ‘neglecting’ their sons

By Denika Herbst13-12-2021 16:39

Heavy-K’s ex-wife Ntombi publicly called him out for apparently failing to follow through with his paternal responsibilities.

heavy k
Celeb News

‘Stop that!’: Heavy K slams single moms who ‘use kids as weapons’

By Marilynn Manuel30-11-2021 11:14

SA musician Heavy K has slammed mothers who keep their kids from spending time with their fathers out of spitefulness.

dad daughter
Parenting and Kids

‘I love my daughter but…’: Dad slammed for refusing to ‘babysit’

By Marilynn Manuel28-11-2021 21:15

‘A huge red flag’: One internet dad has been severely slammed for complaining about looking after his daughter.

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Parenting and Kids

This two-year-old maths genius can count in multiple languages [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel30-10-2021 08:49

A two-year-old genius has left social media users in awe. The little one can count in English, Spanish, French, Twi, and Japanese!

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Celeb News

Dax Shephard critical of men trying to protect their daughters’ virginity

By BANG Showbiz27-10-2021 15:54

Dax Shephard revealed on his podcast that he’s puzzled by men who are obsessed with protecting the virginity of their daughters.

‘Push back’: Mila Kunis says t
Celeb News

‘Push back’: Mila Kunis says this was her biggest fail as a parent

By BANG Showbiz20-10-2021 10:51

#MomConfessions: Actress Mila Kunis revealed her biggest ‘parenting fail’… which left husband Ashton Kutcher shaking his head.

charlize theron daughters
Lifestyle

‘Village of strong black women’ helps Charlize Theron raise her daughters

By Megan van den Heever13-10-2021 14:21

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has opened up about how she parents her two black daughters and the dynamics of their interracial family.

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