Parenting
Mamas&Papas
10 Bad Driving Habits
When you have to spend so much of the day in your car, you’re bound to develop a few less-than-perfect driving habits.
3 min |
April 2019
Mamas&Papas
Dealing With Mouth Injuries
Few children make it through their childhood without a split lip or cut tongue. Although most mouth injuries aren’t severe, it’s always best to be prepared to treat them.
3 min |
April 2019
Mamas&Papas
9 Early Signs You Have A ‘Passenger On Board'
Some women just know they are pregnant before any tests can confirm it, while other women are months into pregnancy without even noticing. Loren Stow reveals early signs that you may be in the family way.
3 min |
April 2019
Mamas&Papas
10 FAQs You're Too Embarrassed To Ask Your Gynae
It’s always better to go to your annual gynae exam prepared to facilitate a fairly quick ‘in and out’ exam
3 min |
June 2018
Mamas&Papas
The World Is A Stage Ready For Thandeka Zulu
Loved by many for her melodic voice, singer, songwriter and actress, Thandeka Zulu along with her fiancé, Sabelo Ngema, are about to take on the roles of mom and dad in real life
6 min |
June 2018
Mamas&Papas
Birth In Motion
After giving birth to her first-born daughter, Veronica Aphane was left with feelings of discontentment and failure. From that moment on she knew that there had to be more to birthing and she wanted to experience this with all her other births. This is her story…
4 min |
June 2018
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Kia Johnson Tv And Radio Presenter
Kia Johnson Tv And Radio Presenter
3 min |
June 2018
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Taming the Pregnant Mind
Mother of five, Cathrine Versfeld throws the idea of mindfulness on its head in this exploration of taming the thinking mind during pregnancy
4 min |
March 2017
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Exercise
TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY
3 min |
March 2018
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The Road To Safety
All parents want their little ones to be secure; Katherine Swift explores car safety as you transport your most precious cargo around
4 min |
March 2018
Mamas&Papas
Homework Headquarters
Encourage a positive attitude to homework by creating a designated homework area for your child
1 min |
March 2018
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Activley Breaching The Fatherhood Gap
What does it mean to be a father? Fumani Shilubana looks at what it means to be a father, and ways one can be more involved in their child’s life
2 min |
March 2018
Mamas&Papas
Homework Can It Be Done?
Assisting your child complete their homework tasks on time can be frustrating
2 min |
March 2018
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Mommy Emergency
Do you know when to call the doctor or when to rush to the ER? LOREN STOW has the right advice for moms who need a little reassurance
2 min |
March 2018
Mamas&Papas
From Pregnancy To Back-To-School Blues
Whether it is for managing morning sickness or treating lice, GOGO has a few remedies in her cupboard that will help stressed out moms !
1 min |
March 2018
Mamas&Papas
What To Expect When She's Expecting!
Ok guys, this is it. Your partner is pregnant and you’re in for the ride of your life. Just remember when the going gets tough that this will not last forever, only 40 weeks – give or take
5 min |
June 2018
Mamas&Papas
Hello Baby! Pregnancy Brain
How often do you misplace your keys, leave your phone in the fridge, or find yourself doing the silliest things with no explanation? New mom, Khanyisile Molomo takes a look at pregnancy brain, and how you can cope with it
4 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
What's Ailing You? Pain? Fever?
It is sometimes difficult to decide whether experiencing pain or fever is a warning of something more serious, or just a passing phase.
5 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
What Makes A Good Gynaecologist?
It’s a given that researching a good gynaecologist will take some time, but it’s essential that you find one that you are comfortable with. DR NEL shares with us the qualities of a good gynaecologist!
3 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
Nomsa Madida Touches On Motherhood
From being known as the go-to person in the makeup industry, Nomsa Madida sets her kit aside, for a motherly touch
6 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
Time With Me, Play Time
If there is only one thing you ever give your child, LOREN STOW says let it be TIME
5 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
Who Is A Single Parent
What is the real defi nition of a single parent? After reading an interesting tweet not so long ago, Fumani Shilubana looks at what really qualifi es someone as a single parent
3 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
Pregnancy And Exercise Types
With so many hormonal changes, mood swings, bone and muscle transformations, weight gain, and what not, pregnancy is a roller coaster ride for women. And your ride might be even bumpier than your friend’s because pregnancy often means a different set of experiences for each woman.
3 min |
April 2018
Mamas&Papas
Magic Hour The First 60 Minutes after birth
Everybody tells you how important it is to “latch” your baby as soon after birth as possible to ensure “successful” breastfeeding. Yet many mothers will tell you that this is practically impossible! Unfortunately, when latching does not happen soon after birth, mom’s confidence to breastfeed quickly wanes. All too soon, her milk “dries up” and this can put to an end her good intentions to breastfeed.
6 min |
May 2018
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Firm Just Like Zinhle
Beautiful, driven, and ambitious are just some of the few words one would use to describe our cover mom, Zinhle Ngwenya. We’ve seen her grow on our screens, and what once was a beautiful girl, is now a fierce contender in the acting industry. We got a chance to talk to the Johannesburg-based actress about her second pregnancy and how the journey has been so far.
9 min |
April 2019
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Family Planning Fables & Foibles
Planning a family can be an exciting, but also very confusing time for a couple. NARISHA PILLAY takes a look at some of the numerous old wives’ tales and pregnancy folklore that’s been floating around for centuries.
4 min |
April 2019
Mamas&Papas
Immunity For Life
FATIMA GOOLAM talks to Wendy Lord, a Johannesburg-based dietician about our immune systems. We all enter the world with an immature immune system, which is slowly primed through healthy diet and healthy lifestyle choices to defend the body against disease.
4 min |
April 2019
Mamas&Papas
A Baby In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Pram
Five things I wish I had known when I became a new mom.
6 min |
April 2019
Mamas&Papas
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Childbirth is a common cause of pelvic floor disorders, which can make life very uncomfortable for women after birth. Along with our experts, PETA DANIEL fills you in on pelvic floor disorders and how you can protect your pelvic floor
5 min |
September 2018
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Introducing A Sibling
Bringing a second child into the world will upset your cosy family dynamic, this is a fact! Just how you prepare your firstborn for the arrival of his/ her sibling will ease the transition from “me” to “we”!
6 min |