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Can You Catch Stress?
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Can You Catch Stress?

Wave goodbye to second-hand stress with these simple strategies.

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May 2017
Win! Win! Win! - A Fabulous Riverside Getaway
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Win! Win! Win! - A Fabulous Riverside Getaway

UP FOR GRABS – THREE FAMILY WEEKENDS AT THE VAAL, WORTH R10 000 EACH.

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June 2018
#Lifehacks For Parents
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#Lifehacks For Parents

PARENTING IS TOO COMPLEX TO BE FIXED BY NIFTY #LIFEHACKS. OR IS IT? ASKS KATE SIDLEY

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June 2018
Work Smart
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Work Smart

GET MORE OUT OF YOUR WORK DAY

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February 2018
Is Your Teen Battling Anxiety?
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Is Your Teen Battling Anxiety?

HIGH SCHOOL CAN BE A PRESSURE COOKER FOR YOUR TEEN. LEARN TO SPOT THE SIGNS OF ANXIETY AND STRESS, AND HELP THEM THROUGH IT

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February 2018
Just A Quick Thing...
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Just A Quick Thing...

THERE COMES A TIME IN EVERY PARENT’S LIFE WHEN YOU’RE MOVED TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL, SAYS KATE SIDLEY. THE QUESTION IS, SHOULD YOU? SHOULD YOU REALLY?

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February 2018
Ensure Your Small Business Is Tax Compliant
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Ensure Your Small Business Is Tax Compliant

Starting your own business is exciting and probably a little daunting, but it also comes with more tedious aspects that have to be organised, like tax. While you’re probably eager to launch your service or product into the market, you’ll first have to take care of the admin to make sure your business adheres to legal requirements.

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November 2018
Become A Body-Positive Role Model For Your Kids
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Become A Body-Positive Role Model For Your Kids

Treating Yourself With Kindness and Acceptance When It Comes to Your Body Helps Your Kids Develop a Healthy, Positive Body Image of Their Own.

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November 2018
Can You Afford A New Car?
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Can You Afford A New Car?

Tips and tricks to save you a bundle!

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August 2019
How To Get More Out Of Your Work Day
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How To Get More Out Of Your Work Day

Get more out of your work day

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August 2019
The Process Of Healing
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The Process Of Healing

IN BRUTAL LEGACY (JACANA), WELL-KNOWN TV AND RADIO PERSONALITY TRACY GOING, 50, WRITES ABOUT SURVIVING A VIOLENT AND ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP, THE LENGTHY – AND PUBLIC – TRIAL SHE ENDURED, AND HER ROAD TO RECOVERY. THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM HER MEMOIR

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April 2018
'I Published My First Book At 55'
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'I Published My First Book At 55'

Francine Beaton Became A Published Author For The First Time At 55. During Days Spent In Hospital By Her Daughter’s Side, And Later Caring For Her Frail Mom, She Found Solace In Writing.

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April 2019
Analysis Paralysis
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Analysis Paralysis

Most Of Us Tend To Overthink, Turning A Problem Over In Our Minds Or Holding On To A Worry Unnecessarily. But Too Much Analysing Can Result In Paralysing Uncertainty.

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April 2019
Butterflying A leg Of Lamb
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Butterflying A leg Of Lamb

Knowing Your Way Around A Lamb Leg Opens Up Serious Grill Potential. Here’s How To Do It Like A Pro

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April 2019
How To Break Bad Habits
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How To Break Bad Habits

Train your brain to drop the harmful behaviours and learn the good ones, one small change at a time

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5 mins  |
April 2019
Clashing Parenting Styles? Find The middle Ground
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Clashing Parenting Styles? Find The middle Ground

Your socialisation has a huge impact on the way you raise your kids. But what happens when you and your husband don’t agree with each other’s parenting styles?

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September 2019
Divorce Predictors: 7 Behaviours You Need To Stop
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Divorce Predictors: 7 Behaviours You Need To Stop

Destructive behaviours can tear marriages apart – But it doesn’t have to be that way for yours

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August 2019
Handling An Out-Of-Control Teen
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Handling An Out-Of-Control Teen

We expect a certain amount of difficult behaviour from teens, but what can be done when the line between rebellion and losing control is crossed?

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September 2019
Is Empathy Making You Sick?
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Is Empathy Making You Sick?

Empathy is crucial to building meaningful relationships, but becoming caught in the ‘empathy trap’ can have negative consequences

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September 2019
15-Minute Feel- Good Fixes
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15-Minute Feel- Good Fixes

Quick mind and body boosts to get you through the day

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August 2018
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Meet The (Step) Parent

Maintaining an amicable relationship with your former spouse can be tricky when there are children involved. It can become even more complicated if they have a new partner in their lives.

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August 2018
Not Quite According To Plan
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Not Quite According To Plan

FROM LOAD-SHEDDING AND EMERGENCY LANTERNS TO ROADSIDE DELIVERIES, THREE WOMEN SHARE THEIR BIRTH STORIES AS WE CELEBRATE MOMS THIS MONTH

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May 2018
I'm Passionate About Skills Development
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I'm Passionate About Skills Development

AFTER WORKING AT A TRAINING COLLEGE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BETH COOK, 54, WAS INSPIRED TO DO MORE FOR MARGINALISED SOUTH AFRICANS. SHE IS THE COFOUNDER AND CEO OF PROGRESSION

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May 2018
Understanding That Cough
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Understanding That Cough

8 REASONS BEHIND THAT PERSISTENT IRRITATION

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4 mins  |
May 2018
Be Your Own Life Coach
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Be Your Own Life Coach

AFTER ALL, NOBODY KNOWS YOU BETTER THAN YOURSELF!

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May 2018
Investing For Beginners
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Investing For Beginners

If You’re Thinking About Starting An Investment Fund But Not Sure Where To Start, Read On…

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September 2017
The Cost Of Convenience
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The Cost Of Convenience

Have You Considered The Impact Your Feminine Hygiene Products Have On Your Health And The Environment?

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5 mins  |
September 2017
The Orange-Peel Problem
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The Orange-Peel Problem

A Common Annoyance When It Comes To Body Image, Cellulite Is A Natural Condition That – Unfortunately – Won’t Be Disappearing Anytime Soon.

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September 2017
Guarding The Golden Years
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Guarding The Golden Years

Taking Responsibility For Your Ageing Parents Is Often A Challenging Time; Open And Honest Discussion Is Important For Everyone Involved.

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3 mins  |
September 2017
Surrogacy Was Worth It
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Surrogacy Was Worth It

FREELANCE WRITER, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, BLOGGER AND MOM, SUSANN DEYSEL SPEAKS ABOUT INFERTILITY, LOSING FAITH IN GYNAECOLOGISTS, AND SURROGACY

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January 2018