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Why some children seem to get one sore throat after another

Sore throats are part and parcel of childhood, especially during flu season or when the weather changes.1 But when your child has only just got over one and another arrives,…

Jason Kramer August 31, 2026

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When one salary disappears: How can a family prepare for an income shock

By Aubrey Faba, Provincial Head at Momentum Financial Planning The official unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, leaving nearly 8.5 million people actively seeking work,…

Morgan Cadle August 25, 2026

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Why the learning process matters more than the answer

By Shaun Fuchs, Founder of Centennial Schools Foundation Phase education is often judged by visible outcomes: Can students read? Can they write? Can they answer correctly? These milestones matter, but…

Morgan Cadle July 14, 2026

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Six ways to make child safety part of everyday life

As South Africa marks Child Protection Week, the conversation around keeping children safe cannot be limited to policies, awareness campaigns, or moments of crisis. For safeguarding to be effective, it…

Morgan Cadle June 1, 2026

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Want to protect your child online? Protect your network

In a world where we are increasingly living in the digital space, it is imperative to teach young people how to safely and responsibly manage their digital lives and that…

Morgan Cadle May 29, 2026

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Why Child Safeguarding Must Become SA’s Loudest Promise During Child Protection Week

In every classroom, every playground, every township street, and every rural village, there are children carrying their own unique stories. Some arrive at school hungry, some anxious. Some have witnessed…

Morgan Cadle May 28, 2026

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Debunking Common Myths About Baby Fevers

When your baby feels a bit warmer than usual, it’s natural to worry. But most fevers aren’t something to panic about. Trusted1 by parents to fight their little one’s pain and…

Jason Kramer May 25, 2026

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Where Should Your Baby Sleep? Share Your Room or Sleep Alone

Written by: Jolandi Becker (Managing Director at Good Night), spokesperson for BabyWombWorld There are so many aspects we have to take into consideration when guiding parents to a better sleep journey for…

Morgan Cadle April 16, 2026

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Keep an eye on them: Practical tips and tech solutions to keep your loved ones safe

Your baby is all grown up and has passed matric with flying colours. Now it’s time for them to take on the world. Whether that means going to varsity or…

Morgan Cadle January 14, 2026

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South African Writer Self-Publishes Her Debut Novel

Born and raised in Port Elizabeth, now Gqeberha, Morgan Cadle discovered her love for storytelling at a young age and began writing at just ten years old. From the pages of old notebooks,…

Morgan Cadle January 14, 2026