Wellness Archives - Kids Connection

Specialist Dietitian Outlines Why Heart Health Matters at Every Age

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of South Africa’s leading health concerns, accounting for nearly one in three deaths nationally, with many cases linked to preventable lifestyle factors. Alarmingly, around 80%…

Morgan Cadle July 3, 2026

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Bringing home twins or multiples? Six health and safety essentials every parent should know

Welcoming twins or multiples is an exciting milestone for any family, but caring for more than one newborn at a time comes with unique health and safety considerations. While most…

Morgan Cadle June 29, 2026

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Eating for two…or eating for you? Nutrition Insights on Foods to Eat during pregnancy

By Caréne Joubert (founder of Bump to Babe) spokesperson for BabyWombWorld Pregnancy might just be the single most intricate, miraculous and often demanding task the female body can perform. If you really think about…

Morgan Cadle June 24, 2026

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Is the Tea Aisle Becoming the New Medicine Cabinet?

Walk into any supermarket today, and it’s evident there’s a subtle but significant shift in the modern tea aisle. This is no longer just a place for everyday beverages; it’s…

Morgan Cadle June 17, 2026

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When words heal: A doctor’s mission to help children navigate cancer

When a parent or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, children become silent witnesses to the disease – straining to understand whispered conversations, filling knowledge gaps with their worst fears,…

Morgan Cadle June 10, 2026

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Food & Flu: Healthy feeding tips for little ones with the flu

By: Marita Bezuidenhout ( founder Tummies full of love) spokesperson for BabyWombWorld When your baby gets sick, feeding can suddenly become emotional and overwhelming. One day they are happily eating their meals, and the…

Morgan Cadle June 3, 2026

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When survival mode is a way of life: The quiet legacy of trauma

By Dr Ewald Crause, counselling psychologist practising at Netcare Akeso George Imagine experiencing daily life as if danger is always nearby, even when it is not. For some people, feeling…

Morgan Cadle June 2, 2026

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Is your asthma really under control?

5 May marks World Asthma Day annually, and this year’s theme was “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need.” Asthma affects more than 260…

Morgan Cadle May 20, 2026

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RSV in infants: why early awareness can save lives

Parents and caregivers need to understand the importance of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention, recognise symptoms earlier, ask the right questions and seek care before illness becomes severe. Respiratory syncytial…

Morgan Cadle May 18, 2026

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Depression doesn’t always look the same

Young people and women face a higher risk for a form of major depression that often flies under the radar. Their symptoms don’t match what families and friends typically expect…

Morgan Cadle May 13, 2026