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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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Opinions

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

Wellness

Understanding night terrors and how to soothe them

Written by: Jolandi Becker (Managing Director at Good Night), spokesperson for BabyWombWorld We all know how it feels to wake up with your heart pounding and your mind grappling to determine what…

Morgan Cadle May 5, 2026

Education

The secret to raising children who love reading and learn better

A love of reading doesn’t develop by chance. It is built early through everyday habits that shape how children experience books – not as work, but as discovery, imagination, and…

Morgan Cadle April 21, 2026

Wellness

More alike than different: Developmental care for children with Down Syndrome

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, yet misconceptions about Down syndrome can leave families feeling unsure about how best to care for them. While Down syndrome may bring unique…

Morgan Cadle April 17, 2026

Wellness

Your child’s diet could be affecting their sleep

Written by: Jolandi Becker (Managing Director at Good Night), spokesperson for BabyWombWorld Sleep problems in babies are among the biggest challenges parents face. A common suggestion is to give babies more milk…

Morgan Cadle April 13, 2026

Parties

The 5 Benefits of Holiday Clubs for South African Children this Easter

As the Easter holidays approach, many parents face the challenge of finding meaningful ways to keep their children engaged and active, particularly as more households balance work and family life.…

Morgan Cadle March 5, 2026

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ADHD: From fringe condition to mainstream recognition the many faces of attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder

Thursday, 16 October 2025: Procrastination, risk-taking, impulsivity, difficulty completing tasks, and problems maintaining focus are among the features of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in adults. In children, these symptoms often…

Graeme Lund October 16, 2025