wellness Archives - Kids Connection

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

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Empty Nest Syndrome – is it Depression in disguise?

So, the kids have finally flown the nest, and you have all the time in the world to do whatever you please, but instead find yourself tearful and sad, struggling…

Morgan Cadle May 12, 2026

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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

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The cold case of food waste: why your fridge matters more than you think

Food waste is often blamed on poor planning, but the real issue may lie in how we store our food. We speak to Sicelo Champion from leading appliance manufacturer, Miele,…

Morgan Cadle April 21, 2026