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Keep your child safe online with LucidView Enforcer

by Fatima Kazee | boundaries, internet, technology, technology | 0 comments

Would you ever consider driving your kids around without buckling them up in a seat belt? How about riding their bikes without a helmet? No, you wouldn’t. Why then are we allowing our kids to use the internet without any safety or security measures in place?

Becoming mom to a teenager

by Fatima Kazee | motherhood, teens | 10 comments

And so it has arrived… the year my son becomes a teenager. Looking back to the time he was born, I remember how so many parents were willing to give me all kinds of advice about having a baby. (Some not so welcomed but taken nonetheless) But as they get older and reach different phases of their lives (and mine), it seems the advice runs drier. Grandparents often tell stories about when we were their age but times are so different that it’s as though we’re dealing with a new species of human.

The importance of vitamins and minerals in pregnancy

by Carey Haupt | healthy, pregnancy | 0 comments

The idea that my baby was totally dependent on my body for those first nine very important months of his growth and development, was a major realisation for me. This little “peanut” needed to get all of his basic building blocks from me. He was going to grow from a few small grams to over 2.5 kg in the coming months. So the better my nutritional intake, the better my baby would be able to lay down the foundations of his brain, spinal cord, eyes and bones and, I’d better ensure his ability to grow to a healthy size and reach full term.

How (and why) to build your own self-esteem as a parent

by Carol Surya | motherhood, parenting, parenting books, parents | 0 comments

Without intending it, there are many things that we do and say about ourselves that are influencing our kids. At the same time, there are many daily “building-up moments” which you can use to help improve how you feel and talk about yourself, which can make a great difference to them.

Parenting: If only it came with a manual

by Zaheerah Bham-Ismail | being present, families, motherhood, mums, parenting, parents | 0 comments

My biggest fear has always been failure and now, with very difficult tests, I have realised that failure is part of life. It’s an intrinsic part of who we are and when we realise this, is when we embrace it. Parenting is not an island..we cannot do this alone.

Choosing an au pair agency? Read this first!

by Candice Lee Reeves | child development, fatherhood, health/safety, motherhood | 0 comments

When looking for an au pair agency, your most important concerns are probably the quality of the candidates, the costs, and the reliability of the agency. But what happens if things go wrong? If you’re choosing an au pair, read this first.

For mothers who have buried their children

by Zaheerah Bham-Ismail | motherhood | 11 comments

With mothers day coming up, I cant help but think more about those who have buried their mums and those mums who have buried their children. Just a short few months ago, we buried my sister.

An anxious mom – what it really feels like

by Anonymous | anxiety | 7 comments

My anxiety consumes every action and thought in my life… it is debilitating and exhausting. But I go on because I have people in my life that depend on me.

Mother, what would you like for Mothers Day?

by Keshnie Kitti Mathi | bonding, motherhood, parents | 0 comments

I woke up this morning to Pup (who’s 5, going on 16) staring me down. She was sitting on my bed in her doctor’s dress up outfit, with my new blue stilettos on her tiny feet…

As a mum, can I afford to be sick?

by Shakerah Bhagalia | motherhood | 4 comments

In childhood, being sick was a game of thermometers and showers to lower the temperature; it was a chance to bunk school and stay under covers with popcorn and a movie. But, as a mum, as an adult, can you really afford to be sick?

Time out from the kids

by Fatima Kazee | motherhood | 0 comments

I’ve just spent almost a week without my kids at home for the first time ever. And I’m sure you’ve guessed it – it’s been quiet, relaxing and restful. Who knew I was actually that tired that I managed to sleep for almost 16 straight hours!

Tedious time-consuming parenting tasks

by Sholain Govender-Bateman | motherhood | 0 comments

I know that the gist of most 21st century mantras for working mums/mums/parents is to aim for work-life balance, ditch the non-essential stuff, don’t over-commit, keep it simple, blah blah blah – but there are some things that seem so unnecessary yet end up taking SO much time. Here’s my list

Juggling worlds to be a good mom

by Bridget Oerle | motherhood, single parents | 1 comment

It’s a balance, it is that mad rush through traffic to beat the clock to make it all OK! Do the choices we make really pay off? THAT big question! Can we have it all?