Are you looking for creative ways to keep little (or big) hands busy this holiday season? The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has put together three fun and eco-friendly paper-based festive crafts that everyone can enjoy. Not only is paper recyclable, it is also...
Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Spokesperson: Melandrie Bridges (Psychological Counsellor) As the festive season approaches, excitement builds around reconnecting with family, catching up into the early hours, and indulging in family traditions. However, alcohol abuse can quickly disrupt even the most carefully planned gatherings, leading to impaired...
Thousands of South African families face the heartbreak of losing a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other causes every year. October, observed globally as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, provides an opportunity to reflect on the devastating impact of...
Does your preschooler refuse to share? Have they ever said something REALLY embarrassing (and loud) about a stranger at the supermarket? We’ve all been there. As a mom and a child development expert, I can tell you that preschoolers have not yet developed an understanding...
Johannesburg, 06 September 2024 — South Africa faces a significant challenge with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a condition that is 100% preventable, yet alarmingly prevalent in this country. Research estimates that South Africa has a national prevalence rate of 11% of FASD, with rates...
In this digital age, where screens dominate daily life, the idea of reading a physical book, magazine, or newspaper may seem old-fashioned. Ahead of International Day of Literacy on 8 September, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) suggests the reading paper-based material can be...
Third episode of web series, Chew on This, looks into aggressive food marketing targeting children and calls on viewers to sign petition "My name is Vuyiseka Mangele and I’m the mother of Mihlayonke. At just five years old, my daughter now prefers Coco Pops and similar...
For female career women, the struggle of balancing work and family responsibilities are well-known and widely discussed. Relatively little attention however is given to their counterparts, those women who are struggling to conceive, and have to manage tremendous personal demands and trauma while still performing...
As technology continues to shrink the world, migration is becoming easier. According to Statista, nearly a million South Africans emigrated in 2020, and the semigration trend in recent years has seen hundreds of thousands of South Africans relocating between provinces. While belongings can go into...
This season Woolworths introduces its newest baby range featuring carefully crafted and delightful garments to keep your little one wrapped in layers of comfort throughout the cold months ahead. In addition, our luxe skin and bath-time essentials are packed with plant-based ingredients and calming essential...