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    Writing exams : Tips for parents to handle stress

    Writing exams : Tips for parents to handle stress

    by Fatima Kazee | exams, motherhood | 13 comments

    Studies show that 50% of parents suffer from chest pains, headaches, insomnia and anxiety during their kids’ exams. OK, that’s not true but if those studies were carried out, I’d be one of those 50%. Each year I coax myself into not stressing; failure is part of success they say; it’s their lives right, they can deal with the consequences of not studying.

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    The undeniable value of mom-friendship

    The undeniable value of mom-friendship

    by Fatima Kazee | motherhood | 2 comments

    Remember how much time you used to spend with your friends as you were growing up? They became more and more important to you as you got older and in fact, may have helped shape you into who you are today. And then life happened and you seem to have little time for yourself let alone time with friends, right?

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    The back to school balancing act

    The back to school balancing act

    by Danielle Barfoot | careers, motherhood | 0 comments

    What most parents of school-age children can agree on, however, is that once the school holidays end, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. Here are ten tips to help you find (some) balance if your life turns into a juggling act when the children head back to school.

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    Raising kids in the 21st century

    Raising kids in the 21st century

    by Fatima Kazee | fatherhood, motherhood | 0 comments

    Kids of today are far more confident and challenging; they want to know everything and can prove your old wives tales wrong with a Google search. They’ll teach you how to use your new washing machine and know about the latest ruling against spanking in South Africa. Don’t be surprised to hear about politics at the supper table either.

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    Becoming mom to a teenager

    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.

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

    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.

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    Parenting: If only it came with a manual

    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.

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    Choosing an au pair agency? Read this first!

    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.

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    For mothers who have buried their children

    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.

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    Mother, what would you like for Mothers Day?

    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…

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    As a mum, can I afford to be sick?

    As a mum, can I afford to be sick?

    by Analytikal Mama | 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?

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    Time out from the kids

    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!

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    Tedious time-consuming parenting tasks

    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

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