Childhood meningitis tied to lower achievement

2013-04-24 09:21

Kids who have had bacterial meningitis are less likely to finish high school and to be economically self-sufficient as adults, a new study suggests.

Monitoring your kids on Facebook?

2013-03-19 09:40

Relieved your kids aren't posting embarrassing messages and goofy self-portraits on Facebook? They're probably doing it on Instagram and Snapchat instead.

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Golden eagle snatches kid

2012-12-19 10:52

Watch as a golden eagle swoops down and catches a toddler in a park in Canada. Real or fake?

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Is having kids at weddings inappropriate?

2012-09-11 12:00

They're cute and all, but should parents bring their children to formal, sit-down events like these?

5 sanity-savers

2012-07-13 12:19

Keeping your kids busy is a skill, especially during the holidays.

Child-friendly restaurants in SA

2012-03-01 11:53

No, not the Spur!

Top 10 getaways without the kids

2011-10-24 11:38

The kids are back at school and you could use a little break from the domestic world with your partner.

Holiday eating

2011-07-14 13:12

Keep your kids occupied and healthy.

Top 10 lunchbox ideas

2011-01-13 10:32

Give your kids a break - how many peanut butter sandwiches can one small person eat?

3 things to do with... drumsticks

2010-09-14 14:55

Chef Caro gives you some tasty recipes for the chicken drumstick.

The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth

2010-01-26 10:05

A practical and upbeat guide to saving resources and protecting the environment.

New Years’ fun for kids

2009-12-10 12:10

New Year's Eve celebrations should be fun for all ages but finding something to do that accommodates the kids can be taxing. Try these ideas.

Stuck in OR Tambo?

2009-12-03 11:08

There’s nothing worse than being stuck in an airport... with kids.

A few new commandments

2009-09-07 14:07

Lili Radloff is freaked out by humankind in general and think we should revisit a few of the rules

Driving little Miss Daisy

2008-12-23 09:39

Try these tips to take the stress out of traveling with kids.

 

Kids more likely to get warts at home

2013-04-23 13:46

The most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates.

Kids teach parents to respect the environment

2013-02-14 08:54

Researchers have provided quantitative support for the suggestion that environmental education can be transferred between generations and that it can affect behaviour.

No TV for under 3s!

2012-10-09 15:05

Parents should consider limiting screen time for their kids.

Adult children who won’t leave the nest

2012-07-17 14:29

If adult children are still living at home, when should parents say enough is enough?

Child-friendly restaurants in Joburg

2012-03-19 14:35

Here is a list of the best family-friendly restaurants in Johannesburg.

Top 10 budget family meals

2012-03-01 08:21

10 recipes for your family that won't break the bank.

Traveling with parents can be a nightmare!

2011-09-28 12:37

You think traveling with children is tough? Having a coward for a mother and a dad with a broken arm can be worse.

Healthy back-to-school snacks for kids with diabetes

2011-01-26 00:00

If you have a child with diabetes, you will know how difficult it can be to keep them on their diet. And, now that your child is back at school, it may be even harder.

Food24 picnics at... Mont Rochelle

2010-09-15 15:13

Looking for a picnic? Wine ed. Cathy Marston has a day out with her family in Franschhoek.

Secrets of the sitter

2010-07-02 13:32

When you close that front door on your children and the sitter, interesting things can happen…

Watch your prostate

2010-03-30 13:24

Infertility linked to prostate cancer.

Mind your mouth

2010-01-06 11:33

What’s with all the public swearing in front of my kids? Karin Schimke asks for sanity.

Top 10 cities to visit with children

2009-12-03 12:24

Here are the top travelling destinations for little jet-setters.

Kid book reviews

2009-11-17 15:53

Even kids agree that you can't go wrong with a good book.

Nanny 911: Durban

2008-12-23 10:07

New to your holiday surroundings and not sure where to take the kids, read this emergency fun guide for KZN.

 
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