ARTICLES RELATING TO SAFETY

Flying solo

2013-06-07 15:18

At what age would you feel comfortable sending your child on a plane alone?

Benetton to sign Bangladesh safety pact

2013-05-14 16:54

Benetton has become the latest global retailer to agree to sign a Bangladesh safety pact, following a spate of building collapses that killed scores of workers.

Ninja nannies!

2013-05-08 12:09

UK nannies get anti-kidnapping training in self-defence and advanced driving.

India tightens security for richest man

2013-04-22 12:05

The Indian government has agreed to provide the country's richest man Mukesh Ambani with top-level security following threats to his life, an official says.

Is your child being bullied?

2013-04-12 15:01

A letter from the CEO of Girls and Boys Town highlights the importance of knowing if your child is being bullied or not.

Deadly swimming pools

2013-03-22 13:21

Swimming pools can be a hazard for domestic helpers and their children.

Are restaurant play areas safe?

2013-03-06 14:48

Broken jungle gyms and venomous spiders. Do you let your kids loose in public play areas?

10 Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad

2013-02-25 00:00

Stolen wallets, lost passports and costly ER trips will put a damper on your holiday. Read this safety guide and make your trip a pleasant one!

10 Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad

2013-01-30 15:17

Stolen wallets, lost passports and costly ER trips will put a damper on your holiday. Read this safety guide and make your trip a pleasant one!

Teen’s suicide after heartbreaking video

2012-10-15 14:03

15-year-old takes her own life after years of being victimised online.

Send your child's robot to school

2012-10-04 13:09

If your child was unable to attend school, would you get a robot to send instead?

Has your kid been cyberbullied?

2012-08-29 11:31

Cyberbullying is on the rise now that cellphones are an every day part of teens' lives.

10 Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad

2012-07-09 12:00

Stolen wallets, lost passports and costly ER trips will put a damper on your holiday. Read this safety guide and make your trip a pleasant one!

Flabby daddies

2012-06-27 13:58

Fatherhood makes dads pick up almost 10kgs.

Do dogs make good parents?

2012-05-25 11:40

Charlize Theron says she’s not a single mom, her 2 dogs are helping her out.

166 000 pregnant teens in SA

2012-05-16 12:31

Are there more pregnant teens than ever before?

Octomom vs. tanning mom!

2012-05-16 10:02

Join in the battle of these unconventional moms, as they jostle for headlines.

10 Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad

2012-04-30 12:00

Stolen wallets, lost passports and costly ER trips will put a damper on your holiday. Read this safety guide and make your trip a pleasant one!

Protecting your child against digital dangers

2012-04-20 15:42

Reducing the risks out of the internet and social media for your child.

Are sharks a danger to your kids?

2012-04-20 09:20

14 essential tips for protecting your child against shark attacks.

6-year-old girl’s tantrum arrest

2012-04-18 12:17

A 6-year-old girl was arrested for throwing a tantrum at school.

Madonna’s daughter caught smoking!

2012-03-27 11:53

Pop icon Madonna’s 15-year-old daughter gets snapped while smoking- Is it a big deal?

“I hate dogs!”

2012-03-22 14:52

9 Tips to help your child get over a fear of dogs.

 

9 tips for aiding a depressed teen

2013-05-21 14:57

Has your teen been diagnosed with depression? Here's what you can do to help.

Retailers back safety in Bangladesh

2013-05-14 09:57

Some of the world's largest retailers have agreed to a first-of-its-kind pact to improve safety at some of Bangladesh's garment factories.

Glass... the complete package

2013-04-24 11:10

Choose for your children. Choose health. Choose glass.

Helping pregnant teens via technology

2013-04-16 14:08

Young Moms Support founder tells us how she helps teen moms using MXit.

What is a 'stranger'?

2013-04-11 15:44

Do your children know who pose a real threat and who can be trusted? Take this quiz and find out.

Camp vs traditional cot

2013-03-08 10:07

Is a traditional crib out of fashion? Here's what these moms had to say.

Camp cot vs Traditional crib?

2013-03-05 13:47

Is a traditional crib out of fashion? Here's what these moms had to say.

Are nightlights bad for children?

2013-02-19 12:57

From fear of the dark or for comfort, kids sometimes need a light at night.

Death by texting

2013-01-24 14:00

Watch this devastating video on the dangers of texting while driving.

Popular baby product recalled

2013-01-09 11:30

Fisher-Price recalls ‘Rock ‘N Play Sleeper’ seats for health reasons.

Expelled for being raped

2012-10-09 15:48

A 14-year-old girl has been expelled for "tarnishing her school's image".

"I found condoms in my son’s room"

2012-09-26 14:11

How do you react when your 8-year-old has condoms?

Stupid parent alert!

2012-08-17 11:26

Do some accidents happen because parents lack common sense?

‘Your sexual abuse stays within these walls’

2012-07-31 15:31

What drives family members who cover up acts of sexual abuse?

Airport X-ray oddities

2012-06-28 22:03

Weird things people bring onto planes.

Dying toddler’s ice cream inspiration

2012-06-22 11:34

A dying toddler inspires banana split parties.

Think about parental control for smartphones

2012-05-21 13:01

It is possible to restrict your kids’ mobile technology activities, for their own safety.

The sickness blame game

2012-05-16 12:22

Who do you blame when your kids brings bugs home?

Obesity is a huge challenge for SA’s big kids

2012-05-09 15:14

A weight-loss programme has been devised to help kids shed extra kilos.

80% of high school kids drink alcohol

2012-04-30 10:31

Do too many high school pupils drink, or is this just something “normal” teens do?

“Choking game” shocks researchers

2012-04-20 15:33

Research on dangerous game popular amongst teens has produced shocking findings.

Would you become a detective dad?

2012-04-19 14:41

A father tracks down his daughter’s killers in 5 days - would you do the same?

Teach NO SECRETS to ensure your child’s safety

2012-04-11 14:44

Being an honest parent makes it easier to raise honest children.

Is your teen being labelled a 'slut'?

2012-03-23 09:24

Slut lists are just another form of cyber-bullying. Is your teen being affected?

13-year-old “murderer” to be tried as an adult

2012-03-20 10:03

A 13-year-old boy faces a first-degree murder charge for killing his brother.

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