No one likes to fall ill. Whether it’s the seasonal flu or something more serious, contracting a virus is the last thing anyone wants to do. And although most people go out of their way to prevent themselves from falling ill, the elderly have to be more vigilant than their younger counterparts.Lifebuoy And even if […] More
When times are uncertain, people inevitably have questions. So we thought we would answer some of the common cleaning questions on everyone’s lips to provide a little bit of clarity in these somewhat dark and uncertain times. Can You Get Sick From Contaminated Clothes? Yes, you can. Clothes worn by someone who is ill can […] More
Sometimes it takes a perspective-shifting experience to remind you where your priorities lie. In the wake of the global health crisis, many parents are stopping to re-evaluate their work-life balance or even the quality of time spent with their loved ones. Being at home forces you to be together, but it doesn’t make for quality […] More
No one likes to fall ill. Whether it’s the seasonal flu or something more serious, contracting a virus is the last thing anyone wants to do. And although most people go out of their way to prevent themselves from falling ill, the elderly have to be more vigilant than their younger counterparts.Lifebuoy And even if […] More
It seems like people can’t get enough of TikTok. But if you’re worried about what exactly your kids are getting, you’re not alone. From inappropriate content to user data security, here’s what you need to know, plus safety measures to take ASAP. We always say the best way to know what your children are in for […] More
Read with your kids Reading to your children is essential, but most of us are so exhausted at the end of a busy day that the thought of spending 10 minutes reading and re-reading is sometimes too much to handle. From just months old, reading teaches your child communication and language skills while strengthening the […] More
Our children look to us to learn how to navigate life – and they’re more perceptive than we may realise. Could you be modelling bad behaviours? As a parent, you’re the blueprint your child will use to construct themselves – their identity, thoughts, emotions, actions and perceptions will all be moulded primarily by you. While […] More
Ending the vicious cycle Do you and your partner constantly argue about the same issues? Perhaps it’s time to resolve those communication problems. ‘Everyone goes through bad patches in their relationships,’ says intimacy and relationship coach, Tracy Ziman Jacobs. ‘At some point, you might look at your partner and probably want to strangle them,’ she adds. Something may happen in […] More
Different but equal. Why talking to your children about diversity is essential, and how to go about it. With the abundance of different cultures in South Africa – as well as a history of racism and xenophobia – paired with news of racially and religiously motivated mass shootings regularly occurring in other countries like the […] More
