Listen to this article in Afrikaans: As ‘n moeder sorg jy nie net vir jouself nie; jy sorg ook vir jou kinders en ook ander mense in die huis. Jy kan dus baie spanning en bekommernisse ervaar tydens COVID-19. Miskien is jy angstig oor die aansteek van die virus. “Wat as iets met my kinders…
Listen to this article in Afrikaans: As jy ‘n moeder is wat met depressie, angs of verslawing leef, kan die COVID-19-situasie jou erger laat voel. Jy kan baie meer liggaamspyne hê, slaap probleme hê, baie maklik kwaad word en gedagtes hê wat jou ontstel. Dit is te verstane. Dit is belangrik dat jy gedurende hierdie…
Listen to this article in English If you are a mother who is already living with depression, anxiety or an addiction, then the COVID-19 situation could make you feel worse. You may have a lot more body pains, sleeping problems, get angry very easily and have upsetting thoughts. This is understandable. It’s important for you…
Listen to this article: Families can be experiencing a lot of stress during the COVID-19 crisis. Families may be stuck at home together, the bread winner may not be able to work and may be worried about how they are going to survive financially. Some family members may be drinking or taking drugs to deal…
Listen to this article: As a mother, you don’t just care for yourself, you are also looking after your children, and often after other people in the house as well. So, you could be experiencing a lot of stress and worries during the epidemic of COVID-19. You might be having scary thoughts about getting the…
Vraag Ek is swanger. Is daar ‘n groter kans dat ek COVID-19 sal kry? Antwoord Op die oomblik is daar nie bewyse dat swanger vroue meer vatbaar is as die algemene bevolking nie. Nietemin is swangerskap ‘n tydperk van verandering vir jou immuniteit, so swanger vroue moet aanhou met die standaard maatreëls om besmetting te…
To celebrate its co-branding partnership on Shoprite 18- and 30-pack Ubrand and Ritebrand eggs, the Grow Great team held a special event for the community of Alexandra at the East Bank Mall last weekend. TV and radio personality Penny Lebyane hosted the event, while chef Zola Nene prepared some delicious egg-based recipes for babies: isijingi…
If it is true that we are what we eat, then we South Africans need to take a long, hard look at our diets, especially those of infants and children. Now is a good time to do so, because World Food Day (Wednesday October 16) is in recognition of the importance of attaining food and…
In June 2019, Flourish held its graduation ceremony for 25 franchisees who were eligible to run antenatal groups after attending a rigorous boot camp in Magaliesburg. Expectant moms will be happy to know that they will be empowered and well-supported on their journey to growing greatness in the capable hands of these fantastic hosts. We…
Stunting, a completely preventable condition that results from prolonged under-nutrition in pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life, impairs cognitive development and results in gross wastage of precious human capital. In his second State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined some key priorities. They included broadening access to inclusive growth…