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Often referred to as the “sandwich generation”, these South Africans find themselves caught between caring for their children and supporting their parents. But beyond the logistical juggling act lies a deeper, often overlooked reality: they have become the primary healthcare decision-makers for multiple people — with little support themselves. And it is taking its toll. […]

For many parents, teething can feel like one of the first major parenting hurdles: sleepless nights, fussy days, sore gums, and a baby who suddenly seems impossible to comfort. While teething is a normal developmental milestone, knowing how to soothe discomfort can make a world of difference for babies and exhausted caregivers alike. From around […]

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Real Self-Care isn’t a Bath but… sometimes, it kind of is It’s 9pm. You’ve finally got the kids down, or finished the work email you swore you wouldn’t open, or wrapped the call that ran forty minutes late. You sit on the edge of the bed and pick up your phone, because that is what […]

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Reach For A Dream’s cosiest annual fundraiser, Slipper Day, is back on 29 May 2026. Since 2011, Slipper Day has united the nation in support of children facing serious or life-threatening diseases. At the heart of this year’s Slipper Day are Fuzzy Facts, playful, believable claims about slippers that are difficult to prove but offer entertainment […]

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By Lene Øverland, Warren Povey and Nyaradzo Muthana Every day in South Africa, more than a million young children arrive at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres that lack clean water, safe toilets or adequate shelter. This is not just an education problem. It is a health crisis, an economic failure and a choice, one we […]

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