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Parenting

How to get your kids to really talk to you

Does it seem like an effort to get your children to say anything to you besides, “Fine"? Lack of communication can make parents feel closed off from their own kids.

Boost your child's immunity

Many parents worry their child may contract crèche syndrome - repeated episodes of infections as a direct result of their exposure to other kids at day-care.

Beat a bad mood

Being sensitive and empathetic to others can also leave you susceptible to negativity and the bad moods of those around you. Here is how to fend off a bad mood.

Dyslexia: the broken link

Dyslexia can make simple tasks like operating an ATM impossible. The exact cause of dyslexia is unkown, but we look at some of the treatments that exist to overcome the condition.

Is your child gifted?

Extraordinary children need extraordinary up-bringings. We take a look at what makes a gifted child tick and find out the best options available to nurture an exceptional child.

The corporal punishment debate continues

There have been reports that the Children's Institute, University of Cape Town, has called for a ban on corporal punishment in a submission to the Department of Social Development.

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5 parenting tips

Raising children can be quite a handful. Here you can find useful tips, which could help you keep your children in order, both physically and behaviourally.

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