Today is International Day of the Girl Child! Across the world, girl children face many obstacles which infringe on their human rights. Inequalities such as forced child marriage, gender-based violence and lack of access to proper education, nutrition and medical care are just some of the many challenges they face. As a parent, the hardest […]
South Africa is a culturally diverse country. Therefore it is important to teach our children about the different cultures that make up our Rainbow Nation. Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach them to appreciate not only their own culture but also to understand, respect and appreciate other people’s cultures too. There are positive aspects […]
by Olwethu Leshabane September is National Oral Health Month, a time to pay extra attention to your dental routine, particularly as two of the world’s most common health problems affect the mouth – cavities and gum disease. Let’s kickstart this Oral Health Series by talking about Baby’s Oral Health. First Signs of Teething Here are signs […]