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Development & Behaviour

Mom, where is your mom?

How do you explain death to young children? Read More

Three-year-old kicked out of school

A three-year-old was tossed out of a top Joburg school after just three days. Read More

Smurf porn dad escapes charges

No charges for dad who accidentally played porn instead of “Smurfs” to kids. Read More

Boundaries for divorced parents

Boundaries and consequences for kids are a challenge for divorcees. Read More

Long distance parenting

Separation from a child needn’t spoil the relationship, suggests Marlon Abrahams. Read More

Children as casualties of family feuds

Kids get caught in the crossfire when relatives fall out. Read More

How much is that iguana in the window?

Would you encourage your child to keep an unusual or exotic pet? Read More

Spanking to become a crime?

Corporal punishment in homes may be outlawed. Read More

Domestic workers are mothers too

Do you give your helper time off during the holiday season? Read More

Heidi Klum and Seal: Over too soon?

Do some parents give up too easily? Read More

Mama, what is apartheid?

Masanda Peter deals with addressing a tricky racism issue. Read More

Q&A With Our Experts

Q My son is 5 turning 6 soon and has started preparing for grade 1 but his reading is way behind his peers and I'm beginning to worry that he wont be able to cope next year. I read to him every night before bed and was hoping you could suggest some books we can read together to help him get to grips with his letters?
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