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"My celeb mom killed my pets!"

Frances Bean Cobain claims Courtney Love is a pet-killer. Read More

Is your teen safe?

Whether it's safe sex, discovering alcohol or a body image issue - make sure your teen is safe. Read More

Not all teens love Twilight

Thank goodness for that! Take a look at what these teens really think about Twilight: Breaking Dawn. Read More

Pizza's (still) a vegetable?

Pizza and fries to remain on school menus as a vegetable option. Read More

Miley Cyrus is NOT fat

Twitter critics took to calling Miss Cyrus fat. She lashed back and I support her! Read More

Send matric students some love

Show your support, share your tips on coping and let's back our matric students while they write their exams! Read More

Eating out with your kids

How to go to a restaurant with your child in six easy steps. Read More

"I want my kids to know me" - Steve Jobs

Weak and in pain before his death, Steve Jobs just wanted his children to know why he wasn't always there for them. Read More

Saving time with takeouts

Is fast food your guilty parenting secret? Read More

Matric exams begin today!

How ready are you and your teen for the challenging exam time? Read More

Staring suicide in the face

A mother shares how she tries to cope with and fix her child’s grief after a fellow pupil commits suicide. Read More

Q&A With Our Experts

Q I have a 16 year old son, who goes out every weekend, and suddenly everything is a secret. He is like a puppy and he will follow anyone and do anything. I am so upset because he’s with people who drinks alcohol & smoking marijuana he knows education is important and he is not passing year 11, so he has to do it again next year but I don’t want him to go to that high school anymore. Is sending him to a boarding school the answer or is it too late?
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