Tanya Kovarsky, Rattle & Mum
“I gave birth during the pandemic”
"I'm 23 and from East London in the Eastern Cape. I'm a final year education student at the University of Fort Hare, and had...
15 irritating things to say to other moms
Other moms are on the whole awesome and supportive, have your back, and will try to build you up.
And then there are some who...
The 10 commandments for every mom
I've been writing about parenting for more than 10 years, and all the books, expert advice readers' tips and my own common sense have...
Nappy rash: types, causes, treatment & prevention
We all the know the saying “as soft like a baby’s bottom” but we also know that these sensitive little bottoms can be irritated,...
How to sit at a desk: back-friendly tips for kids
Like it or not, lockdown has thrust us all into the world of home-schooling. For some of us this is a huge pain in the neck, however, this may just be...
The types of moms in lockdown
If there’s one thing we still have, it’s our sense of humour. We might not have much gin left in our cupboards, and our...
“I’m sending my kids back to school”: why this doctor feels it’s safe to...
An open post from Dr Sheri Fanaroff, a family physician practising in Melrose, Johannesburg, is during the rounds, and we're including it here as...
How to make Mother’s Day a good one – even in lockdown
You might not have any bubbly left in the house, and going for brunch and meeting the family for Mother’s Day lunch are off...
Best, best, best Nutella chocolate banana bread loaf recipe
Banana bread loaves were all the rage during lockdown - we had ripe bananas, flour, some time on our hands, and a desire for...
The only butter cookie recipe you’ll ever need
Bread, banana loaf and biscuits… this is what I’ve been making with my kids over the last few weeks (I also jokingly refer to...