Baby Brunch Support Network for Parents
We all need a little help sometimes. Browse through our links below to find the support you need right now.
Children’s Health & Wellbeing Support
Epi-Max
The Epi-max range of emollient products is ideal for any climate and people of all ages with dry skin and dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
ORAL HEALTH
We chat to oral hygienist Natasha van Reede van Oudtshoorn to better understand its importance of oral hygiene for us during and after pregnancy and for our little ones.
Sun Protection
Sun health for our little ones is anything but straightforward. Let’s learn about educating those around us and at our children’s schools on what our child needs to protect their delicate skin.
Hygiene
Dr Darren Green and Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp get to the bottom of all things germ-related.
Allergies
Dr Tshegofatso Mabelane, the first and only HPCA-certified Family Physician Allergy Sub-Specialist in South Africa, reveals everything that we need to know when it comes to allergies in children.
New-born & Infant Parent Support
Preemie Connect
Preemie Connect is a support group for families of premature babies who would like to share their journeys. We are here for you whether you need support, advice or just someone to vent to.
Gentle Breastfeeding Studio
The Gentle Breastfeeding Studio exists to support mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals. Leah Hughes, mom of two, founded the Studio in 2016 and believes every mother and her baby is unique. Leah assists expectant and new mothers, through a niche range of products and services.
Changing a Nappy
Watch some of our favourite mommies as they show us how they change nappies and add their top tips and tricks, too.
Baby’s Sleep Routine
We chat to qualified sleep consultants and moms Lindi Koekemoer and Zanda Greeff to get practical tips and tricks to enhance baby’s sleep routine and ours.
Child Development & Education Support for Parents
Clamber Club
Clamber Club is an extensive and exciting sensory motor programme that gets children moving. Whether it’s through our weekly classes, parties or our school sports programme, we know that children learn best when they’re enjoying themselves.
The Parent Centre
The Parent Centre is a South African NGO which builds strong families through positive parenting to create a society of well-balanced children.
Periods, Puberty and Menstruation
We interview some of the authors of ‘Flow: The book about menstruation’ to demystify a topic which affects half of the population – and affects both our girls and our boys.
Emotional Support for New Parents
Self-Love
The time has come to learn how to return to your happiest self and fill your cup. We have a message for you from Self-Love Expert and Mindset Mentor Nikki Loots.
Mental Health & Inclusivity
We chat to Dr Leandri Hattingh and Charney Habelgaarn, physiotherapist and mom to a little girl with special needs to understand this topic.
Mommy Guilt
We talk to clinical psychologist Janine Boulle and self-leadership expert Lori Milner to better understand the universal phenomenon of mothers’ guilt.
Financial Support for Parents
Financial Security for Families
We chat to Certified Financial Planner Elke Brink to understand just that as we discuss the road to financial security for our families.
Will & Testament
Alex Simeonides, co-founder and CEO of Capital Legacy, talks to us about putting together a will and estate in South Africa.
Safety Support for Parents
Hijacking Prevention & General Safety
South Africa’s hijacking expert Richard Brussow joins us to share his knowledge and advice built up from over 20 years’ of experience.
Support for Single Parents
Sons without Fathers
More than 60% of children in South Africa grow up without a father and often lack a sense of belonging. Julian Jansen explores the harsh realities behind the statistics to find solutions.
Divorce & Mediation
We chat to attorney Pieter Spruyt and family law mediator Rushka Pedro to better understand how to take such a step with the least painful outcomes.