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Charis Torrance has spent over a decade and a half in the magazine world, with bylines at House & Leisure, Marie Claire, Sunday Times Neighbourhood, and FAIRLADY. Now she’s landed in the editor’s chair at Baby’s and Beyond – the perfect gig to dive deeper into her newest role: mum life. Between chasing deadlines, wrangling a chaos gremlin (read: toddler), being a saintly partner, and carving out a sliver of ‘me time’, Charis is living proof that multitasking is a sport, which she may or may not be winning.

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Learn why girls with ADHD are often overlooked, how symptoms present differently and what parents should watch for to ensure early support.
Child DevelopmentTweens

Why girls with ADHD are often missed

By: The Neuroverse When you think of ADHD, you might imagine a loud, energetic boy who can’t sit still. But that image often...

Explore Spain, Italy and France through three easy egg recipes, proving why eggs remain versatile, budget friendly and full of flavour.
Recipes

A global eggscape: take your tastebuds on vacation

December holidays are near, and while some people travel abroad, many will spend the season at home. Your taste buds can still travel....

Family Fun Activities

Canal Walk festive season kicks off

From 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, Canal Walk’s Centre Court will turn into a playful Stitch-inspired wonderland. Families will find two...

Durban Trail of Lights, Durban Botanic Gardens, festive events, family activities Durban, Christmas events South Africa
Family Fun Activities

Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights returns

The Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights is back for its ninth year, and this season brings more sparkle, more colour and more...

Learn how pretend play supports toddler development with simple tips to build imagination, confidence and early language skills.
Toddlers

Pretend Play: How To Spark Your Toddler’s Imagination

Pretend play is one of the most important ways your toddler learns about the world. When they chat on a toy phone, “cook”...

Learn how to choose a safe, accurate glucose monitor with expert guidance to protect your health and avoid dangerous inaccuracies.
Healthcare

Glucose Monitors: What Users Need to Know

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have transformed diabetes management. These small sensors give people living with diabetes real-time glucose readings without the need for...

John Dory’s funds free survival swimming lessons nationwide to help prevent child drownings through its Beyond the Shore initiative.
What's New

John Dory’s Expands Water Safety Drive with ‘Beyond the Shore’

Drowning remains one of South Africa’s most serious child-safety threats. Hundreds of children lose their lives every year in preventable incidents. Many drown...

David movie, Cape Town animation, South African film industry, animated musical 2025, Phil Cunningham, Angel Studios, family movies South Africa, biblical animation, Sunrise Animation Studios, Jungle Beat creators
Entertainment

A First Look at David: Cape Town’s New Animated Musical

Families looking for an uplifting story filled with music and colour will soon have a new favourite. David, a joyful animated musical created...

Healthcare

Preventative Healthcare Gives Children a Stronger Start

Child survival rates are improving worldwide, yet too many children still face avoidable health challenges. Malnutrition, infectious diseases and limited access to basic...

Eskort introduces Kiddos, South Africa’s first pork range made for children. Discover the fun new products designed for quick meals, nutrition and everyday family convenience.
What's New

Eskort launches Kiddos: SA’s first pork range made just for kids

South Africa’s leading producer of antibiotic-free pork has introduced something new for families: Eskort Kiddos, the first local pork range created specifically for...