Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

When life takes an unexpected turn, and relationships become the prison from which we think we'll never escape... it's only a strong will, determination, and tough decisions that help us to break free.

Stephanie Baartman is the embodiment of just that. As one of South Africa's rising stars in entertainment, on TV, theatre, and broadcast media, she is a true survivor.

A story, not often shared, that takes a long and winding road, before Stephanie could finally break free, and start building her dream life, with her 2 beautiful children.

Today, Stephanie is celebrating the many hats she is wearing: Lettie in Diepe Waters, hosting a radio show, showcasing her singing talent in a musical, and of course, her multi-award winning, one-woman show, "Hoort," which she is performing across South Africa.

Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

My Child has ADHD... did I do something wrong?

Psychiatrist Dr Gagu Matsebula, our guest, makes it clear: parents, we did nothing wrong. Neurodivergent children is a complex concept, but in this discussion we unpack the details.

We share helpful advice for educational institutions like schools, and those taking care of children, offering creative solutions for ADHD children that might initially appear to be 'difficult.'

Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

"PCOS" is now called "PMOS"...

A simple name change, that makes a profound impact on women's health (and getting the correct diagnosis).

Previously, the name referred mostly to the reproductive system, specifically, cyst related. Often, this resulted in a misdiagnosis or complete lack of support and treatment. With "PMOS" the entire endocrine (hormonal) and metabolic systems are included.

A combination of symptoms that women have always experienced, but is now given a better description: life changing!

In this fascinating discussion we speak with hormone specialist & medical professional, Dr Juanri Jonck, about PMOS, and what the name change really means for diagnosis.

Women's Health is turning a corner, a remarkable change that now re-defines the understanding of so many commonly-ignored symptoms.

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Since his passing in March 2023 we still fondly remember his voice, the charming character, the reality TV shows... but mostly, the joyful manner in which he approached every challenge he faced, including the one that ultimately took his life, cancer.

In this discussion, recorded in February 2020 (that was never broadcast), Mark reflects on his journey in radio, laughs about the hardships, candidly talks about the cancer diagnosis, the love for his children, and just being a silly Dad who lived his life to the absolute fullest until it was no more.

This month we celebrate Father's Day with a special episode in which we remember a life that inspired many of us through the years.

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"The most powerful thing you can do as a parent, to help with your child's speech development, is to Read for them..."

In this episode we learn How speech development for our children starts from day one, even before they speak a single word!

In this fascinating episode we are joined by a professional Speech Therapist, Stephanie Thompson. She explains that new research makes it clear: speech development work in tandem with good dental health, facial development, hearing, breathing, and eating.

Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.