Die Moelikste Grade –Ondersteun Jou Kind deur Oorgangsfases op Skool/ The Toughest Grades – Supporting Your Child Through School Transitions
Elke fase van jou kind se skoolloopbaan bring nuwe uitdagings. Van die oorgang na formele onderrig, die sprong van Graad 3 na Graad 4, tot die groot skuif hoërskool toe...hierdie veranderinge kan oorweldigend wees vir kinders… en vir hul ouers.
In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met arbeidsterapeut Yolanda Grobler van Raising Brightness oor die ontwikkelings- en emosionele impak van hierdie sleutel-oorgange in 'n kind se skoolloopbaan.
Yolanda deel insigte oor hoe ouers hul kinders met die regte emosionele en praktiese gereedskap kan toerus — en hoe om veerkragtigheid, onafhanklikheid en selfvertroue van vroeg af te bou.
Of jou kind nou Graad R toe gaan of voorberei vir hoërskool, hierdie gesprek is propvol kundige raad om julle albei op die pad vorentoe te help.
Every stage of your child’s school journey brings new challenges. From the transition into formal schooling, the jump from Grade 3 to Grade 4, to the big shift to high school... these changes can be overwhelming for children — and their parents.
In this episode, Daniëlla speaks with occupational therapist Yolanda Grobler from Raising Brightness about the developmental and emotional impact of these key transitions in a child’s school career.
Yolanda shares insights on how parents can equip their children with the right emotional and practical tools — and how to build resilience, independence, and self-confidence from an early age.
Whether your child is starting Grade R or getting ready for high school, this conversation is packed with expert advice to guide both of you on the road ahead.
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TWEE Ma's & 'n Mikrofoon: Demi-Leigh Tebow/ TWO Moms & a Microphone: Demi-Leigh Tebow
Agt jaar gelede was sy Mej. Suid-Afrika – nou is sy Demi-Leigh Tebow, voormalige Mej. Heelal, getroud met Tim Tebow en binnekort ’n mamma! In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Demi-Leigh oor haar swangerskap, haar lewe in die VSA en hoe sy haarself voorberei op dié nuwe hoofstuk.
Eight years ago, she was Miss South Africa – now she’s Demi-Leigh Tebow, former Miss Universe, married to Tim Tebow, and soon to be a mom! In this episode, Daniëlla chats with Demi-Leigh about her pregnancy, her life in the USA and how she’s preparing for this brand-new chapter.
- Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light
License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z
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Shéri & Susette Brynard: Die Krag van 'n Ma Wat Glo/ Shéri & Susette Brynard: The Power of a Mother Who Believes
Wat as ander sê jou kind is ‘n fout? Dat jy eerder moes aborteer het? Dat jy haar moet wegsteek en vergeet?
Dis wat Susette Brynard moes hoor toe haar dogtertjie, Shéri, met Down-sindroom gebore is. Maar sy het gekies om nie te glo wat ander sê nie – sy het gekies om in haar kind te glo.
Vandag is Shéri Brynard (43) ’n internasionale spreker, ’n inspirerende vrou met ’n tersiêre kwalifikasie – en ‘n lig vir almal wat haar pad kruis.
In hierdie inspirerende Moedersdag-episode – ook die eerste aflewering in die #MoedVirMammas-reeks saam met Afrikaans.com – gesels Daniëlla van Heerden met hierdie ongelooflike ma-en-dogter-span oor hoop, deursettingsvermoë, en die krag van 'n ma se geloof.
Ons vier moeders, moedertaal én moed – met ’n storie wat jou siel gaan aanraak én jou moed gee vir jou eie ouerskapreis.
What if others say your child is a mistake? That you should have aborted her? That you should hide her away and forget?
That’s what Susette Brynard was told when her daughter, Shéri, was born with Down syndrome. But she chose not to believe what others said – she chose to believe in her child.
Today, Shéri Brynard (43) is an international speaker, an inspiring woman with a tertiary qualification – and a shining light to everyone she meets.
In this inspiring Mother’s Day episode – also the first instalment in the #MoedVirMammas series with Afrikaans.com – Daniëlla van Heerden speaks to this remarkable mother-and-daughter duo about hope, perseverance, and the power of a mother’s belief.
We celebrate mothers, mother tongue, and courage – with a story that will touch your soul and give you strength for your own parenting journey.
- Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z
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Die Leë Nes: Wat Elke Ma MOET Weet/ The Heart of an Empty-Nest Mom
hierdie episode is vir elke ouer wat al gehoor het: "Jy gaan jou oë knip en hulle is groot."
Dis 'n werklikheid wat vinniger aanbreek as wat ons dink — en dan sit jy skielik in 'n stil huis, met 'n hart vol herinneringe en ‘n kind wat honderde kilometers weg is.Daniëlla gesels met Susan Lombaard, wie se dogter onlangs die huis verlaat het, oor die emosionele reis van die leë nes-fase. Susan deel eerlike, praktiese raad, en 'n kosbare storie oor hoe sy haar eie ma nou opnuut verstaan.Hierdie episode is vir elke ouer wat hul kind wil voorberei vir die wêreld daar buite – en hul eie hart wil beskerm terwyl hulle die rokspante losmaak.
This episode is for every parent who’s ever heard: "Blink, and they’re all grown up."
It’s a reality that arrives quicker than expected — and suddenly, the house is quiet, your heart is full of memories, and your child is hundreds of kilometers away.Daniëlla speaks to Susan Lombaard, whose daughter recently left home, about the emotional journey of the empty-nest phase. Susan shares honest, practical advice, and a touching story about how she now understands her own late mother in a new light.This episode is for every parent who wants to prepare their child for the world — and protect their own heart as they learn to let go.
- Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z
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Tradisies: Die Geheim van Gelukkige Gesinne/ Traditions – The Secret to Happy Families
Wil jy jou gesin se band versterk en spesiale herinneringe skep?
In hierdie episode gesels ons oor hoe eenvoudige gesinstradisies ’n groot verskil kan maak—sonder dat dit tydrowend of duur hoef te wees. Felicia Snyman Du Toit vertel hoe hulle kreatiewe "Tuesday Theme Nights" gehelp het om 'n sterk nuwe gesin te vorm; en Daniëlla deel nog 'n paar praktiese, eenvoudige idees vir gesinstradisies wat jy sommer vandag al kan instel.
Want to strengthen your family bond and create special memories?
In this episode, we talk about how simple family traditions can make a big difference—without being time-consuming or expensive. Felicia Snyman du Toit shares how their creative Tuesday Theme Nights helped shape a strong new family; and Daniëlla offers a few more practical, simple ideas for family traditions you can start today.
- Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z
'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon is 'n podcast wat die wêreld van die moderne Afrikaanse ma weerspieel. Aanbieder Daniëlla van Heerden (self 'n ma van twee) voer openhartige gesprekke met kenners en spesiale gaste. Die fokus is nie net babas en kinders se gesondheid nie, maar ook ma's se emosionele welstand.
Hier sal jy saam lag vir daardie oomblikke wat net 'n ma kan verstaan - soos dat vyf minute alleen in die motor soms kan tel as "me-time"!
Meer ernstige onderwerpe soos postpartum depressie, tantrums en boelies word egter ook openlik bespreek.
Alledaagse én bekende ma's kom kuier ook in die ateljee om hulle stories te deel.
'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon sal jou inspireer, bemagtig en herinner dat jy (ten spyte daarvan dat jy soms twyfel) altyd die beste ma is vir jou kind.
'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon is a podcast that reflects the world of the modern Afrikaans mom.
Host Daniëlla van Heerden (herself a mom of two) engages in candid conversations with experts and special guests.
The focus extends beyond the health of babies and children to encompass the emotional well-being of mothers.
Here, you'll share laughter for those moments only another mom can understand – like how five minutes alone in the car can sometimes count as "me-time"!
However, more serious topics such as postpartum depression, tantrums, and bullying are also openly discussed.
Everyday and well-known moms alike drop by the studio to share their stories.
'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon will inspire, empower, and remind you that, despite moments of doubt, you are always the best mom for your child.
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