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Agont Aunt - Mum the martyr
Sometimes being a mum means we end up doing more around the house than we bargained for. But is it because everyone is just being lazy, or do you need to ask for more help and stop being a martyr? More
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Working mums
Many situations in life seem to be dependent on your attitude towards them. This country is full of working mums who find their roles tough but fulfilling; however there are many others who fi nd the juggle a burden and don’t enjoy it one bit. I believe the secret to ... More
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Role reversal
Tips for adult children for ageing parentsAn ageing parent was probably much easier to incorporate into your life in previous generations when they simply lived with you and became part of your extended family. These days it can be more challenging and the reality of caring for older relatives, whether ... More
My son's circumcision agony
The terrified screams of her little boy from behind the closed door of a doctor’s surgery tore through Salma Khan’s* heart. It was supposed to ... More
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Over the Teacups
My young granddaughter was staying with me overnight and in the morning, I went into her room wearing my favourite fluffy pink housecoat. “Grandma,” she said, “you look just like Madame Butterfly!” Surprised, I said, “How do you know about Madame Butterfly?” She replied, “It’s the name of our school pig.” As you can imagine, I was a little despondent about this.
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