Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

Are Mood Swings a Mental Health Alarm? How Do I Help my Child?

"A safe, secure space... creates a regulated, calm mental state of being..." Why is Mental Health so important? What are the typical red flags with children? Let's learn the recipe for success, the tools we need to balance our minds, and empower our mental health! Our guest is Dr. Tanya van Aswegen, a mental health consultant and an advocate for abuse survivors. She specialises in parent-child attachment, child development, and the impact of early adversity on mental health issues, including depression and PTSD. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

Be Vigilant this Summer: Skin Care Secrets

The Skin always tells us... healthy body, or toxic, unhealthy body. It's one of the first tell-tale signs when we see a rash, or skin break-out. And summer season is here! It's the perfect time to learn more about skincare and skin health. Sunblock, beach days, good food & festive times, but guard yourself against instant skin damage that might stay with you for a lifetime. Lezille Bouwer, from Epi-Max, is our guest this week. She reveals how simple it should be - a healthy skincare routine should not involve multiple products and washing many times over. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

Chad Saaiman, Superstar: Life as a New Dad

Chad Saaiman and wife Savanah have just become the proud parents of twin babies - a "double blessing," says Chad, after a traumatic experience earlier this year. In this episode Chad talks about his most personal experience, and how life has changed for the better. "I always found tremendous inspiration from my own Mother... she worked hard to achieve success in every job she ever did, never allowing tough times to get her down." It's a beautiful blend of living as a Superstar but staying humble as a family man, husband, and father - a balancing act that brings many ups and downs. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

Sugar is Destroying Your Child's Smile. How to fix it?

"... brush your teeth in the day to keep your friends; and brush your teeth at night to keep your teeth" Habits turn good health into (a lifetime of) great health! Taking care of our teeth and dental health directly impact your physical health. Your dental health can strengthen your immune system – make sure you keep your immune system working optimally by taking care of your mouth! Our guest this week is Oral Hygienist, Natasha Swart, and she explains in detail why the food we eat, the (energy) drinks we consume, the vaping we do, and our brushing habits can be the vital difference between illness and health, later in life. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.

Menopause: Meet the Coach!

"Most doctors don't get training in menopause, it's often misdiagnosed." "There are more than 90 symptoms for menopause!" Karen Nebe is a 'menopause coach' and shares her experience with helping Women through menopause (and perimenopause); How to help Men deal with the situation; and what the most common symptoms are when menopause starts to happen. Karen says that improving self-awareness has helped her to avoid being misdiagnosed when symptoms of her menopause caused emotional stress & anxiety. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.