'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon

“Los jou tiener bietjie uit!” Omstrede woorde, maar dis presies wat Stefanie Minnar van “Ouer Tiener Harmonie” in hierdie episode vir ouers sê. Sy vertel vir Daniëlla hoekom tieners MOET leer om onafhanklik te wees, hul eie besluite te neem en selfs groot foute te maak, sodat hulle eendag die nes suksesvol kan verlaat. Stefanie deel praktiese raad oor dinge wat ouers sommer vandag nog moet ophou doen vir hul tieners - en verduidelik waarom sy glo matrikulante móét kans kry om ervarings soos Plett Rage te beleef. “Leave your teenager alone!” Controversial words - but that’s exactly what Stefanie Minnar from “Ouer Tiener Harmonie” says to parents in this episode. She tells Daniëlla why teenagers NEED to learn independence, make their own decisions, and even make huge mistakes, so they can eventually leave the nest successfully. Stefanie shares practical advice on things parents should stop doing for their teens today, and explains why she believes matric students should be allowed to experience places like Plett Rage. An conversation about boundaries, trust, letting go, and why “helicopter parenting” can sometimes do more harm than good. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2019 het Junandi Meyer ’n brief aan die tydskrif Baba & Kleuter geskryf. Sy was net 15 jaar oud… en swanger. “Ek is dalk jonger as die ander ma’s,” het sy geskryf, “maar my opgewondenheid is net so groot soos hulle s’n. Ek verdien ook om ’n ma te wees, ten spyte van my fout.” Sewe jaar later het Daniëlla vir Junandi opgespoor om uit te vind wat ná daardie lewensveranderende oomblik gebeur het. Hierdie is haar storie. In 2019, Junandi Meyer wrote a letter to Baba & Kleuter magazine. She was only 15 years old… and pregnant. “I may be younger than the other moms,” she wrote, “but my excitement is just as big as theirs. I also deserve to be a mom, despite my mistake.” Seven years later, Daniëlla tracked Junandi down to find out what happened after that life-changing moment. This is her story. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Swangerskap is veeleisend op 'n vrou se liggaam - geen wonder dat dit soms met allerlei skete en kwale gepaardgaan nie! In dié episode gesels Daniëlla met chiropraktisyn dr. Michelle Beech Cloete oor hoe 'n mamma reeds voor geboorte is kan omsien na haar spier- en skeletale stelsel - veral die ruggraat. Ons praat ook oor hoe klein babatjies met koliek en ander skete gehelp kan word, en wanneer dit nodig is om anders kenners te sien. Pregnancy places significant demands on a woman’s body—no wonder it’s often accompanied by various aches and pains. In this episode, Daniëlla speaks to chiropractor Dr Michelle Beech Cloete about how moms can take care of their musculoskeletal system—even before baby is born—especially the spine. She also explains how small babies with colic and other discomforts can be helped, and when it’s necessary to consult other specialists. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sy het haar vroedvrou vertrou… en haar baba verloor. Ná jare se wag is Yolande Maritz-Fouchee nou op 14 aanklagte skuldig bevind. Alysia Von Kloëg-Scholtz se seuntjie, Noah, is net nege dae oud oorlede ná sy by haar geboorte geskenk het. In hierdie gesprek deel sy met Daniëlla presies wat gebeur het - en hoekom sy glo haar kind se lewe het 'n doel gehad. She trusted her midwife… and lost her baby. After years of waiting, Yolande Maritz-Fouchee has been found guilty on 14 charges. Alysia Von Kloëg-Scholtz’s son, Noah, died at just nine days old after she gave birth under her care. In this raw conversation, she shares what happened - and why she believes her child’s life had a purpose. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Om ’n plaasvrou te wees, verg krag. Om boonop ’n ma én plaasvrou te wees, verg 'n SUPERKRAG! Gelukkig is Suid-Afrika vol van sulke vroue: ma’s wat elke dag saam met hul mans boer, kinders grootmaak en help om ’n plaas aan die gang te hou. In dié episode gesels Daniëlla met Deidré Viljoen van Plaas & Vrou oor die unieke uitdagings van boerdery en die moeilike besluite wat ma’s op plase soms moet neem. To be a farm woman requires strength. To be both a mom and a farm woman requires a SUPERPOWER! Fortunately, South Africa is full of such women: moms who farm alongside their husbands every day, raise their children, and help keep a farm running. In this episode, Daniëlla chats to Deidré Viljoen from Plaas & Vrou about the unique challenges of farm life and the difficult decisions moms on farms sometimes have to make. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kinders en tieners spandeer al hoe meer tyd met AI (Kunsmatige Intelligensie) apps wat met hulle terugpraat – van "huiswerk helpers" TOT chatbots wat soos “vriende” kan voel. Hierdie skuif van sosiale media na persoonlike interaksie met 'n AI bied geleenthede, maar ook nuwe risiko’s: kinders kan maklik persoonlike inligting deel, grense kan vervaag en AI kan selfs onvanpaste of skadelike advies gee. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met digitale ouerskap- en kuberveiligheidskenner Rianette Leibowitz van Cyber Wellness with Rianette oor hoe hierdie tegnologie werk en wat ouers móét weet. Ons praat oor hoe om kinders te help om hierdie nuwe digitale wêreld te navigeer – want as jy nie verstaan wat aanlyn gebeur nie, kan jy hulle nie beskerm nie. Children and teens are spending more and more time on AI (Artificial Intelligence) apps that talk back to them – from “homework helpers” to chatbots that can feel like “friends.” This shift from simply using social media to having personal interactions with AI brings opportunities, but also risks: kids can easily share personal information, boundaries can blur, and AI can even give inappropriate or harmful advice. In this episode, Daniëlla speaks to digital parenting and cybersecurity expert Rianette Leibowitz from Cyber Wellness with Rianette about how this technology works and what parents need to know. We discuss how to help children navigate this new digital world – because if you don’t understand what’s happening online, you can’t protect them. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Annemarie Gillmer was maar 11 jaar oud toe 'n man, wat sy en haar ouers geken en vertrou het, haar vir jare begin "groom" (seksueel voorberei) het. Hy was 30 jaar ouer as sy. Sy het hom oom genoem. Dit het dekades geneem om die trauma te verwerk, maar Annemarie (wat intussen self 'n ma geword het) deel nou haar storie om ander ouers te bemagtig en in te lig. Dié episode is 'n moet-luister vir elke ouer, maar ook vir elke volwassene wat as kind self die slagoffer van 'n molesteerder of pedofiel was. Annemarie Gillmer was only 11 years old when a man, whom she and her parents knew and trusted, began to "groom" her for years. He was 30 years older than her. She called him "oom". It took decades to process the trauma, but Annemarie (who has since become a mother herself) is now sharing her story to empower and inform other parents. This episode is a must-listen for every parent, but also for every adult who was the victim of a molester or pedophile as a child. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alle ouers wil die beste vir hul kinders hê... maar soms plaas ons, sonder dat ons dit besef, druk op hulle wat meer skade as goed doen. Wanneer sport, kultuur en akademie oorweldigend begin voel, hoe help ons kinders om hul potensiaal te bereik sonder om hul vreugde en selfvertroue te verloor? In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met opvoedkundige sielkundige Hennie Vorster oor hoe ouers balans kan vind tussen motivering en druk. Ons praat oor hoe om kinders emosioneel te ondersteun, hoe om hul eie angs en selfdruk te help bestuur, en hoe mededinging in vandag se samelewing kinders se welstand beïnvloed. All parents want the best for their children… but sometimes, without realizing it, we place pressure on them that does more harm than good. When sport, cultural activities, and academics start to feel overwhelming, how do we help our children reach their potential without losing their joy and self-confidence? In this episode, Daniëlla talks with educational psychologist Hennie Vorster about how parents can find the balance between motivation and pressure. We discuss how to support children emotionally, how to help them manage their own anxiety and self-imposed pressure, and how competition in today’s society affects children’s well-being. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aktrise Donnalee Roberts is ook as skrywer en vervaardiger betrokke by die treffer-familiereeks Een Keer Om die Son, waarvan die tweede reeks tans op kykNET te sien is. Maar terwyl sy op die skerm ’n geskeide vrou vertolk wat nié kinders wil hê nie, lyk die realiteit by haar eie huis heel anders: Sy's getroud met Ivan Botha (ook in die vermaakbedryf), ma van twee besige voorskoolse seuntjies, én bonusma van ’n tienerdogter. Haar huis is vol, dit is besig – en dit is alles waarvan sy nog ooit gedroom het. Donnalee en Daniëlla gesels oor die balanseertoertjies wat werkende ma’s daagliks aanpak, die dinamika van verskillende geslagte onder een dak, en sy deel ook wat sy by haar eie ma geleer het. Actress Donnalee Roberts is also involved as a writer and producer on the hit family series Een Keer Om die Son, with the second season currently airing on kykNET. But while she portrays a divorced woman who does not want children on screen , the reality at home looks very different: She is married to Ivan (also in the entertainment industry), mom to two busy preschool boys, and bonus mom to a teenage daughter. Her home is full, it’s busy – and it’s everything she has ever dreamed of. Donnalee and Daniëlla chat about the balancing acts working moms perform every day, the dynamics of different generations living under one roof, and she also shares what she learned from her own mother. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en Afrikaans grootmaak” Sy het meer as 100 000 getroue volgelinge op TikTok -en met goeie rede: SaffaMamma is eerlik, eg, onopgesmuk en bitter snaaks! Vandag kuier sy saam met Daniëlla agter die mikrofoon. Ons gesels oor babas kry tydens lockdown, oor die isolasie daarna, en oor die terugkeer huis toe ná jare oorsee. Ons lag oor die lekker van Suid-Afrika en Afrikaans-wees, en praat ’n bietjie dieper oor “gentle parenting” en om ons eie ouerskaproete oop te kerf — terwyl ons steeds koester wat ons by ons eie ma’s geleer het. Die ideale manier om 2025 af te sluit. Maak ’n koppie tee en kom kuier saam! She has more than 100,000 loyal followers on TikTok - and with good reason: SaffaMamma is honest, real, unfiltered... and hilarious! Today she joins Daniella behind the microphone. We talk about having babies during lockdown, the isolation that followed, and returning home after years abroad. We laugh about the joys of being South African and Afrikaans, and dive a little deeper into gentle parenting and carving out our own parenting path — while still cherishing what we learned from our own mothers. The perfect way to close off 2025. Make yourself a cup of tea and come join the conversation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hoe gemaak as 'n hoofstroomskool nie vir jou kind werk nie? Of as jy bloot jou kinders tuis by jou wil hê? Janet Kieswetter het die tuisskoolpad saam met haar vyf dogters gestap, en help nou ook ander ouers wat dit wil doen deur haar platform "Kieswetter Klaskamer". Tuisskool is nie vir almal nie, en dit hoef ook nie te wees nie. Maar elke ouer wat al kopgekrap het wanneer hulle moet help met huiswerk, of 'n kind het wat "anders" werk as sy of haar klasmaats, kan leer by dié ma en haar gesin. What do you do when mainstream schooling just doesn’t work for your child - or when you simply want your kids at home with you? Janet Kieswetter has walked the homeschooling journey with her five daughters and now helps other parents who want to do the same through her platform, Kieswetter Klaskamer. Homeschooling isn’t for everyone - and it doesn’t have to be. But any parent who has ever scratched their head over homework or has a child who learns “differently” from their classmates will find something valuable in this mom and her family’s story. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dit het heel onskuldig begin toe Carli van Aswegen (15) “fitfluencers” en “foodies” op sosiale media begin volg het. Maar kort voor lank was Carli obsessief oor kos, haar gewig en wat sy eet. Sy het, byna ongemerk, ’n eetsteurnis ontwikkel – een wat glad nie lyk soos die “tipiese” anoreksie of bulimie nie. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Carli, haar ma Nantie, asook dokter Reza Gouws, oor iets waarmee baie jongmense in stilte sukkel: eetsteurnisse, liggaamsbeeld en “food noise”. It all started quite innocently when Carli van Aswegen (15) began following “fitfluencers” and “foodies” on social media. But before long, Carli became obsessed with food, her weight, and what she was eating. Almost without noticing, she developed an eating disorder – one that looks nothing like the “typical” anorexia or bulimia. In this episode, Daniëlla speaks with Carli, her mom Nantie, and Dr. Reza Gouws about something many young people silently struggle with: eating disorders, body image, and “food noise.” - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vyf jaar gelede het die land gerou saam met die drie gesinne wat hul geliefdes in die Kalahari-brandtragedie verloor het. Wilmien Davin en haar seuntjie Ben (toe net 15 maande oud) was onder die drie wat oorleef het – maar haar man en twee oudste kinders is in die vlamme dood. In hierdie aangrypende gesprek vertel Wilmien hoe die Here haar en Ben deur die donkerste nag en die 5 jaar daarna gedra het, tot by die punt waar sy vandag met oortuiging kan sê: “Die lewe is goed.” Five years ago, the nation mourned with the three families who lost their loved ones in the devastating Kalahari fire. Wilmien Davin and her baby boy Ben (then just 15 months old) were among the three who survived — but her husband and two eldest children tragically lost their lives in the flames. In this deeply moving conversation, Wilmien shares how her faith carried her and Ben through that night and the years that followed, allowing her to testify today with conviction: “Life is good.” - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marié Janse van Rensburg het gedink sy verwag één baba – ’n kleinboet of -sus vir haar dogtertjie by die huis. Toe kom die nuus: dis ’n vierling! (En dit, glo dit of nie, sonder enige vrugbaarheidsbehandeling.) Marié sê vandag sy wéét sy is uitgekies om ’n meerling-ma te wees. In hierdie eerlike en inspirerende gesprek deel sy hoe sy deur die jare van min slaap, baie chaos en duisende doeke gekom het – én hoe dit voel om nou, met vyf tieners, terug te kyk op daardie seisoen van pyjamadril, roetines en skedules. Dis ’n gesprek wat meerling-ouers beslis gaan help, maar eintlik vir enige ma wat al op dieselfde tyd geseënd én oorweldig gevoel het. Marié Janse van Rensburg thought she was expecting one baby - a little brother or sister for her daughter at home. Then came the news: it was quadruplets! (And yes — this happened without any fertility treatment.)Marié says she now knows she was chosen to be a mom of multiples. In this honest and inspiring conversation, she shares how she survived the years of little sleep, big chaos, and endless diapers — and what it feels like to look back now, with five teenagers, on those seasons of routines, pyjamas, and pure exhaustion. This episode is a must-listen for parents of multiples, but also for any mom who has ever felt blessed and overwhelmed at the same time. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In baie gesinne is oupas en oumas ankers. Maar wat maak ons wanneer daardie anker wegval? Hoe verduidelik ’n mens aan jou kind dat iemand wat hulle liefhet nie meer hier is nie? En hóé ondersteun jy jou kind terwyl jy self rou? In hierdie gesprek gesels Daniëlla met kliniese sielkundige Maryna Ferreira oor verlies: spesifiek wanneer ’n oupa of ouma sterf. Ons praat oor rou, kinders se verskillende maniere om dit te verwerk, hoe om eerlik en met deernis te kommunikeer, en hoe om hul herinneringe te koester sonder om oorweldig te voel. In many families, grandparents are anchors. But what do we do when that anchor is gone? How do you explain to your child that someone they love is no longer here? And how do you support your child while you are grieving yourself? In this conversation, Daniëlla speaks with clinical psychologist Maryna Ferreira about loss: specifically when a grandparent passes away. We discuss grief, the different ways children process it, how to communicate honestly and with compassion, and how to honor their memories without feeling overwhelmed. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z -- One attachment • Scanned by Gmail Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sydney Grové was Suid-Afrika se heel eerste vroedmeester – ja, ’n manlike vroedvrou! Hy het ook die land se eerste watergeboortes behartig en was betrokke by meer as 25 000 geboortes. In dié besondere episode deel Sydney sy dekades se kennis met Daniëlla en ons luisteraars. Hy vertel hoe hy as kind reeds geweet het dis sy roeping om by geboorteversorging betrokke te wees – en hoe hy deur die jare gesien het hoe geboortepraktyke, emosionele ondersteuning en die rol van vroedvroue verander het. Maar Sydney is ook bekommerd oor waar Suid-Afrika nou staan. Hy glo dat ons besig is om die hart van geboorte te verloor: dat ma's nie altyd die sorg, ondersteuning en menslikheid ontvang wat hulle verdien nie. Sydney se webblad: www.grovemediconsulting.com Sydney Grové was South Africa’s very first male midwife – yes, a man in midwifery! He also assisted with the country’s first water births and has been involved in more than 25000 deliveries. In this special episode, Sydney shares his decades of experience with Daniëlla and our listeners. He talks about how he knew from a young age that this was his calling, and how he’s seen childbirth practices, emotional support, and the role of midwives evolve over the years. But Sydney is also concerned about where South Africa stands today. He believes we’re losing the heart of childbirth – that mothers aren’t always receiving the care, compassion, and support they truly deserve. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As jy nie mal is oor kinderpartyjies of om langs jou kind op die mat te sit en speel nie… is jy nie ’n slegte ouer nie! Dit pas dalk net nie by jou sensoriese styl nie. In dié episode gesels Daniëlla met arbeidsterapeut Elrika Beukes oor hoe ons brein inligting verwerk en sy deel praktiese strategieë om jouself (en sodoende jou kind) beter te verstaan. Is jy die boom se blare, die bas of die wortels? Kom vind uit! If you don’t love kids’ birthday parties or sitting on the floor playing with your child… you’re not a bad parent! It might just not fit your sensory style. In this episode, Daniëlla chats with occupational therapist Elrika Beukes about how our brains process information, and she shares practical strategies to help you understand yourself — and, in turn, your child — better. Are you the tree’s leaves, bark, or roots? Come find out! - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jou kind se peperduur verjaarsdaggeskenke waarmee hulle oor ’n maand nie meer gaan speel nie… kon hulle dalk eendag ’n miljoenêr maak as jy dit net reg belê het. In hierdie gesprek gesels Daniella met Carla Venter van Money with Carla oor wat dit regtig beteken om vir jou kinders se toekoms te belê, en hoekom beleggings nie net vir ryk mense of finansiële kenners is nie. Carla waarsku ook teen scams en verkeerde advies, en herinner ons dat kennis en aksie die sleutels tot finansiële vryheid is. Your child’s expensive birthday gifts that they’ll stop playing with in a month… could have made them a millionaire one day if you had invested that money wisely. In this episode, Daniëlla chats with Carla Venter from Money with Carla about what it really means to invest in your child’s future – and why investing isn’t just for the wealthy or financial experts. Carla also warns against scams and bad advice, reminding us that knowledge and action are the most powerful keys to financial freedom. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hoe jy geboorte gee… of jy borsvoed of nie… en “sleep training”. Dit is drie van die mees omstrede onderwerpe wat elke nuwe ma moet leer navigeer. Opinies is volop, maar feite is skaars. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Melissa Bierman, ’n ervare slaapafrigter van Good Night Baby, oor die uitdagings en realiteite van slaapopleiding vir babas en ouers. Melissa deel praktiese wenke oor ’n gesonde slaapomgewing, roetines en konsekwentheid – en hoe dit kinders én ouers kan help. Ons skram nie weg van die taai temas nie: jy hoor meer oor bed sharing vs. co-sleeping, cry it out, en waarom hierdie onderwerp só ’n tameletjie is. Hierdie gesprek bied ’n gebalanseerde, holistiese blik op slaap en die rol wat dit in gesinswelstand speel. How you give birth… whether you breastfeed or not… and “sleep training.” These are three of the most hotly debated topics every new mom has to navigate. Opinions are everywhere, but facts are harder to find. In this episode, Daniëlla chats with Melissa Bierman, an experienced sleep coach from Good Night Baby, about the challenges and realities of sleep training for babies and parents. Melissa shares practical tips on creating a healthy sleep environment, the role of routines and consistency, and how better sleep supports the whole family. We don’t shy away from the tough conversations: you’ll hear more about bed sharing vs. co-sleeping, the cry-it-out method, and why sleep training stirs up so much debate. This episode offers a balanced, holistic look at sleep and the vital role it plays in family well-being. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marciel Hopkins-Lourens se “vierde trimester” loop byna ten einde, saam met die viering van hulle seuntjie Halki se eerste drie maande as deel van die gesin. In hierdie episode gesels sy met Daniëlla oor die newborn bubble wat nou agter die rug is, en die nuwe mylpale wat voorlê: vir haar baba, vir haarself as ma, én vir haar loopbaan as TV-aanbieder, model, aktrise en lewensafrigter. Marciel deel hoe sy dit regkry om ’n positiewe benadering tot ouerskap te handhaaf, hoekom gesondheid en fiksheid vir haar so ’n groot rol speel, en hoekom selfrespek en balans tussen werk en gesin ononderhandelbaar is. Ons gesels ook oor die belangrike rol van pa’s, die druk van samelewingsverwagtinge, en hoekom elke ma haar eie pad moet stap – of soos Marciel dit self stel: “Mind your own motherhood.” Marciel Hopkins-Lourens’ “fourth trimester” is drawing to a close as she and her husband celebrate the first three months of baby Halki’s life. In this episode, Marciel chats with Daniëlla about moving out of the newborn bubble and stepping into new milestones — for her son, for herself as a mother, and in her career as a TV presenter, model, actress, and life coach. She shares how she manages to keep a positive approach to motherhood, why health and fitness are so important to her, and why self-respect and balance between work and family are non-negotiable. We also dive into the role of fathers, the pressure of societal expectations, and why every mom needs to follow her own path — or as Marciel puts it: “Mind your own motherhood.” - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dissipline kan maklik voel soos een van die moeilikste dele van ouerskap. Met soveel ouerskap style daar buite ("gentle!" "permissive!", "authoritative!") is dit nie vreemd dat ouers onseker voel oor watter benadering die “regte” een is nie. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met arbeidsterapeut Lizanne du Plessis van "Doelgerigte Ouerskap" oor wat dissipline eintlik beteken. Ons verken hoekom dit minder oor straf en meer oor leiding en leer gaan, en hoe ons eie emosionele regulering as ouers ’n reuse-verskil kan maak. Discipline can feel like one of the trickiest parts of parenting. With so many parenting styles out there – gentle, permissive, authoritative – it’s easy to feel unsure about which approach is “right.” In this episode, Daniëlla sits down with parenting expert Lizanne du Plessis to unpack what discipline really means. They explore why it’s less about punishment and more about guiding and teaching our kids, and how our own emotional regulation as parents can make all the difference. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jou sekslewe verander ná kinders – en dit is heeltemal normaal! September is die bewustheidsmaand van Seksuele Gesondheid en in hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met kenner Karen Bester van Lamelle oor hoe ouerskap en selfs peri-menopouse jou intimiteit en libido kan beïnvloed. Ons praat eerlik oor die dinge wat niemand jou dalk al vertel het oor hormone nie, gee praktiese wenke en deel hoe jy gesonde gesprekke met jou eggenoot en kinders kan hê. ’n Eerlike, opvoedkundige en ondersteunende gesprek wat elke ma (en pa!) moet hoor! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Hoekom is ons land so sleg as dit kom by spaar – en wat beteken dit vir ons gesinne? In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met finansiële raadgewer én pa van drie, Leon-Ben Lamprecht, oor die groot geldgewoontes wat Suid-Afrikaners terughou. Ons praat oor skuld, die druk om “ryk te lyk,” en hoekom dit só belangrik is om vroeg al met ons kinders oor geld te gesels. Leon-Ben deel praktiese wenke vir ouers: hoe om spaar ’n spanpoging in die gesin te maak en hoe jy 'n finansiële rolmodel kan wees. Hoekom is ons land so sleg as dit kom by spaar – en wat beteken dit vir ons gesinne? In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met finansiële raadgewer én pa van drie, Leon-Ben Lamprecht, oor die groot geldgewoontes wat Suid-Afrikaners terughou. Ons praat oor skuld, die druk om “ryk te lyk,” en hoekom dit só belangrik is om vroeg al met ons kinders oor geld te gesels. Leon-Ben deel praktiese wenke vir ouers: hoe om spaar ’n spanpoging in die gesin te maak en hoe jy 'n finansiële rolmodel kan wees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Wanya Du Preez, wat saam met haar gesin al byna ’n dekade in die VSA woon. Sy deel die uitdagings van aanpassing aan ’n nuwe kultuur, die belang van familie en vriendskappe, en hoe gemeenskap en geloof hulle deur moeilike tye gedra het. Ons praat oor die verskille tussen Suid-Afrika en Amerika – van veiligheid en geleenthede, tot die kos en tradisies wat sy nog altyd mis. Wanya vertel ook hoe haar kinders floreer in hul nuwe omgewing. Hierdie gesprek bou voort op verlede week se episode met Lenique Hutton, wat ná ’n paar jaar oorsee teruggekeer het Suid-Afrika toe. Twee stories, twee perspektiewe... sodat jy kan luister, leer, en dalk jou eie pad beter verstaan. In this episode, Daniëlla speaks with Wanya Du Preez, who has lived in the United States with her family for almost a decade. She shares the challenges of adapting to a new culture, the importance of family and friendships, and how community and faith carried them through difficult times. We talk about the differences between South Africa and America – from safety and opportunities, to the food and traditions she still misses. Wanya also explains how her children are thriving in their new environment, and how the journey has helped their family grow stronger. This conversation follows last week’s episode with Lenique Hutton, who returned to South Africa after living abroad. Two stories, two perspectives... so you can listen, learn, and perhaps see your own path more clearly. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dink jy daaraan om jou tasse te pak en oorsee te gaan? In hierdie gesprek gesels Daniëlla met Lenique Hutten, wat saam met haar gesin ’n paar jaar in Nederland gewoon het – en toe besluit het om terug te keer na Suid-Afrika. Ons praat oor die uitdagings van emigrasie, die aanpassing aan ’n nuwe kultuur, die impak op kinders se skool- en sosiale lewe, en hoe verlange na familie en ’n gevoel van "behoort" uiteindelik hul besluit beïnvloed het. Lenique deel ook watter lesse hulle as gesin geleer het, en hoe die ervaring hulle sterker gemaak het. * Hierdie episode is deel van ’n tweeluik oor emigrasie – volgende week hoor ons van ’n gesin wat nege jaar gelede na die VSA verhuis het… en stééds daar is. Thinking about packing your bags and moving overseas? In this episode, Daniëlla speaks to Lenique Hutten, who lived in the Netherlands with her family for a few years – and then decided to move back to South Africa. We talk about the challenges of emigrating, adjusting to a new culture, the impact on children’s school and social lives, and how longing for family and a sense of belonging ultimately influenced their decision. Lenique also shares the lessons they learned as a family, and how the experience made them stronger. This episode is part of a two-part series on emigration – next week, we’ll hear from a family who moved to the USA nine years ago… and are still there. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die Grootste Leuens oor Borsvoeding (Wat ’n Vroedvrou Wil Hê Jy moet Weet) Dit is borsvoedingsweek – en hierdie week se episode lê my besonders na aan die hart. Nie net omdat borsvoeding vir soveel ma’s belangrik én uitdagend is nie, maar ook omdat ons heel eerste gas ooit, Katinka Lategan, weer saamgesels. In haar terugkeer na die mikrofoon deel Katinka, ’n ervare vroedvrou, haar diepgaande kennis oor borsvoeding. Ons gesels oor die fisiologie daarvan, hoe kolostrum werk, en die hormonale en emosionele skommelinge wat ma’s ná geboorte beleef. Maar veral fokus ons op die waninligting wat steeds versprei word: die leuens wat ma’s laat voel hulle doen iets verkeerd, of nie goed genoeg is nie. As jy tans borsvoed, oorweeg om te begin, of dalk steeds wonder hoekom dit nie vir jou uitgewerk het nie... hierdie gesprek is vir jóú. Want wanneer jy iets beter verstaan, kan jy met meer selfvertroue besluite neem vir jou, jou baba en julle unieke situasie. It’s World Breastfeeding Week and this episode is one that’s especially close to my heart. Not just because breastfeeding is such a big and sometimes tough part of motherhood, but also because my very first podcast guest ever, Katinka Lategan, is back behind the mic. Katinka is an experienced midwife and in this episode she shares her deep knowledge of breastfeeding. We talk about how it actually works, what colostrum is and why it matters, and the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster many moms go through after birth. But we also zoom in on the myths that still get shared too often. The kind of misinformation that can make a mom doubt herself or feel like she’s doing it all wrong. If you’re currently breastfeeding, thinking about starting, or still wondering why it didn’t work out for you, this conversation is for you. Because once you really understand how it all works, you can make choices that feel right for you, your baby and your unique situation. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Op 35 is Jean-Marié Stander al deur talle storms: 'n Pad met infertiliteit, IVF, die verlies van haar suster, 'n diagnose van adenomiose en 'n histerektomie. In dié episode gesels Daniëlla met Jean-Marié daaroor, maar ook oor die vreugdes in haar lewe: Om die ma van een kind te wees en hoe draf haar terapie geword het. Dis ’n gesprek oor liggaam en gees, oor aanhou beweeg (letterlik én figuurlik) wanneer jou lewenspad anders verloop as wat jy gedink het. En oor hoekom ons as ma's meer moet praat oor dié dinge wat dikwels verswyg word. At 35, Jean-Marié Stander has already weathered many storms: a journey with infertility, IVF, the loss of her sister, a diagnosis of adenomyosis, and eventually, a hysterectomy. In this episode, Daniëlla talks to Jean-Marié about all of that — but also about the joys in her life: being a mom to one child and how running has become her therapy. It’s a conversation about body and mind, about keeping going (both literally and figuratively) when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected. And about why, as mothers, we need to speak more openly about the things that so often go unspoken. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Om leier van die land se opposisie te wees, was moeilik. Om 'n ma te word, was moeiliker. In dié episode gesels Daniëlla met Helen Zille, wat as ystervrou van Suid-Afrikaanse politiek beskou word. Sy vra Zille (74) egter nie uit oor die RNE, verkiesings of selfs die DA* nie - maar eerder oor haar haar reis as ma, ouma, skoonma, en dogter. Helen Zille vertel ons van haar ervaring met nageboorte-depressie, haar eie ma se depressie, die uitdagings van ouerskap, en hoe sy vandag haar verhouding met haar skoondogter benader. *NS. Zille verklap wél bietjie meer oor haar planne om haarself as burgemeester van Johannesburg verkiesbaar te stel, en die invloed wat haar kleinkinders op daardie besluit het. Being the Leader of the Opposition was difficult. Being a mom was even harder. In this episode, Daniëlla speaks to Helen Zille — often described as the iron lady of South African politics. But this time, Zille (74) doesn’t talk about the GNU, elections, or even the DA* — instead, she reflects on her journey as a mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and daughter. She opens up about her experience with postnatal depression, her own mother’s mental health struggles, the challenges of parenthood, and how she approaches her relationship with her daughter-in-law today. *P.S. Zille does however let us in on one hot political topic — her plans to possibly run for mayor of Johannesburg, and the surprising influence her grandchildren have had on that decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

’n Egskeiding beteken nie noodwendig ’n gebroke kind nie. Maar dit kan seermaak – en daarom moet ouers weet hóé om kinders deur hierdie moeilike tyd te help. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met gaste Mariaan Prins (opvoedkundige sielkundige) en Marli Lerm ( prokureur) oor hoe egskeiding kinders beïnvloed, watter foute ouers dikwels maak, en waarom ’n ouerskapsplan (parenting plan) en professionele ondersteuning noodsaaklik is. A divorce doesn’t necessarily mean a broken child. But it can hurt – and that’s why parents need to know how to support their children through this difficult time. In this episode, Daniëlla speaks with guests Mariaan Prins (educational psychologist) and Marli Lerm (attorney) about how divorce affects children, the common mistakes parents make, and why a parenting plan and professional support are essential. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dis die drie siektes wat jou kind nou blykbaar om elke hoek en draai kan aansteek: hand-voet-en-mondsiekte, RSV en varkgriep. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met kinderdokter dr. Marlé van der Merwe oor hoe ouers dié virusse vinnig kan herken, hoe dit versprei, en wanneer jy regtig moet bekommerd wees. Wat jy in dié episode gaan hoor: *Wanneer is griep net griep – en wanneer is dit varkgriep? *Waarom RSV só gevaarlik vir babas kan wees *Is die nuwe RSV-inenting veilig? *Wat jy regtig moet weet oor hand-, voet- en mondsiekte *Waarom antibiotika nie die antwoord op alles is nie *Waarom medisyne nie altyd die eerste opsie moet wees nie These are the three illnesses your child seems to be picking up around every corner lately: hand, foot and mouth disease, RSV, and swine flu. In this episode, Daniëlla chats with GP Dr. Marlé van der Merwe about how parents can quickly recognise these viruses, how they spread, and when it’s time to really worry. What you’ll hear in this episode: *When is the flu just the flu – and when is it swine flu? *Why RSV can be so dangerous for babies *Is the new RSV vaccine safe? *What you really need to know about hand, foot and mouth disease *Why antibiotics aren’t the answer *Why medication isn't always the first solution - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Die jare tussen 18 maande en 18 jaar oud vlieg vinniger verby as wat enige ma sou kon droom. Lindie Strydom – geliefde spreker, aktrise en ma van drie– praat in dié episode met Daniëlla oor die lesse wat sy geleer het as ma van een volwassenes en twee skoolverlaters. Lindie deel openhartig wat sy geleer het uit haar eie foute en vreugdes – van teleurstellings in die tienerjare, tot die noodsaaklikheid selfversorging en sorg vir jou huwelik. Sy vertel hoe sy moes leer om haar kinders se unieke persoonlikhede te leer ken, hoekom ‘n gesonde verhouding die grondslag van alles is, en hoe haar geloof haar deur moeilike tye gedra het. * Hierdie episode is deel van die #MoedVirMammas-reeks saam met Afrikaans.com The years between 18 months and 18 years fly by faster than any mom could ever imagine. Lindie Strydom – beloved speaker, actress, and mom of three – talks in this episode with Daniëlla about the lessons she’s learned as a mother of one adult and two school leavers. Lindie shares openly what she’s learned through both her mistakes and joys – from disappointments during the teenage years, to the importance of self-care and nurturing your marriage. She explains how she had to learn to truly get to know her children’s unique personalities, why a healthy relationship is the foundation of everything, and how her faith carried her through tough times. This episode is part of the #MoedVirMammas series in partnership with Afrikaans.com - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ivor Swartz se kinderdae-herinneringe aan Vadersdag is nie gevul met vreugde nie. Hy het sy pa op drie verloor, as jong man ses jaar in die tronk deurgebring nadat hy sy broer doodgemaak het, en hy het lank swaar gedra aan die diep wonde van ’n lewe sonder ’n teenwoordige pa. Ivor deel met Daniëlla lesse oor sy eie onlangse reis as ouer – om te werk deur die seer van die verlede, en te leer hoe om 'n goeie pa te wees, sonder dat hy self een gehad het. Ivor werk ook gereeld met jongmense. Hy kén die hart van 'n tiener en deel uit daardie perspektief raad vir elke pa en ouer wat béter wil wees vir hulle kinders. Ivor Swartz’s childhood memories of Father’s Day aren’t filled with joy. He lost his father at the age of three, spent six years in prison as a young man after killing his brother, and carried the weight of growing up without a present dad. In this honest conversation with Daniëlla, Ivor shares what he’s learned on his recent journey as a father – working through the pain of the past and learning how to be a good dad, even though he never had one himself. Ivor also works closely with young people, and he understands the heart of a teenager. He offers real, heartfelt advice for any parent who wants to show up and do better for their children. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By haar 18 weke swangerskapskandering, het Chrissie Adriaanse gehoop om haar baba se geslag uit te vind. Sy het egter ook gehoor hulle seuntjie gaan Spina Bifida hê. Haar lewe het daardie oomblik onherroepelik verander. Sy praat met Daniëlla oor hoe hulle deur die diagnose, die operasies en die daaglikse uitdagings gekom het – en hoe klein Elian en sy sprankelende persoonlikheid almal aanhou verras. * Hierdie episode is deel van die #MoedVirMammas-reeks saam met Afrikaans.com At her 18-week pregnancy scan, Chrissie Adriaanse was hoping to find out her baby’s gender. But she also received life-changing news: their baby boy would be born with Spina Bifida. In that moment, her life changed forever. She speaks with Daniëlla about how they made it through the diagnosis, the surgeries, and the daily challenges – and how little Elian, with his bright personality, keeps surprising everyone. This episode is part of the #MoedVirMammas series in partnership with Afrikaans.com - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vandag se episode is ’n MOET-luister vir elke ma met ’n droom – of jy dit al reeds najaag, of opsy geskuif en vergeet het. Daniëlla gesels met by Emma van der Merwe – ultra-marathon atleet en ma van twee wat bewys dis moontlik om moeg én gemotiveerd te wees… en steeds nie tou op te gooi nie! In hierdie episode praat ons oor: •Waarom ouerskap nie die einde van jou eie droom hoef te wees nie •Wat om te doen wanneer mom guilt begin knaag •Die klein veranderinge wat 'n groot verskil maak aan jou motivering Today’s episode is a MUST-listen for every mom with a dream – whether you’re already chasing it, or you’ve pushed it aside and forgotten about it. Daniëlla chats with Emma van der Merwe – ultra-marathon athlete and mom of two – who proves it’s possible to be exhausted and motivated… and still not give up! In this episode, we talk about: – Why parenthood doesn’t have to mean the end of your own dream – What to do when mom guilt starts creeping in – The small changes that make a big difference to your motivation - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sy was 'n prem-baba, blind van geboorte af en ‘n enkelma op ‘n jong ouderdom. Later in Shani Little se lewe het sy boonop gesukkel om swanger te word - en toe dit eindelik gebeur, kry sy ook ‘n borskankerdiagnose. Shani is egter gelouter deur die vuur in haar lewe – en in hierdie episode deel sy haar storie van ma- en vrouwees met Daniëlla. * Hierdie inspirerende gesprek is nou ook op YouTube beskikbaar – luister soos altyd, of kyk nou saam met ons! She was born prematurely, blind from birth, and became a single mother at a young age. Later in life, Shani Little also struggled to conceive – and when she finally did, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. But Shani has been refined by the fires of life – and in this episode, she shares her incredible journey as a mother, wife, and motivational speaker with Daniëlla. This inspiring conversation is now also available on YouTube – listen as usual, or watch along with us! - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Outisme, ADHD en neurodiversiteit raak talle ouers. Onsekerheid, vrees en selfs woede is van die emosies wat met 'n diagnose kan gepaardgaan. Daniëlla gesels met Nellie van der Walt en haar dogter, Nina, wat beide outisme het. Die 16-jarige Nina is op 9 gediagnoseer, maar Nellie het eers as volwassene besef sy is self op die neurodiversiteit-spektrum. Hulle gee raad vir ander ouers uit die oogpunt van beide 'n kind en 'n volwassene - nuwe perspektief op hoe dit regtig voel om anders te dink en te voel. Autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity affect so many parents. Daniëlla chats with Nellie van der Walt and her daughter Nina, who are both on the autism spectrum. Sixteen-year-old Nina was diagnosed at 9, while Nellie only discovered her own neurodivergence later in adulthood. Together, they share advice with other parents from both a child and an adult’s perspective – offering fresh insight into what it really feels like to think and feel differently. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hier’s ’n episode wat jy nie wil mis nie – selfs al klink "blaasgesondheid" nie juis soos 'n lekkerluister-onderwerp nie! In dié belangrike gesprek met Dr Farzana Cassim, een van Suid-Afrika se voorste uroloë en uro-ginekoloë, leer ons hoe om goed vir jou én jou kind se blaas te sorg. Wat gebeur met ’n vrou se blaas ná geboorte – en hoe jy dit kan versterk of probleme voorkom Wanneer kinders reg is vir potty training (en wat jy moet weet oor nagdoeke en infeksies) Hoe om gesonde toiletgewoontes by kleintjies aan te moedig Watter blaasprobleme jy nie moet ignoreer nie – vir jouself én jou kind Here’s an episode you don’t want to miss – even if "bladder health" doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic! In this important conversation with Dr Farzana Cassim, one of South Africa’s leading urologists and urogynecologists, we learn how to take good care of your bladder – and your child’s. What happens to a woman’s bladder after birth – and how to strengthen it or prevent issues When children are ready for potty training (and what you should know about night nappies and infections) How to encourage healthy toilet habits in little ones Which bladder problems you shouldn’t ignore – for yourself and your child - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Swangerskap eis baie van jou liggaam, maar met die regte benadering kan jy sterk en gesond bly – vir jouself én jou baba. In hierdie BlitsPod gesels Daniëlla met Annéke da Silva, ’n spesialis in pre- en postnatale fiksheid. Sy deel drie wenke vir diegene wat reeds swanger is of in die toekoms swanger wil word. Van veilige oefening tot gesonde eetgewoontes, hier is eenvoudige, praktiese raad vir ’n sterk swangerskap en ’n gesonde begin vir jou baba. Pregnancy places unique demands on your body, but with the right approach, you can stay strong and healthy – for yourself and your baby. In this BlitsPod, Daniëlla teams up with Annéke da Silva, a pre- and postnatal fitness specialist, to share three practical tips for supporting your body in preparation for and during pregnancy. From safe exercises to healthy habits, this is your quick and powerful guide to a strong pregnancy and a healthy start for your baby. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wat as jou eie ma jou nie meer herken nie? Dit is die realiteit vir Karin Hand, ‘n ma van twee jong kinders, wie se ma met Alzheimer's leef. Karin vergelyk die siekte met ‘n kluisenaarskrap wat haar ma stukkie vir stukkie uit haar eie dop druk. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Karin oor die emosionele tol wat dit eis, hoe sy haar ma se nuwe werklikheid aanvaar, en hoe sy balans probeer vind tussen ouerskap en versorging. {Kontak Karin via Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/venter.karin } What if your own mother no longer recognizes you? This is the reality for Karin Hand, a mother of two young children, whose mom is living with Alzheimer's. Karin compares the disease to a hermit crab slowly pushing her mother out of her own shell. In this episode, Daniëlla talks to Karin about the emotional toll it takes, how she is learning to accept her mother’s new reality, and how she tries to balance parenting and caregiving. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steel jy 'n deel van jou kind se onskuld wanneer jy hulle toegang gee tot sosiale media? In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Nica Maree van SFC -SA (Smartphone Free Childhood SA) oor die emosionele impak van slimfone en sosiale media op kinders. Ons kyk na navorsing, praktiese wenke en die balans tussen tegnologie en ‘n gesonde kinderjare. Addisionele Hulpbronne: https://www.sfc-sa.co.za/ https://beintouch.org.za/ https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/ https://www.goodinside.com/ Are you taking away a part of your child's innocence by giving them access to social media? In this episode, Daniëlla talks to Nica Maree from SFC-SA (Smartphone Free Childhood SA) about the emotional impact of smartphones and social media on children. We explore research, practical tips, and the balance between technology and a healthy childhood. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

‘n Onverwagse swangerskap is nie altyd goeie nuus nie—veral as jy gedink het jou gesin is klaar of jy sukkel al klaar om kop bo water te hou. Karla Janse van Vuuren het op 40 tot haar skok uitgevind sy kry ‘n laatlam, en vir lank was dit iets waarmee sy gesukkel het om vrede te maak. In hierdie episode gesels sy en Daniëlla eerlik oor die emosionele wipplank van ‘n onbeplande swangerskap—van vrees en onsekerheid tot aanvaarding. Ons lag selfs oor voorbehoedmiddels wat eenvoudig nié gewerk het nie! An unexpected pregnancy isn’t always good news—especially if you thought your family was complete or you were already struggling to keep your head above water. At 40, Karla Janse van Vuuren was shocked to find out she was expecting a late-in-life baby, and for a long time, it was something she struggled to come to terms with. In this episode, she and Daniëlla have an open and honest conversation about the emotional rollercoaster of an unplanned pregnancy—from fear and uncertainty to acceptance. And yes, we even share a laugh about birth control that simply didn’t do its job! - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dis elke ouer se nagmerrie —jy kyk op, en jou kind is net… weg. Of dit nou op die strand, in ‘n winkelsentrum of by ‘n fees is, jou en jou kind se reaksie in daardie eerste oomblikke kan deruslaggewend wees. In hierdie BlitsPod deel Daniëlla kort, belangrike wenke wat jy jou kind vooraf kan leer, en die onmiddellike stappe wat jy moet neem as dit wel gebeur dat jy en jou kind van mekaar geskei word. It’s every parent’s worst nightmare—you look up, and your child is just… gone. Whether it happens at the beach, a mall, or a festival, those first few moments are crucial. In this BlitzPod, Daniëlla shares simple but powerful tips to teach your child before it happens, and the immediate steps you should take if it does. * Bron: https://busytoddler.com/kids-get-lost/ - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wat gebeur met jou kinders as iets met jou sou gebeur? Het jy reëlings in plek om hulle te beskerm en is jy seker al die tegniese aspekte wat jou testament betref, is soos dit moet wees?Daniëlla gesels ek met Japie Reyneke, ‘n gesoute finansiële beplanner, oor hoekom ‘n testament noodsaaklik is vir elke ouer wat hul kinders se toekoms wil verseker. Ons gaan kyk na die belangrikste aspekte van boedelbeplanning en hoe jy dit maklik en effektief kan doen. What happens to your children if something happens to you? Do you have arrangements in place to protect them, and are you sure all the technical aspects of your will are in order? Daniëlla speaks with Japie Reyneke, an experienced financial planner, about why having a will is essential for every parent who wants to secure their children's future. We’ll explore the key aspects of estate planning and how you can do it easily and effectively. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.