Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

It takes a village to raise a child and connecting with fellow moms and dads leads to sharing of knowledge. That’s where Parent + #BabyBrunch comes in. Hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series podcast features fun and insightful conversations with ordinary parents doing extraordinary things. These can serve as a source of support, inspiration and advice for parents, moms and moms-to-be as we delve into the unique experiences of diverse parents.
Occasionally English South Africa Kids & Family
190 Episodes
160 – 180

Rising Above Addiction in Her Household

This mom wanted to protect her children. A drug-addicted father in the household made that difficult to do. Listen to this mom's change moment. This is a story of how a mother stopped a vicious cycle and decided to live life to the fullest. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made…
28 Aug 2019 31 min

Childcare Expert and Author Meg Faure Chats With Us

Hundreds of thousands of new moms credit Meg Faure with helping them navigate the early years of motherhood. As an occupational therapist, author and the brain behind popular baby care products, Meg's passion is helping moms and she tells the story of her own journey in motherhood plus she answers…
31 Jul 2019 20 min

How To Resolve Conflict. Advice from our Clinical Psychologist.

How does one resolve conflict? Parenting can be tough but each decision has to benefit the relationship between the parents as well as the children in the family. Clinical Psychologist Janine Boulle gives advice. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock.
3 Jul 2019 29 min

The Perfect Relationship. Why Couples Fight. Part 1.

No matter how strong the bond between parents, there will be conflict at some stage of the relationship. How does one manage conflict? When is the best time to talk about it? Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock.
19 Jun 2019 28 min

Vaccinations. What you should know...

Vaccinate or to not Vaccinate. Some parents believe a healthy lifestyle is enough. We ask the professionals what they think. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock.
5 Jun 2019 23 min

Occupational Therapist Liz Senior’s Passion for Children Shines Bright

Liz has been encouraging and giving parents the necessary tools and skills to help the development of their children with great results! She owns the dynamic Clamber Club franchise but her love her children and their development runs far beyond the business. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for…
22 May 2019 43 min

How this mom’s life changed when her newborn went under the knife

For over 20 years, Gerda Da Sousa has informed the South African public as a journalist and radio news reader. In 2005, Gerda faced the toughest news of her life as her newborn son required emergency surgery. She discusses her experience, lessons learnt and how the process has shaped her…
7 May 2019 30 min

Renewed Hope for Young Family with Unwell Baby

Reliving the first few months with their newborn baby is heart-breaking for the van Biljon family. Their bundle of joy had developed flaky and irritated skin all over her scalp which spread over her entire body, causing much suffering. The new parents thought their child had severe eczema, however, it…
10 Apr 2019 38 min

Tumisho Masha on Loss, Life and new Love

Change is hard, but it is often the catalyst that brings about exciting opportunities and new love. Actor Tumisho Masha’s life changed from being a happily married father of a beautiful daughter to divorced, single and financially stretched. He shares his incredible journey of losing a partner, living with his…
13 Mar 2019 45 min

A brain tumor could not hold this single Mom back. Expect a Miracle!

When a devastating event turns your life upside down its often how you embrace the change that defines you. A single mom of two from Matroosfontein on the Cape Flats, Rene Smith's faith was tested when she discovered she had a brain tumor. This is her incredible story from the…
27 Feb 2019 38 min

Love, Marriage and a Ponytail. I Interview my Husband.

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist." Love and happiness should be celebrated! Right? Right. I never thought I would do this… But I did. I interview my husband in this Valentine’s edition of Baby Brunch, The Parenting Series. A chat about love, marriage,…
13 Feb 2019 22 min

How this Mom took a leap of faith after losing a child

British mom, Claudia Bell, had a traumatic introduction to parenthood fourteen years ago. She opens up about the loss of her first baby and how this motivated her skydive for charity and support other moms.
31 Oct 2018 27 min

Living with depression - Diane-Maree Rauch's personal story

Diane-Maree Rauch is a dynamic woman, a loving mom of 3 and an attorney. She opens up about depression and shares her personal account of how she was diagnosed, as well as how she manages the condition while caring for herself and her loving family.
9 Oct 2018 32 min
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