# child development (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover child development. Page: Feed: --- ## [New research unveils most overused business names](https://www.bona.co.za/work-and-money/new-research-unveils-most-overused-business-names/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ Choosing a business name can feel like one of the simplest parts of starting a company, but new research suggests entrepreneurs could be making the process harder by gravitating towards the same familiar words. Also see: Signs your side hustle is ready to become a full-time business The analysis, from UK company registration provider Tide, examined more than 101 000 independent businesses... Read… ## [Smart ways to make your weekends feel longer](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/smart-ways-to-make-your-weekends-feel-longer/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ A two-day weekend can disappear in what feels like a few hours. Between errands, social commitments, household chores and catching up on sleep, Monday can arrive before you’ve had a chance to properly switch off. Fortunately, you don’t need an extra day to make your weekend feel longer; you need to use the time you have more intentionally. Consider these... Read more → The post Smart ways to make… ## [Weekend guide: What’s happening across Mzansi](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/weekend-guide-whats-happening-across-mzansi/) _2026-08-21 · Rhaees Hanslo · Bona Magazine_ Whether you are looking to catch massive live sports, intimate winelands sessions, or local comedy, South Africa’s cultural hubs are packed with specific events this weekend. Here is your targeted guide to making the most of 21–23 August 2026 across Mzansi. Also see: Girls’ trip guide: Smart ways to protect your valuables Johannesburg: Big match energy and live stages Sonja... Read more → The post… ## [Girls’ trip guide: Smart ways to protect your valuables](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/girls-trip-guide-smart-ways-to-protect-your-valuables/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ There’s something special about a girls’ trip. Whether it’s a Women’s Month spa weekend or a weeks-long road trip with your best friends, it’s all about memories you’ll laugh about for years to come. But before the playlists are finalised and the matching outfits are packed, it’s worth thinking about how much value is travelling with you. Also see: Buhle Samuels... Read more → The post Girls’ trip… ## [World Entrepreneur Day: 5 foundations for e-commerce success](https://www.bona.co.za/work-and-money/world-entrepreneur-day-5-foundations-for-e-commerce-success/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ South Africa has no shortage of entrepreneurs and business owners willing to work hard, and there is great news for them this World Entrepreneur Day. The rise of e-commerce and the latest local e-commerce solutions are creating easy access to exciting new business opportunities and practical solutions to build businesses that last. With the e-commerce market projected to have exceeded... Read more… ## [Simple ways to make your walks more mindful](https://www.bona.co.za/health-wellness/simple-ways-to-make-your-walks-more-mindful/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ A daily walk can be more than a way to get your steps in. By bringing your attention to the present moment, you can turn an ordinary stroll into a simple mindfulness practice that helps you feel more grounded and connected to your surroundings. Consider these tips. Also see: How to prepare your mind and body for long-distance walks Leave autopilot... 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Read more → The post Love with limits: The art of… ## [Sindi Dlathu responds to receiving her flowers from Netflix](https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/sindi-dlathu-responds-to-receiving-her-flowers-from-netflix/) _2026-08-21 · Thekgo Raseala · Bona Magazine_ Sindi Dlathu has had an amazing year with Netflix, and to celebrate this iconic collaboration between the actress and the streaming site, they unveiled a billboard with her name. Also see: Mzansi debates Sindi Dlathu’s latest screen roles in ‘Umthetho’ and beyond The veteran actress was humbled and honoured by the flowers she’s been receiving both from her fans and on... Read more → The post Sindi… ## [The art of personal style: Creating a signature look](https://www.bona.co.za/fashion-and-beauty/the-art-of-personal-style-creating-a-signature-look/) _2026-08-21 · Chumasande Matiwane · Bona Magazine_ Fashion trends can be exciting, but constantly chasing them can make getting dressed feel more like keeping up than expressing yourself. New colours, silhouettes, aesthetics and ‘must-have’ pieces appear every season—and disappear just as quickly. A more rewarding approach is to develop a signature look: a personal style that feels recognisably yours, while still leaving room to experiment.… ## [The rise of women choosing a child-free life](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/the-rise-of-women-choosing-a-child-free-life/) _2026-08-21 · Chumasande Matiwane · Bona Magazine_ For generations, motherhood was often presented as an expected part of a woman’s life. Today, however, an increasing number of women are questioning that assumption, and some are making a deliberate decision not to have children. Also see: 10 Inspiring South African women who changed history The shift is part of a broader change in family formation across many developed... Read more → The post The… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dIjlNS5DcMrp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Podcast Transcript August 21st, 2026— (Guest Interview) Catch up with Kristy: clean energy, leaving California, and embracing the slow life](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/podcast-transcript-august-21st-2026-guest-interview-catch-up-with-kristy-clean-energy-leaving-california-and-embracing-the-slow-life/) _2026-08-21 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ Episode Description: Many of the long-time listeners of The Optimist Daily’s podcast will recognize Kristy Jansen’s voice. She’s the former co-host and Executive Director of this show, and she’s back, joining Arielle and Karissa from Mérida, México, to catch them up on what happened in between: the clean energy industry from the inside, and what \[…\] The post Podcast Transcript August 21st, 2026—… ## [Maternal RSV vaccine cuts newborn ICU admissions in half](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/maternal-rsv-vaccine-cuts-newborn-icu-admissions-in-half/) _2026-08-21 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Good news! In the UK, only 63 infants were admitted to intensive care with RSV infection last winter, which is down from 131 the year before. Same 20 hospitals, same surveillance system. The UK Health Security Agency published its first full-year results on the maternal RSV vaccination program on \[…\] The post Maternal RSV vaccine cuts newborn ICU admissions in… ## [How to help an anxious kid through back-to-school season](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/how-to-help-an-anxious-kid-through-back-to-school-season/) _2026-08-21 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever driven away from school while your kid was still crying at the door, you know the horrible feeling. The half-formed urge to turn the car around. The uncertainty about whether going back would help or just make it worse. The guilt riding shotgun all the way \[…\] The post How to help an anxious kid through back-to-school season first appeared on The… ## [Top 5 boundaries every busy parent needs](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/top-5-boundaries-every-busy-parent-needs/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ Between work deadlines, school runs, homework, extracurricular activities and family commitments, modern parenting can feel like a never-ending juggling act. For busy parents, setting healthy boundaries can make family life more manageable — and help protect precious time and energy. Also see: Compassion vs boundaries: How to stop being everyone’s ‘therapist’ Research into work-family balance in… ## [7 Ways to make storytime more engaging for your toddler](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/7-ways-to-make-storytime-more-engaging-for-your-toddler/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ Storytime is more than a cosy bedtime ritual. Reading together gives toddlers opportunities to hear new words, practise communication and connect stories with the world around them. The key is to make books interactive and enjoyable rather than treating reading like a lesson. Also see: Top 5 screen-free activities for toddlers 1. Let them choose Give your toddler a say in... Read more → The post 7… ## [Easy ways to make your home look expensive](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/easy-ways-to-make-your-home-look-expensive/) _2026-08-20 · Zintle Mdaka · Bona Magazine_ You don’t need a huge renovation budget to make your home look more luxurious. Small changes to your décor, lighting and organisation can give your space a more polished feel without costing a fortune. Also see: The subtle art of making your house feel like home According to Good Housekeeping, interior designers recommend simple changes such as adding meaningful artwork,... 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After years of studying, training or searching for work, seeing money land in your bank account can feel like financial freedom. But without a plan, your first few salaries can disappear quickly. Also see: 10 Money Mistakes Young South Africans Make Before 30 Here are some money mistakes to avoid when you... Read more → The post Money mistakes to… ## [Rassie Erasmus breaks silence on Siya Kolisi’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry omission](https://www.bona.co.za/sports/rassie-erasmus-breaks-silence-on-siya-kolisis-rugbys-greatest-rivalry-omission/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Bona · Bona Magazine_ Rassie Erasmus has shed light on his decision to leave Siya Kolisi out of the Springbok side to face the All Blacks on Saturday, while also reflecting on Damian de Allende’s 100th Test cap. Also see: Springboks name Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry team for All Blacks clash Erasmus named the South African team for the first Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry... Read more → The post Rassie Erasmus breaks… ## [Work, pause, repeat: The rise of micro-retirement](https://www.bona.co.za/work-and-money/work-pause-repeat-the-rise-of-micro-retirement/) _2026-08-20 · Chumasande Matiwane · Bona Magazine_ The traditional idea of retirement is changing. For generations, people have been encouraged to work continuously for several decades, save for the future and retire at the end of their careers. However, a growing workplace trend is challenging this approach: micro-retirement. Also see: Simple ways to work smarter, not harder Instead of waiting until their 60s or 70s to... Read more → The post… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VWH4RMoxdGGI) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Connie Ferguson to receive prestigious honour at Africa Choice Awards](https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/connie-ferguson-to-receive-prestigious-honour-at-africa-choice-awards/) _2026-08-20 · Zintle Mdaka · Bona Magazine_ South African actress, filmmaker and producer Connie Ferguson is set to receive a special honour at this year’s Africa Choice Awards, adding another milestone to an already celebrated career in the entertainment industry. Also see: Connie Ferguson drawn into investment scam backlash Connie will be honoured as a ‘Legend’ at the awards ceremony on 26 September 2026, in recognition of... Read more →… ## [Ditching the bill: Why Mzansi is trading overpriced hotspots for the ‘home-host’ era](https://www.bona.co.za/lifestyle/ditching-the-bill-why-mzansi-is-trading-overpriced-hotspots-for-the-home-host-era/) _2026-08-20 · Rhaees Hanslo · Bona Magazine_ Between skyrocketing menu prices, mandatory service charges, and noisy, crowded venues, South Africans are officially experiencing restaurant fatigue. Also see: 7 Signs your relationship with food could use a reset The weekly ritual of booking a table at the latest trendy hotspot is losing its appeal as economic pressures force diners to be far more intentional with their discretionary spend....… ## [Equal work, unequal pay: Understanding the gender pay gap](https://www.bona.co.za/work-and-money/equal-work-unequal-pay-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap/) _2026-08-20 · Chumasande Matiwane · Bona Magazine_ The gender pay gap remains one of the most persistent inequalities in the modern workplace. Although women’s participation in education and employment has increased significantly over the past decades, women continue to earn less than men on average. Also see: 10 Inspiring South African women who changed history The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that women globally earn around… ## [Australia’s biggest gun reform in 30 years kicks off this November](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/australias-biggest-gun-reform-in-30-years-kicks-off-this-november/) _2026-08-20 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Eight months after a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach killed 15 people, Australia is following through. New South Wales starts a gun buyback on November 2, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Sunday. It’s the largest the country has run since Port Arthur. What the buyback looks \[…\] The post Australia’s biggest gun reform in 30 years kicks… ## [Are algae oil supplements worth taking? Here’s the evidence](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/are-algae-oil-supplements-worth-taking-heres-the-evidence/) _2026-08-20 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a pattern in the supplement industry that tends to repeat itself. Researchers find that people who eat foods rich in a particular nutrient have better health outcomes. Companies extract that nutrient, put it in a capsule, and start making promises. Then the clinical trials arrive, and the results \[…\] The post Are algae oil supplements worth taking?… ## [Rage workouts don’t calm you down, research finds. Here’s what does.](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rage-workouts-dont-calm-you-down-research-finds-heres-what-does/) _2026-08-19 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Slamming tires with a sledgehammer, pummeling a punching bag, running yourself into the ground when you’re furious: the premise behind rage workouts is that intense physical exertion gives anger somewhere to go. A 2024 review of 154 studies covering more than 10,000 participants suggests it doesn’t work that way. \[…\] The post Rage workouts don’t calm you down,… ## [Why the poo taboo has held back a killer disease, and what’s changing](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/why-the-poo-taboo-has-held-back-a-killer-disease-and-whats-changing/) _2026-08-19 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There is a disease that kills more than one million people a year, nearly half of them children under five, and it rarely breaks through in global health coverage. Researchers have a name for that gap: the “poo taboo.” People, including journalists and policymakers, are less comfortable engaging with \[…\] The post Why the poo taboo has held back a killer… ## [5 phrases to teach kids that will serve them for life](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/5-phrases-to-teach-kids-that-will-serve-them-for-life/) _2026-08-18 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You spend the first few years of your kid’s life repeating words back to them, hoping one will stick. “Mama.” “Dada.” “Ball.” And then suddenly you’re coaching them through “please” and “thank you” and “sorry,” because those are the words that help life run a little more smoothly in \[…\] The post 5 phrases to teach kids that will serve them for life first… ## [Rooftop rainwater could break cities’ air conditioning trap](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rooftop-rainwater-could-break-cities-air-conditioning-trap/) _2026-08-18 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Air conditioning is making cities hotter, and that’s not incidental. It’s the physics. Every AC unit pulls heat from inside a building and dumps it into the street, which raises outdoor temperatures, which makes more people reach for the thermostat. Researchers at the University of Manchester have been looking \[…\] The post Rooftop rainwater could break cities’… ## [Beard dandruff remedies dermatologists swear by](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/beard-dandruff-remedies-dermatologists-swear-by/) _2026-08-17 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve put real time into growing and grooming your beard, discovering a film of flakes underneath it can feel so unfair. All that trimming, all those oils, and somehow your skin is staging a revolt. Here’s the thing though: beard dandruff usually isn’t a grooming problem at all. \[…\] The post Beard dandruff remedies dermatologists swear by first appeared on… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UcxYJxuRxoOv) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Rainforest biodiversity rebounds within a single generation](https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/) _2026-08-17 · The Optimist Editorial Team · The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News_ BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cleared tropical rainforests can recover 90 percent of their species diversity within a single human generation, according to new research from Ecuador’s Chocó region, one of the most biodiverse stretches of Pacific coast forest on the continent. The study, published in Nature, pooled data from more than 30 research \[…\] The post Rainforest biodiversity rebounds…