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- Margaret Atwood
Global Report: The state of youth - challenges and opportunities
Youth Month in South Africa, observed in June, honours the youth of 1976 for their role in the fight against apartheid. This year's...
Refilwe
3 days ago6 min read
Happy Father’s Day: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
In a world where absent parenting is heartbreakingly common, your presence matters more than you think.
Mzo Witbooi
Jun 153 min read
A container of gum, hugs and an apology
A container of gum, hugs and an apology
Refilwe
May 203 min read
Finding your path: the power of determination and willpower
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way ” is a proverb that’s transcended generations, for the most part, echoing the power of one’s will to...
Refilwe
May 34 min read
Don’t Mom like me: the journey of parenting with a twist
It’s international Bontle day today!✨✨✨ On this day, 12 years ago at 20:35, I gave birth to a bouncy baby girl. I will sum up my birth...
Refilwe
Mar 73 min read
Dancing to the same tune in marriage
A deep passion for witnessing and experiencing solid family structures exist in our society has long been entrenched in my heart. This...
Refilwe
Feb 204 min read
The Unexpected Price Tag: Exploring the Cost of Befriending the Unknown
The cost of befriending the unknown by taking a leap.
Refilwe
Feb 52 min read
My 2024 Reading List
The biggest misconception about life is wanting to achieve something but not putting in the work to actually see it come to fruition. We...
Refilwe
Dec 30, 20244 min read
When God’s timing disrupts your plans
What joy is it when your plans get disrupted by the move of God?
Refilwe
Dec 2, 20244 min read
Reasons why you should screw it and just do it: lessons from my July reads
Greatest lessons from my July reads
Refilwe
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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Happy Father’s Day: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
In a world where absent parenting is heartbreakingly common, your presence matters more than you think.
Mzo Witbooi
Jun 153 min read
Don’t Mom like me: the journey of parenting with a twist
It’s international Bontle day today!✨✨✨ On this day, 12 years ago at 20:35, I gave birth to a bouncy baby girl. I will sum up my birth...
Refilwe
Mar 73 min read
An unexpected journey: The Adventures With Bontle story
The untold story of one of Africa's youngest authors.
Refilwe
Jul 7, 20244 min read
Navigating life through the lens of loss: things I’m relearning about life
Navigating life through the lens of loss.
Refilwe
Feb 25, 20243 min read
Valentine's Day: Is it a Celebration of Love or an all-sorts Contest?
Since the beginning of February, Bontle has been all talk about Valentine’s Day and who is whose valentines at school, etc. During these...
Refilwe
Feb 19, 20244 min read
Checklist for perfect motherhood
√ Spotless home √ Children adhere to sleep times √ Always on time for school and events √ Children always “well-mannered” √ Hearty...
Refilwe
Nov 22, 20224 min read
Growing pains
Growing up I always felt like something was missing. If it wasn’t a close-knit, happy family, creating joyful memories together it was me...
Refilwe
Oct 19, 20224 min read
Shhh... I don't want to talk
Ever felt the need to be quiet and not utter a single word? But how do you do it when you are a mom, a wife, a 9-5er, an entrepreneur, a...
Refilwe
Aug 11, 20224 min read
How expectant are you in your parenting?
No expectations, no disappointments, right? Well, as much as this can take any course, I believe that in parenting, we do and should have...
Refilwe
Jan 30, 20224 min read
Back to school cheat guide: Lunch box edition
Following multiple disastrous takes on prepping school lunch for my daughter, I have finally found some rhythm. To be honest, I sobered...
Refilwe
Jan 17, 20223 min read
5 “Unconventional” things I’ve taught my daughter
They are “unconventionally” necessary! A UNICEF report on early childhood development has outlined that the formative years, ages from 0...
Refilwe
Apr 3, 20213 min read
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