'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon

Ons hoor gereeld van jong Suid-Afrikaanse gesinne wat emigreer... maar Louisa Mac Queen is ’n gebore Australiër wat kies om in Suid-Afrika te woon en haar kinders hier groot te maak. Sy gesels met Daniëlla oor waarom sy Suid-Afrika nou “huis” noem, wat sy van haar geboorteland mis en waarom sy dink Suid-Afrikaanse kinders so veerkragtig is. We often hear about young South African fimilies emigrating... but Louisa Mac Queen is an Australian by birth who has chosen to live in South Africa and raise her children here. She chats to Daniëlla about why she now calls South Africa “home”, what she misses about her home country, and why she believes South African children are so resilient. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z --

Hoe voel dit om op 45 swanger te wees en op byna 46 vir die eerste keer ’n mamma te word? In hierdie episode gesels Mellisa Senekal met Daniëlla oor haar en haar man se sonderlinge pad na ouerskap – ’n pad van vrugbaarheidsuitdagings, miskrame, hoop en uiteindelik die geboorte van hul dogtertjie, Karla-Marié What does it feel like to be pregnant at 45 and become a first-time mom at almost 46? In this episode, Mellisa Senekal joins Daniëlla to share her and her husband’s extraordinary journey to parenthood – a journey marked by fertility challenges, miscarriages, hope, and ultimately the birth of their daughter, Karla-Marié. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Op sosiale media stel sy haarself bekend as: "Short, Dark, and Afrikaans." Maar Veronica Ramokgoname se storie behels nog veel meer as dit. In hierdie episode gesels Veronica met Daniëlla oor hoe sy as baba deur die Van der Westhuizen-gesin aangeneem is, hoe sy grootgeword het in 'n Afrikaanse huis, en hoe sy mettertyd haar eie identiteit begin vorm, aanvaar en omarm het. Sy vertel ook hoe sy onverwags die liefde op 'n Afrikaanse afspraaktoepassing gevind het, en hoe die geboorte van haar seuntjie, Handré Luca, haar lewe op die mooiste maniere verander het. On social media, she describes herself as: "Short, Dark, and Afrikaans." But there's so much more to Veronica Ramokgoname's story. In this episode, Veronica joins Daniëlla to share how she was adopted as a baby by the Van der Westhuizen family, what it was like growing up in an Afrikaans home, and how she came to understand, embrace, and celebrate her own identity. She also shares how she unexpectedly found love on an Afrikaans dating app, and how the birth of her son, Handré Luca, has transformed her life in the most beautiful ways. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Dink jy jy moet 'n finansiële kenner wees om te begin belê? Dink weer. Daniëlla gesels met Carla Venter (Money with Carla) en Carly Esterhuizen van EasyEquities oor hoe enige ma – selfs 'n tuisblyma sonder 'n "inkomste" van haar eie – haar finansiële kennis kan uitbrei, met selfvertroue kan begin belê en 'n beter toekoms vir haar gesin kan bou. Hulle praat ook oor hoekom 'n belastingvrye spaarrekening (TFSA) een van die slimste langtermynbeleggings vir jou én jou kind kan wees. * Hierdie episode is moontlik gemaak deur Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees en EasyEquities. Do you think you have to be a financial expert to start investing? Think again. Daniëlla sits down with Carla Venter (Money with Carla) and Carly Esterhuizen from EasyEquities to chat about how any mom (even a stay-at-home mom without an income of her own) can grow her financial confidence, start investing, and build a brighter future for her family. They also explain why a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the smartest long-term investments you can make for both yourself and your child. * This episode was made possible by Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees and EasyEquities. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Die Lowes van Middelburg trek dikwels aandag wanneer hulle as gesin op uitstappies gaan. Hoewel ma Rika van gemiddelde lengte is, is haar man, Stephen, en hul drie kinders almal kort. Dit was nie altyd maklik vir Abigail (15), Khloe (14) en Izak (12) om met dwergisme groot te word nie, maar hul ouers het hulle geleer om hulle nie aan opmerkings of boelies te steur nie. Daniëlla gesels met Rika oor hoe sy en Stephen veerkragtige kinders grootmaak, watter uitdagings hulle as gesin ervaar, en wat hulle wens die publiek van kort mense weet. The Lowe family from Middelburg often attracts attention when they go out together. While mom Rika is of average height, her husband, Stephen, and their three children are all so-called "little people". It hasn't always been easy for Abigail (15), Khloe (14) and Izak (12) to grow up with dwarfism, but their parents have taught them not to let comments or bullying define them. Daniëlla speaks to Rika about how she and Stephen are raising resilient children, the challenges they face as a family, and what they wish the public understood about people with dwarfism. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Daar is duisende mense in die skare by sy vertonings. Maar vir Jo Black is daar net drie wat régtig saak maak: sy vrou en twee dogters. In hierdie Vadersdagmaand-episode van 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon gesels Daniëlla en Jo oor die hart van 'n pa. Jo deel hoe sy "rowwe lewe" gehelp het om die man en pa wat hy vandag is, te vorm, en vertel van die talle uitdagings wat hy en sy vrou, Debbie, al op hul ouerskapsreis moes trotseer. Jo gee ook raad en moed aan ander pa's wat dalk voel dat die lewe hulle platgeslaan het en dat hulle nie die pa en man kan wees wat hulle graag vir hul gesinne wil wees nie There are thousands of people in the crowd at his shows. But for Jo Black, there are only three who truly matter: his wife and two daughters. In this Father's Month episode of A Mom & A Microphone, Daniëlla and Jo talk about the heart of fatherhood. Jo shares how his "rough life" helped shape the man and father he is today, and opens up about the many challenges he and his wife, Debbie, have faced on their parenting journey. Jo also offers encouragement and advice to other fathers who may feel beaten down by life and believe they cannot be the husband and father they want to be for their families. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Joey Evans was pa van vier jong dogtertjies toe 'n ernstige ongeluk sy lewe onherroeplik verander het. Die prognose was verpletterend, maar Joey het geweier om sy storie daar te laat eindig — en wat daarna gebeur het, klink byna onmoontlik. In hierdie Vadersdagmaand gesels hy met Daniëlla oor terugslae, manlikheid, die liefde van 'n gesin en wat dit wérklik beteken om 'n pa te wees. Joey Evans was the father of four young daughters when a serious accident changed his life forever. The prognosis was devastating, but Joey refused to let his story end there - and what happened next sounds almost impossible. In this Father's Day month, he joins Daniëlla to talk about resilience, masculinity, positivity, and the heart of a father. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

’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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

Ons dink dikwels ons sal ‘n pedofiel herken – ‘n grillerige ou man wat vir jou kind lekkergoed aanbied. Die realiteit is helaas baie meer ontstellend. Pedofiele is sportafrigters, onderwysers, mentors – 'betroubare' volwassenes wat kinders én hul ouers stadig maar seker voorberei ("groom") vir seksuele misbruik. Hulle teiken nie net dogtertjies nie: seuns, ook tienerseuns,is dikwels in hul visier. In hierdie belangrike episode gesels Daniëlla met die polisie se Kolonel Heila Niemand, ‘n FBI-opgeleide speurder en lid van ‘n internasionale taakspan wat misdade teen kinders ondersoek. Heila deel skokkende insigte oor hoe pedofiele te werk gaan, hoe hulle die internet gebruik om kinders te manipuleer, en bowenal, wat ons as ouers kan doen om ons kinders te beskerm. Dit is nie ‘n maklike gesprek nie – maar dit is een wat ons nie kan bekostig om te ignoreer nie. We often think we’d recognize a predator—a creepy old man lurking in the shadows. But the reality is far more unsettling. Predators are coaches, teachers, mentors—trusted adults who carefully groom both children and their parents. They don’t just target little girls; boys, even older ones, are often victims too. In this critical episode, Daniëlla sit down with SAPS Colonel Heila Niemand, an FBI-trained investigator and member of an international task force dedicated to fighting crimes against children. Heila shares eye-opening insights into how predators operate, how they use the internet to manipulate children, and most importantly, what we as parents can do to protect our kids. This is not an easy conversation—but it’s one we cannot afford to ignore. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9

In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Jaco Jacobs, een van Suid-Afrika se mees geliefde kinderboekskrywers. Ons praat oor waarom jou kind moet lees en hoe ouers kinders aan die lees kan kry. Jaco deel ook sy eie ervarings as pa van twee laerskoolmeisies en verduidelik waarom hy en sy vrou so min as moontlik druk op hulle kinders sit. In this episode, Daniëlla chats with Jaco Jacobs, one of South Africa’s most beloved children’s authors. We discuss why your child should read and how parents can encourage them to do so. Jaco also shares his own experiences as a father of two primary school girls and explains why he and his wife put as little pressure as possible on their children. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Ons hoor gereeld van geboorteplanne, maar wat gebeur as dit nie volgens plan verloop nie? Die meteoroloog Annette Botha deel die traumatiese gebeure tydens geboorte van haar dogter Lente—'n ervaring wat Annette byna haar eie lewe gekos het. Annette deel haar en haar man se geloofspad, wat insluit emosionele letsels, terapie en genesing. We often hear about birth plans, but what happens when things don’t go according to plan? Meteorologist Annette Botha shares the traumatic experience of her daughter Lente’s birth—an event that nearly cost Annette her own life. She opens up about her and her husband’s journey of faith, including the emotional scars, therapy, and the path to healing. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon is terug! Hierdie episode bied 'n voorskou van die onderwerpe en gaste wie se stories ons die komende weke gaan hoor. Ek deel ook opwindende nuus oor 'n benoeming vir ons podcast, en vra luisteraars se hulp en terugvoer. 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon is back! This episode offers a preview of the topics and guests whose stories we’ll hear in the coming weeks. I also share exciting news about a nomination for our podcast and ask listeners for their help and feedback. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

'n Nuwe skooljaar is sinoniem met siektes. Verkoues. Griep. Koors. Dr. Chantelle van der Bijl, ook bekend as Bloem MomDoc op sosiale media, gee in hierdie episode waardevolle raad. Sy gesels met Daniëlla oor onder meer: Hoe jy verkoues en griep kan voorkom en behandel Die rol van antibiotika, en hoe en wanneer om dit NIE te gebruik nie Waarom koors eintlik goed is Jou immuunstelsel en hoe om dit gesond te hou {{Volg Chantelle op Facebook by Bloem MomDoc of Instagram @bloemmomdoc }} A new school year is synonymous with illnesses: colds, flu, and fever. Dr. Chantelle van der Bijl, also known as Bloem MomDoc on social media, shares valuable advice in this episode. She chats with Daniëlla about: How to prevent and treat colds and flu The role of antibiotics, and how and when NOT to use them Why fever is actually a good thing Your immune system and how to keep it healthy {{Follow Chantelle on Facebook at Bloem MomDoc or Instagram @bloemmomdoc}} - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

As ouers wéét ons hoe moeilik dit kan wees om te sien hoe ons kinders sukkel met spanning – hetsy weens 'n nuwe skooljaar, konflik met vriende, 'n nuwe omgewing, of selfs veranderinge in hul liggame. Dit kan ons magteloos laat voel, maar daar is dinge wat ons kan doen om hulle te ondersteun. In hierdie episode gesels die opvoedkundige profiel-ontleder Charne Lieberberg met Daniëlla en verduidelik hoe kinders se breine stres anders verwerk as volwassenes. Sy deel ook bemagtigende, maklike strategieë wat ouers kan gebruik om hul kinders toe te rus met die vaardighede om angs te oorkom en beheer te neem oor stresvolle situasies. * Kontak Charne by www.samindframe.com of 076 971 8138. As parents, we all know how difficult it can be to watch our children face stress—whether it’s from a new school year, friendships, new environments, or even changes in their bodies. While it may leave us feeling helpless, there are steps we can take to support them. In this episode, educational profile analyst Charne Lieberberg sits down with Daniëlla to break down how children’s brains process stress differently from adults. She also shares powerful, easy-to-follow strategies to help parents equip their children with the skills to overcome anxiety and take control of stressful situations. * You can reach Charne at www.samindframe.com or 076 971 8138. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

'n Reddingsboei vir elke nuwe mamma... Om 2025 te vier, deel ek weer die heel eerste episode van ’n Ma & ’n Mikrofoon— ideaal vir diegene wat vanjaar hul ouerskapreis begin. Of jy nou vroeg swanger is, onlangs 'n baba gehad het, of voorberei om amper jou 2025-kleintjie te verwelkom, hierdie episode is vir jou. Daardie onvergeetlike oomblik wanneer jy jou kind vir die eerste keer vashou—hetsy in 'n hospitaal, by die huis of tydens aanneming—is lewensveranderend. In hierdie episode gesels ek met Katinka Lategan, 'n geregistreerde verpleegster en borsvoedkonsultant. Sy het jare se ondervinding en deel raad om daardie vroeë weke te navigeer, met praktiese wenke om jou te help aanpas by jou nuwe identiteit en lewe as 'n ma. To kick off 2025, I’m sharing the very first episode of ‘n Ma & ‘n Mikrofoon—perfect for those starting their parenting journey this year. Whether you’re expecting, recently had a baby, or preparing to welcome your 2025 little one, this episode is for you. That unforgettable moment when you hold your child for the first time—whether in a hospital, at home, or during adoption—is life-changing. In this episode, I chat with Katinka Lategan, a registered nurse and lactation consultant. With years of experience visiting new moms, Katinka shares essential advice for navigating those early weeks, offering practical tips to help you adjust to your new life as a mom. Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Byna al Tarryn Bell se kinders gaan binnekort sterf. Tarryn wéét dit - sy't hulle immers gekies. Talle is gered uit haglike omstandighede: weggegooi in bosse, agtergelaat in hospitale, of verwaarloos en mishandel in hulle ouerhuise. Verskillende ongeneeslike siektes is by hulle almal gediagnoseer, wat beteken hulle het net weke of maande oor om te leef. Nou maak Tarryn, haar man en biologiese kinders, en haar span by die Butterfly Palliative Home seker dat dié sterwende kinders in hulle laaste dae die nodige sorg kry - sowel as en liefde, liefde, en nog liefde. Dis nie maklik nie, want dis duur om vir terminale siek kinders te sorg en hulle sukkel elke maand om kop bo water te hou. Daniëlla praat ook met Tarryn oor hoe sy en haar gesin dié gereelde trauma hanteer wanneer 'n kind sterf en wat hulle geleer het van die dood. Dié is 'n gesprek met 'n uitsonderlike ma wat jou nie ongeraak kan laat nie. {{Volg Tarryn en die werk wat hulle doen op Facebook of Instagram by "Butterfly Palliative Home"}} Almost all of Tarryn Bell's children are going to die soon. Tarryn knows this - after all, she chose them. Many of them were rescued from dire circumstances - abandoned in bushes, left behind in hospitals, or neglected and abused in their own homes. Various incurable diseases have been diagnosed in all of them, meaning they have only weeks or months left to live. Now Tarryn, her family, and her team at the Butterfly Palliative Home ensure that these dying children receive the necessary care in their final days - as well as love, love, and more love. It's not easy - because it's expensive to care for terminally ill children, and the Butterfly Home struggles every month to stay afloat. Daniëlla also asks Tarryn how she and her family handle the trauma when a child dies and what they have learned from death. This is a conversation with an exceptional mother that will not leave you untouched. {{Follow Tarryn and the work they do on Facebook or Instagram at "Butterfly Palliative Home"}} Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Skop die nuwe jaar af met jou eie persoonlike afrigter! In hierdie episode deel fiksheidskenner, "wellness coach" en ma, Michelle van Zyl, haar top oefen- en dieetgeheime met Daniëlla. Michelle weet self hoe moeilik dit kan wees om te begin oefen nadat 'n mens kinders gehad het, en sy het talle vroue al gehelp om hul fiksheidsreis te begin. Ons praat oor: Hoeveel tyd moet ek minstens afstaan aan oefen? En hoe maak ek tyd? Moet ek kalorieë tel om goed te lyk en te voel? Wat is die rol van proteïene in 'n vrou se dieet? Hoe lyk 'n goeie dag se eetplan? Hoe word ek sterk, sonder om manlik te begin lyk? {{Volg Michelle op Facebook of Instagram @fitnwellwithmichelle }} Kick off the New Year with your own personal trainer! In this episode, fitness expert, wellness coach, and mom, Michelle van Zyl, shares her top training and nutrition secrets with Daniëlla. As a mom herself, Michelle knows how tough it can be to start exercising after having kids and has helped countless women begin their fitness journeys. We’ll cover: How much time you really need to train each week (and how to find it!) Whether calorie counting is necessary to feel and look great The role of protein in a woman’s diet and what a healthy meal plan looks like How to get strong without feeling bulky Follow Michelle on Facebook or Instagram @fitnwellwithmichelle Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Sedert Hettie Brittz se ouerskapsboek "Kweek Kinders met Karakter" die eerste keer in 2007 gepubliseer is, het duisende kopieë verkoop en deel geword van Afrikaanse gesinne se verhaal en grootword-reis. Hettie, 'n ma van 3 (en nou ook ouma van 1!) het nou die boek opdateer en 'n nuwe weergawe is beskikbaar. Sy leer daarin dat jy jou kind werklik moet kén om hom of haar reg te kan hanteer - en dit beteken ook dat jy jouself (sterk- en swakpunte) moet ken. Daniëlla en Hettie gesels in dié onderhoud oor al die nuwe uitdagings wat vandag se ouers moet trotseer; Hettie se eie uitdagings as jong ma; wat sy sedertdien geleer het; en oor die gesin se nuwe lewe in Amerika. Hettie gee ook raad vir ander Afrikaanse mammas in die buiteland. Since Hettie Brittz's parenting book 'Growing Kids with Character' was first published in 2007, thousands of copies have been sold and have become part of many South African families' journey of raising children. Hettie, a mom of 3 (and now also a grandmother of 1!), has now updated the book, and a new version is available. In it, she teaches that you really need to know your child in order to handle him or her correctly - and that also means knowing yourself, both strengths and weaknesses. In this interview, Daniëlla and Hettie discuss all the new challenges that today's parents must face, Hettie's own challenges as a young mother, what she has learned since then, and about the family's new life in America. Hettie also gives advice to other South African moms living abroad. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9

Tina en Francois van Deventer van Pretoria het 12 kinders. Ja, hulle is die biologiese ouers van al 12. Ja, Tina het aan al 12 geboorte geskenk. Ja, mense gaap hulle soms aan. Nee, dit was nie altyd maklik nie - maar dit is 'n seën en 'n voorreg! Daniëlla gesels met ma Tina oor dié gesin se uitsonderlike lewe, hoe sy vir 12 kinders tuisonderrig gegee en kos gemaak het toe almal nog onder haar dak was. Tina deel ook wenke vir ander ma's oor hoe om die lewe te vereenvoudig en uitdagings te hanteer. Tina and Francois van Deventer from Pretoria have 12 children. Yes, they are the biological parents of all 12. Yes, Tina gave birth to all 12. Yes, people sometimes gape at them. No, it hasn’t always been easy – but it’s a blessing and a privilege! Daniëlla chats with mom Tina about the family’s extraordinary life, how she homeschooled and cooked for 12 children when they were all still under her roof. Tina also shares tips for other moms on how to simplify life and handle challenges. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Terwyl 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon 'n produksiebreek neem en werk aan nuwe inhoud, deel ons weer van ons gewildste episodes. Dat skermtyd 'n rol gaan speel in jou kleuter, kind en tiener se lewe (soveel te meer tydens die vakansie) is byna onvermydelik. En hoewel amper elke ouer dit soms gebruik om ons te help om "dinge gedoen te kry", gaan dit dikwels gepaard met skuldgevoelens. In dié episode probeer ons riglyne skep vir gebalanseerde skermtyd. Arbeidsterapeut Carla Grobler deel die waarskuwingstekens wat jou kan help identifiseer of jou kind se skermtyd hulle negatief beïnvloed, en gee ook raad oor hoe om die kwessie aan te takel. Ons bespreek verskillende soorte skermtyd en die impak daarvan, en fokus op die alternatief—hoe om skermtyd te vervang met speel. Deur die gesprek probeer ons praktiese planne maak oor hoe gesinne skerms kan gebruik sonder om tyd saam prys te gee. While 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon takes a production break to work on new content, we’re sharing some of our most popular episodes again. Screen time is almost inevitable in the lives of toddlers, children, and teenagers—especially during the holidays. While most parents rely on it occasionally to "get things done," it often comes with feelings of guilt. In this episode, we aim to establish guidelines for balanced screen time. Occupational therapist Carla Grobler highlights the warning signs that can help you determine whether your child’s screen time is negatively affecting them. She also shares advice on how to address the issue. We explore different types of screen time and their impact, focusing on alternatives—how to replace screen time with play. Through the conversation, we aim to develop practical plans for families to use screens without sacrificing quality time together. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Terwyl 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon 'n produksiebreek neem en werk aan nuwe inhoud, deel ons weer van ons gewildste episodes. En met die vakansie en feestyd wat voorlê is dié episode oor waterveiligheid baie belangrik. Daniëlla praat met Petro Meyer, 'n sweminstrukteur van die NSRI, oor waterveiligheid, reëls en mites. Dis ook die storie van Suzanne Smit, en haar dogtertjie wat verdrink het. Suzanne het haar, in haar eie woorde, "weer lewendig gebid". Hierdie is 'n ma se getuienis, en 'n storie wat sy deel oor waterveiligheid wat ook ander kinders se lewens kan red. While 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon takes a production break to work on new content, we’re sharing some of our most popular episodes again. With the holidays and festive season approaching, this episode on water safety is especially important. Daniëlla speaks with Petro Meyer, a swimming instructor from the NSRI, about water safety, rules, and myths. It’s also the story of Suzanne Smit and her daughter, who almost drowned. In Suzanne’s own words, she “prayed her back to life.” This is a mother’s testimony and a story she shares about water safety, which could save the lives of other children. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

In die laaste episode van Seisoen 1 van 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon, vier ons 'n jaar van ouerskap, ondersteuning, raad en inspirasie. Hierdie platform is nou 'n wêreldwye Afrikaanse "kuber-netwerk" van ma's wat hulle stories ekom deel het. Sluit by ons aan vir 'n oorsig van die podcast se hoogtepunte van die afgelope 40 episodes, waar ons terugkyk na van die beste raad en mees emosionele oomblikke saam met ons gaste. Hier hoor jy ook die stemme van van ons luisteraars; en Daniëlla verklap van die nuwe dinge wat wag in Seisoen 2 in 2025. In the final episode of Season 1 of 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon, we celebrate a year filled with parenting, support, advice, and inspiration. It's now a global "cyber-village" of moms who have come together to share their stories. Join us for a recap of the podcast’s highlights from the past 40 episodes, where we revisit some of the best advice and most emotional moments shared with our guests. You’ll also hear the voices of some of our listeners, and Daniëlla reveals a sneak peek of what’s coming in Season 2 in 2025. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Anneen Henze het al 'n lang pad gestap as #momtrepreneur—eers as klere-ontwerper met 'n gewilde swangerskapsreeks agter haar naam. Nou het sy 'n nuwe reis aangepak, toe sy die webblad The Mom Archive begin het. The Mom Archive is "Suid-Afrika se eerste omvattende aanlyngids en gemeenskapsplatform wat ontwerp is om ouerskap en ma-wees te vereenvoudig." Maar hierdie is nie nét 'n gesprek oor besigheid nie. Anneen deel met Daniëlla die verhaal van hoe hierdie besigheid tot stand gekom het, uit die perspektief van 'n mamma wat ’n moeilike diagnose oor haar kind gekry het en selfs uitbranding ervaar het. Sy gee ook waardevolle raad wat sy deur die jare in die sakewêreld geleer het. *https://www.themomarchive.co.za/ Anneen Henze has come a long way as a #momtrepreneur—starting as a clothing designer with a popular maternity line to her name. Now, she's embarked on a new journey with the creation of The Mom Archive. The Mom Archive is "South Africa's first comprehensive online directory and community platform designed to simplify parenting and motherhood." But this conversation isn’t just about business. Anneen shares with Daniëlla the story of how this business came to life, from the perspective of a mother who received a challenging diagnosis concerning her child and even experienced burnout. She also offers valuable advice drawn from her many years in the business world. * https://www.themomarchive.co.za/ - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Mari Botha se dogtertjie, Ruaché, het net 440 gram geweeg toe sy op 25 weke gebore is. Wat gevolg het, was 330 dae in die neonatale eenheid (NICU), terwyl Mari sélf vir haar eie lewe moes veg, omdat haar niere ingegee het. In hierdie episode vertel sy vir Daniëlla wat sy as preemie-mamma geleer het, deel sy raad vir ander ouers met kinders in NICU, en vertel van die uitdagende pad wat hulle gestap het voor, tydens en ná hulle maande in die hospital. *November is Preemie-bewustheidsmaand, met "World Prematurity Day" wat op 17 November gevier word. Mari Botha’s daughter, Ruaché, weighed just 440 grams when she was born at 25 weeks. What followed was a journey of 330 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), during which Mari herself had to fight for her life due to kidney failure. In this episode, Mari shares with Daniëlla the lessons she's learned as a preemie mom, offers heartfelt advice for other parents with children in the NICU, and reflects on the challenging path they traveled before, during, and after their months in the hospital. * November is Prematurity Awareness Month, with "World Prematurity Day" observed on November 17. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Hierdie episode is die gevolg van talle boodskappe versoeke van luisteraars van 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon. Nageboorte depressie. Post-partum depressie. Méér as net "baby blues" - en meer algemeen as wat ons almal besef. En ten spyte daarvan dat dit so baie van ons raak, steeds nie iets waaroor ons graag praat nie. Maar in dié episode praat Daniëlla en kliniese sielkundige Gerda Kriel wél sonder skroom. Gerda deel haar eie storie oor nageboorte depressie, iets wat sy ook as kind beleef het toe haar ma daaraan gely het. Sy verduidelik waarom dit gebeur, wat jy kan doen (vooraf, tydens en na die tyd) en waarom dit nooit te laat is om in te gryp nie. Ons praat ook oor hoe PPD ook mans en pa's raak; en hoe jy jou man, vriendinne of kollegas kan bystaan wanneer jy die tekens raaksien. This episode is the result of many messages and requests from listeners of 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon. Postpartum depression... It's more than just the "baby blues" – and more common than we all realize. Despite affecting so many of us, it’s still something we are often reluctant to talk about. But in this episode, Daniëlla and clinical psychologist Gerda Kriel talk openly and without hesitation. Gerda shares her own story of postpartum depression, something she also experienced as a child when her mother suffered from it. She explains why it happens, what you can do (before, during, and after), and why it’s never too late to intervene. We also discuss how PPD affects men and fathers too, and how you can support your husband, friends, or colleagues when you recognize the signs. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

As ouers wéét ons hoe moeilik dit kan wees om te sien hoe ons kinders sukkel met spanning – hetsy weens eksamens, konflik met vriende, 'n nuwe omgewing, of selfs veranderinge in hul liggame. Dit kan ons magteloos laat voel, maar daar is dinge wat ons kan doen om hulle te ondersteun. In hierdie episode gesels die opvoedkundige profiel-ontleder Charne Lieberberg met Daniëlla en verduidelik hoe kinders se breine stres anders verwerk as volwassenes. Sy deel ook bemagtigende, maklike strategieë wat ouers kan gebruik om hul kinders toe te rus met die vaardighede om angs te oorkom en beheer te neem oor stresvolle situasies. * Kontak Charne by www.samindframe.com of 076 971 8138. As parents, we all know how difficult it can be to watch our children face stress—whether it’s from exams, friendships, new environments, or even changes in their bodies. While it may leave us feeling helpless, there are steps we can take to support them. In this episode, educational profile analyst Charne Lieberberg sits down with Daniëlla to break down how children’s brains process stress differently from adults. She also shares powerful, easy-to-follow strategies to help parents equip their children with the skills to overcome anxiety and take control of stressful situations. * You can reach Charne at www.samindframe.com or 076 971 8138. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Borskanker word al hoe meer by jonger vroue, in hulle twintigs en dertigs, gediagnoseer. Vir hierdie Borskankerbewustheidsmaand deel dr. Heleen Hanekom, self 'n ma, haar kennis met ma's in eenvoudige, verstaanbare taal. Heleen is 'n radioloog in Pretoria met 'n groot passie vir borsradiologie (mammogramme, ensovoorts) en borskankerbewustheid. Sy leer ons hoe om 'n vinnige tuistoets te doen, wanneer jy dokter toe moet gaan, en wat jy kan verwag van 'n mammogram. Dié is episode 1 van 2 vir Borskankerbewustheidsmaand: Luister ook na die vorige episode waar 'n ma haar borskanker-storie deel. Breast cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women, in their twenties and thirties. For this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Heleen Hanekom, a mom herself, shares her knowledge with moms in simple, easy-to-understand language. Heleen is a radiologist in Pretoria, with a great passion for breast radiology (mammograms, etc.) and breast cancer awareness. She teaches us how to do a quick self-exam, when you should visit the doctor, and what to expect from a mammogram. This is episode 1 of 2 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Also listen to the previous episode, where a mom shares her breast cancer story. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Borskanker is op 37 by Lydia van der Kooy gediagnoseer. "Van die oomblik wat die chirurg dit vir my gesê het, was dit asof kanker in elke liewe sel van my liggaam gaan sit," vertel sy in dié episode. Lydia deel met Daniëlla en luisteraars haar kanker-storie van die afgelope twee jaar: hoe sy dit vir haar vier seuns vertel het, die chemo-proses beleef het en mense se vrae hanteer het. Maar sy vertel ook hoe dit haar verhouding met haar man versterk en haar geloof verdiep het. *Dié is episode 1 van 2 tydens Borskanker-bewustheidsmaand: Luister ook die volgende episode waar 'n dokter belangrike mediese kennis deel. Lydia van der Kooy was diagnosed with breast cancer at 37. "From the moment the surgeon told me, it felt like cancer settled into every single cell of my body," she says in this episode. Lydia opens up to Daniëlla and the listeners about her cancer journey over the past two years: how she informed her four sons, navigated the chemotherapy process, and addressed people's questions. She also discusses how this experience strengthened her relationship with her husband and deepened her faith. *This is the first of two episodes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to listen to the next episode, where a doctor shares important medical insights. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Christa-Marie du Toit is swanger met haar tweede kind ná 13 rondtes IVF. Sy het haar eerste kind gehad na 6 rondtes UVF. Sy ken maar alte goed die emosionele wipwarit van maand na maand, jaar na jaar se wag en hoop. Hoop dat die swangerskapstoets dié keer positief sal wees. Sy wéét hoe uitmergelend dit kan wees vir 'n vrou se lyf; en hoe dit selfs die sterkste huwelik kan toets - om nie te praat van die finansiële tol wat dit eis nie. In dié episode praat Christa-Marie met Daniëlla oor haar jarelange IVF-reis, en deel ook wenke vir ander ma's wat dieselfde moeilike pad stap. Christa-Marie du Toit is pregnant with her second child after 13 rounds of IVF. She had her first after 6 rounds of IVF. She knows all too well the emotional rollercoaster of waiting and hoping month after month, year after year, for the pregnancy test to be positive this time. She understands how exhausting it can be for a woman's body and how it can test even the strongest marriage—not to mention the financial strain. In this episode, Christa-Marie talks to Daniëlla about her years-long IVF journey and shares tips for other moms walking the same difficult path. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

"Juffrou Linky" op YouTube kry daagliks duisende 'views' – en jou peuter of kleuter is waarskynlik een van hulle! In hierdie episode ontmoet Daniëlla Linkie Retief, beter bekend as "Juffrou Linky." Ons gesels oor haar uiters suksesvolle YouTube-kanaal, wat nou ook haar en haar man, Retief, se voltydse werk is. Sy vertel waarom hulle Afrikaanse video's maak al is dit eintlik hulle Engelse kanaal, "Miss Linky," wat die rekeninge betaal. Maar ons praat ook oor ma-wees, hoe haar kinders die inhoud van haar video's beïnvloed, en haar drome vir die toekoms. "Miss Linky" on YouTube gets thousands of views daily—and your toddler or preschooler is probably one of them! In this episode, Daniëlla meets Linkie Retief, better known as "Miss Linky." We chat about her extremely successful YouTube channel, which has now become a full-time job for her and her husband, Retief. She explains why they make videos in Afrikaans even though it's actually their English channel that pays the bills. We also discuss motherhood, how her children influence the content of her videos, and her dreams for the future. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

(Her)ontdek jou Styl as Ma Voel jy dis tyd vir 'n verandering wat jou klere-keuses aanbetref? Haal jy keer op keer dieselfde items op dieselfde manier uit jou klerekas? Het jy hulp nodig om nuut na jou "ou" klere te kyk? In dié episode gee stylkonsultant Lizanne Anderson raad oor mode spesifiek vir ma's. Vroue sê dikwels hulle identiteit as mens het verander toe hulle 'n ma geword het. Jou leefstyl en finansies verander ook ingrypend, en daarmee saam is dit dikwels nodig om anders te kyk na jou klere en bykomstighede. Lizanne gee Daniëlla en die luisteraars raad oor hoe om op 'n begroting te koop, hoe om jou bestaande items te herbenut, en hoe om selfvertroue in jou eie styl te vind. (Re)discover Your Style as a Mom Do you feel it's time for a change in your clothing choices? Do you find yourself repeatedly reaching for the same items in the same way from your wardrobe? Do you need help to see your "old" clothes in a new light? In this episode, style consultant Lizanne Anderson offers advice on fashion specifically for moms. Women often say their identity as a person changed when they became a mother. Your lifestyle and finances also undergo significant changes, and with that, it's often necessary to reassess our clothes and accessories. Lizanne gives Daniëlla and the listeners advice on how to shop on a budget, how to repurpose your existing items, and how to find confidence in your own style. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Dat skermtyd 'n rol gaan speel in jou kleuter, kind en tiener se lewe, is byna onvermydelik. En hoewel amper elke ouer dit soms gebruik om ons te help om "dinge gedoen te kry", gaan dit dikwels gepaard met skuldgevoelens. In dié episode probeer ons riglyne skep vir gebalanseerde skermtyd. Arbeidsterapeut Carla Grobler deel die waarskuwingstekens wat jou kan help identifiseer of jou kind se skermtyd hulle negatief beïnvloed, en gee ook raad oor hoe om die kwessie aan te takel. Ons bespreek verskillende soorte skermtyd en die impak daarvan, en fokus op die alternatief—hoe om skermtyd te vervang met speel. Deur die gesprek probeer ons praktiese planne maak oor hoe gesinne skerms kan gebruik sonder om tyd saam prys te gee. That screen time will play a role in your toddler, child, and teenager's life is almost inevitable. And while nearly every parent uses it at times to help us get things done, it often comes with feelings of guilt. In this episode, we try to create guidelines for balanced screen time. Occupational therapist Carla Grobler shares the warning signs that can help you identify if your child's screen time is negatively affecting them, and also offers advice on how to tackle the issue. We discuss different types of screen time and their impacts, and focus on the alternative—how to replace screen time with play. Through the conversation, we try to create practical plans for how families can use screens without sacrificing time together. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Ouerskap het Karlien van Jaarsveld verander. Haar gestroop en omgedop. In hierdie episode van 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon gesels Karlien met Daniella oor die verskillende fasette van ma-wees. Sy moes immers al baie trotseer - haar tweeling, Daniël en Eliah, is vroeg gebore en sy moes hulle toe hulle ouer word, ook lei deur 'n egskeiding. Daarna het sy 'n miskraam gehad op 19 weke. Later telkens met klein Elah hospitaal toe jaag to 'n seldame siekte by die dogtertjie gediagnoeer is. En haar jongste, Johannes Samuel, was 'n "lockdown baba". Maar, vertel Karlien in die onderhoud, dit alles het haar gesin en haar geloof net versterk - en ten spyte van die moeilike dae, geniet sy haar huis vol kinders, lag en lewe. Parenthood has changed Karlien van Jaarsveld. Laid her Bare and brought her back to life again. In this episode of 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon, Karlien talks with Daniella about the different facets of being a mother. She has had to endure a lot—her twins, Daniël and Eliah, were born prematurely, and she had to guide them through her divorce as they grew older. She then had a miscarriage at 19 weeks. Later, she had to rush little Elah to the hospital multiple times after the girl was diagnosed with a rare disease. Her youngest, Johannes Samuel, was a "lockdown baby." But, Karlien shares in the interview, all of this has only strengthened her family and her faith—and despite the difficult days, she enjoys her house full of children, laughter, and life. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Om 'n werkende ma te wees voel soms asof jy in die sirkus is, en 10 balle gelyk in die lug probeer hou. Maar hoe gemaak wanneer die balle begin val? Daniëlla gesels in hierdie episode met bedryfsielkundige Elne Janse Van Rensburg van Moms At Work oor hoe 'n werkende ma balans (of die gebrek daaraan!) moet benader, moeilike keuses kan maak en haar nuwe identiteit vind en vestig wanneer sy terugkeer werk toe ná 'n baba. Elne praat ons ook moed in om vir ons kinders 'n voorbeeld te wees en te wys: "Kyk, ons kán moeilike goed doen". Being a working mom sometimes feels like you’re a circus juggler, trying to keep 10 balls in the air at once. But what happens when the balls start to fall? In this episode, Daniëlla talks with industrial psychologist Elne Janse Van Rensburg from Moms At Work about how a working mom should approach balance (or the lack of it!), make tough choices, and find and establish her new identity when she returns to work after having a baby. She also encourages us to be role models for our children and show them: "Look, we can do difficult things." - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Om 'n tuisblyma te wees is baie dinge. 'n Uitdaging? Gereeld! Maar dis ook 'n voorreg en 'n roeping. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met tuisblyma's Karyna le Roux en Riëtte van der Wat oor waarom hulle besluit het om op te hou werk, wat hulle doen wanneer hulle die dag oorweldig voel deur die verantwoordelikheid van dié rol; en hoe belangrik dit is om die einddoel voor oë te hou. Being a stay-at-home mom is many things. A challenge? Often! But it’s also a privilege and a calling. In this episode, Daniëlla talks with stay-at-home moms Karyna le Roux and Riëtte van der Wat about why they decided to stop working, what they do when they feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of this role, and how important it is to keep the end goal in sight. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Dié Wêreld-Borsvoedingsweek vier ons ma's wat borsvoed: Die hoogte- én laagtepunte, die koesteroomblikke en dié uitdagings. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla met Alwerí Brand en Caroli Diener, twee leidsters van La Leche League Suid-Afrika. LLL is een van die wêreld se voorste organisasies vir die ondersteuning van borsvoeding. Hulle gee raad oor hoe ma's wat borsvoed na hulleself kan omsien tydens hierdie spesiale tyd in hul verhouding met hul kind - maar ook hoe 'n borsvoed-mamma se man, familie en geliefdes kan help om haar te ondersteun. This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate mothers who breastfeed: the highs and lows, the cherished moments, and the challenges. In this episode, Daniëlla talks with Alwerí Brand and Caroli Diener, two leaders from La Leche League South Africa. LLL is one of the world's leading organizations for breastfeeding support. They offer advice on how breastfeeding mothers can take care of themselves during this special time in their relationship with their child - and also how a breastfeeding mother's partner, family, and loved ones can help support her. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Suzanne Smit se dogtertjie het verdrink. Suzanne het haar, in haar eie woorde, "weer lewendig gebid". Hierdie is 'n ma se getuienis, en 'n storie wat sy deel oor waterveiligheid wat ook ander kinders se lewens kan red. 25 Julie is "World Drowning Prevention Day" en Daniëlla praat ook met Petro Meyer, 'n sweminstrukteur van die NSRI, oor waterveiligheid, reëls en mites. Suzanne Smit's young daughter drowned. Suzanne, in her own words, "prayed her back to life". This is a mother's testimony, and a story she shares about water safety that could save other children's lives too. July 25th is "World Drowning Prevention Day", and Daniëlla also speaks with Petro Meyer, a swimming instructor from the NSRI, about water safety, rules, and myths. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Irvette van Zyl (37) is 'n werkende ma - maar haar "werk" is uitsonderlik: sy's immers 'n Olimpiese marathon-atleet! Die spele in Parys skop op Vrydag 26 Julie 2024 af, en dit sal die vierde keer wees wat Irvette aan die Olimpiese Spele deelneem. Sy praat met Daniëlla oor die uitdagings van ouerskap en atletiek: om te probeer 'long runs' doen terwyl jy hand bysit met huiswerk, en om vrede te maak met beserings wat buite jou beheer is. Irvette moes al keer op keer opstaan ná teleurstellings, en sy vertel waarom en hoe ma-wees haar die krag gegee het om dit te kan vermag. Irvette van Zyl (37) is a working mom - but her "job" is unusual: she is, after all, an Olympic marathon athlete! The games in Paris kick off on Friday, July 26, 2024, and it will be the fourth time Irvette participates in the Olympic Games. She talks with Daniëlla about the challenges of parenting and athletics: trying to do 'long runs' while helping with homework, and coming to terms with injuries that are beyond your control. Irvette has had to get back up time and again after disappointments, and she explains why being a mom has given her the strength to do this as well. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

In Julie 2006 het Charlotte van der Westhuizen se man hulle drie kinders, Bianca (16), Marius (5) en Antoinette (21 maande) voor haar doodgeskiet. Hy kom binnekort uit op parool. Sy deel haar storie met Daniëlla en ons luisteraars. In July 2006, Charlotte van der Westhuizen's husband shot and killed their three children, Bianca (16), Marius (5), and Antoinette (21 months), in front of her. He will be released on parole soon. She shares her story with Daniëlla and our listeners. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Een van die grootste uitdagings in jou baba se eerste jaar is wanneer hulle (wat nou uiteindelik net mooi begin bottel of borsmelk drink het) moet begin eet. Jy voel oorweldig: Wanneer is te gou, wanneer is te laat, hoeveel is te veel, of te min, wat moet jy gee en nié gee nie? En wat as hulle stik of nie wil eet nie? Marita Bezuidenhout van Magies Vol Liefde (Tummies Full of Love) het antwoorde op ons vrae oor die eerste 24 maande se eetgewoontes. Sy het jare se ervaring van vastekos-voorstelling vir babas en gee vir Daniëlla en luisteraars raad oor: Wanneer begin ek met vaste kos? Waarmee begin ek? Wat is die verskil tussen verstik en gag? Wanneer moet 'n peuter saam met die res van die gesin begin eet? Hoe maak ek as my peuter te veel of te min eet? Met Marita se raad sal kan jy vir jou kind die grondslag lê vir 'n lewenslange gesonde verhouding met kos. {https://www.tummiesfulloflove.co.za} One of the biggest challenges in your baby's first year is when they (who have just started drinking bottle or breast milk so nicely) need to start eating solid food. You feel overwhelmed: When is too soon, when is too late, how much is too much, or too little, what should you give and not give? And what if they choke or refuse to eat? Marita Bezuidenhout from Magies Vol Liefde (Tummies Full of Love) has answers to our questions about eating habits in the first 24 months. She has years of experience in introducing solid foods to babies and gives Daniëlla and listeners advice on: When do I start with solid foods? What do I start with? What is the difference between choking and gagging? When should a toddler start eating with the rest of the family? What do I do if my toddler eats too much or too little? With Marita's expert advice, you can ensure a healthy start to your baby and toddler's lifelong relationship with food. {https://www.tummiesfulloflove.co.za} - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Liézel Els se tweeling, Lia en Nelius, is nog nie eers 3 jaar oud nie, en sy't reeds 'n leeftyd se uitdagings agter die rug. Reeds vóór hulle geboorte moes Liézel (41) vir haar kinders begin baklei: As enkellopende vrou wat bitter graag 'n ma wou word, is sy deur ronde op ronde van fertiliteitsbehandeling. Maar net enkele weke na hulle geboorte, moes Liézel hoor Lia het 'n uiters seldsame toestand, een wat behels dat haar brein nie ten volle ontwikkel het nie. Daarna het nog uitdagings voorgelê: Om genoeg geld te kry vir die behandeling. Om tussendeur dit als voltyds te werk. En om een van die land se grootste mediese fondse aan te vat toe hulle Lia se behandeling afkeur. Liézel praat openhartig met Daniëlla oor die uitdagings van enkelma wees, van sorg vir 'n kind met spesiale behoeftes, en om elke keer op te staan wanneer die lewe jou wil platslaan. WEBBLAD: https://miraclesforlia.com/ Liézel Els' twins, Lia and Nelius, are not even 2 years old yet, and she has already faced a lifetime of challenges. Even before their birth, Liézel (41) had to start fighting for her children: as a single woman who desperately wanted to become a mother, she went through round after round of fertility treatment. But just a few weeks after their birth, Liézel had to hear that Lia had an extremely rare condition, one that means her brain did not fully develop. After that, more challenges lay ahead: getting enough money for the treatment, working full-time in between everything, and taking on one of the country's largest medical funds when they denied Lia's treatment. Liézel speaks with Daniëlla about the challenges of being a single mother, caring for a child with special needs, and getting back up every time life tries to knock you down. WEBSITE: https://miraclesforlia.com/ - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Die rol van 'n pa in 'n kind se vorming en menswees is enorm. Daar word (met reg) van vandag se pa's verwag om nie meer bloot die versorger te wees nie, maar werklik 'n rol te speel in alle aspekte van die gesinslewe. Maar daarmee saam kom uitdagings - spanning, vrese en onsekerheid of pa's dié skoene kan volstaan. Soveel te meer as 'n man dalk nie self 'n pa gehad het wat 'n voorbeeld gestel het nie. In hierdie episode praat Daniëlla met Johan Botha, 'n pa en lewensafrigter, oor talle kwessies wat pa's en gesinne raak, soos: Raad vir mans wat binnekort vir die eerste keer pa word, en oorweldig voel Mans wat onlangs pa geword het, en onseker is oor hoe hy die man kan wees wat hy graag wil wees vir sy gesin Pa's van ouer kinders wat steeds 'n sterk band wil behou, te midde van die uitdagings van die tienerjare En dan beantwoord Johan ook nou vir ons die vraag: Wat is die 3 dinge wat goeie pa's gereeld vir hulle kinders sê? {Hierdie is die derde en finale episode in 'n reeks wat fokus op pa's, met die viering van Vadersdag in Juniemaand.} The role of a father in shaping a child’s life and character is immense. Today’s fathers are rightfully expected not just to be providers, but to actively participate in all aspects of family life. However, this comes with its own challenges - stress, fears, and uncertainties about whether fathers can live up to these expectations. This is especially true if a man did not have a father who set an example for him. In this episode, Daniëlla talks with Johan Botha, a father and life coach, about various issues affecting fathers and families, such as: Advice for men who are about to become fathers for the first time and feel overwhelmed Men who have recently become fathers and are unsure of how to be the man they want to be for their family Fathers of older children who still want to maintain a strong bond amid the challenges of the teenage years And then Johan also answers the question for us: What are the 3 things that good fathers regularly say to their children? {This is the third and final episode in a series focusing on fathers, in celebration of Father’s Day in June.} - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Jaco van Schalkwyk het sonder 'n betrokke pa grootgeword, en dit het baie seer in sy lewe veroorsaak. Jare later het hy voor 'n kruispad gestaan: Word hy sélf 'n onbetrokke pa, of kies hy 'n ander - maar moeiliker - pad? Jaco het gekies om te verander, om die werk te doen en te leer om 'n goeie pa te wees. Dit was egter nie die einde van sy vaderskapsreis nie, want Jaco het besef daars 'n hele geslag jong seuns in Suid-Afrika wat vaderloos is, of wie se pa nie 'n goeie rolmodel is nie. En toe begin Jaco "The Character Company", waar hy en ander mans as't ware "pa staan" vir jong seuns wat nie pa's het nie. Want Jaco wéét immers hoe voel die leemte waar 'n pa moet wees, en hy verstaan hoe moeilik dit is vir enkelma's is wat alleen daardie las moet dra. Nou vervul die mans van "The Character Company" die rol van positiewe manlike rolmodelle: Hulle leer vir die seuns goeie waardes, hulle gaan kamp saam met hulle en maak werklik 'n verskil in hulle lewens. Jaco praat met Daniëlla oor wat dit is om 'n goeie man en pa te wees, hoe mans "generational trauma" en ouerwonde kan genees en 'n nuwe storie van ouerskap skryf. Hy praat ook tot die hart van mans, so hierdie episode moet gehoor word deur elke man, pa, eggenoot en enkelma. {Hierdie is die tweede episode in 'n reeks wat fokus op pa's, met die viering van Vadersdag in Juniemaand} Jaco van Schalkwyk grew up without an involved father, which caused significant pain in his life. Years later, Jaco faced a crossroads: would he become an uninvolved father himself, or would he choose a different, albeit more difficult, path? Jaco chose to change, to do the work, and to learn how to be an involved father. But it didn't stop there—Jaco realized that there is a whole generation of young boys in South Africa who are fatherless or whose fathers are not good role models. Jaco then started "The Character Company," where he and other men essentially "stand in" as fathers for young boys who lack them. Jaco knows how it feels to have the void where a father should be, and he understands how difficult it is for single mothers who have to bear that burden alone. Now, the men of "The Character Company" fulfill the role of positive male role models. They teach the boys good values, go camping with them, and truly make a difference in their lives. They are committed to doing this long term. Jaco talks with Daniëlla about what it means to be a man and a father, how men can heal "generational trauma" and father wounds, and write a new story of parenthood. He speaks to the heart of men, so this episode should be heard by every man, father, husband, and single mother. {This is the second episode in a series focusing on fathers, in celebration of Father's Day in June.} - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

In minder as 'n jaar het Niël Scholtz se lewe verander. Borskanker is by sy vrou, Anica, gediagnoseer terwyl sy hoogswanger was met hulle tweede kind. Sy was maar 29 jaar oud. Die egpaar het moeilike besluite in die gesig gestaar: 'n noodkeiser, chemoterapie en 'n mastektomie. Ten spyte van hul pogings, het die kanker na haar brein versprei, en Anica is'n paar maande later oorlede. In hierdie episode van 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon deel Niël sy storie. Hy vertel vir Daniëlla hoe hy moes opstaan na dié ondenkbare seer en aanpas by 'n nuwe normaal. Ons praat ook oor hoe hy en die seuntjies vir Anica onthou en gedenk, hoe hy emosioneel vir homself sorg; en oor genade, hoop en 'n nuwe hoofstuk. {Hierdie is die eerste episode in 'n reeks wat fokus op pa's, met die viering van Vadersdag in Juniemaand} * As jy wil kontak maak met Niël, stuur vir Daniëlla 'n boodskap op M&M se Instagram- of Facebook-blad, of stuur 'n e-pos na mamikrofoon@gmail.com In less than a year, Niël Scholtz's life was turned upside down. His wife, Anica, was diagnosed with breast cancer while heavily pregnant with their second child, at just 29 years old. They faced difficult decisions: an emergency cesarean, chemotherapy, and a mastectomy. Despite their efforts, the cancer spread to her brain, and Anica passed away a few months later. In this episode of 'n Ma & 'n Mikrofoon, Niël shares his story. He tells Daniëlla about rising above unimaginable pain and adapting to a new normal. We discuss how he and his sons remember and honor Anica, his emotional self-care, and the themes of grace, hope, and new beginnings. {This is the first episode in a series focusing on fathers, in celebration of Father's Day in June.} - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Die aktrise Greteli De Swardt het op 20 getrou en op 21 ma geword. Die huwelik was beplan - maar die baba was 'n verrassing! Terwyl die meeste van haar vriende dus deurnag-swotsessies of -partyjies gehou het, was Greteli soms twee uur soggens nag wakker om doeke te ruil en te borsvoed. In hierdie episode gesels Daniëlla ('n "ouer ma"...) met Greteli ('n jonger ma) oor die ervaring en uitdagings om in jou vroeë twintigs mamma te word; hoe dit haar vriendskappe beïnvloed het; en hoe die koms van klein Alé haar en haar man se huwelik verander en verryk het. Actress Greteli De Swardt got married at 20 and became a mom at 21. The marriage was planned — the baby was a surprise! While most of her friends were having all-night study sessions or parties, Greteli was sometimes up at 2 a.m. changing diapers and breastfeeding. In this episode, Daniëlla (an "older mom"...) talks with Greteli (a younger mom) about the experience and challenges of becoming a mom in your early twenties; how it affected her friendships; and how the arrival of little Alé changed and enriched her and her husband's marriage. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

Om kalm te bly terwyl jou kind se emosies buite beheer is, is een van ouerskap se groot uitdagings. En wanneer so tantrum dan nog plaasvind in 'n besige winkelsentrum, met verbygangers wat hulle tonge klik en jou sommer hardop veroordeel, voel jy dalk sommer ook lus om op die grond te gaan sit en huil! In hierdie episode help voorligtingsielkundige Fiona Doman van The Parenting Partner ons om sin te maak van groot emosies. Sy verduidelik vir Daniëlla hoe kinders se brein aanmekaargesit is en waarom hulle nie emosies nie kan reguleer soos 'n volwasse nie, en hoe ons hulle kan help om die nodige vaardighede aan te leer. Ons praat ook oor ouer kinders en hulle emosionele uitdagings. Aan die einde van dié episode sal jy verstaan dat tantrums (hoewel allermins aangenaam) eintlik 'n baie goeie teken is in jou kind se ontwikkeling! Staying calm while your child's emotions are out of control is one of parenting's greatest challenges. And when a tantrum happens in a busy shopping mall, with passersby clicking their tongues and openly judging you, you might feel like sitting on the ground and crying too! In this episode, counseling psychologist Fiona Doman from The Parenting Partner helps us make sense of big emotions. She explains to Daniëlla how children's brains are wired and why they can't regulate emotions like adults, and how we can help them learn the necessary skills. We also discuss older children and their emotional challenges. By the end of this episode, you'll understand that tantrums (although far from pleasant) are actually a very good sign in your child's development! - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z

“Mom Guilt” is orals. Dis die stemmetjie in jou kop wat sê: "Ek werk te veel en skeep my kinders af." Of dalk: "Ek gee nie genóég aandag by die werk nie.” Dis: “Ek voel sleg omdat ek wens vir tyd sonder my kinders" en "Ek moet begin oefen" of “Ek moenie elke dag oefen nie, ek moet eerder by my kinders wees.” Hierdie is ‘n episode wat die luisteraars van ’n Ma & ’n Mikrofoon self aangevra het, en dis duidelik ‘n kwelpunt. “Mom Guilt” raak immers ons almal – en dit is selde konstruktief. Om dit te takel, praat Daniëlla met die kliniese sielkundige (en ma van 3) Gerda Kriel. Gerda kén “mom guilt” self alte goed, maar sy het danksy haar beroep ook al paar maniere ontwikkel om te te herken en dit te hanteer. Dié episode sal jou die vaardighede aanleer om die stemmetjie binne jou wat sê Jy’s nié genoeg nie, stil te maak – en te vervang met ‘n sterk, outentieke stem wat sê: “Ek is!”

Sedert Hettie Brittz se ouerskapsboek "Kweek Kinders met Karakter" die eerste keer in 2007 gepubliseer is, het duisende kopieë verkoop en deel geword van Afrikaanse gesinne se verhaal en grootword-reis. Hettie, 'n ma van 3 (en nou ook ouma van 1!) het nou die boek opdateer en 'n nuwe weergawe is beskikbaar. Sy leer daarin dat jy jou kind werklik moet kén om hom of haar reg te kan hanteer - en dit beteken ook dat jy jouself (sterk- en swakpunte) moet ken. Daniëlla en Hettie gesels in dié onderhoud oor al die nuwe uitdagings wat vandag se ouers moet trotseer; Hettie se eie uitdagings as jong ma; wat sy sedertdien geleer het; en oor die gesin se nuwe lewe in Amerika. Hettie gee ook raad vir ander Afrikaanse mammas in die buiteland. Since Hettie Brittz's parenting book 'Growing Kids with Character' was first published in 2007, thousands of copies have been sold and have become part of many South African families' journey of raising children. Hettie, a mom of 3 (and now also a grandmother of 1!), has now updated the book, and a new version is available. In it, she teaches that you really need to know your child in order to handle him or her correctly - and that also means knowing yourself, both strengths and weaknesses. In this interview, Daniëlla and Hettie discuss all the new challenges that today's parents must face, Hettie's own challenges as a young mother, what she has learned since then, and about the family's new life in America. Hettie also gives advice to other South African moms living abroad. - Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/burst-of-light License code: I430IW70W4DQLJ9Z