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Values that build mental health
What does forgiveness have to do with mental health? A lot in fact! Research shows that forgiveness can reduce levels of depression, anger and anxiety. Living positive values can help improve your overall mental resilience.
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A new chapter for social behaviour change
Heartlines and the Wits School of Public Health co-convene the South African chapter of the African Society for Social and Behaviour Change.
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The power of heritage in South Africa
South Africa has a complex past, so a day like Heritage Day can be met with mixed emotions. But what if we were open to exploring the aspects of our own heritage, as well as the heritage of those around us, to understand ourselves and each other better?
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How to teach your child the value of honesty
Do all children lie? When should you as a parent or guardian intervene? And, most importantly, how do you handle a dishonest child?
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How can women thrive when it comes to money values?
As we celebrate women in August, we know that they face a unique set of financial challenges. How can women thrive when it comes to their money values?
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Why women matter in the Fathers Matter story
Stats SA reports that 42% of children in South Africa live in single-mom households. So how can we say that fathers matter? We believe that encouraging men to step up as active, positive and present role models for children, will benefit women too.
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“Are we a seed in our father before we're in our mother's womb?”
Fathers Matter wasn’t created to invalidate the important role that mothers play. We want to highlight and support the positive and active role fathers and men play in the lives of children, in order to lessen the risks linked to the absence of fathers or positive male role models.
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Creating space for boys to share their father stories
Heartlines Fathers Matter recently partnered with the City of Joburg to facilitate a critical conversation about the role that positive, active and present male role models and fathers can play in children’s lives.
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Forging a new path for fatherhood in the Eastern Cape
Honest conversations and creating safe spaces for reflection helped men in the Eastern Cape to take important steps towards re-writing the story of fatherhood for children in the region.
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How to save during any season
As South Africans we are definitely known for our resilience and our ability to ride out storms. But one thing we aren't known for is being a "nation of savers". Why do we find it so hard to save?
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Why we should talk about money in church
The Bible has a lot to say about money, but in church we often restrict our conversations about finances to tithing, church building funds and offerings. What can Christians do to help their faith communities get financially healthy?
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How will you grow your money?
For a lot of us, payday can be stressful. If we don't have a plan of
action for our hard-earned money, we’ll never get to enjoy the benefits
of watching the money we have worked for provide us with a better life.