Odette Parfitt shares a candid look at potty training, the methods she tried, and the lessons learned along the way.

Odette Parfitt I recently used my last childcare leave day for the year to stay home with a sick toddler. You know — one of the three total days you get in a year as an employee in South Africa. My son was booked off for three days (the standard for a flu or sinus…

When we hear the word “advocacy,” we often imagine standing in meetings, fighting battles, or speaking loudly for change. But advocating for your child, especially if they’re deaf, non-speaking, or on the spectrum, doesn’t always look like that. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, everyday actions that make the biggest difference. As a mom of a neurospicy…

Forget everything you’ve heard about tantrums, meltdowns, and “challenging” toddlers. In this article, Odette Parfitt explores how her son’s big emotions aren’t a problem—they’re a window into emotional growth, communication, and raising a child who can truly understand and express their feelings.

ODETTE PARFITT A funny, raw and honest take on parenting pressure, haircuts, and learning to be kinder to yourself.

Odette Parfitt | 041Baby Meet Angelique Vermaak, founder of Thrifted Kiddo, Gqeberha’s own secondhand baby clothing business. It’s a bit of an age-old dilemma: what do you do with your baby’s clothes when heor she grows out of it (seemingly within two minutes of wearing it the first time)?

By Odette Parfitt | 041Baby With Mother’s Day coming up, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on social media about what the world’s toddler and baby moms want this year – ranging from sleep, to quiet, to the “toddler package” (throwing tantrums at mild inconveniences, countless snacks, and being tucked in to sleep for…

In her latest 041Baby column, Odette Parfitt shares a candid look at the reality of being a working mom—the exhaustion, the constant demands, and the lack of understanding from those who haven’t lived it.

Ramadan is almost here, and for many Muslims in Nelson Mandela Bay, that means preparing for a month of fasting, prayer, and togetherness. We spoke to local Muslim families about their unique Ramadan traditions, from meal prepping and charity planning to strengthening faith and embracing community spirit.

041Baby writer Odette Parfitt explores the unimaginable fears of parenthood and the resilience that follows.