Maria Rankine - A life dedicated to serving others
MARIA RANKINE has been volunteering at Woman Inc. since 1989. After attending one of their trade fairs where a call was issued for volunteers, she offered her skills for their crisis hotline.

Planning for a financial life together
PLANNING FOR a financial life together should not be ignored by couples. It should be approached with importance and careful consideration. A mutually accepted plan is ideal, as it will enhance financial strengths and minimise the effects...

Mother's most treasured moments
THERE ARE many moments of motherhood that are treasured. Her child's first step, first utterance of the word mommy or their time in a school play. All mothers - whether they are corporate executives, actresses, singers, policewomen, doctors, housewives...

Married women and real property
IT IS not unusual for people to comment that a woman has married well because she has found a wealthy partner, whose economic and social position results in the elevation of her own status. Back in the 19th century, the converse was perhaps true.

Mommy's morning make-up
MOTHERS, WORKING mothers in particular, tend to have pretty hectic mornings. After having helped the little ones get ready for school, there isn't much time, if any, left for mom to get titivated. However, by new-age standards...

LOCK YOUR DOORS - Children don't want to see you doing it!
The thought of their parents engaging in sexual relations is so revolting to teenagers and adult children, one wonders whether they think they dropped from the sky. When the question is posed their mouths open wide, jaws drop and eyebrows climb...

Getting children to study
AN EXCEPTIONAL few among the children of the world like to study. But with examinations at all levels either coming soon or here already, this is the time of year where there's plenty of book work to be done. For parents, it can take some doing...