Parenting & Family

Matric exam time is a milestone experience, not just for the learners, but their parents too.  It’s normal for parents to feel a lot of pressure – we want to get the support right; we have to keep the whole family on track and we’re really hoping for evidence of …

Braces have become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, many adults now have braces to correct their teeth; the latest records show that 62% of adults would like to improve their teeth, even if that means wearing braces. This can make it more acceptable to have a brace. But, …

Throughout history, flowers have captivated the human imagination with their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism. It’s no wonder that many names for girls have been derived from flowers, each carrying a unique meaning and charm. Let’s take a delightful stroll through a garden of names inspired by blossoms, and uncover the …

Schools are quite good at teaching things – but what are our students learning? Distinctions are wonderful, but how qualified do they leave students for the working world? Traditional education focuses on teaching, not learning and assumes that for every minute of teaching, there is a minute of learning. “Most …

There’s no denying it: it’s a tough world for teens to grow up in, especially when it comes to education. South African schools are struggling, filled to the brim with learners, and facing a variety of operational challenges, while trying to teach the skills that teens will need to succeed …

It feels like just the other day when you brought your newborn into your home, and now he has outgrown their cot. The typical advancement for your child is to transition from a cot to a toddler bed. Most kids will need to move to a larger bed around the …

We all want the best for our kids, we want them to do well and succeed at school, to be well-adjusted adults, we want them to have active healthy social and physical lives. I know that I personally, will do anything to help one of my kids when they are …

With the modern, fast-paced lives most of us have, spending quality time with our kids they deserve can be challenging. However, it is quintessential for parents to spend meaningful, bonding time with them. It’s not about the quantity of time, but more about the quality of time we give them. …

The emotional health of teens directly influences their eating habits. This often leads to eating disorders that can often be overlooked by parents, peers, and even professionals like teachers. An eating disorder is a multi-faceted illness that can happen to individuals of all ages. However, the onset of these disorders …

The warnings about letting your children become video and digital gamers can be overwhelming.  The list of risks is a litany of parental fears – addiction, social withdrawal and isolation; stunting in the development of empathy and numbness in the face of violence; disinterest in healthy enjoyments such as playing …

While most parents prefer not to think of their children in potentially life-threatening situations, being prepared and knowing how to respond appropriately in the event of an accident, injury or illness is crucial for the well-being of children. These unexpected events can also place huge financial burdens on families if …

Vacations are time for family members to unwind, reconnect and create lifetime memories away from the pressures of everyday life. However, for divorced families who co-parent, vacations usually need concerted effort for them to become successful. Many divorced families with young children choose to forget about their differences for a …

There are a lot of benefits from putting on a baby registry. You’ll make sure that you get the things that you’ll need the most and you won’t have everybody getting you the same things. For instance, you may have your heart set on some baby baseball toys but don’t …

Few issues vex the parents of babies and toddlers more than their child’s struggles to sleep well.  It’s debilitating for the whole family, and tightly stretches the emotional resources of parents, who are battling the consequences of their own sleep deprivation.  Sleep time is the body’s time not just for …

With the Winter school holidays here, kids and teens now have ample time on their hands to spend online. But regardless of whether they are on social media, gaming, or just browsing the Web, parents need to be aware of the digital dangers that lurk on the web and what …

Independent play is when children play by themselves. It is an important way for your child to learn, gain independence and explore the world around them. Here’s what parents need to know about independent play. What’s So Important About Independent Play? We often wish that our kids would play on …

It’s that time of year again. The kids are on holiday, which means that if they aren’t booked into the school’s holiday programme, they’re going to be home for a few weeks. And they’re going to run out of things to do, leaving them free to get up to mischief. …

Some children seem to be born with healthy self-esteem while others need a bit of encouragement. Your child’s emotional well-being directly influences their physical health. A strong sense of self can help your child to be more resilient emotionally when he encounters obstacles along the way, or when things don’t …

Loving our kids is easy… keeping pain and fever at bay? That’s harder. But here’s the secret: It doesn’t have to be! When your baby or infant has a fever, turn to conveniently packaged Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets. Parenting is a rollercoaster. One minute you’re pacing from room to …

Recent studies conducted internationally, on over 80 0000 children, have shown that depression and anxiety amongst children and young teenagers has increased by more than 25% since the start of the Covid19 global pandemic – signalling a global health crisis in the youth. Anxiety is a normal human emotion that …