Parenting & Family

One of the things that I struggle with on a daily basis is feeling overwhelmed with the amount of things that I need to get done in a day. It is not just the amount of things, it is a wide variety of things that I need to keep track …

The best online games for kids will be ones that your kids enjoy, as well as teach them something along the way. While it’s true that screen time must be closely monitored and too much screen time is not good for kids, there are many amazing benefits of playing online …

French is the fifth most spoken language globally, with 280 million speakers. French is one of the official languages of the United Nations and the European Union and is an official language in 29 independent nations. If you want to teach your child the French language to reconnect them with …

Critical thinking is one of the essential life skills parents can teach their young children. It helps them analyse situations in the best possible way and equips them with problem-solving skills. But, what really is critical thinking? Critical thinking is a process by which young children can learn how to …

The weekday challenge is all about finding the balance between our work, school, home and family demands.  Facing severe time constraints and competing agendas, we have to still find the smart ways to help our kids eat well, avoid unnecessary snacking and be as physically active as possible during the …

It’s true: Babies don’t come with manuals. So, if your baby spikes a fever and appears to be in pain, it’s natural for even the calmest of moms and dads to panic. When your baby or infant has pain and fever, turn to recently launched and conveniently packaged  Panado® Paediatric …

Barefoot is best for little feet but there are times where shoes have to be worn for protection. These need to be as natural and simplistic as possible so that toddlers’ feet can do what they are naturally meant to do and develop correctly. John and Nicole van Besouw noticed …

As per reports, newborn babies and toddlers tend to sleep 80% of their time. The amount and quality of sleep influence their cognitive and physical development. That is why using comfortable, yet soft bedding is essential for babies. Even the smallest of noise is a disturbance to the sleep of …

Any parent will tell you that babies use a lot of diapers, especially during the first few weeks after birth. Many parents decide to stockpile nappies before the baby arrives to be prepared. Deciding on how many nappies are needed and what brands to buy can be overwhelming, particularly with …

As a new parent, one of the first important decisions you will have to make is what your baby should wear for their blessing ceremony. Whether your child is a boy or a girl, it’s important to choose something that is comfortable and looks good on your precious little one. …

As parents we feel a certain pride when our teens stake out their rights to more and more autonomy.  After all, it’s a natural and necessary evolution from childhood to adulthood, a signifier that our ‘child is alright’ and that we are doing a ‘good enough’ job at parenting.  However, …

Even seasoned travellers may find car and plane trips with infants or toddlers daunting. How will you entertain your child while on the road? What if your child experiences earache or a fever during the plane flight? How can you ensure that your entire family arrives safely and in good …

Proper estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your children. Not only does it spare them the anxiety of having to tussle over your estate while mourning your loss, but it can also serve as a final parting gift from one generation to the …

Summer is an amazing time of year. The days are longer, the sun is up, and everyone seems to be in a better mood. For parents, however, this means the kids will be spending more time at home over the holidays. With the kids at home, parents face the challenge …

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t yet thought about Mother’s Day gifts this list of Mother’s Day gifts is just what you need to find the perfect gift for your mother in time for this important day. Special Mother’s Day Gifts For 2022 Bubble Bath, …

The last two years have been a rollercoaster ride for many families in South Africa, as we navigated school closures and learning from home. But now that the lockdown has ended, many families have come to realise that homeschooling works for them. Since the pandemic started, we at Impaq — South Africa’s largest …

Word games are becoming more popular thanks to the great variation you can find — board games, video games, applications, and even ones that you can play only with pen and paper. Each game will be very amusing, but also you will be able to learn some new words and …

Milk is one of the natural sources of calcium, vitamin A and protein, which helps in general body functioning. Breast milk is just one of the milk options for kids that is an important food that helps body development. As a mother, lactating is not always a sure thing, the …

What do you picture when you think of math? When most kids think of math, all they see are boring numbers, worksheets, and long hours of teaching. Of course, these aren’t exactly pretty images, but it’s a clear indication of most children’s relationship with math. Most kids tend to see …