Parenting & Family

Every parent wants to give the baby only the best nutrition. Because a newborn’s digestive system is entirely immature, they can only digest breast milk. In the first few months, the body of a newborn must constantly perform one basic task: digestion of breast milk and absorption of all the …

It can be a challenge to always be mindful of your own needs when you have kids. The responsibilities and duties that come with this role can often leave you feeling frazzled and drained, which is why it’s so important to take care of yourself. We’ve gathered our favourite self-care …

Parents can be exceedingly protective of their children. As much as possible, they don’t want their kids to experience hardships, sickness, or any bad things the world has to offer. Alas, it’s just impossible. Parents know that they can’t keep their kids in a bubble, spared from the reality around …

At some or other point during their child’s education, most parents will experience the frustration of feeling that their child is just a ‘face in the crowd’ at school; whether it’s because they are being left behind while the class moves on, because they are alone out front and losing …

It is no secret that finding a job can be pretty stressful, and graduates or nearly-graduates carefully consider their career options. To a great extent, your field of study determines your career path, but the specifics will depend on a healthy mix of passion and talent. You can discover exciting …

Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby’s life is the most natural way to feed your baby.  However, what comes next is also important because of the extraordinary growth and development that takes place in the first 1000 days of an infant’s life. After six months of …

Finding out you are pregnant and preparing for your new baby is a very exciting time. You may want to shop now for baby clothes, especially when you see all the adorable clothing in stores. While buying baby clothes for the first year may seem like the simplest thing to …

It’s a joyful thing to watch children grow into successful readers of the English Language. The English Language follows many different patterns and has various rules making it difficult for younger students learning to read. One of the best strategies in teaching children reading is the use of word families, …

We’re in the midst of a seismic change in the world of work.  We’ve seen tech disruption so far eliminate industries, transform others and usher in brand-new ones.  Many working parents have experienced this first-hand. We expect emerging and evolving technologies to continue their innovation and disruption at an ever-escalating …

Raising a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can be challenging and, at times, even frustrating. Depending on the severity of your child’s symptoms, setting and implementing rules and routines can seem impossible. However, if you learn more about their condition and consistently address their problems, you can …

A lot of footwear in the market isn’t as comfortable as it should be, and as a result, you’ll need to take some precautions. But shopping for girls’ shoes can be a trying task since kids don’t have the patience to wait around and get the desired footwear. If possible, …

Are carrots a lunchtime snack you’ve thought about packing into your child’s lunchbox in-between all the back-to-school craziness? If not, it’s a healthy snack to consider! You’ve probably heard that carrots promote healthy eyes and good vision, and it’s true. Carrots are high in the antioxidant’s beta-carotene—and that’s a start, …

While a bath at the end of the day is a luxurious treat for adults, it’s often a warzone for parents of toddlers and young children who actively and loudly protest at the very thought of getting into the bath, never mind staying there. Navigating your way through this ‘crazy …

There will definitely come a time when all of us get old and we are unable to look after ourselves like we used to. Things that we take very much for granted now like climbing stairs or taking a shower will become tasks that are much more difficult and more …

Are you looking to throw a picnic event for your kid’s upcoming birthday party? We’ve got you covered! To make your preparation a breeze, we culled together a set of ideas you may adopt when planning your child’s picnic birthday. Plus, we’ll give you a free Picnic Birthday printable checklist …

There’s no two ways about it, kids love music. For many kids, that starts and ends with jumping around the room with their friends to their favorite Disney songs. However, if that interest is nurtured, you can easily help them come to a higher level of appreciation for music, and …

FYI play it safe adds security while protecting privacy Over the past festive season and with the start of the new year, many parents have put new devices into the hands of their children.  For many, this is an action primarily aimed at increasing their child’s safety because it enables …

Across South Africa, thousands of successful matriculants are about to embark on a new and vital stage of their educational journey.  It’s widely recognised that gaining some kind of tertiary education enhances young people’s opportunities to find fulfilling work and meet their future career and life goals. A 2021 survey …

As the world progresses into a digitalized era, more and more technological advancements are taking over. These advancements get controlled and managed through the means of coding languages. For that reason, it is essential to learn more about it. In the past, the skill and knowledge of coding could get …

SAMA-nominated hitmaker, Majozi, takes to the stage in SA education this year as Koa Academy’s Head of Culture. Appreciated for his warmth and humanity, we sat down with Majozi so that SA parents can get to know him better: What was your favourite subject in school, and why? “It was …