Parenting & Family

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 …

Mother’s Day is a time to show your love and appreciation for your mother. It is a time to celebrate the woman who has helped you grow and become the person you are today. It is a day to appreciate all that she has done for you and all the …

With Easter just around the corner Cadbury has you covered for the long weekend! 7 New Exciting Easter Adventure Stories to Download from the  Cadbury Digital library (visit Cadbury.co.za for more info). Cadbury partnered with local authors to create a series of Fluffy Easter adventure stories in all 11 languages for families to …

Backyard games are a simple yet fun way of keeping your kids physically active. And after receiving an excellent response for DIY yard games, we have put together five fun backyard games that require little to no need for any arts and crafts, perfect for quick playdates. Red Light, Yellow …

Joining a baseball league may help you improve your game, meet new people, and have a good time. There are many various sorts of leagues to choose from, so it’s crucial to select the one that’s appropriate for you. Whether you’re a newcomer to baseball or a seasoned veteran, there’s …

Building the foundations for future academic success must start from when a child enters Grade 1, and the focus must be on cultivating a love of learning, an education expert says. “Parents have an important role to play in the early years, in terms of developing the framework for a …

SACAP (South African College of Applied Psychology) has announced the 2022 launch of two new Higher Certificate educational programmes in its Management and Leadership faculty offering school leavers a vocational pathway into the South African business sector.  The SACAP Higher Certificates in Business Management and Human Resources Management are accredited, one-year …

Just a few hundred years back, the responsibility of raising a baby was solely bestowed to the mother and/or other females of the house. Times changed. Women now equally participate in the workforce and we have come to realize both parents’ contribution in a child’s upbringing. Thanks to the progress …

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 …