Parenting & Family

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 …

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 …