Parenting & Family

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 …

I’m sure this is something that some of you have experienced before – family gatherings that didn’t turn out as planned. In this post, we will be sharing a few tips on how to survive a family gathering and ideas on how to spend the time more meaningfully. Whether you …

The world needs brave imaginations, now more than ever. Play-Doh continues to ignite imaginations and empower kids to believe the future is theirs to shape. As we prepare for a new year, in what seems to be a constantly changing environment, Play-Doh continues to provide kids with shapeable, shareable, tactile …

Rooibos Tea (also known as Red Bush Tea) is well-known for its benefits for adults but is this the same for your baby and breastfeeding moms? The answer is yes and there are many reasons why Rooibos tea is great at this stage. When Should You Start Giving A Baby …

It’s no surprise that superhero costumes are the most popular. Dressing up as one’s favorite superhero always been a popular Halloween costume choice, but Marvel and DC projects continue to permeate popular culture on screens large and small. It’s always a lot of fun to see which films and popular …

It’s not hard to get kids to drink enough fluids; the problem is that if left to their own choices, they will almost always choose drinks with lots of sugar and zero nutritional value. Soda drinks can be addictive, and one of the leading causes of obesity is the unnecessary …

New School Year Survival Tips – A little planning pays big dividends For parents and students, the beginning of January is a time of preparation and new school year resolutions. Every parent wants the school year to be successful for their children so here are a few simple ‘tricks of …

Summer brings warm, sunny days and blooming flowers, but unfortunately pesky mosquitoes love to prey on anyone they can find, including young children and babies. In this post, we will be telling you a bit more about identifying mosquito bites on young babies and sharing some useful home remedies for …

A Budget-Friendly Guide for Back-to-School Shopping  The festive season which is filled with Christmas feels, quality time with loved ones, and relaxation, will soon be replaced with back-to-school excitement. As consumers shift gears from the holiday season to the back-to-school (BTS) madness, Kutlwano Tshetlhane, mother and Stationery Marketing Manager at …

Overeating  lead to overnutrition and obesity, and a general feeling of being unwell. Children who overeat are prone to becoming overweight, which puts them at risk for other serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. With the holiday season approaching, it is normal for children to be tempted to overindulge in treats, given the amount …

Tracy Williams, successful entrepreneur, Head of Sales and Operations at Rolux and mom of twins, has some ideas on getting your kids to ditch their screens this December and dirty their hands in the garden instead. It’s every parent’s greatest challenge in the digital age – balancing children’s screen time …

Parenting is a tough job. We all know that it’s not always easy to keep track of your child’s milestones, especially on the go or when you are busy with other tasks. Many apps on the market can help you monitor important moments in your child’s life, but some just …

Children’s preferences have changed over the years to more digital play, rather than outdoor and interactive games – where no toys were required (hide and seek, hopscotch and riding a bike). Despite this, toys such as building blocks, dolls and Disney remain popular options with today’s children. This is according …