Parenting & Family

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 …

More than 20 years ago, Somerset College learners undertook the school’s first Trek. The advantages observed highlighted the importance of outdoor learning and the school, based in Somerset West, now offers dedicated experiences for all age groups from Grade 1 to Grade 11. Why Outdoor Education? A number of studies …

It often seems that, in the modern world, every child needs to have a label. But, the reality is that these labels simply confirm what most educators already knew, every child is different.  While a generalized education program can be effective for many children, it is not the only approach. …

I have seen a lot of parents struggle while taking their kids out, especially when travelling. They fail to realize that the daily, bulky, traditional umbrella strollers are so inconvenient to move around compared to today’s sleek umbrella strollers. The same ignorance made me suffer initially when we had our …

Kids grow up so fast! It’s important to stop and smell the roses, especially when it comes to celebrating your child’s milestones.  Parents and children alike love the idea of flowers to mark those special milestones. Every flower has an attached historical sentiment that can add a special touch to …

Kids fall in love at first play with Hasbro’s 2021 Great Gifts selection. When a child receives a new toy and they fall in Love at First Play, magic happens. Imaginations are unlocked, fun is found, explorations begin, and bonds are formed. According to a recent survey by global play …

Every year, without fail, thousands of families struggle with the battle to get their child placed into a school. Previously, they might be battling for a spot at their school of preference, but recently it’s about finding a spot at all. All is not lost, however, as online schools are …

A new generation of My Little Pony characters have joined the family. Unicorns, Pegasus, and Earth Ponies unite! Get to know an unexpected group of friends on a mission to bring magic back to the world of My Little Pony: A New Generation.   The Netflix movie recently reached number one …

As parents, we want our children to be enthusiastic about their learning and enjoy their day-to-day schooling experiences as much as possible.  Overall, we aim for them to love their school.  Many parents assume that this will happen automatically when we enrol them in a reputable brick-and-mortar school with good …

For many people, buying a gift for teenagers is the most difficult thing to do. Teenagers are notoriously picky and opinionated about everything from how they dress to what type of music they like. It’s no wonder that it can be difficult to buy gifts for 14 year old boys …

Becoming a mom is so exciting, however it can also a very tiring and scary time too for new moms. These new mom survival tips will enable you to better handle all the changes that come with having a baby for the first time. Get Support Having support as a …

In a recent survey*, Kaspersky identified the technical challenges families faced during mandatory remote learning following lockdown measures that were instituted across the globe at the onset and continued in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide all their children with the devices they needed for online classes, more …

Whether you’re a first-time parent or welcoming the latest newborn into your family, the early parenting period can be downright confounding.  On top of the lack of sleep and the rigours of truly 24/7 attendance, from the get-go, each new baby has its distinct character, which takes time to get …