Local social media sites recently lit up with flurry of activity when a mom posted about having sent her child to school with a non-alcoholic cider when she had supposedly run out of juice to include in the child’s lunchbox for the day. It has since been found that the …
Read More »Cake Smash Photography
Cake smashes are colourful, fun, messy, and a perfect way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday. With a professional photographer on hand to capture the excitement, and a bubble bath afterwards to clean up the remnants of the cake, it’ll be difficult to work out who giggles the most. …
Read More »The Importance Of Developing Organisational Skills From A Young Age
Developing organisational skills is important in holistic child development, and a key step in their path towards independence and academic success. Children are capable and competent and will respond to the opportunity to be organised, an education expert says. “Organisational skills help children create order in their environment and the …
Read More »Understanding And Intervention Are Key To Breaking The Cycle Of Child Abuse
In a country where violence against women and children is perpetuated and bullying in schools has tragic ramifications, many are asking the question: What can our society do to address the root cause of such behaviour, and how can we free our children and future generations from the cycle of …
Read More »How to Identify the Signs Your Baby Needs Professional Speech Support
Speech is a critical aspect of human nature and is a lot more than just about communication. Speech and hearing are how humans connect and express their thoughts and emotions. It’s one of the reasons why parents eagerly look forward to their baby’s attempts to make sounds and react to …
Read More »Homeschooling Heroes Share Their Homeschool Tips
Over the last 14 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world in so many ways – especially in how we educate our children. All parents during this period have had to undertake some form of homeschooling at certain times. But it’s been moms, in particular, who have been among …
Read More »Rooilavental For Babies – Is It Safe?
I’ve seen a number of online discussions about Rooilavental for babies, mostly moms asking where they can get it from. Having never heard about Rooilavental and wondering what it is for I tried researching it myself online and came up with absolutely no information on it. I found this very …
Read More »Anxiety At School: Helping Your Child Survive and Thrive
Anxiety at school is not a new phenomenon; however, educators and parents alike recognise that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of anxiety among children in the past year, as a result of Covid-19, pandemic lockdowns, and measures to ensure the safety of children who are back …
Read More »Getting Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night – with Meg Faure
One of the biggest challenges many new moms face is getting your baby to sleep through the night, so I was very excited to have Meg Faure, baby expect and author of Sleep Sense join me live to share her best baby sleep tips. About Meg Faure Meg is an …
Read More »Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the perfect holiday to show the number one woman in your life how much you appreciate her and everything she does for you. But honestly, how do you properly thank the person who brought into the world? Well, you can start with one of these fantastic gift …
Read More »Reward Chart Free Printable – 8 Great Designs For You!
I’m a huge fan of using reward charts for kids and there is nothing better than coming across a stunning reward chart free printable that suits your child’s current learning stage. I’ve created 8 reward chart printables for you that I think are really cute and helpful to make your …
Read More »A Year In Lockdown: How Perspectives On Homeschooling Have Changed
Reflecting on the last 365 days of lockdown in South Africa, it’s clear that education has undergone immense changes that will forever alter the way that our children learn. As the country’s largest homeschooling provider, we at Impaq have noticed how more families are increasingly viewing homeschooling as an appealing …
Read More »The Challenges Of Gay Parenting With Manni From Two Dads And A Kid
It was an absolute pleasure having Manni from Two Dads and a Kid, along with his husband Darren, join me live to discuss the challenges of gay parenting. While I am not gay myself I have a number of family members that are gay so this is a topic very …
Read More »An Expert Speaks: How To Survive The 18-Month Sleep Regression
You’ve finally gotten into the swing of things with baby’s bedtime and you’re enjoying the utter bliss of uninterrupted sleep when BOOM — you run headlong into the 18-month sleep regression. Hurts, doesn’t it? (We’ve been there and still have the under-eye circles to prove it). You may be skipping …
Read More »The Pioneers of the Post-Covid School System
The learners and teachers of transitional phase grades (R, 3 7 and 12) faced unprecedented challenges this past year as schools had closed down across the country in the wake of the deadly Covid-19 virus. These grades are unique in that they are meant to prepare students for a more advanced …
Read More »7 Tips For Handling Toddler Tantrums In A Positive Way
Before we share our tips for handling toddler tantrums correctly, it is better to understand why they are happening in the first place. If you have a toddler chances are high that your toddler is having multiple melt downs every single day. Why Do Toddlers Have Tantrums? Temper tantrums are …
Read More »NESTLÉ NIDO 3+ Launches An All New And Improved Recipe, Fit For The South African Child
Childhood is an important stage that requires age-specific nutrition. According to Food and Nutrition Bulletin 2017, Vol. 38(3) 405- South Africa’s children between the ages of one and five years, do not get adequate vital nutrients in their daily diet. Some of the critical nutrient gaps identified for young children …
Read More »Grade 9 Subject Choices: Why You Should Start Considering Them Now
In a few months’ time, Grade Nine learners will be required to make important decisions about which combination of subjects they will be pursuing through to their final Matric exams. This is an important first milestone on the road to building a career, an education expert says, adding that while …
Read More »Why Saying No To Your Child Is A Good Thing
As a parent, it is not always easy saying no to your child and some days it feels as if all you’re doing is saying NO. It can be a challenge saying the word NO without your child having a meltdown. Saying no is important since it helps children with …
Read More »Empowering African Children Through Africa’s First Inclusive Affirmation Cards
Affirmation cards aimed at promoting healthy minds and inclusion amongst African children. Building self-esteem through positive representation and self-belief is an important part of raising healthy children. Representation is empowering and allows children to develop a sense of belonging and inclusion. To play a key role in the transformation and …
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