Parenting & Family

Over the past two weeks, thousands of South African families have taken the Lancewood Quality Time™ Pledge, committing to at least one distraction-free meal every week. A recent research survey revealed that 89% of households believe that quality time with loved ones is important. However, the study also highlighted that …

Over the last decade teenagers across the world have been exposed not only to traditional tactics of bullying in real life, but also the added layer of cyber bullying with the advent of social media. The effects of bullying are varied and can harm the victim’s emotional well-being, self-esteem, reputation …

As life slowly starts returning to normal under Level 1 of the Covid-19 lockdown, the experience gained over the past few months, during some of the most challenging times faced by parents, schools and teachers, has presented an unexpected silver lining – the opportunity for a renewed trust and working …

“Why do I have to learn this? I’m never going to need this in my career.” Is one of the most commonly heard complaints in a math classroom. Especially after the basics are completed and problems and equations become more complicated, it can be hard for students to see why …

The saying “don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today” has never been more apt for this year’s Grade 11s, as Covid-19, the lockdowns and their impact on education have shown. While many learners wait until their final year of school to put in the hard work, Grade 11 …

Having a kids bedtime checklist can make bedtime so much easier for parents and help kids to have a great night’s sleep. Children thrive on routine and order, especially at the end of the day when they may be overtired and in need of comfort. 9 Things To Add To …

Are you on the search for meaningful gifts for parents? Many of us have parents that already have everything they need and enough money to buy anything that they want and need. My goal when it comes to buying gifts for my parents is to get something that is memorable …

Lockdown initiated an unprecedented and overnight transition from classroom to computer. This move to e-learning, triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, kept countless pupils and teachers at home and fast-tracked a shift to online learning, making it a “new normal” for many students across the country. While online learning has been available for …

Parents and guardians considering online schooling for their children must ensure they properly vet the ability of a school to provide an holistic, meaningful educational experience coupled with excellent academic and emotional support, an education expert says. “There are a number of online schooling options on the market, and this …

The relationship between a mother and daughter is special and unique. To deepen the connection here are some mother daughter bonding ideas that you’ve got to try with your daughter no matter how old you both are. Mother Daughter Bonding Ideas Lunch Date Whether you are celebrating an important date …

You wake up in the morning. Get your child ready for school and drop them off. Or send them by school bus. Evening they come home. You have dinner and then you retire to bed. Classic routing in any household who have school going children. And by this stage most …

Whether you are a new mother dreading your first outing alone with your newborn baby or you have an older baby, there are always ways to make trips out with baby easier. I don’t know about you, but I found being out with my baby the first time very distressing. …

There is no question that the best milk for babies is breast milk. However, in many instances, moms cannot breastfeed due to medical reasons or choose not to for personal reasons. Baby formula does not encompass the immune molecules that are passed to your baby from your breast milk, however some …

Once your child goes to primary school, the probability is high that he will be using a desk and sitting on a chair for prolonged periods in time. You may also have to invest in a desk and chair at home to accommodate workbooks, stationary, and school texts. Whether it …

Moving can be a draining ordeal, and it gets even worse when you have children. Let’s face it, few of us would claim to relish the experience of moving halfway across the country with kids in tow. In most cases, however, it’s not like we have much of a choice; …

Corporate Vision Magazine has announced the winners of the 2020 Education & Training Awards 2020. Play Sense was awarded Most Innovative In-Home Early Learning Solution Provider – South Africa for its progressive, hybrid-learning program designed to develop super skills such as self-regulation, creativity and problem solving in 2 to 4-year …

August brings with it a sense of South African womanly pride and, due celebration of women in South Africa thanks to the 20 000 noble ladies who bravely marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 in representation of countless, voiceless other women.  Through their grit and tenacity, these women succeeded …

Gift shopping for a family is not always easy and it can be tricky to get something that everyone will enjoy since each household member has a different personality. Mom might be an avid foodie, while Dad enjoy a round of golf. The challenge is buying a thoughtful gift that …

Learning to use the toilet by themselves is an essential milestone for kids. Most kids begin practicing this dexterity between eighteen months and three years of age. On average, most children start potty training around twenty-seven months of age. In this article we will be emphasizing on nighttime potty training …