Parenting & Family

Research reveals that learning through play is a vital part of a child’s developmental stages. Even from an early developmental stage, kid’s minds are expanding and just by taking in their environment and surrounding they can learn a lot about themselves and their own identity. ***Disclosure -The links in this …

For the last few weeks, much has changed in our lives. People have been urged to only leave home if it is absolutely necessary, such as to shop for essential items or to seek medical care. However, there are plenty of technologies available to help us maintain the usual rhythm …

After his bath is the ideal time for doing a baby massage, especially early evening to help him relax before bedtime. A massage can be done either after his bath or while soaping his body. Avoid baby massages for at least an hour after a feed as it can induce …

National Book Week’s Books Beyond Words online storytelling event hopes to give South Africans a good reason to stay home and stay safe as the country moves from Level 5 restrictions to Level 4 from tomorrow under the risk adjusted strategy adopted by the government. Under the Level 4 guidelines, …

When your child gets to the stage where they are hitting others it can be a highly stressful situation. You may feel that your parenting or your little one is being judged and you also may feel concerned for the “victims” while trying to work out which way is the …

In current times, during the Coronavirus pandemic, people have to stay home with their families and kids. Staying at home usually also means spending lots of time using different gadgets, in particular spending time on social networks. It means that the urge to update one’s social account with a kid’s …

Touch makes you baby feel nurtured, protected and safe in his new environment. Fostering your new born can enhance her physical and emotional development and it is highly beneficial to do activities to create more opportunities for “touch time” with your baby. Not only is this an excellent way of …

If you want to explore the health benefits for children that only cycling can bring, you’ve certainly come to the right place. To make things nice and easy for you to get started, we’re going to talk you through a fast, effective and simple way to get your child cycling. …

When your child feels ignored or flustered in the typical classroom setting, you may opt for homeschooling. It is a rational choice for children with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Since these children get bored quickly, it is difficult for them to sit for long hours in a classroom …

The temptation to do it all as if it is possible to maintain the pace and volume of contact education remotely must be resisted, an education expert says. “As educators adapt to teaching remotely and online, there may be an attempt to mimic what a school day would normally look …

Meeting the Parents Meeting with your boyfriend’s parents or meeting with the groom’s parents is a key part of being in a serious relationship. Both men and women will only bring their partner to meet their parents if they feel that their relationship is actually serious and that it has …

Pearson is delighted to announce the launch of Quikik. Quikik is a new maths learning app designed for kids aged 10-14, and their parents who might need some help in teaching math concepts in a productive way for them to learn at home. Quikik is the latest product to be …

South Africa’s annual reading awareness week, National Book Week (NBW), dedicated to encouraging leisure reading and promoting the importance of books has launched an online storytelling event on Facebook. The event, Books Beyond Words, is aimed at bringing parents and children together as a family around a screen to listen to the …

Worksheetcloud launches free online lessons for grades 3 to 7, offering learners up to three live-streamed online lessons per day from Thursday 2 April, during the national lockdown.  Subjects covered initially will be Mathematics, English and Natural Science, with more grades and subjects added over time. To join a live …

Welcoming a new baby is always an exciting time, but for those wishing to congratulate a new mom, it can be hard to figure out the perfect gift. While novelty onesies and adorable stuffed animals are always fun, you want to be sure to get the new mom in your …

Given the current worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that a nationwide lockdown will be implemented for 21 days as coronavirus cases rise. The sudden upheaval of COVID-19 disruptions is pushing many South Africans into full time online teaching and learning for the first time. This urgent learning need is leading to increased usage …

As parents, our number one priority in life is to keep our kids safe; to allow them the space to grow and develop into the people they were meant to be. For this reason, we work so hard to put a good roof over their heads and provide them with …

For some people, reading might be just a hobby, but it has more value to offer than that. You must be aware of the fact that knowledge fuels the readers’ vision and imagination by keeping their minds active and more creative. But it depends on the genre of books that …

Losing friends during pregnancy and motherhood is sometimes part of the deal. You don’t talk often because you don’t have the luxury of time you had before your child. This often leads to losing connection with friends. But being a new mom isn’t a piece of cake. You wish to …