Parenting & Family

Irlen Syndrome is also called Meares-Irlen Syndrome, visual stress, and scotopic sensitivity syndrome and is not an optical issue. Irlen syndrome is a scotopic sensitivity syndrome which affects the brain’s ability to process visual material. The syndrome tends to run in families and is not presently identified by systematised psychological,  …

Bringing new life into the world truly is a miracle. Pregnancy and the months following birth are a special time as you and your newborn grow, learn and develop together. From conception to birth, it can also be a time of uncertainty, as you discover what is going on inside …

A four month sleep regression is very common, but not all babies experience it. You may notice a significant change in your baby’s sleep habits around 3-4 months of age. This is generally after the fourth trimester when your baby has surpassed the newborn phase. Read on to find out …

Cyberbullying is one of the online threats that parents dread the most.  It’s covert and insidious, sometimes tricky to put your finger on, and hard to stop.  It’s also frighteningly common and widespread, affecting children from around 10 to 18 years. Unchecked, cyberbullying can have serious consequences. Apart from the …

Life doesn’t stop just because you have children and summer travel vacations and holiday escapes shouldn’t either! You can still enjoy a robust traveling lifestyle after childbirth – even if it is just a weekender – and no matter how young your family may be, these 10 top childcare essentials …

With matric “prelims” looming, and finals on the horizon, maths is one of the subjects causing matrics the most stress. During the revision cycle The Answer Series study guides offer phenomenal support, as educators and past matrics will attest. But how should learners be using the time remaining to prepare? …

When it comes to child safety, there is no such thing as being too careful. Making sure you have the right toddler safety products is essential. Your little one is now running wild, exploring his surroundings, and he will try to get those little hands on just about anything that …

There is no other school subject that gets as bad a rap as Mathematics.  It even has a mental health disorder associated with it – ‘Maths anxiety’.  There are a range of reasons why Maths is so polarising, some will say it’s too hard while others complain that it is …

It can be tough to keep your nursery cool during the summer months. The sun beats down on the windows and makes the room incredibly hot, making it difficult for your baby to sleep comfortably. When it’s hot outside, the last thing you want is for your nursery to be …

Taking your baby for a swim will always be a fun activity to share with the family. However, before you take a dip with your baby, you need to prepare them well by bringing proper swim attire. Not only will it make them look cute, but it will also make …

“How do I raise healthy kids in 2022?” This question bothers millions of parents in the country as American children don’t seem as healthy as we imagine. Surveys indicate that half of the children in the country don’t have a healthy diet plan, even though they drink fewer soda cans …

Finding appropriate feeding gear is crucial. Parents start stocking up the equipment necessary for feeding as soon as the baby is born. With so many options on the market, it can be difficult for parents to find out what is best for the little one. One type of feeding equipment …

My kids got their own phones for the first time this year and it was something that I was very nervous about doing due to the dangers of kids being online. Fortunately at the time I was thinking about getting them phones I found out about FYI play it safe. …

When it comes to keeping your children safe online, solutions such as parental controls certainly can help.  However, there’s widespread agreement that parents need more than one strategy, and all online safety efforts will be more effective if they are underpinned by open communications between parent and child.  It’s not …

Child development is the process in which children go from being completely dependent on their parents to becoming more independent. This journey typically happens over time, and it can be seen through physical changes, cognitive advancements (such as learning new skills), social interactions between peers or family members, etc. Child …

Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of heat stress, which is why it’s important for parents and caregivers to be aware of the symptoms and take steps to protect them from the heat. In this article, we’ll provide some tips on how to keep babies and …

Tolerance and compassion are essential values you should instill in your child at a young age. When you emphasize the importance of these principles from the start, they are more likely to mature into adults who are open-minded, respectful of others, and able to socialize and work well with people …

Once you enter the world of parenting, you will soon realize that time flies and that you sometimes find yourself wishing that time would stand still for a moment. Every stage of a child’s growth and development marks special moments in time that you will not experience again. From feeling …

In the sea of never-ending apps popping up in the app store every day, what are some of the best apps you can give to your kids to use?  Luckily, you do not have to worry about market saturation and endless apps. We have all of that covered and we …

Matric exam time is a milestone experience, not just for the learners, but their parents too.  It’s normal for parents to feel a lot of pressure – we want to get the support right; we have to keep the whole family on track and we’re really hoping for evidence of …