Online schooling is on the rise in South Africa, and more families are opting for the flexibility and other benefits of at-home learning. However, it’s important for parents to be mindful of providing a child-friendly workspace that is conducive to learning. A safe, comfortable and well-organised environment is essential for …
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If you want to raise avid readers in your home this post is for you. Plenty of research suggests kids who learn to read books from a young age can enhance their cognitive and verbal abilities. Reading offers an essential relaxing activity for children. It is an excellent way to …
Read More »Telling Our Own Stories To Ignite A Love For Reading – Cadbury Dairy Milk Encourages South Africans To Share Their Own Homegrown Stories
Former secretary general of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, once said that “Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realise his or her full potential,’’ yet for millions of South African children, that …
Read More »Help Your Child Bounce Back From Winter Colds
While science has taught us never to underestimate the power of germs, sometimes these microscopic critters are simply too crafty, even for the most stringent germ detective. Is Winter To Blame For Childhood Colds? Welcome to winter – the season of snuggles, bear hugs, hot chocolate, colds, and flu! Of …
Read More »Your Children’s Lunchboxes Made Easy And Healthy
A healthy lunchbox with the right foods is crucial for children to have energy to play, concentrate and learn all day. From around the age of three, children start being vocal about their food preferences. Unfortunately, what they want to eat is not always nutritious, which makes a healthy lunchbox …
Read More »The Risks And Rewards For Kids In The Digital World
Most of our children are online every day. The number of mobile devices in the hands of South African children rises year on year at almost every age point between 8 and 18 years of age. None of this is surprising; the digital component of all our lives is ever-increasing …
Read More »4 Best Online Games For Kids At Plays.org
The best online games for kids will be ones that your kids enjoy, as well as teach them something along the way. While it’s true that screen time must be closely monitored and too much screen time is not good for kids, there are many amazing benefits of playing online …
Read More »The Easiest Way To Entertain Your Child While Teaching The French Language
French is the fifth most spoken language globally, with 280 million speakers. French is one of the official languages of the United Nations and the European Union and is an official language in 29 independent nations. If you want to teach your child the French language to reconnect them with …
Read More »Critical Thinking – How It Helps Children In Future
Critical thinking is one of the essential life skills parents can teach their young children. It helps them analyze situations in the best possible way and equips them with problem-solving skills. But, what really is critical thinking? Critical thinking is a process by which young children can learn how to …
Read More »How Dairy Helps You To Provide Affordable, Nutrient-rich Lunchboxes
The weekday challenge is all about finding the balance between our work, school, home and family demands. Facing severe time constraints and competing agendas, we have to still find the smart ways to help our kids eat well, avoid unnecessary snacking and be as physically active as possible during the …
Read More »Childhood Pain & Fever: Turn To Recently Launched and Convenient, Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets
It’s true: Babies don’t come with manuals. So, if your baby spikes a fever and appears to be in pain, it’s natural for even the calmest of moms and dads to panic. When your baby or infant has pain and fever, turn to recently launched and conveniently packaged Panado® Paediatric …
Read More »5 Design Specifics To Look Out For When Choosing Shoes For Your Kids
Barefoot is best for little feet but there are times where shoes have to be worn for protection. These need to be as natural and simplistic as possible so that toddlers’ feet can do what they are naturally meant to do and develop correctly. John and Nicole van Besouw noticed …
Read More »Are Natural Fiber Sheets Good For Your Baby?
As per reports, newborn babies and toddlers tend to sleep 80% of their time. The amount and quality of sleep influence their cognitive and physical development. That is why using comfortable, yet soft bedding is essential for babies. Even the smallest of noise is a disturbance to the sleep of …
Read More »How Many Diapers Will Baby Use?
Any parent will tell you that babies use a lot of diapers, especially during the first few weeks after birth. Many parents decide to stockpile nappies before the baby arrives to be prepared. Deciding on how many nappies are needed and what brands to buy can be overwhelming, particularly with …
Read More »How To Choose The Perfect Baby Blessing Outfit For A Baby Boy
As a new parent, one of the first important decisions you will have to make is what your baby should wear for their blessing ceremony. Whether your child is a boy or a girl, it’s important to choose something that is comfortable and looks good on your precious little one. …
Read More »Why Your Teen Needs Privacy
As parents we feel a certain pride when our teens stake out their rights to more and more autonomy. After all, it’s a natural and necessary evolution from childhood to adulthood, a signifier that our ‘child is alright’ and that we are doing a ‘good enough’ job at parenting. However, …
Read More »Happy Travelling Hacks With Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets
Even seasoned travellers may find car and plane trips with infants or toddlers daunting. How will you entertain your child while on the road? What if your child experiences earache or a fever during the plane flight? How can you ensure that your entire family arrives safely and in good …
Read More »Estate Planning: Caring For Children With Special Needs
Proper estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your children. Not only does it spare them the anxiety of having to tussle over your estate while mourning your loss, but it can also serve as a final parting gift from one generation to the …
Read More »5 Reasons Why Homeschooling Has Become A First Choice
The last two years have been a rollercoaster ride for many families in South Africa, as we navigated school closures and learning from home. But now that the lockdown has ended, many families have come to realise that homeschooling works for them. Since the pandemic started, we at Impaq — South Africa’s largest …
Read More »The 5 Best Word Games You Should Try Out Now
Word games are becoming more popular thanks to the great variation you can find — board games, video games, applications, and even ones that you can play only with pen and paper. Each game will be very amusing, but also you will be able to learn some new words and …
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