Parenting & Family

Greater freedom has become entrenched in South Africa ever since the dawn of democracy in 1994. And while we have more rights and freedoms than ever before, we still grapple with challenges around ensuring quality education for all. There is an urgent need to provide access to quality education that …

As parents, we all want to raise happy, healthy, and well-adjusted kids. One essential aspect of achieving this goal is to establish clear boundaries with our children. Boundaries are the guidelines we set for our kids to teach them how to behave and what is acceptable in our household. By …

Allergic asthma in children is a common condition, but don’t let it dampen your child’s spirits! With the right treatment and management plan that includes medications, lifestyle changes, and probiotics, your little one can continue to play, run, and enjoy life to the fullest. Probiotics, the “good” bacteria found in …

As the GCSE exams are fast approaching, you may be worried that your child might not perform well in Maths. Does it also feel like too a big challenge for you to teach them Maths personally? And even if you try, you don’t seem to be able to get anywhere …

Childhood illnesses, particularly in the Winter months as children are more susceptible to runny noses, colds and flu, can strike at the most unexpected and inconvenient moments, causing pain and discomfort for children. However, with Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets on hand, parents can now enjoy peace of …

The recent explosion of AI into our daily life is testimony to how fast our world can change, and how thoroughly it can be disrupted.  AI has already profoundly changed how schools need to think about assessments.  Within two months of becoming available to any internet user, AI language model …

In South Africa, quality education has unfortunately been a privilege rather than a universal right, leading to inequality and widening socio-economic disparities in our society. A key challenge that all of us face is how we can speed up South Africa’s push to educate its citizens and engender greater equality. …

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that early childhood education provides persistent, life-long benefits to children and that a comprehensive birth to age five programme has lasting effects on IQ as well as academic and economic achievement. This is because the neurological foundation for lifelong learning is developed …

As educational institutions worldwide strive to create safe and healthy learning environments, effective cleaning of the educational sector also becomes essential. With schools reopening in many countries after the total lockdown period of the global pandemic, it has become increasingly important for educators to understand how best to keep their …

Trauma can have a significant impact on the brain, resulting in changes in neural pathways, neurotransmitters, and brain structures. Trauma activates the amygdala, which is the fear centre of the brain, leading to a heightened sense of anxiety and fear. It can also lead to changes in the prefrontal cortex, …

Sometimes it feels to me as if my kids think that money grows on trees, and teaching my kids about money is something that I feel is really important. They need to know that money is earned through hard work and that if you want to buy something you need …

Not many of us spend a lot of time thinking about estate planning when we’re young and starting out in life.  It’s a common misperception that having your affairs in order is only necessary for the rich and old.  However, becoming a parent changes us irrevocably in many ways, not …

It would be challenging, if not entirely impossible to find someone that has never played a card-game.  Card playing appears to be one of the oldest and most traditional pastime activities for all ages. They have not only proven to improve motor and cognitive skills in children, but also encourage …

We can make an immense impact on those around us simply by spreading kindness. Random Acts of Kindness Week is observed annually from 14 – 20 February; it’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. As the school year is back …

Getting back into the school routine doesn’t have to be painful.  With some basic planning and organising habits, you can beat the weekday morning blues and get the kids off to school with a smile and a wave.  If you do just one thing this year to make the kid’s …

Does your baby cry for hours at a time every night for what seems like an eternity? Do their tears worsen into a full-fledged meltdown, complete with clenched fists, flailing legs, and an unhappy red face, despite your best efforts to soothe them? Welcome to the (very unpleasant) world of colic! …

It’s back to school for millions of South African learners. But one of the biggest lessons they need to succeed in life – how to be smart with money – is taught at home, and the best time to start teaching kids good money habits is right now. In fact, …

Getting a first smartphone has become the major milestone of modern childhood, and many families are starting off the year with a new connected user in their midst.  Children are getting phones younger than ever, and parents need to be well-prepared.  Much like a teen getting their first car, the …

When you find out you are pregnant it is a time of great joy, however, it can also come with a lot of apprehension and anxiety for new moms. There is a lot to think about, and many things you need to do to prepare for your new baby. You …

Online schools are not all the same.  Just as the quality of teaching and learning varies immensely across traditional schools there are online schools doing a great job, those that are mediocre and some that are failing.  You won’t know that difference though if you’re just scanning websites and social …