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As the world progresses into a digitalized era, more and more technological advancements are taking over. These advancements get controlled and managed through the means of coding languages. For that reason, it is essential to learn more about it. In the past, the skill and knowledge of coding could get …

Rooibos Tea (also known as Red Bush Tea) is well-known for its benefits for adults but is this the same for your baby and breastfeeding moms? The answer is yes and there are many reasons why Rooibos tea is great at this stage. When Should You Start Giving A Baby …

New School Year Survival Tips – A little planning pays big dividends For parents and students, the beginning of January is a time of preparation and new school year resolutions. Every parent wants the school year to be successful for their children so here are a few simple ‘tricks of …

Summer brings warm, sunny days and blooming flowers, but unfortunately pesky mosquitoes love to prey on anyone they can find, including young children and babies. In this post, we will be telling you a bit more about identifying mosquito bites on young babies and sharing some useful home remedies for …

Overeating  lead to overnutrition and obesity, and a general feeling of being unwell. Children who overeat are prone to becoming overweight, which puts them at risk for other serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. With the holiday season approaching, it is normal for children to be tempted to overindulge in treats, given the amount …

Tracy Williams, successful entrepreneur, Head of Sales and Operations at Rolux and mom of twins, has some ideas on getting your kids to ditch their screens this December and dirty their hands in the garden instead. It’s every parent’s greatest challenge in the digital age – balancing children’s screen time …

Parenting is a tough job. We all know that it’s not always easy to keep track of your child’s milestones, especially on the go or when you are busy with other tasks. Many apps on the market can help you monitor important moments in your child’s life, but some just …

More than 20 years ago, Somerset College learners undertook the school’s first Trek. The advantages observed highlighted the importance of outdoor learning and the school, based in Somerset West, now offers dedicated experiences for all age groups from Grade 1 to Grade 11. Why Outdoor Education? A number of studies …

It often seems that, in the modern world, every child needs to have a label. But, the reality is that these labels simply confirm what most educators already knew, every child is different.  While a generalized education program can be effective for many children, it is not the only approach. …

I have seen a lot of parents struggle while taking their kids out, especially when travelling. They fail to realize that the daily, bulky, traditional umbrella strollers are so inconvenient to move around compared to today’s sleek umbrella strollers. The same ignorance made me suffer initially when we had our …

Kids grow up so fast! It’s important to stop and smell the roses, especially when it comes to celebrating your child’s milestones.  Parents and children alike love the idea of flowers to mark those special milestones. Every flower has an attached historical sentiment that can add a special touch to …

As parents, we want our children to be enthusiastic about their learning and enjoy their day-to-day schooling experiences as much as possible.  Overall, we aim for them to love their school.  Many parents assume that this will happen automatically when we enrol them in a reputable brick-and-mortar school with good …

Becoming a mom is so exciting, however it can also a very tiring and scary time too for new moms. These new mom survival tips will enable you to better handle all the changes that come with having a baby for the first time. Get Support Having support as a …

The results of a new Kaspersky study reveal that 66% of parents from South Africa surveyed find it hard to be role models for their children and occasionally don’t follow the rules they set for their little ones. At the same time, more than half of parents (64%) try to establish …

Maths and science are often considered the two most difficult school subjects that are so often avoided by students, yet they can have a significant impact on what a learner can do when they leave school. STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills are critical in today’s fast-paced world, but …

In this article, we have compiled a list of unique gifts for kids that boost resilience through creativity. These gifts are useful for developing emotional health and resilience in children. How To Cultivate More Creativity in Children Creativity is a habit that must be developed. Many individuals have some fear …

In this article, we will explore the importance of free play, provide a few examples, and share some of the benefits linked to free play from early childhood. Play comes naturally to kids and play is automatically associated with childhood. But, some children are not getting sufficient free play time. …

South Africa’s National Senior Certificate exams have commenced starting on Friday 22 October 2021, with the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga expressing positive sentiments in a media briefing, calling the matric class of 2021, a “resilient group,” that “would be able to surprise us with better results than last year.” …

As the Matric Class of 2021 enter the final stretch of their school careers, having to focus on both their exams and what comes after, an education expert has advised parents to help their children move progressively forward every day by cutting out the noise and doing what needs to …